Royal Oak Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Clare

Excellent food, wonderful location and very helpful friendly staff. Would highly recommend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Christine

Very nice room in a beautiful hotel.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Katie

Lovely place to stay to visit Snowdonia, the restaurant in the pub is great and the staff very helpful. The town is very picturesque.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

An impressive looking, quaint hotel in a beautiful setting overlooking the river. I loved the size of our room and the windows overlooking the river. Dinner and breakfast were both good and servers weee delightful. The shower was so sparse it was hard to get wet, and there was not a level floor in the place. No lift - but I don’t mind stairs. Well furnished but all pieces are showing their age.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Louise

Lovely staff. Very friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Lee

Lovely hotel and very helpful staff.Food fantastic but breakfast on the last morning could have been a bit better .A lack of fruit,yogurt and dare I say it Welsh cakes compared to previous day.Overall though will be returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Phillip

The building has some “charm” to it (the bed moved when someone walked along the corridor outside) but is clean, tidy and slept really well. Music on the Saturday night was great and restaurant food was fantastic. Staff are A+, mailed me my sunglasses that I forgot in the room. Thanks for a great stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Kay

Staff couldn't be more helpful. Lovely quiet room. Breakfast was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Angie

The location of the historical hotel makes it the perfect place to stay. It is convenient to the local sights and shops.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Gary

Great base for the weekend
Friendly staff and very clean

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Beverley

Perfect location, beautiful property with great amenities. Staff were polite and very helpful.

Room was tastefully furnished. Shower was hot and powerful. Cleaning staff arrived promptly and did an excellent job.

Only minor criticism was cooked breakfast was served whilst I was eating first course which meant I had to eat quickly or risk food being cold. That said, food was delicious.

Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2026

Rob

Room wasn’t what we expected for the price. Really needs some modernising. Unfortunately parking can be abit tricky and the hotel don’t have any reserved spots which ended up leaving us nowhere to park one day.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Clean room, good shower, a drying room, excellent breakfast and very helpful staff. Everything we needed for a walking weekend.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

owen

Stayed in a twin lodge room. Overall the room was clean comfortable and well maintained. The hotel had a lovely restaurant and bar area and is well located in the town centre.
I was disappointed with a few things however and expected more for the price of the hotel: The breakfast costs £15 and the portions are very small with a limited buffet option. The breakfast staff were not particularly welcoming and got the order wrong on both days we stayed. I recommend not paying for breakfast in advance to keep your options open. The single beds in our twin were very small. Narrower than a standard single and the mattress were not very supportive so I didn’t get a great nights sleep during my stay. Overall disappointed with my stay and think there are better value options available.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Richard

Very good breakfast , brilliant location really enjoyed my stay

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

ALYSSA

Location was perfect and really enjoyed my stay!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Philip

Very clean room and comfortable bed with good staff and more than adequate parking if you arrive later in day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Ray

Room teally nice & clean. Although very hot.
Staff very nice and helpful.

We will be returning.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

michael

all great

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

david

Clean, staff friendly and professional. Even in November room was too warm.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Richard

Everything was great about the Hotel clean room excellent customer service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

David

Convenient parking

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Paul

A great stay. Excellent restaurant too.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Christopher

Clearly, the Royal Oak was the best place to stay in town.

2/10

Poor

12 Sep 2025

Martha

Rooms and hallways are very musty. The rooms were very hot due to no air conditioning.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2025

Sarah

Only drawback to this hotel is there is no elevator. You have to carry your luggage up the stairs.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025

adam

Everything was lovely and clean and staff we're very polite.

The bedside light didn't work in room 109 so had to get out of bed to put the light on and off

The bar unfortunately closed at 10pm and being sat outside we didn't hear last orders just before we were going to get our last drink for the night so had to walk uo the road to another pub thay was still open.
Would definitely stay there again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Catherine

Not what I expected

We stayed at the Royal Oak for the last three nights of a two week vacation. The bedroom pictures make the hotel look more upscale than it is. We were not in the main building but in rooms that go over and across the parking area. The cons- It was rather humid and stuffy but there were no fans and the windows did not open fully, which was uncomfortable. It was clean, but felt more like an American motel, not hotel, which was disappointing.We were in a room about the outdoor restaurant which was noisy and didn’t close until 10 pm. The pros- The restaurant was quite good, the staff was friendly, and they served delicious full breakfast. I had higher expectations of the Royal Oak, so overall I feel disappointed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2025

Makella

Somewhat disappointed. Rooms a little tired and in need of an update. Room extremely hot with a small noisy fan provided. No toiletries provided. Room very noisy at night as it overlooked outside bar/restaurant. The location of the hotel was good and the staff were friendly.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2025

Jillian

Overpriced superior room with a shower that I couldn't get to work and a sink that was blocked. Food in the restaurant was limited and breakfast choice for people who don't want a cooked meal was pretty limited.

