Heart of Bala.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Llyn Tegid and Maes Tegid. Eryri National Park and Pontcysyllte Aquaduct are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Llyn Tegid - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Eryri National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bala Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Lake Vyrnwy - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Betws-Y-Coed Station - 31 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - 1 min walk
Plas Yn Dre - 2 min walk
Subway - 1 min walk
T Y Coffi - 2 min walk
Ye Olde Bulls Head - 1 min walk
About this property
White Lion Royal Hotel
3.5-star beach hotel near Eryri National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 215 square feet (20 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly White Lion Royal Hotel also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 3.5-star Bala hotel is smoke free.
26 guestrooms or units
3 levels
215 sq ft of conference space
20 sq m of conference space
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Outdoor picnic space
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
White Lion Royal Hotel offers 26 accommodations with hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
This Bala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Golf
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Entertainment
LCD TV
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Royal White Lion
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White Lion Royal Bala
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White Lion Royal Hotel Bala, Wales
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White Lion Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 276 reviews
10 - Excellent
119
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 276 reviews
8 - Good
90
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 276 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 276 reviews
4 - Poor
21
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 276 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joan
27 Dec 2024
Joan
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
Joan
27 Dec 2024
Joan
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Yolande
27 Dec 2024
Yolande
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Rupert
Business traveller
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great hotel for a work visit. Friendly welcome and service. Comfortable and quiet room. I enjoyed my stay, thank you.
Rupert
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elise
Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Amenities
Nice place very comfortable, dog enjoyed his treat box .
Convenient hotel in the centre of Bala, historic building which made it interesting. The room was clean and comfortable, rather warm but a fan was provided. Nice modern bathroom. Enjoyed a very good evening meal in the bar.
Helpful and friendly staff who went above and beyond what was required. Comfortable beds in spacious room with large modern bathroom and all at a very good price. Hotel smartly and tastefully decorated. A good cooked breakfast set us up for the day.
Having ridden through Bale in the Summer on a motorcycle holiday and the place was BUSY, I decided to try an over night stay.
Found The White Lion the reviews on the hotel site were promising so I booked a single room.
One thing to know is you CANNOT check in till 15:00, unlike most places I’ve stayed they didn’t even look to see if the room was ready, was told flatly check in is 15:00.
The car park has VERY limited spaces least one good thing about arriving early even if couldn’t check in I got a parking spot. Checked in about 16:00 was in room 306 thought I was in a single room but was pleasantly surprised it was a small double 😁 the shower was interesting, wasn’t much water pressure but as I was on the 3rd floor that wasn’t surprising. The room for a single was a good size, the facilities were a bit tight there was one sachet of coffee and 2 tea bags and about 50 sugars. The toilet seat was broken and the light flickered, didn’t book the breakfast after reading some of the write ups on trip advisor. When I went out for dinner I noticed the place was empty even though it has a massive restaurant space, after reading the trip advisor comments I understood why.
I wouldn’t stay here again, shame it looks like it has so much potential.
We were genuine surprised at this hotel. We’d been to one the night better that was awful so went expecting much. We loved it. Rooms spotless, spacious, bathroom lovey… nice and quiet!
We are dinner and breakfast there and both were great! My daughter has asked to go back here next time we go to Wales!