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Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Criccieth Castle

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Front of property
Signature Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Garden
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Y Maes, Criccieth, Wales, LL52 0AA
  • Place, Criccieth Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Caernarfon Castle
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Suite Apartment with Castle View | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Studio Suite Apartment with Castle View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Signature Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Criccieth

Close to the beach.At this Criccieth hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Criccieth Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Black Rock Sands. Harlech Castle and Royal St. David's Golf Club are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Criccieth Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Caernarfon Castle - 28 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Harlech Castle - 32 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 33 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 47 min drive - 36.7 miles

Getting around

  • Criccieth Station - 4 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coast House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sea View Tea Rooms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

3-star hotel near Criccieth Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments also features a garden and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Criccieth hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments offers 46 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Criccieth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Criccieth
Lion Criccieth
The Lion Hotel
Lion And Studio Apartments
Lion Hotel Studio Apartments
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Hotel
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Criccieth
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Hotel Criccieth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments to the airport?

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments is 106.2 mi (135-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments on Nov 30, 2025 start from $88.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments.

How close is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (14-min drive) from Black Rock Sands and 8.9 mi (27-min drive) from Portmeirion Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments have a pool?

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments to downtown Criccieth?

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments is 0.1 mi away from Criccieth.

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 291 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ian

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
In face value it was fine for the age and availability but we both are covered in bites and it can only be bed bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Room comfort

Moderate

Food options were very poor for me being allergic to eggs and anything hot-spicey. The evening meals we had on our 2 day stay were excellent, tasty and well cooked. Breakfast left a bit to be desired. Poor choice of cereals and very little choice for people who don't like the "full english" option. However our room was nice, spacious and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kalik

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff members very welcoming and respectful. Reception closes early, which was bit inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Traveled with family
Okay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirstin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed

Very dirty room. Website is misleading as the photos are nothing like the reality. Awful smell when you arrived. Had to go in a bar to check in with two young children. Reception was closed. Breakfast was terrible. Beds uncomfortable. Rooms were very hot. My husband never complains and even he thought it was terrible. Would not return sadly. The photos are just two of so many I could have taken but I couldn’t be bothered to be honest. It was just dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Padma

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall great stay

Our stay here was lovely. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The only down side, is the choice of Rose wine. Only one (Zinfadel) which I do not like, so I was unable to enjoy my normal Rose with my dinner. Strongly suggest, that they give another choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pawan Kumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A short Break.

This was my second visit to The Lion. The hotel offers excellent service at a very reasonable rate. The staff are friendly and the food on offer is very good and at a very competitive price. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Lovely hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A Delightful Stay with Exceptional My recent stay was truly wonderful, and a significant part of that was thanks to the fantastic staff. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with genuine warmth and efficiency. Check-in was seamless, and the reception team was incredibly helpful. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, providing a peaceful haven after a day of exploring. I particularly appreciated the convenience of the kitchenette in the studio apartment - a real bonus! The views of the town and castle from my window were an added treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danai

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Very nice location, close to the beach and main street. Warm and clean room, tasty breakfast. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Errol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and parking. Clean and tidy. Breakfast good but perhaps more fresh fruits . Seem to run out quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice time, thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay so difficult to rate but made arrangements for my late check in, good breakfast with attentive staff. Room large and with tea/coffee
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMEES

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for everything and everyone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alun, Cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel but tastefully restored. Great location and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025