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The Royal Victoria Hotel

3.0 star property
Caernarfon hotel with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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The Royal Victoria Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Eryri National Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Padarn, one of 2 restaurants, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Executive Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Small Single room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Single room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Coach House - External Entry - Stairs Only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coach House - External Entry - Stairs Only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Llanberis, Gwynedd, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4TY

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Padarn Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dolbadurn Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Electric Mountain - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Slate Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 98 min drive
  • Llanberis Station - 1 min walk
  • Llanfairpwll Station - 16 min drive
  • Bangor Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tafarn y Fic - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glyntwrog Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Snowdonia Parc Brewpub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Y Gwynedd Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snowdon Railway Station Buffet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Victoria Hotel

The Royal Victoria Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Eryri National Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Padarn, one of 2 restaurants, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1843
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Padarn - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Victoria - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Snowdon Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 31 2025 to January 27 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between December 23 and December 27.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
A donation fee of GBP 2 is added to every booking as a voluntary contribution toward local projects and the conservation of Snowdonia's National Park. To have this fee waived, please contact the property directly.

National rating

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

Also known as

Royal Victoria Caernarfon
Royal Victoria Hotel Caernarfon
The Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel
The Royal Victoria Hotel Caernarfon
The Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel Caernarfon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Victoria Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from December 31 2025 to January 27 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does The Royal Victoria Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Victoria Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Victoria Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Victoria Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Victoria Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Victoria Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Royal Victoria Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Victoria Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring British cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Victoria Hotel like?

The Royal Victoria Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Llanberis Station and 8 minutes' walk from Dolbadurn Castle. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Royal Victoria Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Room
Breakfast
Food
Restaurant
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Bed
Gardens
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and plentiful with a great choice. (65 reviews)
  • Dining options were excellent with a wide variety of good quality meals available in the bar and restaurant. (13 reviews)
  • The property offers ample parking and a convenient location for exploring the surrounding area. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Friendly staff and clean rooms conveniently situated near trail head to Snowden.
crystal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, with lovely food
Nicholas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good breakfast
PUI LING, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for a Snowdon Stay…

What a lovely place - pleasant staff, easy check in, clean room.. breakfast was tasty with a view and we were able to leave the car there to go on the snowdon train on check out day.. convenient location… well recommended
Beautiful view for breakfast
Snowdon train on the doorstep
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location
Adam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient and close to Llanberis path to hike Snowdon.
mrs n, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for B&B. Fantastic location for Snowdon. Good bar meal menu and great breakfast.
A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel!

Wonderful hotel with friendly staff!
Sydney, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not a bad option -great location

Unable to open window - room was very hot, only option was a fan on for most of the Night The complimentary shampoo was difficult to use as it appeared wrong size bottle in the housing Breakfast - good options Great location Good parking
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and allow us to check in earlier to catch train
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice - beautiful countryside and a good hotel
Sandy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and the bed was very comfortable and food a very good choice and would stop there again
Hilary, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice area food in bar nice breakfast ok and the bed was very poor
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location and good service. It would be great if they can provide little more amenities for the bathroom.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was nice enough, I think the bathroom could do with some tlc but not dirty just a bit of updating as looks old fixtures
Clair, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location for walking Snowden, lovely surroundings. Breakfast very good
Nicola, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here before and service and location are ideal for walks and relaxing
mohinder, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to snowdon Mountain railway
Noel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect choice

Clean hotel with good choice of food. Breakfast was plentiful and a great choice. Bed was a little too soft for me but room was warm and comfortable. Location was excellent for walking Eryri and using the mountain railway.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

We stayed in the outbuildings if i was to return it would be to stay in the main hotel
Danny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was altogether perfect.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, superb location. Great staff, food and cleanliness of the rooms
Jennie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick trip to Snowdonia

Great hotel. Friendly staff. Good room, everything you need. Clean and comfortable . Good quality breakfast with good choice. Great position in Llanberis. Ideal for doing Snowdon. Snowdon railway a short walk away. Snowdonia is stunning.
1-night trip