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Located in Snowdonia National Park, Penhelig Arms has a waterside location at the mouth of the Dyfi estuary. It offers fresh seafood and a range of other dishes, and has a real log fire in winter. You can dine in Fisherman’s Bar, or the waterfront restaurant, which offers crab, bass and bream fresh from the quay. Welsh beef and lamb are both on the menu, and a full cooked breakfast is provided in the morning. Rooms at Penhelig Arms have simple décor and come with facilities for making tea and coffee. Each also has a TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, and there is free parking available on site. Aberdovey Golf Course is less than a mile away, and Penhelig Rail Station is 164 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location and really friendly staff. An old building so small rooms etc, but worth it for the view and setting
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly and welcoming staff. Dog friendly and lovely spacious room. Excellent food in the restaurant and the breakfast was good.
  • Macykemy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice place to relax and wave away all troubles. However I would recommend that visitors can be given options like tour guides who are within the location to hel one join in activities within the locality. Its all so boring being in a new place and...
  • Mayri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was AMAZING - so so good, with lovely vegetarian options and the best veggie breakfast I've ever had! Really lovely staff and a great atmosphere, even though they were short-handed on the evening.
  • J
    Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food excellent, staff very attentive. Hotel clean and tidy.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My room was very pleasant and had a lovely view over the bay. I thought the staff were very friendly and helpful. I only had one breakfast which was great. Bar was nice with good cask ales. Had one evening meal which was also very good. ...
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    clean, great location, friendly staff despite being under pressure as so short staffed and without management - great stay will return
  • Norma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super view and good fit for where I wanted to be. Old worldly and quaint.
  • Leroy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice to see that the owners have refurbished the outside. It was long overdue Also new internal doors with keycards. A good step forward as previously it was very tired
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location Staff very friendly and accommodating

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Can a dog stay in an apartment

    yes
    Answered on 25 February 2020
  • Is dinner included

    We have a dinner, bed and breakfast deal which does appear through the year.
    Answered on 25 February 2020
  • Hi, how much do you charge for one dog to stay please?

    £10 per dog, per stay.
    Answered on 24 August 2021
  • Do all king rooms have a sea view?

    Hello, Yes The King Room has a wonderful sea view
    Answered on 30 July 2020
  • My husband is disabled unable to do stairs any facility for a ground floor room

    The lower suites are ground floor rooms, however they are on a hillside and accessible via stairs or a steep road.
    Answered on 18 April 2024
  • Hi Would love to book but info says no parking available. What are the parking options please?

    Free parking is available for guests staying in the suites and apartment. There are 2 spaces opposite the building available on a first come first ser..
    Answered on 30 November 2023
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Penhelig Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Welsh
  • English

House rules
Penhelig Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDebit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know if you wish to reserve tables for dinner/evening meals in the restaurant/Fisherman's Bar - early booking is advisable (essential at weekends and holiday periods) to ensure a table is reserved for you.

Penhelig Arms cannot otherwise guarantee availability. Table times in the bar are 18:00/18:15/18:30 and 20:30/20:45/21:00. Table times in the restaurant are flexible - between 19:00 and 21:00. Please state your preferred time when booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Penhelig Arms of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Penhelig Arms

  • Check-in at Penhelig Arms is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Penhelig Arms include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Apartment
    • Twin
  • The prices at Penhelig Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Penhelig Arms is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 2,450 feet from Penhelig Arms. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Penhelig Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Penhelig Arms is 0.7 miles from the center of Aberdyfi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Penhelig Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach