Royal Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Inn in Dolgellau with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Flat-screen TV
Concierge desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Queens Square, Dolgellau, Wales, LL40 1AR
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dolgellau Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Ensuite (Double and Single beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dolgellau

Royal Ship Hotel places you next to Dolgellau Park and within a 10-minute walk of Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital. This 23-room, 4-star inn has conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dolgellau Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mach Loop - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station - 14 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George III Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Grass - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stag Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Ship Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Ship Hotel

Inn in Dolgellau with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of Royal Ship Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Royal Ship Hotel Dolgellau
Royal Ship Dolgellau
Royal Ship
Royal Ship Hotel Inn
Royal Ship Hotel Dolgellau
Royal Ship Hotel Inn Dolgellau

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Royal Ship Hotel?

Royal Ship Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Royal Ship Hotel?

This inn is located in Dolgellau, just steps from Dolgellau Park. You'll also find Torrent Walk and Cymer Abbey within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Royal Ship Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't offer parking.

Does Royal Ship Hotel feature a casino?

No, Royal Ship Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Ship Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Royal Ship Hotel good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and free breakfast at this inn.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Ship Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Royal Ship Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Ship Hotel serves free English breakfast from its restaurant.

Will Royal Ship Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Ship Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Ship Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Royal Ship Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Royal Ship Hotel.

Royal Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 305 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel in middle of Dolgellau. Efficiently run by courteous friendly professional staff. We did not eat there but wish we had! Everything as it should be in a good hotel. Plentiful overnight parking in the long stay carpark behind the hotel. Some traffic noise as it is an old building with single glazing but that is to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huw, BRIDGEND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and access to public transport, large rooms with great bathrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Buxton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel for a 1 night stopover. Parking was a little dicey but otherwise we had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet for a space over a pub. Updated and tasteful rooms. In the center of the town. Host is very competent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
View from the front
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, superb room, service and meals. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

derek

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

Very friendly

Very friendly staff, always willing to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking at the hotel but lots of options close by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kingsley

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

Nice hotel in a town that shuts down too early.

Nice hotel, and the most popular venue in Dolgellau. Ensure you arrange your evening meal before 8pm, as everything stops serving early (out of season), including the hotel. Was extremely disappointing to be left with just a kebab shop at 8:20pm, with absolutely no alternatives. Town has some nice eateries, but everything shuts early and it feels like a ghost town by 9pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel in the middle of town. Easy walking to local shops. Rustic, but in a great way. Feels like what a family owned hotel should feel like, and super easy check In/Out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grit-Iris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a long weekend with my little daughter as a treat and will definitely be back! Staff were ever so helpful andwent out of their way. The room and food were lovely. Parking in the central car park is just down the road, very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and lovely staff. We managed to get a space in the carpark so the car was safe. We ate in the pub and the food was good, easy food. If you are a light sleeper, maybe ask for a room away from the church as the bells ring every 15 minutes. Although I am told sometimes they stop at 11pm, but you can’t guarantee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamran

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No slippers in toilet, early check out and late breakfast serving, dinner price too high against ambience, no parking despite on web, no garden view while on web it has.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024