Name: George Borrow Hotel
Address: Ponterwydd Aberystwyth Wales Sy23 3Ad, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AD, GB

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Kevin

I Very much enjoyed the stay. The food was amazing and so were the staff. I would highly recommend staying here.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

John

We had excellent hosts at the George Borrow Hotel the food was of very high standard.
Would highly recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Sarune

On way back home we book this place and we was surprised by the view they have in back garden the food from restaurant and staff was just Amazing. Room clean and had everything you needed for overnight stay. Definitely worth to spend night there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Lauren H

Food was especially good; we had dinner and breakfast. Property is old but well maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Rachel

The hotel is right off the main A road so very handy for travel with parking spaces out the front. The room and bathroom were a decent size as well as clean, comfy and well equipped. The shower was nice and powerful. The grounds to this hotel are really lovely and the pub/restaurant itself was decent with nice staff and delicious food. Point to note is there is nothing around this hotel so make sure you check times and book in for evening meals if needed.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Iain

The room was airy and comfortable. The staff were very friendly. I enjoyed both the dinner and the breakfast. They poured a fresh local pint also. The parking was easy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Will

Great location with a lovely room and beer garden, and really friendly helpful staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Phil

Quite, spacious, good value country inn.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Keith

Basic old Inn with reasonable facilities and ok meals

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Hazel

Lovely country pub/hotel. Clean well

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Adepa

It was a lovely stay. The staff make the place amazing. There’s a wonderful waterfall right out back and free parking. Would definitely be coming back here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Richard

Very friendly welcome in a lovely location.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Dianne

When I arrived I received a very warm welcome from the owner and all of the members of staff that I met. I had an excellent dinner on two nights at the hotel and once again the staff were excellent offering a very personal service. On one of the nights the restaurant was quite busy but it didn't affect the great service or the time it took to prepare my meal. It was the same at breakfast where the choices were excellent.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Christopher

Felt at home

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Arfon

Friendly, helpful staff. Good food

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Philip

Friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Jane

Lovely hotel with welcoming staff. Good food

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Stuart

Roya Anglian Riders Wales Road Trip

We stayed overnight as part of our motorcycle road trip. This was a very nice hotel with very friendly owners and staff, and suited our needs perfectly. They made us feel welcome from the start. They let us keep some of our bikes in the garage for security and parked thei car across the bsck of the bikes left outside .. We didn’t have an evening as we'd already eaten en route, but breakfast was very nice. All in all, we had a great overnight stay and were made to feel welcome from the start. We will definitely be staying here again on next years road trip..

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Comfortable family-run hotel for B and B

Warm welcome upon check in, generous sized room and en-suite for solo traveller, comfortable bed, equipped with kettle, tea, coffee, etc. Very enjoyable dinner in-house and also breakfast. Staff were very helpful in recommending places to visit. Would be very happy to return.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2025

Kim

This was a stopover on the way to local sights in Wales. The room was a bit disappointing. We didn’t find it super clean, the ceiling was low(top floor room), bathroom small, shower didn’t drain well… with that said it was quiet and the little restaurant was decent. We had dinner and the server was very nice and made sure we had what we needed. The meal was ok. We have stayed places much better for less.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Sushmita

Satisfied

We really enjoyed staying in this hotel. It has mesmerizing views and good food. Staff are very friendly .

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Richard

Ok nothing very exceptional either good or bad

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Hold your breath to avoid the smell...

First thing that hits you on arrival is the drainy, greasy 'off' smell in the reception area and stairs. The carpet reminded me of a pub in the 80s with that slightly sticky feel. The room was 2 floors up through odd fire doors, it was a tiny attic room, you banged your head on the ceiling getting out of bed. The room was hot and oppressive so the window was open all night resulting in cars and lorries driving past waking you constantly. We had no view of and mountains.
The bathroom reminded us of being on an aeroplane. The shower was tiny with a broken door. The whole place smelled of damp.
Plus points: the bed was actually comfortable and the staff were lovely.
We honestly could not wait to leave. I do think they try their best and reading some more positive reviews perhaps its a matter of what youre used to as an individual. It reminded me of a cheap guest house we would stay at in Blackpool when I was a kid.
The photos dont do it justice- and thats not a compliment.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Gary

Beautifully situated in the Welsh hillsides with fantastic views and at the side of a waterfall this 230 year old coaching inn is modern in all requisites and is maintained in superb condition gaining 5/5 in hygiene standards. The hosts are welcoming and friendly and go above and beyond to make their guests feel at home.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2025

Anni

Hotel not open before 4;00, the location is great, but the hotel is in need of a refurb