Restaurant trying to please all clients by offering a mix of everything other than normal food which is not spiced, full of lentils, noodles and vegan.

Disappointed especially as it wasn't cheap.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Kathleen

Location is nestled in the forest. Great shops and dining options. Easy to hike to Swallow Falls and drive to other villages.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Louise

Late April Stay in Betws-Y-Coed

We had a lovely stay in Betws-y-coed and the hotel made the stay really relaxing. They are friendly and helpful and the hotel is really central. We are looking forward to booking to go again soon.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2025

Karen

Best part of stay cooked breakfast

I found the welcome avange, the room spaceage but dark. Nothing special about the deco, the bed was comfortable.
We paid extra £15 each for breakfast. Well worth it, restaurant nice, service and food very good. I did feel pressured to book breakfast, I walked away then came back. Pleased I did.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Fabulous stay!

All the staff at the Royal Oak couldn’t have done anything more to help us during our stay. From advising us how to get to Pen-Y-Pass, which routes to take up Snowdon and where is good to eat.

The food was great and a good range of options for all on the menu.

Hotel itself is a little tired and could do with decorating in some places but it was clean and the bed was very comfortable.

Would definitely stay here again if I come back to do Snowdon again (which is likely) and would recommend it to others as well.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Max

Great place, strongly recommend

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2025

Geoffrey

An OK place to stay in Betws y Coed

We stayed in one of the Stable lodges in the annexe. It was ok adjacent to the main hotel. Breakfast was good but expensive. It is an ok place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2025

Jonathan

A delightful hotel, at once both old-fashioned and modern. A very pleasant Reception and an excellent restaurant for both dinner and breakfast. Slept well in a very comfortable room - (although I would have liked one 'soft' pillow). And all in all the hotel was central to a very pleasant weekend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Excellent stay

We had a lovely stay at TheRoyal Oak. Staff are very friendly. The rooms were kept very clean and fresh towels every day. We ate in the restaurant every night and the food was excellent. All in all it was a great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2024

PHILIP

Excellent staff and food, rooms a little tired

First class friendly service, excellent food in the attached bar, plus breakfast in the hotel dining room. Great location and parking. Room, and particularly the bathroom, in need of updating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

We received an upgrade and as we were very tired it was deeply appreciated. Thank you.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

Nicholas

Clean and pretty village, everything walkable and on the flat

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Jo

Recommend

A wonderfully kept 200 year old hotel in a beautiful location (stunning walks) staff lovely and personable - I would recommend it and will re-visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2024

James

Room was too warm!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Jacques

One of the most convenient hotel in Betws y Coed.
Good food option and nice walk nearby.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

Sophie

Great hotel with friendly staff. The restaurant severed high quality food. Location is good and Betws-Y-Coed is a great place to stay in. The hotel in places is a bit tired but kept very clean and tidy. Our room was beautiful. We stayed in the deluxe double room. Again slightly tired in places and shower could do with a new shower head, aside from that I would definitely recommend this as a place to stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

Dave

Comfortable hotel in a pleasant spot. Food is recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

James

The manager helped us with everything and was welcoming and lovely. Breakfast was really nice, not a single thing about our stay i can say in a negative light. Really great, thank you

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Dave

Great stay

The room was clean and quiet. The food was very good and easy parking. The area was quiet and interesting.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Caroline

Very helpful indeed!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Ian

First class comfort and service

We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room on the front of the hotel was spacious and well equipped with a pleasant view, albeit with a little road noise if the windows were open. Parking is conveniently just across the road or round the back. The breakfast menu had a wide choice and the cooked food was to a high standard. Whilst there are a number of restaurants and pubs in Betws, we ate in the hotel each evening partly for convenience, but mainly due to the range of food available and its quality. My wife and I were celebrating a milestone birthday and the hotel team nicely delivered a couple of treats that our daughter had pre-arranged. My marking down of the hotel's eco-friendliness was because the towels were changed each day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

sandra

Beautiful property in a great location. Spotlessly clean. Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely come again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2024

Graham

Great location, lots of food options for evening meals though the Stable area was packed both evenings we were there but still managed to find a couple of seats and food arrived quickly. Comfortable hotel and beds, friendly staff. Great location for walking. Helpful staff in the Tourist Information centre for local walk maps. Though there was lots of parking spaces, it was very busy in the evening which meant driving around a bit.
Very good breakfasts. Would definitely go back.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Irene

Very nice people. Helped us carry our luggage to the second floor. Excellent food.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Nice few days away

The first room we had was very noisy. However we were moved to a much bigger & quiet room at no extra charge

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Mark

Pleasant stay

Lovely old building in the heart of a really lovely picturesque Welsh village. I had a superior double room facing out the front of the facing on tot he little river and park.

