North Wales
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North Wales is a great destination for all the family with diverse activities including walking, sailing and surfing, to culture galore. There are plenty of family and heritage attractions, and simply stunning countryside and beaches.
The selection of the best places to stay in North Wales seems to get better and better. Y Meirionnydd is one of our favourites. Situated in Dolgellau, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, this former county jail is now a smart hotel with stylish bedrooms and a highly recommended restaurant.
Best places to stay in North Wales - Rural
The further you penetrate North Wales, perhaps via the fast A55 from Chester or the more scenic A5, the more glorious the scenery becomes, as the peaks of Snowdonia rise up, with the remote Llyn peninsula and Anglesey beyond.
For the best places to stay in North Wales that make the most of this countryside we suggest The Slate Shed, a classy B&B and great base for walkers or cyclists, Bryniau Golau another top notch B&B with stunning views and four posters; perhaps the West Arms Hotel, a 16th century inn with superb food at the foot of the Berwyn Mountain or Neuadd Lwyd Hotel a quality guesthouse in rural Anglesey.
Alternatively check in to Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel, the original training headquarters for the 1953 Everest attempt. For the cultured amongst us, Manorhaus is an art gallery meets gourmet restaurant with rooms in Ruthin. If you're travelling with little ones then opt for Ffynnon Town House, a stylish B&B where kids are actively welcomed.
Best places to stay in North Wales - Coastal
Along the coast are charming, old fashioned resorts such as Llandudno, and historical sites such as Conwy and its fortified castle.
For the best places to stay on the North Wales coast take a look at the Kinmel Arms a gourmet village pub in Abergele; in Llandudno either the Escape Boutique B&B or Osbourne House Hotel a listed townhouse right on the front.
Further west, but equally coastal try the Penhelig Arms at the mouth of the Dovey Estuary.
Best places to stay in North Wales for Foodies
Our favourite places to stay in North Wales are mainly run by committed private owners and are notable for three things especially: good food based on excellent local produce, good value for money and peace and quiet in lovely surroundings.
For foodies our choice of the best places to stay in North Wales covers virutally every property on our list. But for those after Michelin starred delights book a night at either Plas Bodegroes or Tyddyn Llan.
Nothing for you amongst our picks of the best places to stay in North Wales? Take a look at our West Wales list.
The best hotels in North Wales
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Neuadd Lwyd Hotel
Llanfairpwllgwyngyl, North Wales
Top quality guesthouse in rural Anglesey. Former rectory with luxurious bedrooms and delicious dinners.
4 rooms from $242Restrictions on children - No children under 12 yearsGreat walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
The Kinmel Arms
Conwy, North Wales
The village pub goes gourmet: luxury rooms and delicious food in St George, Abergele
4 rooms from $217Restaurant - 2 AA Rosettes. Brasserie style at lunch time and fine dining in the evenings.Great walks - Snowdonia on the doorstep.Recommended by - Sawdays -
Osborne House Hotel
Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales
Listed townhouse with six luxury Victorian-style suites on Llandudno's seafront.
6 rooms from $217Great walks - Walking to suit everyone from Snowdonia to the Wales Coast Path.Views - Sweeping views of the Esplanade from all the suites.Seaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Travel Intelligence -
Plas Bodegroes
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales
Georgian Manor house now award winning restaurant with rooms on the Lleyn peninsula
10 rooms from $209Exclusive offer - Mid Week Gourmet BreaksGarden - Beautiful wooded garden.Restaurant - Recommended.Great walks - Fabulous walking on the Llyn PeninsulaRomantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Ffynnon Town House
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales
A boutique B&B where families are actually welcome; the perfect location for discovering southern Snowdonia.
4 rooms from $201Great walks - Great hill walking on Cadr Idris or explore Snowdonia National ParkRomantic - Good for couples.Local markets - Good for local colour.Sailing - Can be booked nearby. -
Tyddyn Llan
Llandrillo, Denbighshire, North Wales
Exceptional Michelin starred food in relaxing surroundings in the beautiful Vale of Edeyrnion,
13 rooms from $193Restaurant - Michelin starred dining.Great walks - Guided walks can be arranged with a local guide.Fishing - On the River DeeSecluded setting - For escaping.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
Penhelig Arms
Gwynedd, North Wales
Friendly hostelry with a great waterfront location in the heart of Aberdovey, Gwynedd.
15 rooms from $193Views - Lovely views over the water and boats.Seaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Great walks - Good for walkers. -
Manorhaus
Ruthin, North Wales
Art gallery meets boutique restaurant with rooms in the market town of Ruthin, the gateway to North Wales.
8 rooms from $185Artworks - Restaurant and lounge act as a gallery for contemporary Welsh artists.Great walks - Good for walkers.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Local markets - Good for local colour.Recommended by - I Escape, Good Hotel Guide -
Bryniau Golau
North Wales
Victorian country house B&B, edge of Snowdonia National Park. Views over Bala Lake. Sitting room, dining room, large comfortable bedrooms.
3 rooms from $145Great walks - Good for walkers.Remote - Off the beaten track.Views - Great views from hotelFour poster beds - For romantics.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Escape Boutique B&B
Llandudno, North Wales
Boutique B&B in small seaside town. Urban interior within a traditional Victorian villa. Rooms with all mod-cons.
9 rooms from $143Restrictions on children - No children under 10 years.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Seaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday. -
The Slate Shed
Arthog near Dolgellau, North Wales
Cycle and pet friendly B&B in the heart of Snowdonia. A converted Victorian slate cutting mill featuring an eclectic mix of custom-made and vintage furnishings. Fabulous views over the Mawddach Estuary and mountains.
5 rooms from $129Views - Stunning views over the Mawddach Estuary.Restrictions on children - Over 10s only in the B&B.Great walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Sawdays -
Y Meirionnydd
Gwynedd, North Wales
A good-value option at the heart of Snowdonia National Park, this former county jail is now a smart small hotel serving great food, in the centre of Dolgellau
5 rooms from $121Mountain biking - 8 miles from Coed-y-Brenin, home to some of Britain’s best mountain biking. Lock up and cleaning facilites on site.Great walks - Ideal base for walking in Snowdonia.Recommended by - Sawdays -
West Arms Hotel
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Denbighshire, North Wales
Unspoilt traditional 16th century inn with superb food in the foothills of the Berwyn Mountain.
15 rooms from $113Other Activities - Guided off road quad biking by arrangement.Four poster beds - For romantics.Kayaking - Available locally.Great walks - Good for walkers. -
Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel
Gwynedd, North Wales
Historic, delightfully eccentric climbing inn in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
16 rooms from $68Historic - Training headquarters for the first successful Everest expedition in 1953Great walks - Situated in the heart of SnowdoniaRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide
