The Lion

4.0 star property
Pontypool hotel with spa and restaurant

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Front of property
Family Studio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Family Studio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Steam room
Experience the charm of The Lion, an upscale hotel where a warm welcome awaits. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind with a massage at the onsite spa and later enjoy WiFi in your room. Guests rave about helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Reception fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
The current price is £100
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
41 Broad St, Pontypool, Wales, NP4 9NH

What's nearby

  • Blaenavon World Heritage Centre - 5 min walk
  • Blaenavon Ironworks - 9 min walk
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 4 min drive
  • Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway - 4 min drive
  • Borough Theatre - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive
  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 17 min drive
  • Ebbw Vale Town Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Whistle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goose & Cuckoo Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Towpath Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lion

At The Lion, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a bar/lounge, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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 not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lion 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 Lion?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Lion?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

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

What is there to do at The Lion and nearby?

The Lion has a spa and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lion?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Lion like?

The Lion is a short 5-minute walk from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and 9 minutes' walk from Blaenavon Ironworks.

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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice accommodation recently refurbished great staff and the food was fantastic.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely find
Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
Kuljinder, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, clean , nice selections of drinks at the bar and lovely welsh breakfast in an airy dining room
Diane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Work Trip
Lovely place great breakfast We stayed in the family suite it was really lovely apart from the low ceiling we did bang our heads a few times but overall a great stay Very friendly staff
REBECCA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

THE BREAKFAST CHOICE IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD CHOICES FOR VAROIUS EVENTS LOOKED GOOD
INGRID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

,the location for visiting the world heritage centre of Blaenavon was good. The inn offered excellent meals. We were traveling without a car which made it a bit complicated to visit other sites. We did manage to visit Raglan Castle in Abervageny.
Joan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and food was fab.
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a pleasure to stay there
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Decent size room, good shower and very good breakfast. There is a restaurant and we enjoyed a nice meal. The staff were very helpful and were nice people. The town of Blaenavon is interesting and definitely worth a visit.
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying, won't be last its a great place.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great host.Menu for supper excellent
KEN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent br
Rowena, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Have stayed here before and would happily return. Staff are really helpful and friendly, and the food- we had breakfast and dinner - is tasty and plentiful. The whole place is clean and well-looked after and almost feels out of place in a town as run down as Blaenavon. We love the sauna, a bit of a treat after a long day out. Our only fault with the (twin) room is the shower as it's an over bath one rather than stand up cubicle; tricky for those with long hair. That said, theres a shower by the sauna so we washed our hair fine there instead so wasnt a huge issue.
Claire, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a pleasure to stay there and they are very friendly
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, food drink, room, shower, and awesome bteakfast
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to national park. Beautiful scenery and little roads. Comfortable, quiet room!! Top grade toiletries
Barrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great stay , very accomodating in giving us a key esrly in the day as we couldnt get back to the hotel until.late. Had the attic room for the whole family of 4 . Bumped our heads on the low ceilings a couple of times but not an issue , in fact quite funny !! Great breakfast , would happily stay again .
Lee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and relaxing in a quiet environment
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a warm welcome awaits
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for access to local paraglider sites. Awesome breakfast. Rea coffee
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a warm welcome from everybody
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice quiet evening
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always get a warm welcome
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, very quick and easy check in and out. Had an evening meal which was excellent. Good breakfast. Comfortable beds with nice selection of toiletries. Enjoyed our stay
Sheryn, 1-night trip

General property information

Breakfast
Free
Parking
Free
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM