Name: Dovey Inn
Address: Sea View Terrace, Llanrug, GB

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Tim

Very close to the beach, on the other side of the main road through the village. Free parking overnight opposite the hotel, though a max stay of 45 minutes through the day. It's an old building, so the floors creak, but that wasn't a problem. The staff were great and everything was easy. Breakfast was good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Emre

Clean rooms. Excellent location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

clayton

Excellent accommodation and a very enjoyable stay. Nothing was too much trouble, so friendly!
Highly recommended, perfect location, will definately be going back!
Many Thanks,

Donna and Clayton

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Mr J D

Good hotel in excellent location with nice breakfasts. The room especially the bathroom was need of redecoration

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Susan

Lovely family room overlooking the sea,great friendly staff and helpful. Highly recommended.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Becki

The inn is lovely, perfect location, great staff, good food, free parking on the road, wonderfully comfy bed and great bathroom… but beware of room 7 with a sea view.. on the second floor up steep steps but the reason for the 3 star rating is that you will constantly hear the water pump every time anyone in the hotel uses a drop of water. ALL NIGHT LONG! Very hard to sleep or stay asleep when is constantly starting up close by the bed. Were exhausted the next day, so glad we only stayed one night. The water pressure on the second floor is fab…but the noise from the pump really is annoying. The hotel only has an emergency contact number and no overnight staff so by 11pm when you realise that the pump is going to be jolting you awake regularly there is no one that can help.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Louise

Beach view. Big bed and separate room for the kids. Clean. A little tired in places but very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Nigel Colin

We had a nice view overlooking the river and the room whilst in need of some redecorating in some areas was clean and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Melanie

Good

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Karl

Clean and tidy. Friendly staff and very accommodating

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

John

Dave and Cass made our stay that extra special,couldn't do enough .2nd time to stay there.Can't wait to go back .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Dave

Lovely big sea view room... Huge bed. Staff courteous.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

David

Clean, large room. Big Bed. Great breakfast. Staff were friendly and gave us a warm welcome. Dave the manager is a star! Will stay there again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Rob

Clean room. Big bath for two people. Nice view of the sea.
Dave at the bar is a great host

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

s paul

this was a very lovely property to stay at overnight as part of a 5 week Irl. / UK trip. Extremely comfortable & welcoming. Stairs were a bit of a struggle, but staff did offer to assist with bags

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Simon

Friendly and helpful staff, nice clean large bedroom with stunning views over the harbour. Very comfortable bed , lovely breakfast. A very enjoyable stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Camille

There is no parking on site like website states. If you can park across from the Inn it is free. There is a big public car park near the beach which is park and pay. We had a nice Sea View room. Room could benefit having a sofa.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Martin

Always like to stay in the Dovey.Staff make it a better holiday.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2025

Damien

Great staff, marston’s penny pinching.

The staff were excepted I couldn’t fault the manager for how hard we worked to solve the problem with the super loud aircon unit. However, this is a Marston’s owned chain so everything about it is cheap except the price. Cold shower, stuffy room, tired fittings. But….comfy bed and super location. So it’s not all doom and gloom.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Robert

y

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Steven

First class service

Fantastic manager and staff, great location clean and modern facilities

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

chris

Staff were fantastic!

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Great views, comfy.

Stayed here for a weekend event at the Talyllyn Railway in Tywyn - chosen as it was close to the station and other amenities.

Had a pleasant stay, no noise from bar other than some rowdy guest arriving early morning for a few minutes.

Lovely view of the beach, close to cafes and shops. Short walk to the beach and not too far for the train station.

Only issue was the shower being too hot with no obvious way to cool the temperature, AC in room was a little noisy at random times - but I got used to this on second night.

Overall a pleasant stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Steven

Lovely setting

The hotel is a fully functional pub and hotel. This was not a problem for me. Clean room, friendly staff, comfortable bed and a great view from my window over a beautiful coastal bay. The only issue I had was that the shower temperature was difficult to control.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Mr C S

Sam was so lovely to us and very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Chiara

Great Stay at beautiful town

Great stay in the Dovey Inn, everyone was super friendly and the room was big and confortable

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Andrew

Exemplary customer service and friendly staff - cannot fault them at all!

Great dinner and breakfast too.

Great location for anyone wishing to escape to a quiet fishing village and/or the local hills, whether for the views or watch the military jets flying low overhead (or below them!)

Would very happily return and recommend!

