The best hotels Wales

Direct access to the beach makes this hotel ideal for couples with children. The rooms are relatively simple, but the beds are really big and comfortable. They are fully equipped. You can enjoy fish, seafood and lobster freshly caught in Bardsey. The restaurant and bar are shared, so the atmosphere can get a little noisy at weekends if you want to relax. On the other hand, if you're looking for a good night out and a good time, this is the place to be!

Luxury youth hostel with a more than prestigious past as it is the house where the famous Lawrence of Arabia was born in 1888. It is the best comfort for backpackers: television, room with Internet access, barbecue... all close to the forest and fields. It's also ideal if you come in a group! On the kitchen side, you have access to everything you need: fridge, microwave... In the living room, television, sofa and fireplace to warm up in winter! Be careful though, remember to book well in advance.

Environmentally-friendly family farm in a tranquil Welsh countryside setting, raising Charolais dairy cows and a flock of Texel ewes. Llwyn Mafon Isaf is a tiny three-bedroom bed & breakfast . The Welsh breakfast is hearty and made from good local produce. You'll quickly feel at home here, and everything is done to put guests at ease and make them want to stay several nights. A pleasant garden completes the picture, and is a great place to wander around. Discounts for stays of more than four nights.

This legendary hotel, opened in 1926, is obviously very luxurious. Rooms are scattered throughout the village, each decorated according to a different theme. If you can, we absolutely recommend it: staying here is a real experience, a bit like living in a giant theater. You can take full advantage of the village and its hidden treasures, especially as visitors gradually begin to leave. Everything here is designed to stimulate the imagination and creativity. For a moment, you'll feel like you're somewhere else!

In a small house, a few rooms furnished by the owners of the restaurant of the same name next door. Delicate, discreet decoration. The large exposed stone walls add a touch of cachet. A charming address, if not one of the most pleasant in Porthmadog. As for the restaurant, you won't be disappointed: here, the chef strives to bring out the best in the produce. The welcome is friendly and attentive, and you're quickly put at ease in this charming Bed & Breakfast. Good breakfast.

This youth hostel is located in the heart of Newport, in a beautiful house that used to be a school. There are 24 beds, in dormitories or private rooms with the following breakdown: 2 double rooms, 2 quadruple rooms and 2 rooms for six people. The communal areas are very pleasant, with tables, armchairs and comfortable sofas. Board games are also available. The kitchen is fully equipped. Excellent value for money.

A superb small hotel, upscale but relaxed, nestled in a Georgian house, and whose rooms are personalized with the works of art that the owners have brought back from their many stays around the world. Breakfast is worth the trip and has won an award for its supply of local produce. There is also a good restaurant on site which is available from breakfast to dinner, including traditional afternoon tea. As a bonus, you can enjoy a beautiful view from the terrace overlooking the bay.

This small, traditional hotel is located on Pembroke's main street. It also boasts a beautiful wooden bar-restaurant. You can enjoy lunch or dinner here, and the quality is top-notch. Very good breakfast too. As for the hotel, the rooms are elegant and comfortable. Beautifully decorated in light tones, they are equipped with the essentials: desk, coffee, tea, kettle... Pets are not allowed. On-site parking, smoking area... Laundry, fax and photocopying facilities are also available (at extra charge)...

The Druidstone Hotel has a pleasant restaurant and sometimes organizes concerts. The Puffin Shuttle Bus stops right at the door. It's one of the most interesting addresses around St. David's. Impressive location, surrounded by rocks and perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, above Druidstone Beach. You will have few opportunities to stay in such conditions at these prices. However, remember to book well in advance, this small haven of peace has few rooms, some of which have a sea view!

Red Dragon is located at the foot of Watkin Walk, one of the trails leading to the summit of Mount Snowdon. There's a choice of cottages for 4, 6, 7 or 10 people. They're clean, stylish and well-equipped. Another option: a brand-new, original wooden cabin sleeping 4. Reduced rates for multiple nights. Availability calendar, price list and photos are available on the website. A small supplement (£10) is charged for wifi access. Pets are not allowed.

