The Black Lion Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Lampeter hotel

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Front of property
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High Street, Lampeter, Wales, SA48 7BG
  • Place, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cae Hir Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Brecon Beacons National Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lampeter

In Lampeter .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Cae Hir Gardens and a 5-minute walk from University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. Cilgwyn Golf Club and Long Wood Community Woodland are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Wales, Trinity Saint David - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cae Hir Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 35 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Aberystwyth University - 43 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Skanda Vale - 46 min drive - 25.2 miles

Getting around

  • Llanwrda Station - 32 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shapla Tandoori - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Town Hall Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ling Di Long - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Canton Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪1822 Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion Royal Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Lampeter hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Black Lion Royal Hotel also features a terrace, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Lampeter hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Black Lion Royal Hotel offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lampeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Black Lion Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Black Lion Royal Hotel is 86.4 mi (128-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Black Lion Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Black Lion Royal Hotel.

Does The Black Lion Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Black Lion Royal Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Black Lion Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Black Lion Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Black Lion Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Black Lion Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Black Lion Royal Hotel to downtown Lampeter?

The Black Lion Royal Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Lampeter.

The Black Lion Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Cozy, and Full of Charm

Absolutely loved my stay at The Black Lion Royal Hotel. The room and bathroom were spotless and clearly very well looked after. The people at the reception are incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The English breakfast was delicious and freshly made each morning. Plus, the hotel’s pub has such a cute, cozy vibe, perfect for a relaxing evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Tedd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
We had a great time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

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

Lovely

Lovely one night stay - ticked the box. Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious. Cot set up ready which was a help
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Ching

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

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Had a fire alarm that nobody turn turn off, lasted two hours Then no power for half an hour.. Kindest Ian
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stop over but perfectly fine and clean and beds were comfy too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked that it had a fan. Liked that they had a fire stick to connect to our streaming service. Didn’t like no AC. Didn’t like wallpaper peeling. Didn’t like noise from outside bathroom window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining area was lovely, and the breakfast was small, but very good. The bar area was good and there was ample parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful, although the housekeeping team and waitresses would benefit from some training. The bed was very comfortable, but the bedroom was lacking the niceties. It was however, good value for money. Lampeter itself is very small, and I fear for it, with its loos of the University.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, we stayed for 1 night as a last minute visit to newquay. Was 30 minutes drive away. Staff was friendly at check in and room was perfect for what we wanted and good value for money. Would definitely stay there again when back in the area. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Ultra friendly staff!

The staff at this hotel were incredibly friendly. The rooms were comfortable and the food was good.. I could not recommend this place a more. The manager who I cannot remember the name of was such a friendly lady and even refunded one of our rooms without us asking as we had a late cancellation..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable clean room, bit of damp behind sink showing on wall, felt breakfast should be included in price, stayed middle of Cardiff with breakfast included 3 weeks ago, dining area very clean and presentable, back area a bit scruffy, friends had food there the night befor and said it was really good .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

Lampeter Stay

Really friendly hotel with a franstantic restaurant. The staff were so helpful, the hotel had a nice bar and the breakfast great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irram

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

Highly recommend

Really lovely and classy interiors, room was fantastic with plenty of space and light, bathroom was spacious and clean, staff were helpful and friendly, food was brilliant for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Pleasant one night stay, rubbish water pressure.

One night stay en route to Cardigan. The single room was spacious enough for me with a big tv, nice bathroom and a nice big window letting in natural light. The floors were a bit creaky in and outside the room and the water pressure wasn't great. Other than that it was a lovely stay with helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter N

Traveled with family

Little disappointed.

Hotel was not great breakfast was poor as staff this were running late due to being locked out of hotel. Water pressure in room was rubbish, bath didn't hold water. Very noisy heating system. Staff were friendly enough hotel was clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024