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Elouise

We arrived tired after a long day driving, to a warm and friendly welcome. Offered advice that helped us decide on our plans for that afternoon/evening and the next day. Room had the most amazing view. Breakfast was so good! Would recommend this place for sure

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

David

Stay was part of a multi stop trip visiting Wales.
Really couldn't fault any part.
Service was excellent - from check-in to dinner to breakfast.
We had dinner at the hotel, which was homemade + tasty. A small bar area as well as a scenic dinning area overlooking the valley.
Good WiFi and plenty of parking.
Room clean and good condition.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

Stephen

The owners were friendly and welcoming. Property dated but clean. Breakfast was lovely

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

jorge alberto

Pleaseant stay

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Eirlys

Convenient for walking and good quality for money.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

khalid

Karen was a very good host . She was very polite and gave us the best service .Property was clean . Breakfast was amazing . Thanks to Karen and Robin tor taking good care of us .

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Barry

We stayed one night on our way to the coast. There was a walm, helpful greeting and our room was clean and cosy. Evening meal was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Peter

George barrow

Friendly , great food and very reasonably priced. Would stay again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Susan

The staff were all very helpful and friendly. I am looking forward to a return stay at some point in the future.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Miss

Really friendly service, would definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2024

Peter

Beautiful location, friendly hosts, good food and comfortable beds. Recommended.

Self

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2024

Rachael

I recently stayed at this property in room 7, and I wanted to share some feedback regarding my experience.

Firstly, I’d like to commend the hotel’s excellent location and the warmth of the staff, who made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. However, I must express my concern about the state of the accommodations, as they are in dire need of refurbishment.

Unfortunately, the room was cold and damp, with visible signs of mould that appeared to be painted over. The towels felt damp to the touch, and we found an old blood stain on the valance, dirt under the taps, and peeling flooring in the bathroom. Additionally, the wallpaper in the bedroom was bubbling, and there was a crack in the door concealed by a fire alarm sign. The furniture looked poorly assembled, the bed was quite hard, and the small, high window provided little view and was largely obscured by condensation.

While we understand that the building is old and appreciate some creaking floorboards, the overall lack of maintenance was disheartening. I experienced mild allergic reactions, including a chesty cough, which contributed to a restless night. I intended to discuss these issues at checkout, but unfortunately, due to the very early time we chose to vacate, the reception was unattended.

While we chose not to voice our concerns during our stay, we felt that without significant updates to the rooms, we could not recommend the hotel to others.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Dean

Small hotel ideal for a one night stay

The hosts could not do enough for you. Ideal for a night passing through - good traditional no fuss evening menu. Breakfast was full traditional & plentiful - a great start to the day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

David

Top class hospitality

From securing my motorcycle to a bacon roll to go as I wasn’t feeling hungry made to feel like it was a home away from home.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2024

Tim

Friendly family run hotel. Really enjoyable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Marc

Brilliant little family run hotel. It’s clear the owners put their heart and soul in to running the place. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

James

Very nice B&B with restaurant and bar on site

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Darryl

Booked as a one night stop whilst touring on a motorbike, great on site parking and also had the offer of parking the bike in a garage.
It’s perfectly safe. The evening food was freshly cooked and a great choice. The breakfast sets you up for the day and again all freshly cooked.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Mike

Out of the way, quiet, picturesque hotel. Great for relaxing.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2024

Elvia

Nice

Staff was really friendly. Food was enjoyable. It is an older hotel and needs some updating but it was clean. We stayed on the 3rd floor and there is a lot of stairs to get there so for an older person it might be hard but it was ok for us. It was quiet and the views were very pretty.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Aleks

Quiet and tidy!

Nice, clean and quiet hotel! Only around 10 miles from Welsh coastline Excellent mountain view from beer garden and good restaurant on site!

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2024

Reginald

OK still in the 1980

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Dylan

The view from the room and beer garden was outstanding

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2024

Dom

All staff were very pleasant and helpful, room was looking a little tired and the bed was too soft for my liking.
Was lovely and quiet with a beautiful view.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

Keith

Another comfortable night in the country, close to Aberystwyth but full of country charm. Who could ask for a better waterfall viewable from the beer garden, it could be a tourist attraction in it's own right.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Simon

Located in a lovely part of Wales this place has the best staff who are lovely, genuinely welcoming and helpful. The food reminded me of my mum's coming in a very good way indeed with delicious options for every taste with gluten free and veggie options. Good home style cooking. Bedrooms are neat, spotless and comfy. Location is just gorgeous, make sure to take a stroll into the low hills behind and see the waterfall and river. Did I say the people were lovely, cos they are.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Andrew

Lovely peaceful hotel

A lovely hotel in a peaceful setting. The staff are very friendly and always there to help if needed. Excellent food and comfortable clean bed and rooms. Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Elaine

Karen, one of the owner, could not have been more helpful. We were there for one night to go to my dad’s funeral.
I had to ring the hotel twice for advice about something and Karen went out of her way to help.
Breakfast was lovely a good selection and set us up for the day.
Although the building is old it was spotless.
A beautiful waterfall at the bottom of the garden. Lots of bird life flying around. Perfect.
Thank you Karen and family

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2024

Rebecca

Perfect stop for our quick overnight stay.