Impressive location for this youth hostel on a cliff face above the sea. A small garden offers just enough room for a few tables outside. It's a pleasure to sit there and just enjoy the view! A good anchorage to explore the surroundings. Rooms side, choice of dormitories or private rooms. Some private rooms have their own bathroom, otherwise shared showers are available. The small living room is pleasant with its sofa and its small library at your disposal.

In the heart of Dolgellau, a former post house built in 1813 and renowned for its good food. The hotel's pub is also particularly popular with young people. Some rooms have a beautiful view of the main square of the city and the Cader Idris mountain range. The common areas are very pleasant, you can take advantage of the bar to have an aperitif or tea, the lounge to read or chat by the fire. The place has a crazy charm and it is very welcoming. A very good choice for Dolgellau! Lots of hiking trails available nearby.

A luxury hotel, ideally located facing the sea and Cardigan Bay. If the sun is out, the terraces are the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea or watch the sunset in the evening. The rooms are perfectly decorated in shades of blue and cream, recalling the spirit of the ocean. Everything you need for a pleasant stay is provided - some rooms even have a superb sea view. Family rooms are designed for young and old alike.

An attractive site near the River Severn and excellent service have earned Severn Caravan Park & Bunkhouse three stars. The bunkhouse is divided into two sections. The first contains eleven beds in double or triple rooms and three shower cubicles, a fully-equipped kitchen, a TV and recreation room, and laundry facilities. In the second part: two double rooms and two single rooms, as well as two shared showers, a fully-equipped kitchen and a lounge.

It is a real small palace, a Georgian castle surrounded by 14 hectares of woodland and magnificent gardens, which notably welcomed Richard Gere. Everything is decorated, worked on, perfected to make it an exceptional accommodation. In short, great luxury. The rooms are spacious, modern and stylish! There are six bedrooms in the main house or three independent bedrooms in the garden with living room and one with garden. Isolated, they offer an ultra pleasant view of the green spaces. A corner of paradise is here.

This imposing house, built in 1780, is home to Machynlleth's only true hotel and one of the town's most welcoming addresses. With its large stone fireplace, delicious restaurant and well-appointed rooms, the Wynnstay exudes a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for ending a busy day of discovery. As an added bonus, brother owners Gareth and Paul Johns and their entire team offer guests an enthusiastic welcome. Charming, friendly, country-style... we'd stay longer!

Beautiful youth hostel in the old school of the village in the very well-treated garden. Dormitories and family rooms. 

The hotel's logo - a very stylish dragon - sums up the concept: to make contemporary with traditional. The owners have commissioned Welsh artists to work: original paintings for the rooms, design specially created for the restaurant's furniture... The narrow and high-rise building has one room per floor, which is served by a central spiral staircase. The recently renovated rooms are modern and well equipped. Number 6 offers a great view. Multiple lighting sources can be used to dim the lights and vary the moods.

From the centre, take bus no. 504, next to the station, stand A. Otherwise, walk 20 minutes (climbing streets!). What could be more original to discover the city than to settle on the university campus and take the marks of students who have gone on summer holidays? Choice: single rooms with private bathroom or apartments with up to 10 rooms. And to fully adopt the student lifestyle, we also enjoy the U restaurant, the sports halls, the indoor swimming pool and the entire art centre, just like a local!

The Welsh Tourist Board has awarded three stars to this small organic beef and sheep farm. You can count on the quality of the services offered. The rooms all have en suite bathrooms and garden views. Of the four rooms, two have a double bed and two twin beds, one of which is accessible to people with reduced mobility. In the summer, Lane Farm has a pleasant terrace and garden for the little ones and their parents. Good value for money.

