Bodysgallen Hall and Spa

United Kingdom , Colwyn Bay
Llandudno, A470 Pentywyn Road
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10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

John

Stayed there with our dog in a cottage. Room and grounds great only problem dogs are not allowed in hotel so it’s effectively self catering

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Lucie

The hotel has a lovely setting but the rooms need some tlc. The restaurant was very expensive and thecresto and bar service was moderate. I wouldnt return!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Simon

Beautiful grounds and location with excellent amenities. The restaurant was excellent with a great wine list and very friendly service. Would highly recommend for a getaway with that special person!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Gwyneth

Stayed here many times always first class

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Angela

Lovely old house and extensive lovely grounds

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Jingyun

Friendly staff, cozy room, delicious food… what more do you need for vacation? The hotel locates close to all the major tour sites while hiding itself in a peaceful and private garden. This has become my only choice for hotel in north Wales.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2024

Richard

For the cost of the hotel I expected better service. There was one waiter serving from the bar and we sat on the lawned terrace for 25 minutes and no one came to serve us so I had to ask reception to send someone. The spa is very old and desperately in need of a full refurbishment. The food was fairly good but considering the cost wasn’t worth it as I've eaten better three course meals for less in many other top restaurants. It’s a shame as the setting is lovely with the hotel buildings, gardens, and the Snowdonia hills in the distance. It could be so much better with some improvements here and there but I didn’t feel it was worth the high end cost for what was in my opinion a mediocre experience.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2023

Ben

Such a Shame... Massively mismanaged

Such a shame, incredible grounds but massively let down by the service. As someone who travels extensively, most of which in premium establishments - this was one of the most disappointing stays I have had (Room, Afternoon Tea & Spa)

- The greeting was inappropriate, only ever acknowledging me, never my fiancée (as if she wasn't there)

- The room was very very tired. I totally understand the constraints with the National Trust / listed building. However the room was very tired, extension cables around, alarm clock from the 70s. The cherry on top was at very high cost for a double bed - this ended up being two mattresses pushed together, absolutely no excuse for this

- We ordered afternoon tea, after sitting there for 20+ minutes I had to go to hotel reception to seek someone out to take our tea order. This was very surprising considering there was total 6 customers total there at the time. After this it was simply \"which tea?\" - service was very poor for this.

- We eat there for dinner. I ordered lamb and was asked how I want it cooked, I then said rare please - pink. However, I was given some of the most overcooked lamb I have ever eaten (see pic) it was then begrudgingly changed. Restaurant manager was very rude with this.

- For breakfast we were sat next to multiple dead flies. Rather than apologies from the restaurant manager we were told \"this is simply nature\". I would expect this at Wetherspoons, not for £30pp

- They charged us twice (rectified after complaint)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2022

Gill

Can’t wait to go back

Wonderful. Beautiful gardens, gorgeous country house, friendly staff. We stayed in cottages in the grounds…the best of both worlds. Hotel with all the amenities and the privacy of a cottage.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2022

gary

excellent country house. Staff where great and everything was very well thought out. Grounds are amazing. Lovely little cottage. Will return in the summer.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2022

David

Excellent

Place is amazing staff are too. Rooms are so warm and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Took myself to Bodysgallen for a couple of days, lovely hotel and beautiful grounds. The Spa was well worth the visit.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel was lovely, very country house look & feel. The cottage we stayed in had open oak beams as had originally been a barn. The room was spacious but the decor was abit tired & could benefit from a re-furb eg new wallpaper. The bathroom & kitchenette were also abit dated, but everything was very clean & well equiped with good quality towels, bath robes etc

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Unbelievable find and the best meal we had all week

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Matt

Fantastic gardens

Amazing building with fantastic gardens, only a short drive from Llandudno, Conwy and Snowdonia, so an excellent comfortable base for exploring the area. Good food in the restaurant too. Also has a very pleasant pool and a small but not busy gym.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel has character and the most beautiful gardens. The staff and service are excellent and the restaurant serves delicious food. Gorgeous, quirky accommodation but it could just do with a bit more of a thorough clean to try and avoid extra guests (spiders). Overall, we would definitely recommend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful time at the Bodysgallen Hall with incredible service and wonderful facilities. I would recommend it highly. The only down side was the size of the dinner menu. We were at the Hall four days and were loathe to repeat some of the dishes since we enjoy variety. If the Hall were to have a different special each day, it would help. Otherwise, the food was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

A beautiful hotel in fabulous gardens with excellent service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2019

Dean

Fantastic experience

A great experience, lovely atmosphere and you could not fault anything.
The people who work there can’t do enough for you. Plus the food was excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2019

