Located in Gwynedd, in the market town of Dolgellau, the Royal Ship hotel features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The market town is part of the Snowdonia National Park. The rooms at the Royal Ship offer a TV and tea and coffee making facilities, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The majority of rooms boast an private bathroom, and others have private allocated bathrooms. In the mornings, the hotel provides a buffet breakfast, with both full English and continental options. The restaurant offers a wide selection of traditional Welsh and British meals, as well as more contemporary dishes. The food is prepared using locally sourced produce where possible. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, along with lakes and beaches, the stunning landscape offers numerous outdoor activities, including fishing and canoeing. Cadair Idris is popular with climbers and is just 1.2 mi south of the town. Free parking is available at the Royal Ship. We have a limited number of spaces and offer on a first come first served basis.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 full beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
4 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    the United States the United States
    Wonderful room. Friendly staff. Excellent parking. Building has real character. Location is excellent.
  • Iain
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We have had many a meal and drink there over the last 20 years . This was the first time we hadn’t stayed with family and stayed I the town .
  • Newsham
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The hotel was very clean and the breakfast was superb
  • Steven
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Most of the staff were very good. The room was spacious. Excellent location.
  • Michelle
    the United States the United States
    the location, fans, comfy pillows, really enjoyed our room and the restaurant on site
  • Megan
    the United States the United States
    lovely building, comfy room, nice staff, best location in the heart of a wonderful little town
  • Nicola
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    room was excellent overlooking the square, easy check in, breakfast and evening meal was very good. location is brilliant. overall excellent stay
  • Mariann
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Plenty of choice for breakfast, all delicious! Local beers on tap. Very helpful and friendly staff, room was comfortable, clean, spacious and well equipped. Highly recommend!
  • James
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Very clean, very well maintained. Stylish room and bathroom. A beautiful building inside and out. Nice bar and dining area. What a lovely place to stay.
  • Maria
    the United States the United States
    We loved our stay at the Royal Ship. It was a charming hotel in a beautiful quant village. The rooms were clean and comfortable and staff was very friendly. The restaurant was great also.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Royal Ship
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively there is plenty of parking available close by via pay and display.

Pets are permitted to the property, but please be aware that only a selected number of rooms can accommodate pets.

If guests are bringing their pet, please inform the property in advance to your arrival. Please note, this is subject to the availability of eligible rooms that can accommodate pets and must be agreed by the property beforehand.

FAQs about Royal Ship

  • Royal Ship has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Room options at Royal Ship include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family
  • The prices at Royal Ship may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Royal Ship is 1,950 feet from the center of Dolgellau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Royal Ship offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
  • Check-in at Royal Ship is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.