The Lion

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel with free breakfast

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Steam room
Staircase
Bar (on property)
Family Studio | Living area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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41 Broad St, Pontypool, Wales, NP4 9NH
  • Place, Blaenavon Ironworks
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Pit National Coal Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Abergavenny Museum and Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Pontypool

Pontypool retreat .You'll be steps from Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum and a 5-minute walk from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Also, Blaenavon Ironworks is within half a mile (1 km) and Big Pit National Coal Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Blaenavon Ironworks - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tithe Barn - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hummingbird Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lion

4-star spa hotel with free breakfast
The Lion offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Lion also features a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Pontypool hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lion offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Pontypool hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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