We were visiting the Uni in Aberystwyth the following morning and with a 4 hour journey needed an affordable, easy to find stop off.
The staff were so friendly. Room was perfect for our quick overnight stay. Very quiet area with great views.
Lovely traditional bar to have a relaxing drink and snack in.
Didn’t eat at hotel but the dining space looked clean and inviting.
Will definitely use this hotel again as my son will be attending the uni from Sep I will be making that journey often and there lots of attractions to visit in the area.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

Pauline

Escape to the country

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was quiet and comfortable which was what we needed for our few days away.
Service was excellent and the portions of food defeated us every time.if you need a quiet escape to the country we would recommend the George Barrow.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Stuart

Great place .

Me and the wife went for 2 nights stay .great welcome from all . Handy if your a biker like myself had a garage handy for putting bike in and locked over night. Lovely little bar ,open fire and locals were all great. Food fantastic. Will be staying there again.👍👍👍

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

We’ve had a lovely 3 night stay at George Borrow Hotel. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Great food too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Excellent service.

Great location to base yourself. Excellent friendly service with fab food in the evening and a good breakfast. Warm and homely log fire in the bar.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2023

Rob

Excellent stay staff very welcoming

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Amanda

The staff were super friendly and very welcoming, Food was excellent very homely and traditional also the waiting staff were so friendly, The hotel was lovely but could do with a little modernisation but all in all a very enjoyable stay and would definitely go back

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Sonia

A mi la verdad es que me encanto, sitio con historia con un bellisimo paisaje a su alrededor , sus dueños encantadores y la comida excelente.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Lisa

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel with amazing scenery. Very clean and nicely decorated. Room was as expected, clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We had an evening meal which delicious and well portioned.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2023

Neil

We stayed as a group.

THE GOOD
The evening meal was nice. Breakfast was very good. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location suited our trip.

THE NOT SO GOOD
The building generally needs work and is very tired with cracks, worn fittings and suchlike The rooms are very dated and worn. My room was on the top and though clean, it had an odd fusty smell that lingered, despite opening the window.

TO SUMMARISE
I'd look elsewhere if ever in the area again, unless the rooms and general look and feel can be addressed.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2023

Nick

Staff were great, friendly. Food was great. Property is a little run down, back bar feels a bit like a storage area. A deep clean would help.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Leena

Chose this hotel from previous reviews and have been delighted. It is that rarity, a deservedly successful family-run small hotel. Excellent dinner, excellent breakfast, room with a good bed, ensuite shower and great view. Karen, Rob, Claire and Mark look after all of us with professional standards and attention to detail yet at the same time make us feel like honoured members of the family. And all for a fair price. Thank you all so much!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Anthony

Rural

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2023

Roy

overnight stay

Nice Welcome, had a single bed in room and was quite comfortable. Food okay but pint of beer well served!!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2023

Keith

My second visit to the George Borrows hotel, this time we stayed for a couple of nights and explored the area. It is an older property from an age where the road side pub and hotel were the life blood of travel, many of these interesting historic hotels have gone of good, it is nice to support this one as it competes with all the 21st century trials and tribulations faced by a small business . The GB offers a warm attentive welcome for those exploring or working in the area which is within easy reach (15mls) of Aberystwyth. Whilst there do dine in the restaurant for uncomplicated, good, filling meals and remember to try the local specials.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2023

Neil Chritopher

Room on the small side , quiet,good scenery , good food , with generous portions

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2023

Neil

Old coaching house great character buitiful views great food .Marmite on toast for breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2023

Brenda

Old but comfortable.

I had a nice comfortable room although the duvet was too heavy for this time of year! As there was a group of rugby fans in the bar no room for me after a long drive to get a drink. Also had to fit in with the kitchen for times of both dinner and breakfast, so had to have mine esrlier than i perhaps would have. However the meal was freshly cooked and hot. Dont know why Hotels.com have taken £1 and the hotel doesn't take this off my bill. !!???

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2023

Tracey

Staff were incredibly accommodating with our breakfast requirements.
The friendly young lady behind the bar makes the most incredible Turkey baguettes!
Fabulous stay, very peaceful.
Staff were wonderful and welcoming.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2023

m.