There is a lively bar next door. It shuts up arounf 10.00-10.30pm though , so there is no night time noise to be worried about at night.

Staff at reception were very welcoming and very informative.

I passed this place on a trip about a month ago and vowed I would stay there sometime.....that sometime came sooner than I thought.

It's a countryside hotel, it suits the locale.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

Christine

Lovely comfy hotel.

Lovely corner room and very comfortable bed. Good quality furniture in the bedroom with loads of storage space. Food was lovely especially scrambled egg for breakfast. Perfectly placed for going to Snowdonia.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2024

Stephen

Welcome to north Wales

Staff exceptional very nice and accommodating.
Checking was not pleasant. Male staff did not make you feel welcome especially when asking about EV charging.
Entrance to bedrooms was behind an odd door by reception. (No lift)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

Ian

Perfect for our two night stay

Perfect location with friendly and accommodating staff. The Grill Room restaurant offered a wide range of quality food options. Our room was large and comfortable with good amenities, however the bathroom is starting to feel dated and the shower weak, but plenty of hot water.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Prydwen Ann

We have been to Betws many times but have not stayed at a hotel. Familiar with the Royal Oak, we decided to stay in a superior room with breakfast. Expensive but worth every penny and exactly as described in marketing material. The only thing that was a bit troublesome was the TV reception (BBC only). Lovely people, great hotel, excellent breakfasts - perfect week.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2024

olaf

I was lucky enough to have a large comfortable room with windows on two sides. All the staff were excellent. Would happily stay againb!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

17 May 2024

Paul

Charges a premium price but below average accommodation. Staff friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2024

Steve

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Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Denise

Staff were lovely, food was great, fantastic location. Room very spacious and comfortable. It was overall a really lovely stay and we will definitely be going back A*

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Mark

my stay at The Royal Oak hotel in Betws-y-coed was nothing short of exceptional. From its stunning location and inviting accommodations to its delightful dining options and impeccable service, every aspect of the hotel exceeded my expectations. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature or a base for exploring the wonders of Snowdonia, I wholeheartedly recommend The Royal Oak for an unforgettable experience in Betws-y-coed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

Andreas

Eryri stay

Excellent stay. Although this hotel has been going for many years (I remember watching Krajicek's Wimbledon final in Y Stablau!), it remains full.of charm whilst gradually making changes to keep it to a good standard. The service and food is excellent with lots of Welsh produce in use. The latter is where my only criticism lies.....why use coffee from Ceredigion when there is a locally roasted and ethically sourced quality Eryri product available. It reduces food miles too. Something that should seriously be considered.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2024

Janet

Night away.

70th birthday celebration for my Husband
Beautiful Hotel very classic and in the lovely village of Betws y coed, our room was front facing looking over to the front car park, only thing was it was So warm in the night made it hard to sleep, Breakfast was a bit sparing One slice bacon one Sausage few mushrooms and you made your own toast,
We were lucky with the weather so made a big difference,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2024

Dr Peter D

The hotel has a lot of character and the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. We had evening dinner which was disappointing. Breakfast was good but please provide muesli. We would certainly stay again but would probably sample a restaurant elsewhere for dinner if one were available.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2024

Louise

Recommend

Lovely hotel, staff very friendly. Comfortable room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2024

Trina

It was a bonus to be able to use the pool at the sister hotel, the Waterloo.
Breakfast was fabulous, served hot and on a hot plate.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

Roger

Superb hotel

Amazing weekend . The Royal Oak Hotel is first class in every way. Very tasteful interior decor, very comfortable room, excellent service, beautiful Christmas decorations and excellent breakfast and sunday lunch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Michael

Walking break

Lovely hotel very comfy.Great breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

Elisabeth

Lovely Historic Hotel

Lovely historic hotel. Very warm & comfortable after long walks in snowdonia mountains. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Betws y Coed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

Paul

Beautiful hotel in an equally beautiful village. Staff were very attentive. Room was lovely. Food was excellent. Everything was easy and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend the hotel and area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Helen

Great hotel with excellent service

Amazing helpful and friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2023

David

The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is very good. The building is old and has a nice atmosphere. The room was comfortable and we had a lovely view of the river opposite.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2023

Bob

the whole experience was great except for the weather !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2023

linda

really helpful staff and clean, quiet room - just what we needed for a weekend of exploring the National Park