Angela

Idyllic country retreat with outstanding service

I have just returned from an overnight stay at this wonderful hotel - it was a truly utopian experience! From the first moment that I arrived the service was outstanding and the staff really take time to get to know you and make your stay special. This is a beautiful, historic house where you can escape the cares of the world and almost step back in time. Not once did I see any guest walking around with a mobile phone in the public areas and everyone respected the peaceful and quiet atmosphere of the hotel. The public rooms such as the library and drawing room are kept in their original state so you can sink into a plush sofa in front of a roaring wood fire surrounded by history. I particularly enjoyed my afternoon tea which was served privately to me outside my room on the first floor in a delightful alcove area. I had two wonderful treatments at the spa which is also an oasis of peace and calm. My room was perfect and very spacious with views over the surrounding countryside. Guests should definitely take a walk around the grounds and beautifully landscaped gardens. On my last day I just didn't want to leave and will definitely be returning for a longer stay next time.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

NEW COTTAGE - with my dog

I loved the whole experience - especially given I could have my dog stay with me in one of your cottages.

My only complaint was my breakfast - very disappointing. - bacon and blood pudding very dry and tasted as if it had been cooked for a while.

I had meant to write about this on your cards left in cottage - but ran out of time.

I would definitely stay again, but probably have the continental breakfast.

Glo Williams

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2018

Ken

Ideal for a restful weekend

We needed a break and were grateful to be able to take our dog. The walks around the hotel were delightful and the trips to various places we last visited twenty years ago brought back wonderful memories.

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

It is an elegant old estate, but that said, there was no heat in our cottage so they brought space heaters in. And some electrical plugs did not work. But estate is 300 yrs old, so must give it a break, bc its charmingly elegant

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Really enjoyed our room in the Castle View. Dining was a bit too formal for our tastes.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

christopher

Homely yet stately. A good balance!

Bodysgallen is superbly situated on its own hill. This does by necessity entail some up and downhill activity when using the site, eg visiting the spa - but that’s just part of the charm. I was on the second floor in the main house and had a charming room with views on 2 sides. There were great touches such as fresh shortbread in a tin by the bed! Service was accommodating, and I never had to sign for anything. Very much in the country house mode of a guest. A fine stay. I recommend their picnic to liven the trip home - a spot of bara brith made me smile as I chomped it on the train home.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2018

Verified traveler

Spectacular setting on a private estate complete with sheep.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2018

daryl

Wonderful gardens!

Beautiful! make sure you get there in time to walk the expansive gardens. Though the rooms were a bit dated, they had the best towels we have used in a long time! Lots of character throughout the grounds and multiple buildings. Excellent 3 course dinner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Perfect stay

Short and sweet, everything about the hotel was perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2017

Verified traveler

PLace to stay in North Wales

Beautiful setting, wonderful surrounding gardens, great restauarnt. We stayed in Smithy cottage which was very roomy and also had a separate sitting area. The only issue was a long walk uphill to the hotel itself. Tough on my wife with a bad knee.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2017

Brian

Celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary. Everything was excellentl

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2017

Peter

A Wonderful Hotel near Llandudno & Conwy

A wonderful place, great for visiting anywhere in North Wales. Fantastic cuisine - but for the \"tight wads\" quality should and does cost a bob or two. Really lovely gardens & very good spa which we thought were undersold.
Slight - very slight observations to improve better.
1. Restaurant too quiet which leads to too much reverence & \"Sunday Best\" conversation & behaviour. (We're not advocating Heavy Metal Radio 2 or an incessant tape loop. Something discreet.
2. \"Upsell\" the garden and the excellent spa.
3. Hotel Manager - tell the staff how wonderful they are. Because they are & you don't need this survey to tell them.
In short: a great place, not for the pennypinchers but with a soupcon of lightening up could be absolute heaven for the rest of us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2016

Anne

Very relaxing and enjoyable

A lovely short break in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Gorgeous cottage accommodation, helpful staff and delicious food.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2016

Lucy

Stately Barn Room trying to be Downton Abbey.

Room is in a stone barn.. One problem, the wifi quit on second day of stay. Had to go to main house to get mail. My husband and I got lost on first day in the woods beyond the garden. Had hard time finding way back. Map given was just too small and the dark was coming in. Otherwise food., staff, and room fantastic.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2016

Derek

Luxury hotel/spa with stunning gardens

Lovely room with garden views, had a most enjoyable dinner there with local family who suggested I stay there. The high tea was in the well appointed lounge area, and was as good as any I have ever had in the UK

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

soup to nuts!

