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Royal Sportsman Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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A bar area with a counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and three patterned chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a geometric pattern, two patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a round mirror.
A restaurant with a booth seating area, a table with chairs, and potted plants.
A covered corridor with benches, potted plants, and hanging flower baskets.
A room with a fireplace, a clock, and leather furniture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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131 High St, Porthmadog, Wales, LL49 9HB
  • Place, Glaslyn Leisure Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a patterned wall.

Family Room, Accessible

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table, a lamp, a chair, and a blue patterned wall.

Large Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a brown throw blanket and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a picture on the wall.

Large Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a patterned wall, a single bed with pillows, a bedside table, and a chair.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a yellow headboard, two pillows, and a blue textured wall behind.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Porthmadog

Porthmadog retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Glaslyn Leisure Centre and Y Ganolfan Arts Centre. Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and Welsh Highland Heritage Railway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Glaslyn Leisure Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Y Ganolfan Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Welsh Highland Heritage Railway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eryri National Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Porthmadog Station - 5 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fleece Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Sportsman Hotel

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Royal Sportsman Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Porthmadog hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Sportsman Hotel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Royal Sportsman Hotel Hotel
Royal Sportsman Hotel Porthmadog
Royal Sportsman Hotel Hotel Porthmadog

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Sportsman Hotel to the airport?

Royal Sportsman Hotel is 108.3 mi (139-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Sportsman Hotel on Jul 5, 2026 start from CA $167, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Royal Sportsman Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Sportsman Hotel.

How close is Royal Sportsman Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from Black Rock Sands and 3.1 mi (15-min drive) from Portmeirion Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Sportsman Hotel offer free breakfast?

Royal Sportsman Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Sportsman Hotel have a pool?

Royal Sportsman Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Sportsman Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Sportsman Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Sportsman Hotel to downtown Porthmadog?

Royal Sportsman Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Porthmadog.

Royal Sportsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel, very conveniently situated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect for my short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very good and breakfast excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. And a really lovely team on reception and in the bar. Excellent in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay central

The staff and cleanliness outstanding ,the food was good great would recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly we ate in the restaurant and the service and food was were both evening meal and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at sportsmans Porthmadog

Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a short break

Lovely place to stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Great little hotel, service was excellent and the breakfast was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, staff were friendly, breakfast was really good. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Autumn visit

All facilities good and were clean and tidy. Decor appears a bit traditional and looses some attractiveness, This would not stop me from visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great peaceful stay

Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely staff All very polite Really nice breakfast and choice Comfortable room. Safe car park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pet friendly room has access to the back garden.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good stay

a good stay for what i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and convenient

The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town. Free parking. Comfortable room. The breakfast was fabulous. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Staff were fantastic , food was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024