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Steven

Great hotel, fabulous food, very friendly staff and Betws Y Coed is a great venue.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2023

Steve

Good stay

Reception staff excellent. Rooms a bit dated but clean. General areas could do with a bit more cleaning to remove cobwebs. Good breakfast. Overall satisfied for a one night stay. Hotel primarily chosen for access to an EV charging point and location in the town

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2023

Gareth

Mattress was too firm but a lovely hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2023

Samantha

Lovely hotel staff were absolutely fantastic, great service with a smile, so friendly. Lovely food. Rooms lovely and clean, only slight critisism would be the decor was slight tired in places and go do with a lick of paint however this did not affect our enjoyment of our stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Dawn

If i could give more stars i would the staff are so friendly an welcoming an helpful our stay was perfect the room was lovely clean an comfortable

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2023

Michael

convenient position.excellent staff very helpful and friendly,room at back noise from extractor in kitchens,no aircon small fan provided,good size room but dated,stables bar good value

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

WB

Fab Hotel

Great location. Great food and very friendly staff. Beds comfortable and room spacious. Will stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2023

Charles

Stayed here for a couple of nights to climb Snowden. Very convenient location for that.

The best thing about this hotel is the staff: all of them without exception were friendly and helpful.

The accommodation was clean and warm. We had a room at the front, on a main road, but the double glazing was fantastic, and the room was quiet.

this isn't a boutique hotel, but it really got the job done!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2023

Brook

We had a very good stay at the Royal Oak Hotel. The staff were very professional and were very helpful. The room was adequate and clean. The breakfast was very good and had a nice selection to choose from the menu. The hotel is centralized and near to many attractions. Overall we had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2023

Conor

Dusty

No shower gel provided so we had to buy our own. Damage to walls and doors in the room and very dusty ontop of lamps, headboard, TV etc.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2023

Ian

Shower control fell off the wall while using, lack of detail to small things which for over £200 a night should be spot on ie no shampoo plus breakfast not the best quality .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

Joanna

Went in December and felt nice and Christmassy with all the decorations, staff very pleasant.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2022

Rob

Overpriced and disappointing. I’d been looking forward to staying here for sometime. Strange layout for a period property, half old half Travelodge. I paid £170 for a club room which was dated and in hindsight just too much compared to other hotels. The shower was ancient and it didn’t work, no shower gel provided, no fridge. Dirty glasses in the bar. A real shame - swerve this one

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2022

Verified traveler

Pay attention to the breakfast

Cannot fault the staff but the Welsh breakfast was pretty dire, egg overdone, bacon dry, sausage dry, hash browns and black pudding dry and overcooked. We ordered off the menu on the understanding that everything was cooked to order but it turned up a couple of minutes later all pre cooked and really poor. In an attempt to salvage breakfast I went for a Welsh cake and it was stale.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2022

david

Unfortunately we were on the second floor, no lift, no porter. But the worst thing was the stairs. 2 flights for each floor. The thought of returning to our room eventually took it's toll.
The top floor may be good for people climbing Snowden, but we'd come to relax and do some gentle walking. We returned home exhausted and yet the staff were so friendly, the hotel had a nice ambience, we were disappointed the stairs spoilt it for us.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2022

Dr Rahim

breakfast staff service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

Gabriella

Staff where super friendly and helpful, we had a lovely stay. Perfect place to stay for visiting Snowdon and surrounding areas. Lovely food would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2022

Jeannette

The staff was very welcoming on reception polite and very professional. Room was geourgues and cosy.bed was the best.would definitely stay here again lovely place.the only gripe i had was the actual parking as i had nowhere to pafk on arrival.maybe it should be only for guests who are actually staying overnight ect here but everything else brilliant.well enjoyed our little holiday.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2022

Ann

A lovely and very friendly hotel, and we will definitely stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2022

mary

Very comfy bed and accommodating staff all round

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2022

Ian

The Royal oak

The Hotel was in a great location for exploring Snowdonia and surrounding areas

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2022

Janet

Beatiful character building. Nice room and bathroom. Strong cleaner smell was not ideal but the room was spotless.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2022

J.

Wonderful old stone hotel on the Conwy River. Warm, service-driven and friendly staff. Cozy but spacious lobby bar and restaurants. Lots of sitting nooks. Good food with mice vegan options. Ask whether you want fresh towels giving guests an eco option to say no. However, our room was so hot we had to open the window to avoid heat… not eco friendly.

Only key weakness was the WiFi. Often not working in our room and parts of the restaurant. Had to go to the lobby to get WiFi several times.

But, the overall ambiance makes it worth dealing with this one limitation.

Leisure Partner