A beautiful renovated stone farmhouse, dating from 1750, which has several lodges for rent, nicely arranged. You can choose several lodges depending on the number of people: from 2 to 10. The owners have demonstrated their taste and creativity to make their rentals an attractive place to stay. You can also use a chef for cooking lessons on site. The place is perfectly suited for a relaxing break. The lodges are all very well equipped, some have an outdoor whirlpool bath (sheltered).

We appreciate this charming hotel, its terrace and its garden with its ideal tables to have breakfast in the sun in summer. The eleven rooms are rather elegant and well decorated. The room with the canopy bed in particular is full of charm! Renowned in the area for its hospitality and restaurant (refined, original and cheap cuisine). For breakfast, on request, we can have a vegetarian, vegan or even gluten-free choice. For cyclists: on site, bicycle garage and all the necessary equipment to wash them if necessary.

In the city centre, The Elan Hotel is a picturesque hotel with pretty rooms, recently refurbished by the new owners. With adjacent pub that serves good roasts on Sundays. Tranquillity and comfort. On site, there is also something to do in case of rain: a piano, games, television with sports channels in particular... Or you can simply read in the living room by the fireplace... It's very cosy. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. Pets are not allowed.

Pleasant and spacious hostel with a view of the castle. We are rather well located, because even if we are not in the heart of Conwy, the town being quite small, we are only a quarter of an hour's walk from the castle. In the dining room, offering splendid views, good homemade meals are offered at very reasonable prices. We also appreciate the play area with a billiard table, table football... and access to a computer if needed. The rooms are simple but clean and offer the bare necessities in terms of comfort. Very good value for money.

The Lighthouse is like a small castle clinging to the side of steep cliffs. Almost 113 meters above the Irish Sea, the view is more than magnificent, it's absolutely breathtaking. The interior is comfortable, and the leeward walks between the "two seas" are enchanting. This is one of the most unusual places to stay in Wales. The most interesting of the three rooms is the Lamp Room, with its small sitting room and huge skylight offering a 280-degree panoramic view of the sea.

Housed in a former Swansea Port Authority building dating from 1902 and now listed, the Morgans is undoubtedly one of the finest hotels in the country. Everything from the arched ceilings, massive wooden doors and large leather armchairs exudes traditional luxury. The rooms, imposing and design at the same time, all have their own style and charm. If you can't afford to spend the night, check out the lobby, or treat yourself to a drink at the bar to get a taste of the luxurious ambience

If you wish to extend your retirement, a hotel has opened its doors in a 12th century building that is part of the monastery. The restaurant's dining room is located in the room that was once used as a monks' visiting room. The four rooms are often occupied by cyclists and walkers. The popular Offa's Dyke does not pass very far from the monastery and walks in the Llanthony Valley are renowned as one of the most spectacular in the Black Mountains. Small establishment, it is better to book in advance.

The oldest hotel in Hay-on-Wye, which served as a post office relay at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a good example of Georgian style. Beautiful garden in which you can eat or have a coffee when the weather permits. The restaurant, awarded with two Rosettes,specialises in traditional Welsh cuisine. The living room, which offers a beautiful fireplace in winter, is very pleasant for tea and books. As for the rooms, they are superb, cosy and very comfortable. We soon feel good here and we would stay here one more night!

Within the Tenby fortifications, Myrtle House is famous for its breakfast, but also for the joie de vivre of its owners, the Evans. Better to book, the rooms are successful! The rooms are quite large, nicely decorated in pastel colours that make everything very warm. It feels good here very quickly. When you wake up, you can enjoy breakfast served in the dining room, with its beautiful alcove. And if you need something, or just advice, you don't hesitate to ask, you are always answered with a smile.

Meadow farm is a campsite in the north of the city, five minutes walk from the beach and ten minutes from the centre of Tenby. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the surroundings, it offers a very beautiful view of the colourful village of Tenby, its square and the sea as far as the eye can see. It is very simple, with the minimum equipment but it is a very pleasant place where it is good to pitch your tent for a few nights. As the campsite is on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path hiking trail, remember to book a little early in the summer.

