Black Lion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Suite, Ensuite (King Size)
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Swan Square, Abergele, Wales, LL22 8RY
  • Place, Abergele Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Birch Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodelwyddan Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (King Size)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ensuite (King Size)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

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

About the neighborhood

Abergele

Black Lion Hotel places you within a 15-minute drive of Silver Birch Golf Course and Gwrych Castle. This 5-room, 4-star guesthouse has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Abergele Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Silver Birch Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Abergele Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Bodelwyddan Castle - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Pensarn Beach - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Abergele & Pensarn Station - 12 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Atrium - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Indian Chef - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Black Lion Hotel

Guests of Black Lion Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and free newspapers. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Black Lion Hotel?

This guesthouse is located in Abergele, close to Gwrych Castle, Pensarn Beach, and Silver Birch Golf Course. You'll also find Old Colwyn Golf Club nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Lion Hotel?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Lion Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $140, including 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.

Is parking available on site at Black Lion Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Black Lion Hotel include a casino?

No, Black Lion Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Black Lion Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Black Lion Hotel?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some accommodations include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at Black Lion Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Black Lion Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Black Lion Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Black Lion Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Black Lion Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Black Lion Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Black Lion Hotel?

The closest major airport to Black Lion Hotel is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is about 26.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Black Lion Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Black Lion Hotel that offer a balcony.

Black Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 294 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Clean room staff wonderful food great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and customer service from the manager and her staff. Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay . The rooms were lovely and clean . The food was really good . And the staff were very friendly . We enjoyed the stay . Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay ,attentive staff good food and ales
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely hotel, all of the staff were very friendly, the room was nice and the food in the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet area, good food, pleasant room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big, comfortable bed, Lovely breakfast, Great owners, Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay at The Black Lion; the rooms are comfortable and spacious, it has a good pub restaurant and is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room & food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great setting great place fantastic staff great food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and fantastic scenery, in a very small village!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and cosy. All the staff were welcoming and the property was a lovely local pub with friendly locals. We only stayed 1 night on this occasion but we will definitely use this hotel again. Very reasonable rates that included breakfast and parking in a beautiful location. Thank you for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Inn

Lovely characterful inn, welcoming and friendly saff, great food both in the evening and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming staff, good evening meal, comfortable bed and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stopped off on route to Scotland, great hospitality, good food and lots of little touches in the room. Plan to stop here again :-)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Lovely place to stay

Amazing stay, very friendly staff.Nice evening meals and breakfast.Would definitely recommend 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect food staff room location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faultless , lovely staff great food looking forward to a return visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John and the staff very friendly, room comfortable. Food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola rose

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

Lovely hotel - lovely staff

Lovely hotel, restaurant and bar. Staff all really nice and helpful. Room clean, comfortable and great pillows ❤️.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly hotel, nice food, well presented room. We would love to return for longer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Stay at black Lion hotel

Lovely pub hotel Lovely location Lovely food Comfortable rooms Lovely breakfast Will stay again Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly welcome from the owner and his staff the accomadation and food options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024