Highly recommend visitors also visit the birthplace inspiration behind Thomas The Tank Engine at nearby Tywyn Wharf Railway Station.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Nicola

Fabulous

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

John

Great hotel, great room, great price and great food

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Paul

Great value

Swift and easy check-in. The family room had two bedrooms which was a very pleasant surprise. Everything was spotlessly clean and the beds were very comfortable. Could have done with a rubber bath mat but found out later we could have asked for one. Similarly de-caff tea and coffee I guess. We had our 4-year-old granddaughter with us but there were no issues with noise from the bar below. Limited menu but food was very good. Steaks were lovely. Nice pint too. Great breakfast. Excellent service from friendly, attentive, courteous and efficient staff. Would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2024

David

Comfortable beds….that’s about it!!

Large family room with comfortable beds for our family of thee, but that’s where the positives end. Loud music/noise was on in the bar until bar closed, which echoed through the floors. The sash window was broken and would not close - the top half had to remain open/down overnight (Storm Ashley hit overnight). No hot water for a morning shower (8:30am). The room had not been fully cleaned from the previous guests as there was an old sock, loose change and a piece of fruit (pear!) under the bedside table. Not a great experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

Lisa

So friendly

Friendly team from reception to breakfast, nothing was too much. Food was good with quick service. Ideal for business trip though amazing views right on the beach for a holiday stay too

Business

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2024

Tracy

There is alot of updating that needs doing as the hotel looks run down and tired. Beds were comfy though.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2024

Roger

Good place to stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Mark

Nice overnight stay

Staff are friendly and welcoming, the room was a good size with a sea view and comfortable bed. The ensuite bathroom was huge. Breakfast in the morning was very nice and reasonably priced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Tessa

Last minute 1 night away to our fav destination

Aberdovey is a great place to visit and the location of Dovey Inn is perfect close to beach and shops, Great view from bedroom. We tend to eat out but the atmosphere in the Dovey is friendly and fun and dog friendly in the bar.
Go often as we live only 1hour away.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2024

JOHN

Very busy in the bar and restaurant with insufficient staff to cope. The few staff there were, were excellent, but rushed off their feet and finding it difficult to cope.
The public bar was noisy with loud music until midnight, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday I stayed, making it impossible to sleep any earlier.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2024

Stephen

Paid for breakfast, on checkin no mention breakfast not available, no breakfast, had to chase 3 times to get refund. Very poor service.

Hotel ok. Bar bit rough.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Last minute short break

The location of the hotel is good and the room was clean and spacious. The furniture was basic and limited but adequate for a short break only. The bathroom had a bad damp smell and the ceiling was mouldy. We reported this to the manager who said she would inform the manager on duty when we checked out. Clearly that manager knew nothing and was unconcerned. The staff generally were overworked and this impacted on the quality of service. We were told there would be breakfast available but when we went down in the morning there was no one serving, only the cleaner. Thankfully there is a very good resaurant a few doors down serving breakfasts, lunch and dinner but is only small so you need to book. We wouldn't stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Kelly

Lovey Dovey

Easy to find and easy to park. Lovely warm welcome.

The room was huge with a lovely big bed, sea views and a great shower room. Above all, it was clean and comfortable. When we speak about it, we call it the Lovey Dover Inn.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Scenic stay in an old inn

This is a fantastic location overlooking the beach and inlet and our room offered wonderful views. The building has been an inn since 1729 and has lots of character. Rooms have recently been done up and are very comfortable. There’s sn excellent range of breakfast options to choose from for a reasonable price. A great place to stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Roger

Nice pub hotel. Very comfortable 😊

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Ian

Great location and a lovely room. Staff all very helpful and friendly

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Steve

Just what we wanted, the room, the staff & the food was spot on!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Zehra

Best little holiday

This is the 4th year we have been to aberdovey and the second time we have stopped at dovey inn and its the best little place to stop with your family just gutted i couldnt stop longer

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Lovely Place!

We booked Dovey Inn for an amazing price for a family room (in July!!) for myself and my friends, while attending an event during a short holiday. I didn't realise we would get a sea view with the room - it was exceptional! Check in was quick and the staff were wonderful. Our accommodation was spacious and clean, with two bedrooms so we each had our own space. Both rooms had connecting doors to the bathroom, which was useful so not to disturb eachother during the night. We had pretty much everything we needed for our stay, and with it being above a pub, we had access to breakfast, lunch and dinner options at will. There wasn't breakfast with the room price unfortunately, but gave us the option anyway. The food was really good when we ate there. The only niggles we had were the sticky doors for the secondary room - the doors to the bathroom and main room often got stuck and took force to open. Also, the locks on the bathroom doors didn't work. You could easily unlock them by just using the handles as normal. While the room was fairly modern, there was some aesthetic wear to skirtings and a superficial crack in the bathroom sink. It was great to have air con, but sometimes it would loudly hum at random, often every 30 seconds, sometimes not. Irritating the first night, but we got used to it. Also, beware of Thursday Quiz night if you're on the first floor. It's loud and reverberates through the floor. All in all, Aberdovey was gorgeous! Amazing beach, too!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2024

Mark

Convenient location, great room, terrible food.