Modern, spacious building. You'll find plenty of surfers here, as Manorbier beach is ideal for this sport, as is Freshwater West, a little further down the coast. Many rooms are en suite, with beds in mixed dormitories or single rooms. It's also possible to rent part of the building, converted into an apartment. In summer, you can also enjoy glamping (accommodation similar to camping, but a little more original and very comfortable) in yurts with futons.

The charm of this Victorian house inspired its owner to make the most of it. His taste for decoration and gardening was happily expressed. The three rooms, renovated in 2016, are arranged with a sure taste, in light tones. Carpets on the floors, wooden furniture and green plants give them a warm look. They each have a bathroom (all recently renovated) and their windows overlook the garden. On site, restaurant and half board possible.

A hotel 10 meters from the beach whose gardens overlooking the sea are incredible! The rooms are more or less luxurious, depending on the category chosen, all comfortable and very clean. Some of them have a view of the sea. The restaurant's menu changes every month to highlight local seasonal products. In summer, we eat on the terrace, once again, to enjoy the scenery. Off-season, the setting is ultra relaxing, with almost no tourists in the area, ideal to recharge your batteries!

Superb house in a large park, close to a wood. There are double and family rooms, cosy and comfortable, with a charming decoration. Meals are served in the beautiful dining room, in front of the fireplace or outside on the terrace. Those who want a little more privacy, have the option of renting beautiful cabins. It feels good, timeless and absolutely calm. The owners also have horses and organize equestrian excursions in the woods and along the beaches. A very nice address!

Close to the beach, you'll find a quiet location and a warm welcome. In a house dating from the ^19th century, the rooms have been renovated and transformed into beautiful apartments with one bedroom (5 apartments) or two (3 apartments) and a living room with open-plan kitchen. Some ground-floor apartments have direct access to the garden. Well-equipped, they are simple and comfortable. No on-site restaurant, but plenty of choice nearby. Bonus: some rooms offer a sea view.

A warm welcome awaits you at this small bed & breakfast. Two rooms are available in this small family home, conveniently located near Worm's Head. One room has a double bed, the other two separate beds. Each room has its own bathroom with bath. All is neat and comfortable. There's a cosy living room with a fireplace in winter, and breakfast on the sunny terrace in summer. Good value for money, it's a good alternative to traditional hotels. Plus: sea views.

At the King Arthur Hotel, you will find less than twenty comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms (several comfort ranges). For more privacy or for families, a cottage for four people is available: with living room and wood stove, equipped kitchen... This warm traditional inn is also a very good pub and restaurant. The terrace, surrounded by meadows where sheep graze, comes alive on sunny summer days. A very good choice to spend a few days with friends or family in complete serenity.

Between Caerleon, Usk and Cwmbran, this family farm, where sheep have been raised, has been renovated in B & B and offers visitors comfortable rooms. A lounge-dining room and a kitchenette are available as well as a small private garden with tables and chairs to take your meals or breakfast. Ideal for a couple, this accommodation is also interesting for families who receive a special rate. You can store your car or bike in the home garage and free internet access.

You immediately feel at home between the thick stone walls and under the oak beams of this former coaching inn. Lovely, romantic rooms. The hotel's rustic decor has retained an inn-like atmosphere. The restaurant has won several awards for the quality of its cuisine. Here you'll find local specialties based on local produce: beef, mutton and venison are all on the menu, marinated in the subtle sauces for which the chef is renowned. The menu also includes salmon and trout caught in the river Usk.

In the village of Sennybridge, renowned as one of the most charming of the Brecon Beacons, a friendly rural farmhouse with five stars! Spacious rooms with large beds... canopy! A little kitsch perhaps, but king size and with an individual bathroom. In summer, you can have breakfast in the garden. No restaurant, but a pub 15 minutes walk away. Hiking guides are on loan from the house and picnics can be prepared for you. Perfect when you have a car and can therefore move easily.