Het hotel heeft een groot parkeerterrein. De kamer is ruim en het bed was goed.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Roger

R regan

Very friendly staff .lovely and clean .highly recommend breakfast served in a lovely conservatory didn't have evening meal wish we had.drove into Aberystwyth had meal in the starling cloud rubbish and expensive

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Sue

Lovely hotel!

Lovely welcome in a cosy hotel with fantastic scenery. The food was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Esther

Very friendly and accomodating owners.
Will stay again .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Irram

Highly recommend the George Barrow Hotel

What a lovely gem up in the mountain, gorgeous views, really interesting old building, used to be a 17th century coaching in, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, the bed was so lovely! The owner Karen was really lovely, I was well looked after. The food (dinner and breakfast) were great too.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Gerry

The service and staff was excellent the food was very good and a good choice of meals were available. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2023

Jason

Comfortable but tired

Looking to stay near Aberystwyth as part of a longer business trip across Wales. Service & food was good. Room tired but clean & comfortable. I had a lovely view over the mountain.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2023

Angela

Good

Staff very friendly and helpful. Food good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2023

Ayesha

Lovely stay with amazing food and kind staff!

Would definitely recommend this hotel. The building is older, but the rooms are spotlessly clean. The restaurant is newly refurbished - We ate here and the food was gorgeous! Our bedroom was upgraded with views as we were here for a birthday - thank you again. The bed was comfortable and it sounds silly but great windows - we are always warm sleepers so it was amazing to have such a breeze through the night with no noise really. Only minor gripe is the bathroom fan is SO loud. If that was fixed, everything would be perfect. Karen was so lovely the whole time and her partner. Bruce was great at dinner. Honestly, everyone was so kind. They even stored a bag of snacks and drinks we had brought for the long journey which was so helpful. It was a wonderful stay, would highly recommend here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Keith

A very friendly welcome from the hosts, you can see that they are working very hard to keep this old property up to date without loosing the charm of a traditional road side inn. Restaurant offers large portions of well prepared food in a very matter of fact way, not at all pretentious which is how I like it.
Though on a busy main road the George Borrow offers a quite stay in the countryside with easy access to Aberystwyth.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

Paul

A really homely friendly hotel.

A fantastic stay. The owners / staff are really nice friendly people. We got to park our motorbikes in the secure barn. We had a nice evening chatting in the bar with the owners and other residents. The food was good, and the rooms were perfect for us.
The view from the hotel is lovely and i would definitely stay here again. Great stay 👍

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

robert

Motorbike trip

The hotel was perfect, food was lovely (evening meal and breakfast) room had a lovely view and everything you required. We had motorcycles which we were able to lock them in a barn. Would definitely stay again.

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2023

Donna

Such a friendly welcoming hotel. Great location. The bar area was basic

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2023

Helen

Very friendly and accommodating

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2023

Ian

the room was clean, staff helpful, food was good beer was good too, would stay again

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2023

Keith

Staff, especially Karen was very friendly and helpful and attended to all our needs with a smile

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2023

roger

Will stay longer next time

Perfect for our needs would like to have stayed longer and enjoy the facilities look great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2023

Torin

Stunning views, really clean hotel with great staff and great value.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

Antje

Lovely staff, very welcoming, clean rooms

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2022

Lee Ling

Overall stay is pleasant, room is very clean and bed is very comfortable compared to our last visit in Chamonix hotel. Good good in the small restaurant too, good price for the stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2022

Mark

Overnight Stay

Great overnight stay with a great host

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2022

Dionne

Very welcoming place. Everything good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2022

Phyllis

Quaint little inn, recently redecorated. Staff are very hard working and friendly. Accommodated my dietary needs very well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2022

Paul

Friendly place to stay in the heart of Wales

Friendly, family run hotel where I was made to feel welcome from start to finish.

Business

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2022

Anthony

One night bed and breakfast stay

A charming older style family run hotel. We received a warm welcome from the hosts upon arrival and the check-in process was smooth and trouble free.

Our single rooms were clean and comfortable and the breakfast was cooked to order, tasty and plentiful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Lovely family run hotel

Such a beautiful location with gorgeous views right across the mountains and even had a waterfall outside!

The family who run the hotel could not be lovelier, super welcoming and friendly and made our stay really enjoyable.

The room was immaculately clean, and really good value for money. Great location for visiting the local area and coastline, welcoming and friendly pub and the breakfast was delicious too. Would highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2022

Lynne

Great views
Friendly staff
Willingness to help

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2022

Jacqueline

Excellent service, catered for our every need.
The owners were brilliant very friendly and nothing was too much for them.
Will definitely return in the future.