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Reviews of White Lion Royal Hotel 4 stars

High Street, Bala, LL23 7AE, United Kingdom

#23 of 31 hotels in Bala

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1675 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit hot in room. Couldn't open window. Not enough to put us off staying again.

    Location, cleanliness, staff, price, food. Would definitely stay again. Lots of positives.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lifts

    Everything from reception to rooms

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant break !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ahhh it's not the hotels fault but if you are not on top floor there are alot of noises from squeaky old floor boards with people walking. But it's a minor thing.

    It's a cute little Hotel very nice with all the decorations up and perfect for a Xmas ,New Year break. The breakfast was outstanding and the staff fabulous 👌

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    I stayed on New Years Eve, I had a really lovely stay. Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was really nice.

    Helpful and friendly staff, great location and good value for money.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The organisation needs serious work. Told food was served 5pm to 8pm. At 6.25pm the menus were removed and we happened to ask why. Told kitchen was now closing at 6.30pm. If we hadn't asked we wouldn't have been told so we decided to order and eat a good hour before we planned to. Went up to order drinks at 7.20pm and saw other guests ordering food as the kitchen had been reopened. Not a big deal but annoying all the same.

    Lovely hotel, fab decor, nice staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cooked breakfast for 2days out of 3. The restaurant wasn’t open in the evening. We had to go elsewhere for food. Due to staffing issues.

    Lovely period property with bar.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel in a great location that would be even better with a couple of small changes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room lacked a bedside table for one side of the double bed and it would have also been better to have a couple of chairs in the room. There is adequate space to accommodate the extra furniture that would have made it more comfortable. There was a window seat but chairs would have been more comfortable to use. On our second night of staying at the hotel we had planned to eat our evening meal there to be told that they had a booking for a party of 12 and could not therefore accommodate us. We had to go out in heavy rain to find somewhere to eat

    The food was very good . The room was big and the bathroom was modern. The bed was very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The chef Jordan and the lady serving, Lenkia, produced excellent breakfasts and service. The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The hotel has several public rooms for use such as the bar, lounge and dining rooms. the situation of the hotel was perfect, right in the centre of Bala High Street with pubs, restaurants and shops all within easy reach. The Lake was a short walk away.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Lovely staff, team from breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    Overall very happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy due to no carpets in room - and quite noisy late on with drunk guests going to their rooms

    Old rustic look and good atmosphere- friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay for a reasonable budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking

    Lovely big rooms

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful little hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No soap in the soap container in the shower and it didn't get refilled

    Great room! very spacious and just generally lovely

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Way to hot in the bar and public areas and the bedrooms were to hot 🔥

    All the work on the bedrooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely staff, comfy clean and spacious rooms, the pub downstairs was lovely too.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Only 1 night but was comfortable and friendly ,Lenka lady who does breakfast was great she was able to make me a coffee
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable, clean, good value and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food served to 8pm and the bar shut at 9pm

    Chef never turned up for work, so breakfast was provided by a willing helper who was apologetic but pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Definitely a place to go back to in the area, particularly if I get it at the same prize
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There aren't many parking spaces there and you share them with the people coming to the bar or restaurant, not just hotel's guests. Food service hours a bit limited I thought but great menu though.

    Excellent location in the high street. We were lucky to get a parking space at the back of the hotel as there weren't many spaces. Advantage of arriving earlier I guess Nice staff. Lovely size room and even larger bathroom. All very clean and cosy. Tea/coffee facilities very generous. TV with Amazon/netflix/... Great breakfast, with "main" served, rest self-service in a nice part of the hotel

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Reasonable value in nice hotel in centre of Bala
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long wait for food in evening

    Excellent breakfast Festive decorations Lots of space Very warm hotel

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Great value,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    friendly staff, clean warm and very comfortable room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    Last minute booking
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet seat was broken. It was extremely hot in the room. Doors need oiling. Quite far from the main doors especially with the dogs.

    Central location, easy parking, last minute booking. Clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    overall enjoyed the stay staff and food very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    we were on top floor all three were 70 plus so found stairs hard .no chair in rooms we were beer drinkers not much choice

    great breakfasts .rooms ok . only had one dinner

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room very spacious and comfortable. Lovely coffee bags and hot chocolate in the room!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing i would say is the main blind opposite the shower wasnt there

    Overall all quility of the hotel was very good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food, a little undercooked and anaemic, not really worth the money. Breakfast was reasonable.

    We had two dogs with us, so it's not the best room to have on 3rd floor but it was very good, loads of room, clean,

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    Overall good place for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No new towels ever day, rooms wasn’t clean- only bed made.

    Staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom there was no heating

    Stayed in November 2023

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