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Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants, near Eryri National Park Visitor Centre

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Nestled near Gwydyr Forest, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel offers a serene escape with cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the garden or library, and enjoy multilingual staff assistance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$236 nightly
The total price is $283
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
2 restaurants and 2 bars invite culinary adventures, offering local cuisine with garden views. Free cooked-to-order breakfast starts each day perfectly.
Victorian charm
Marvel at this hotel's splendid Victorian architecture while exploring the lush garden. Dine at the charming restaurant with serene garden views.

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a mirror, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Riverview Superking / Twin

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

Riverview Superking / Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Betws-y-coed Snowdonia, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales, LL24 0AS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Conwy Valley Railway Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gwydyr Forest - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Zip World Betws-y-Coed - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 106 min drive
  • Dolwyddelan Station - 8 min drive
  • Llanrwst Station - 9 min drive
  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pont-y-Pair Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tu Hwnt I'r Bont Tearooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waterloo Hotel Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stables - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

  • When you stay at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and Gwydyr Forest. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Riverside Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 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
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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 allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1076 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1890
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Riverside Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 120 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Property class

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

Also known as

Craig-y-Dderwen
Craig-y-Dderwen Hotel
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Betws-Y-Coed
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Betws-Y-Coed
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Betws-y-Coed
Craig-y-Dderwen Hotel Betws-y-Coed
Craig y Dderwen Riverside Hotel
Craig Y Dderwen Riverside
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Hotel
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Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Hotel Betws-Y-Coed

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel like?

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lledr Valley and 12 minutes' walk from Conwy Valley Railway Museum.

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Reviews

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food and offered a lovely view, with breakfast and evening meals being particularly enjoyable. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff were excellent - friendly and super helpful. The dinner was superb - everything was perfectly cooked. The grounds around the hotel are lovely - next to a river and surrounded by trees. The outside terrace was also great for an aperitif with a relaxing view. As always, there are a few things that could be improved - the bedcover was old and worn, some bathroom floor tiles were uneven and cracked and the balcony needed cleaning. Overall we enjoyed our overnight stay and would recommend it.
Penelope, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff are friendly and very efficient. They treat you as family. Hotel grounds and rooms are immaculate
Steve, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly and welcoming staff. Room very clean and bed comfortable. Breakfast delicious,which set us up for the day to enjoy walking in the magnificent area.
E.Jane, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff go above and beyond, and this is one of the most dog friendly hotels we have stayed at
Claire, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My stay at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel was absolutely wonderful. The setting alone makes it special - nestled right along the river, surrounded by beautiful scenery that immediately makes you slow down and relax. In the evenings I opened my window to hear the sound of the river flowing by. It was incredible peaceful. The staff was genuinely warm and welcoming. They happily shared hiking recommendations, and one evening when I went down for a glass of wine, a staff member encouraged me to sit by the fire with my book instead of going back to my room. He kept adding logs to the fire while I read and enjoyed my wine - such a cozy touch! The food was also delicious! It was truly one of the most relaxing stays I've had in a long time. I would return in a heartbeat.
Ashley, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel, with wide open spaces to walk your dogs off lead and only a short walk from the centre.the grounds are stunning. We paid extra for the riverside view which was spectacular, however I think the room itself needs some updating. The balcony was shabby, the table and chairs rusty, the bed was lovely big and comfy and clean, bedside lamps very cheap and didn’t say 4 star, same with the refreshment caddy and bathroom, some updating needed but overall I would absolutely stay again. It’s worth it for the views.
corinne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful place to stay.
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendliness of every member of staff- hotel, grounds, view and the food were all fabulous
Antoni, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We received a lovely warm welcome. Staff very attentive food excellent
richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly. Especially Michelle. The location was very beautiful yet convenient to everything in the area we wanted to see.
Lesley, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Verry happy with the food and hotel will go back .
lee, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Riverside views worth the extra

Beautiful location, friendly staff good food hotel had wonderful views but looking tired in places
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

2 night stay to the end of our tour of West Wales

Although probably the best hotel and restaurant in Betws-y-Coed it is looking rather dated and in need of some further refurbishment eg the dripping hot tap in the bathroom and the carpet in the common areas. A 4 star hotel but not sure how it warranted this grading. The staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming, we ate here twice but service was very slow due to ‘chef’ staffing problems, but the food was good. A bit surprised that a glass of wine came out of a miniature rather than a full bottle. The meal is also not cheap, £36 for a main and a dessert!!
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Sunny riverside stay

A beautiful relaxing stay so lucky with the weather. Great food, lovely location and rooms . Very professional staff that go above and beyond We will return
Just beautiful
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very lovely stay

From start to finish fabulous. Easy and simple booking, friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed a 2 night stay b&b and added on a lovely meal on our first night. The food was tasty and outstanding. Surrounding grounds were beautiful & it’s perfect location to explore north wales. Also felt safe with all the Covid regulations in place.
Gabrielle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Almost perfect

Great stay, great location, great staff, only comment is it felt sometimes with only 2 staff they were run ragged doing everything, reception, bar, restaurant all at the same time..this impacted on waiting times. But again cannot fault the staff we met all first class...
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived a little late in the evening but Mark at reception was ever so kind and helped us into our room. The chef quickly made us delicious meals. Over all the staff was amazing and very welcoming.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle on reception was very helpful
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The place was so relaxing . Sitting on the terrace looking over the lake, just amazing views all around.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels in Betws-Y-Coed

This was our second stay in this hotel and we are planning to stay here in the future when we are on our next holiday in Snowdonia. Amazing location, plenty of parking, welcoming staff, great breakfast, clean room and bathroom (!!!), short walk to the village centre. TVs are on the smaller side but we did not come here to watch TV. Electric cars can be charged nearby. We had a great time!
Edina, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not really a 4 Star. But good location.

Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. Not really a 4 star and on that basis was over priced. Hotel very clean & breakfast was good with plenty of choice but not brilliant. Hotel bar was immaculate and plenty of choice on offer. Room was large but need of some TLC and the bed was not very comfortable.Tea & Coffee making facilities in room. The TV was probably the size of my pc monitor & for a 4 star I would have expected a 50 inch LCD full HD. The WiFi connectivity was excellent. Location is excellent at the edge of town with views over the river possible. Walking to the start of the town amenities is about 10 minutes.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil riverside hotel.

Stayed here for one night, it's a lovely quaint hotel, just on the outskirts of Betws-y-coed. The hotel is accessed down a private drive way and once you're there, it'd hard to believe the town is so close. There's free parking, WiFi, a well stocked bar area with a beautiful outdoor deck. We stayed in a superking size room. The room was decorated in a modern boutique style. Was spacious, had a clean private bathroom with separate bath and shower but the best part was the private balcony with a view of the river. Perfect for sitting out as the sun went down. Breakfast was included and they had a good selection of hot and cold offerings. I would happily recommend the place.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

hotel in beautiful picturesque area of north wales with a reasonable distance from busy road through betws y coed.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, lovely grounds.

Staff couldn't do enough to help. Very enjoyable overnight stay
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff nice...very clean..dinners were best part..hard pillows..matress so so...free water...no lift...no thermostat or fan.
2-night trip