The Black Lion Royal Hotel

Lampeter hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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November 2025
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December 2025
In the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Black Lion Royal Hotel offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop and restaurant. Enjoy the outdoors on the terrace, connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or take advantage of free self parking.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
£72
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Room

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Single Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Single Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Single Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Room

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
High Street, Lampeter, Wales, SA48 7BG

What's nearby

  • University of Wales, Trinity Saint David - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cae Hir Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cilgwyn Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Long Wood Community Woodland - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Skanda Vale - 46 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 128 min drive
  • Llanwrda Station - 32 min drive
  • Llangadog Station - 34 min drive
  • Llandovery Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bwyd Stryd Fawr - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ling Di Long - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Town Hall Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪1822 Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion Royal Hotel

The Black Lion Royal Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Lampeter. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The Black Lion Royal
The Black Lion Royal Hotel Hotel
The Black Lion Royal Hotel Lampeter
The Black Lion Royal Hotel Hotel Lampeter

Frequently asked questions

Does The Black Lion Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Black Lion Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Black Lion Royal Hotel like?

The Black Lion Royal Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Cae Hir Gardens and 3 minutes' walk from University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.

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The Black Lion Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. We will be back.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great comfortable stay, clean, cosy ,refurbished room - very reasonable priced.
Lelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central location,good dining
Lynne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel and good parking facilities. Superb breakfast.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, Cozy, and Full of Charm

Absolutely loved my stay at The Black Lion Royal Hotel. The room and bathroom were spotless and clearly very well looked after. The people at the reception are incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The English breakfast was delicious and freshly made each morning. Plus, the hotel’s pub has such a cute, cozy vibe, perfect for a relaxing evening. Highly recommend!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and good clean bathroom. Quiet at night.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, comfy bed and great staff. We had dinner in the restaurant and the food was hot and tasty. Only one small issue with water pressure in the shower but I would stay again despite that.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hot but comfortable

A good upgrade to the hotel. Rooms comfortable. This was the hottest day of the year and a fan in the room would have been helpful
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant one night stay, rubbish water pressure.

One night stay en route to Cardigan. The single room was spacious enough for me with a big tv, nice bathroom and a nice big window letting in natural light. The floors were a bit creaky in and outside the room and the water pressure wasn't great. Other than that it was a lovely stay with helpful and friendly staff.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My wife’s parents got married in this property 70 years ago, so we decided to stay here as part of our family history trip. The building is from the 1700s but it has been updated and has a ton of charm. The key boxes were all checked: the bed was comfortable, it was quiet at night and the water pressure was good. A full welsh breakfast was included. We also had dinner in the restaurant. It was a bit pricey but tasty. The staff was wonderful: hard working and attentive. Would definitely stay here again.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property as expected
Tedd, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Lovely one night stay - ticked the box. Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious. Cot set up ready which was a help
Anne-Marie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Had a fire alarm that nobody turn turn off, lasted two hours Then no power for half an hour.. Kindest Ian
Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stop over but perfectly fine and clean and beds were comfy too
Ed, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked that it had a fan. Liked that they had a fire stick to connect to our streaming service. Didn’t like no AC. Didn’t like wallpaper peeling. Didn’t like noise from outside bathroom window.
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The dining area was lovely, and the breakfast was small, but very good. The bar area was good and there was ample parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful, although the housekeeping team and waitresses would benefit from some training. The bed was very comfortable, but the bedroom was lacking the niceties. It was however, good value for money. Lampeter itself is very small, and I fear for it, with its loos of the University.
Steuart, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place, we stayed for 1 night as a last minute visit to newquay. Was 30 minutes drive away. Staff was friendly at check in and room was perfect for what we wanted and good value for money. Would definitely stay there again when back in the area. Thank You
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ultra friendly staff!

The staff at this hotel were incredibly friendly. The rooms were comfortable and the food was good.. I could not recommend this place a more. The manager who I cannot remember the name of was such a friendly lady and even refunded one of our rooms without us asking as we had a late cancellation..
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely comfortable clean room, bit of damp behind sink showing on wall, felt breakfast should be included in price, stayed middle of Cardiff with breakfast included 3 weeks ago, dining area very clean and presentable, back area a bit scruffy, friends had food there the night befor and said it was really good .
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lampeter Stay

Really friendly hotel with a franstantic restaurant. The staff were so helpful, the hotel had a nice bar and the breakfast great.
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

Really lovely and classy interiors, room was fantastic with plenty of space and light, bathroom was spacious and clean, staff were helpful and friendly, food was brilliant for breakfast and dinner.
Irram, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and great service
Jos, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Little disappointed.

Hotel was not great breakfast was poor as staff this were running late due to being locked out of hotel. Water pressure in room was rubbish, bath didn't hold water. Very noisy heating system. Staff were friendly enough hotel was clean and well presented.
Peter N, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience

Lovely service from the moment we set foot in the hotel to leaving from the friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was super comfy and the room was quiet at night, even though we overlooked the street. The bathroom was very clean with lovely toiletries. We had an evening meal which was delicious and also breakfast which was equally as good. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First time in Lampeter, lovely hotel and nice public house, Would definitely recommend
Christopher Lee, 1-night trip