Fantastic room at the front of the hotel with a great bathroom. Good sized shower and fantastic free standing bath. Well decorated bar and restaurant with friendly staff but sadly let down by terrible food in the evening. Took breakfast next door in the cafe as did not want to eat there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2024

Diana

Beautiful scenery sea views. Felt relaxed straight away. Staff very helpful and friendly. Thank you

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2024

ruth

A very modern fully equipped room albeit without any draws for underwear and folded clothes. The restaurant and bar facilities were very wore but the hospitality was very good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Christina

Helpful staff comfy room and bed good food

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Andrew

As above ...Would stay again ..Staff brilliant 👍🤓

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Katherine

Lovely hotel overlooking the sea

Great little hotel with heaps of charm, overlooking the sea. The family room was excellent with 2 bedrooms. Lovely decor and renovated bathroom. Lovely windows with nice view. Good value for money breakfast in the morning which was made to order.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

Catherine

The Dovey; can't wait to return!

Really enjoyed our stay; comfortable and clean room with sea views, good food, free parking (out of season) and most of all, the friendly and helpful staff - in particular, Dave. Nothing was too much trouble! He deserves a medal! We hope to return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Daniela

One of the best stay

The only bad part was that we had to leave . An absolute amazing stay. Very friendly and accommodating staff, great food , quiet during night, very clean room that was tide up every day. We even had cookies, coffee and tea replenished every day in our room. By far one of the best stay we’ve had . Highly recommended

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

John

Staff were great, especially Dave.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2024

susanne

Warm and helpful staff, excellent location !!
Lovely spacious seaview Room with all modern fittings .. thank you !

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2024

Ian

Good rooms, typical of rooms above a pub

Generally nice and comfortable, no real issues appart from wall paper in the bathroom is peeling off the wall.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

Keith

Great place to be !!!

Value for money stay and so much more at the Dovey right on the harbour front you are very much connected to the sea with dramatic mountain back drop when weather allows you to enjoy the views.
Great atmosphere created by friendly staff team and \"locals\" who enjoy the great beers available.
Food is great good menu
Will return personally to enjoy Aberdovey again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2023

r

Dovey inn amazing

My wife and i only stayed for 2 nights we really enjoyed it, the town was lovely and the Dovey inn was brilliant loads of room and the views was brilliant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2023

David

location and parking.

overall and notwithstanding a couple of plumbing issues which were manageable the accommodation was fine

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2023

Steven

Enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Lovely town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Gloria Annie

Stayed at the Dovey Inn before. Comfortable, clean and good food.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2023

Richard

A tiny bit scruffy but very hospitable and comfortable, location splendid, view from room superb, wholesome breakfast and an excellent touring base. My wife and I enjoyed our stay very much.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2023

PHILIP

Nice old
Black & White building staff excellent
Bedroom bath room shower door would not close &Black stains

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2023

Malcolm

Location ,and the efficient ,friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Lorraine

A lovely large, clean room with a sea view. A very comfy bed, plenty of sockets by the bed and around the room and a decent sized TV. A great shower with plenty of hot water. We didn't have breakfast at the Inn but we did eat our evening meal there a few times. We always booked a table as it did look busy. The food was the usual pub grub and was hot and tasty. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Meriel

Just a lovely place room was really nice over looking the sea. The only problem was that they couldn’t get the ovens mended but it was out of their hands. So it was a limited menu but the meals we had were really nice. Good choice on breakfasts as well.
The only thing is I think it would be really nice is to have some throw away paper place mats to place on the tables as sometimes a table gets a bit sticky.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2023

natalie

We are returning customers. We are never disappointed staying at the dovey inn. Staff are great, food is awesome and the rooms are clean and extremely comfortable. We sleep better at the dovey than we do at home.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2023

Federico

Quaint, comfortable, perfect location, kind and friendly staff, very affordable, loved this place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

halona

Great place

Great place to stay. Good location. Quiet and peaceful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2023

Kay

Room was good

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2023

Lucy

Stayed here overnight for my partners birthday and the room we had was lovely with original features in keeping with the building. Will definitely come back again for longer

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2023

Jonathan

Friendly/approachable staff, great powerful shower, comfortable bed and pillows. Good pub food and nice cooked breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2022

Nicola

Fabulous in all respects