A hotel whose main asset is its delightful view over Rhossili Bay and Worm's Head. Having breakfast here, as the sun rises, is simply sublime. The elevated view allows you to admire the bay in its entirety. There's a good restaurant on site, which we recommend for dinner, as the colors of the sky change as the sun sets... Rooms are quite comfortable and often spacious, with some offering a view over the bay. You quickly feel at home in this hotel.

An affordable beachfront hotel among the many on the waterfront, the White Heather Hotel stands out for its modest prices and hearty breakfast. Behind its white facade and outdated, slightly faded decor, the rooms are small but clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly, helpful and have good advice on local activities. Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate, and the hotel has the distinction of offering single rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

An imposing farmhouse dating from 1859, with a slightly austere exterior appearance but full of character and much appreciated, set in 180 hectares of farmland. If you have children, they'll be happy to go see the animals. On the hotel side, the rooms and bathrooms are spacious. It is especially nice with the family or if you want to spend several nights there. They are all well equipped. In the morning, we enjoy a good and hearty breakfast with the maximum of local and seasonal products put forward.

Pleasant country house, between the Wye Valley and the Black Mountains. The rooms are bright and friendly, decorated in beautiful beige tones. Scruffy are delicious. You can find the eggs of the farm hens, among other things, on the table.

Lovely cottage with views of the estuary, castle and «Boathouse» of Dylan Thomas. Quiet, ideal for hikers, cyclists, birds and nature lovers.

Located in Mitchel Troy, Wales, the Church Farm Guest House is a charming 3-star hotel housed in a 16th-century farmhouse. Grade II listed, it has been carefully renovated to offer quality accommodation while retaining its original character with oak beams and open fireplaces. The property is surrounded by an acre of grounds with a stream and extensive lawns planted with trees and shrubs. It benefits from easy access to the A40 and the historic town of Monmouth, with its unique Norman fortified bridge, is just two miles away. Church Farm is an excellent base for exploring the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Usk Valley and Abergavenny, and the Black Mountains are less than half an hour's drive away. Hereford, Gloucester and Cardiff are also within easy reach. All rooms are en suite, with central heating and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has ample parking and offers a varied choice of breakfasts. Evening meals can also be prepared on request.

This hotel is housed in an old castle, which overlooks the bay from its small hill. The place is absolutely sublime. The rooms are not particularly bright because of their small windows, but they have a charm and modernity that just make you want to spend all your holidays here! The common areas are extremely pleasant, cosy, bright and warm. We come here to drink tea in peace and quiet, or to work a little. The breakfast is at the level of the quality of the establishment: divine!

Ideally located in the heart of the city, this new hotel is a perfect pied-à-terre! The rooms are all well-equipped and very comfortable. In the interests of ecology, there are no mini-samples in the bathroom, only fixed refillable bottles! As far as the room is concerned, the only thing we regret is that the windows don't open. There's a gym and a pleasant café on the first floor. Breakfast is served on the top floor, in the restaurant, and is absolutely perfect!

In an old farmhouse, very close to the sumptuous Whitesands beach, at the start of many coastal hiking trails. St David's Inn is certainly the most economical accommodation in the area and was completely renovated in 2017. The rooms are classic and clean, with the minimum of fuss, in a sober decor between green, white and wood spirit with panelling. The communal areas are very welcoming and pleasant, and in the summer you can enjoy a large garden, ideal for reading or just relaxing.

The hotel is located in a black and white house of character dating back more than 400 years, with pretty half-timbered facades, owned by the mayor of Hay-on-Wye. The rooms, arranged under the roofs, are adorable and comfortable. The equipment is minimal but sufficient: tea, coffee, kettle, television in all rooms. Large lounge dining room to enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning. Private parking, garden overlooking the Wye River. Good value for money. Pets are not allowed.