In Bala .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Llyn Tegid and Maes Tegid. Also, Eryri National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Bala Lake is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Llyn Tegid - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Maes Tegid - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Bala Lake - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
The Bulls Head - 1 min walk
Bryntirion Inn - 7 min drive
The Henry Robertson Dining Room - 7 min drive
Y Badell Aur - 2 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. White Lion Royal Hotel also features express check-in, express check-out, and a television in a common area. 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
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
White Lion Royal Hotel offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
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)
Room amenities
Entertainment
LCD TV
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person
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, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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White Lion Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Welcoming staff. Warm in the room and bathroom. A powerful modern shower. Nice toiletries. A hairdryer. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water. A comfortable bed with high quality bedlinen, soft towels.
We did not have breakfast, but it is available for £10.Bala lake is not far, we had breakfast in The Loch cafe - recommend!
Car parking onsite super as arrived late Had attic room but it was good, and not tiny as expected for single room, would have liked a small chair but just sat on the bed - no big deal.. Would have liked true coffee packet and asked for swop decaffinated one but they had none despite extensive looking - offered for me to have breakfast coffee in lieu. Ideal place en route for me, welcome super and old worlds Hotel wonderful, thank you very much
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Diana
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Peter
Nov 11, 2025
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Liam
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were good, rooms are decent and they’re great with dogs in the bar, restaurant and hotel
Liam
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Gemma, Loughborough
Business traveller
Nov 9, 2025
We had an event cancelled by a local venue 24 hours prior to check in due to a very sad and unexpected death, so understandably we didn't fancy driving 4 hours for no reason. Spoke to a lady on the phone at the hotel who said they can't process refunds as Expedia manage everything, but agreed to it if Expedia could do that. They absolutely could but during this process Malady, the hotel supervisor ultimately declined to offer a refund. This is such a sad and exceptional circumstance that I am now out of pocket for, because they seem more interested in lining their pockets than showing compassion.
Gemma
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Paula
Travelled with group
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Amenities
We didn’t eat there but the room was clean and cosy , staff friendly all good 👍
Room was large; good view; large ensuite; super clean; lots of teas and coffees.
I didn't have breakfast.
I had evenjng meal: good portion; v. pleasant staff.
Had a lovely time.
Our time in Bala was brilliant and the White Lion Royal Hotel was wonderful. Chris greeted us and immediately helped us with a flat tire situation. Jenene served us two delicious meals from their cafe. This 600 year old historic hotel is cared for well. Our bathroom was updated and the bed was very comfortable. Five stars all around!
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Roderick
Oct 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Roderick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie
Oct 8, 2025
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Malcolm
Travelled with partner
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Had to search out parking in town. Room comfortable and bathroom very good.
Malcolm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Jill
Travelled with partner
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bedrooms were clean but needed some tlc. We were woken by the beer delivery on Wednesday.