Reviews of The Menai Hotel and Bar 3 stars
Craig Y Don Road, Bangor, LL57 2BG, United Kingdom
#6 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Bangor
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1038 B&B reviews
6.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
6.8
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Comfort
7.0
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Location
8.0
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Facilities
6.6
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
7.1
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Free WiFi
7.8
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Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Wayne
United Kingdom2 reviews5.0“Location was great. Staff were pleasant but unhelpful”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Family Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom tiles held together with duct tape. Dirty socks under bed. Bed support was not priginal nor was it complete. I sat on the bed and the whole bed collapsed. I approached a member of staff as soon as this happened to which I was told he would mention it to Management tomorrow. I asked where do I sleep? To which he replied, nothing I can do. Which caused me to pay £255 for 3 rooms and still sleep on the floor due to having no bed
Food was enjoyable although all meals came out separately and 20 minutes apart. Drinks offers
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Ellison
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Happy with my stay. The breakfast was fine I had all I needed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
Couldn't get the TV to work but the wifi was good, so not a big problem.
Given the price the room was OK. It had all I needed and was clean. Plenty of tea and coffee. WiFi was good. Reception was good.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
David
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Pleasant stay, great breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Poor pressure in shower, meant it was either cold or too hot, so couldn’t have a shower
Location and extremely helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Mark
New Zealand1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Creaky floorboards meant being woken up a few times in the night.
Good location, great views!! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Amazing value for money!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Sara
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Good value. Would consider staying again.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Limited food menu. Grubby dining area in bar at both supper and breakfast.
Perfect, clean single room and shower. Excellent selection teas and toiletries. Dog friendly. Easy Parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Mark
Ireland5 reviews8.0“Very comfortable and contented, good stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Initial impressions very poor but never judge a book by its cover, from the outside looked not so good, I'm not a drinker so bar didn't bother me but people seemed to be enjoying it there, sports on tv, pool tables, a band on (sounded pretty good did a good version of Mr brightside), hired in mini golf ⛳️ the second night we were there so all grand it's a bar people happy out. The accommodation was the surprise after initially thinking i would be booking somewhere else for the night, the room was immaculate (little dated maybe) but really clean and comfortable, spotless linen on the beds, clean carpet, any amount of tea and coffee what more do you need it's a place to lay your head and lay my head comfortably I did no frills but job done, en suite again clean and towels spotless and fresh no more than that needed, on to the breakfast (only had one morning because of commitments early but my family had two mornings) really nice (probably not m&s produce but that's reflected in the price of your stay, remember peeps if you don't pay to stay in the ritz then don't be expecting Gordon ramsay to cook your breakfast) could not fault it again really tasty, Cooked nicely, my son loved the toast, my wife the bacon, decent cup of coffee overall really good, the man in the bar, reception, kitchen, (yes one man working his ass off apologies I didn't get your name) decent fella very helpful to our needs doing a great job well done. Would I stay again?? Indeed I would no problem. Hope if you read this you enjoy your stay also. Remember don't judge the cover.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Peter
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A little noisy, especially Friday and Saturday nights, with some noise very late. Low shower pressure. No towel rails. Limited choice of breakfast cereal, and limited tea and coffee.
Good location. Large room with hanging and drawer space. Good breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Desmond
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0“Good value for money and close to town and excellent for a quick stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms were basic but done the job
Breakfast was great
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Kieran
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good price. Good accessibility to the town. Nice rooms.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
David
United Kingdom4 reviews6.0“Pleasant.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed and room. Very good breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdom82 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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It was dog friendly Breakfast was included
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Mike
United Kingdom88 reviews4 helpful votes6.0“Nice for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs redecorating and a deep clean of carpets and upholstery lots of dust in the room
Lovely staff couldn’t be more welcoming especially the gent at breakfast who went above and beyond to make our experience even better, beds comfy, room size nice. Breakfast delicious
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Sonia
Australia21 reviews6.0“Pub accommodation in good location to explore Bangor.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Shower had very little force and had difficulty in getting it warm.
The breakfast was generous and tasty. Facilities are basic, room had a lovely view and was light.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Peter
Ireland9 reviews8.0“Will use the hotel again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff and hotel was quiet at night.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Steven
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Exceeded expectations for the price. Lovely staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower pressure.
Great staff, extremely friendly. Rooms were also a good size and very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Ceredig
United Kingdom37 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Wednesday night during Uni term is busy, as expected.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
convenient to Normal College campus, Bangor Uni. pleasant staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Kelly
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“Very clean and welcoming.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Knowing it was a pub hotel, I should have checked if there were any events happening as there was a karaoke night on the Friday. It wasn’t overly loud and finished at 12.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Joanne
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Very pleasant stay for one night but does need refurbishment and better cleaning.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Dirty in out of way places in room, ie sills of window frames/ behind door. Had a cold shower as hot water didn't seem to be coming through.
Located perfectly for visiting our daughter in Bangor University
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Dr
United Kingdom91 reviews10 helpful votes8.0“I would have stayed for a further few nights but rooms all booked few nights had the re”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The corridor carpets need replacing,
Location and the helpful friendly staff. Good parking facilities . The bed and pillows were comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Lindsay
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“We enjoyed our stay and would consider returning.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to comment.
Managed to check in early. Staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities were good. We had lots of variety for breakfast choice and the option to add a cooked breakfast for no additional cost. The location was good, with shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Katie
United Kingdom8 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The loud music banging till 12
The room and breakfast was good
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Antony
United Kingdom3 reviews5.0“Visist the university for an open day”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The evening meal had little choice. There was a karaoke the night we stayed which we were not aware of when we booked.
Room was comfortable and warm and the breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Susan
United Kingdom8 reviews7.0“Ideal for short stay to visit the university open day”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower head partially blocked ,coming out more like a slow tap,rather than a shower. Creaky floorboards slightly noisy at night
Stayed the 1 night, ideally located for the university open day. Friendly helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room. Tasty breakfast with choice.Good value
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Teresa
United States1 review7.0“I really liked it there. I felt very comfortable there as a solo traveler.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The stairs could use a vacuuming. The room got very hot at night.
I thought the bed was comfortable, and I felt I had a lot of privacy. I thought the hotel was in a nice location for me, and the staff was very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