This is a hotel for those who appreciate history,historical building preservation, pampering and quiet. It's a unique hotel, secluded location-- you'll be one with nature, surrounded by green and above all, the best service! the good is excellent, the spa offered a verity of services- high quality. We will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2016

stephen

Service at hotel restaurant was first rate

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

birthday celebration

Perfect place for my 50th. Staff more than accommodating. Lovely food for the evening meal.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2016

Colette

Relaxing sanctuary

Breakfast was not included and v expensive but the atmosphere is friendly and the setting spectacular. The food is delicious and much locally sourced.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

fab

will go again fab night away

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2016

Adrian

Relaxing country house getaway.

Relaxing getaway. Country house with beautiful grounds and gardens. Great pool at the spa. Fantastic fine dining in the hotel, yet accommodation in a number of unique cottages.
Great location at the to of Snowdonia park, easy access to Colwyn Bay, Llandudno beaches, Great Orme etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Garden Castle In The Forest

Bodysgallen Hotel and Spa was our Llandudno and Conwy haven for 3 days and nights. After spending 3 nights in a tiny, boutique hotel in the business district of London, Bodysgallen felt like coming home! The staff was so welcoming and helpful without being obtrusive. Our cottage over what may once have been a livery was beautiful, spacious and COZY! We loved being private and secluded outside the main house, and we made daily use of our living area and kitchen. It was just like having our own little home for a few days!

The grounds of Bodysgallen are incredible! Walking the formal garden with terraces, croquet lawn, secret gates, water well and countryside views made us feel we were in a fairy tale picture book! The castle style \"manor\" is cocooned in a gorgeous forest, peppered with sheep pastures. The only downside to this seclusion is that its a taxi ride everywhere outside, and it gets expensive coming and going multiple times a day.

We toured the gorgeous, calming spa with full tea room/bar, indoor pool, sauna and steam room. It made me anxious to take advantage of this haven, but there was too much to see and do in our short 3 days. Bodysgallen needs 5 days to a week to be fully appreciated, and we hope to go back someday!

We had dinner in the dining room our first night, and while it wasn't our type of fare for the price, it was a very enjoyable experience! Both of us tried dishes we've not had before, and the setting was unforgettable.

What a very special place!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

What a true treasure this wonderful estate is.

The accommodations were absolutely perfect. The dining experience was amazing and the gardens were magical. Anyone who stays here and does not walk the gardens and estate is truly missing the entire experience. Thank you to all the exceptional staff who make this happen!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Simply amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2015

Hannah

Beautiful hotel

An absolutely beautiful hotel, the ground were wonderful to walk round and the spa was lovely. We had two cottages, the Engine Room and the Gingerbread House. Lovely rooms, very clean and cosy with everything you need in there. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend and would definitely return

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely place to stay.

Wonderful place to start our northern Wales adventure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Relaxing break for a few days.

Our 4th visit, 3rd in a cottage.
Our cottage was listed as a 'superior cottage' in Expedia terms, but each is different. We stayed in 'Baliff's house', with a downstairs lounge, separate kitchen with sink/kettle/fridge, upstairs to a large king bedroom with adjoining bath/shower room. There's a semi private garden just outside.

The hall itself is set in extensive and beautiful grounds, several hundred metres from the A470, so access is good and noise it minimal.

Ample parking, including areas very close to the cottages.

There's a spa (think girly stuff) but it has a great pool and is generally empty so you can have a proper splash around.

The main house is as you'd expect. Lots of nooks and crannies and 'high tea' or booze can be served anywhere.

The dining room is smallish (I think about a dozen tables) but well presented, excellent service and very find dining in the evening.

Staff very friendly and welcoming.

The grounds/gardens are really impressive. Check out pics on the web and satellite imagery to give a sense of scale. Big enough to get a decent about of exercise!

Love the place. As I say, it's our 4th visit, and it won't be our last.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2015

Rosemary

Beautiful surroundings

We enjoyed the restaurant and spa facilities. The gardens were peaceful and beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2015

Jeffrey

Best hotel in Wales

Outstanding accommodation and staff!

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel

Bodysgallen Hall is a truly special hotel. The staff are all very friendly and polite. We stayed in one of the cottacges and it was immaculate.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2015

David

Luxury hotel with character

We had a very spacious cottage with excellent facilities and our dog was made welcome. The main rooms were spacious and elegantly furnished. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. The food was good but expensive. We had one evening meal nouveau cuisine style which I found disappointing. We enjoyed a swim in a very good pool and the jacuzzi and sauna.

Partner