In the city center, White Lion Royal Hotel offers a warm welcome with golfing on site, a cozy bar, and conference space. Savor cooked-to-order breakfast and unwind with free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
Lake Vyrnwy - 22 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 102 min drive
Betws-Y-Coed Station - 31 min drive
Blaenau Ffestiniog Station - 33 min drive
Llanrwst Station - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Ty Coffi, The Coffee House - 2 min walk
Goat - 1 min walk
Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - 1 min walk
Subway - 1 min walk
Loch Cafe - 7 min walk
About this property
White Lion Royal Hotel
White Lion Royal Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Eryri National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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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 allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Golfing
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ziplining nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space (215 square feet)
Facilities
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
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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Frequently asked questions
Does White Lion Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, White Lion Royal 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 White Lion Royal Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at White Lion Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at White Lion Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at White Lion Royal Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. White Lion Royal Hotel also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near White Lion Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around White Lion Royal Hotel like?
White Lion Royal Hotel is in the heart of Bala, a short 7-minute walk from Eryri National Park and 4 minutes' walk from Llyn Tegid.
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White Lion Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Food
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good, with a nice range of options and attentive service. (20 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
One night relax
One night stay after a few nights camping in a tent. Spot of luxury to finish.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
Really enjoyed the stay..
Vyshakh
Vyshakh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Bala jaunt!
Great stay. Staff were great.
Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Drinks were reasonable as well at the bar. Shower was great.
Location was brilliant.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2025
Friendly staff, very helpful, the bar manager and the young barmaid who worked Saturday night, 19/07/25, went above and beyond for me
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Excellent location and friendly staff
Tariq
Tariq, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Clean, friendly, comfortable and excellent food. Will definitely stay again.
Stephen P
Stephen P, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Convenient Location, Friendly Staff. Recommend
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Hayabusa trip to Bala
Lovely place in a lovely setting, Bala high street was very busy and vibrant lots to see and do , we visited the white water rafting centre which was excellent. Also we rode to the Elan valley to see the dams , a most spectacular sight, weather was amazing if a little too hot even for motorcycling.
Just a creaky old building, just needs updating and a Lift as my partner and i were breathless getting to 2nd floor !
Alun G
Alun G, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
The white lion hotel
We had a very good comfortable stay with the white lion hotel. Our room had plenty of space very clean and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Quiet, comfortable room.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Lovely Bala hotel
Lovely hotel in Bala everything as you'd expect great location and very friendly staff would highly recommend
jeremy
jeremy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
A very nice hotel with very friendly staff.
I only stayed over night.
I used the restaurant, the food was nice and the prices reasonable.
A big car park at the rear of the hotel, however not as secure for my bike as I would have liked.
Overall, nice place, I've booked to stay on my return trip from Holyhead on the 28th June.
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Lovely staff and welcoming. Great breakfast!
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 17, 2025
R
Booked in a hurry and missed the detail it is a pub and the rooms are above the pub. Limited parking at the back but there is off street parking so it was ok. The building looks very beautiful from outside and it is well maintained. Rooms were clean and had basic amenities you expect. Unclear pricing for breakfast left a bad taste. Waited for check in as the staff seemed to be busy with pub. I didnt have dinner so cant comment on that, there are many options on thr high street. Rooms are on 3 floors and there is no lift.
Gurinder
Gurinder, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Had a great stay at this property. Very clean and had a pleasant stay. Staff very friendly food lovely and breakfast was very good and plentiful. I come here every year for a family event and get together and will be booking to come here again next year.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Location
Firasat
Firasat, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
A lovely hotel in a beautiful town. Very clean hotel with a great atmosphere. Great staff who made our stay very pleasant indeed.
D
D, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Lovely characterful hotel with very pleasant staff. Very limited car parking but we managed to get a space. Good value
Lesley
Lesley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Excellent central location
Lovely hotel spotless
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2025
Nice, clean stay. The bed was comfy. All the staff were friendly and the lady serving breakfast went above and beyond. Would stay again.
Liam
Liam, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Reception good. Parking a bit limited. Room comfortable. Food good but I would prefer waitress service rather than going to the bar to order food.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
Great stay at the White Lion in beautiful Bala. Spacious , clean and well presented room. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Great place to stop with dogs. Room was great and food was fab.