In the city center, White Lion Royal Hotel offers a warm welcome with golfing on site, a cozy bar, and conference space. Savor cooked-to-order breakfast and unwind with free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Lake Vyrnwy - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 102 min drive
Betws-Y-Coed Station - 31 min drive
Blaenau Ffestiniog Station - 33 min drive
Llanrwst Station - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - 1 min walk
Plas Yn Dre - 2 min walk
Subway - 1 min walk
T Y Coffi - 2 min walk
Ye Olde Bulls Head - 1 min walk
About this property
White Lion Royal Hotel
White Lion Royal Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Eryri National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Welsh
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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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 allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Golfing
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space (215 square feet)
Facilities
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per 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 first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
Also known as
Royal White Lion
White Lion Royal
White Lion Royal Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala, Wales
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does White Lion Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, White 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 White Lion Royal Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at White Lion Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at White Lion Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at White Lion Royal Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and zip-lining, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring. White Lion Royal Hotel also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near White Lion Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around White Lion Royal Hotel like?
White Lion Royal Hotel is in the heart of Bala, a short 7-minute walk from Eryri National Park and 4 minutes' walk from Llyn Tegid.
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White Lion Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good, with a great choice and attentive service. (19 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2025
Plenty of space, comfortable beds and a brilliant shower.
Lovely hotel in Bala everything as you'd expect great location and very friendly staff would highly recommend
jeremy
jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar 2025
Lovely staff and welcoming. Great breakfast!
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Lovely hotel with friendly service. I really enjoyed it.
Beth
Beth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
A lovely hotel in a beautiful town. Very clean hotel with a great atmosphere. Great staff who made our stay very pleasant indeed.
D
D, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Excellent central location
Lovely hotel spotless
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Mar 2025
Staff excellent 👍/ room not so 😟
Staff were excellent:
Room bit dated - cracked floor tiles in bathroom missing wood panelling.
Brocken sleep due to constant water running down drainage pipes housed in the room 😟.
neil
neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Friendly helpful staff. Central in Bala
We booked through hotels.com, but we booked a triple room, as it was cheapest option for a couple and a 20 year old daughter. On check in, there was not a triple room, rather than cancel us, they gave us 2 twins, much to the delight of all of us. Very friendly. Thank you
helen
helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Nice place very comfortable, dog enjoyed his treat box .
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Great place to stop with dogs. Room was great and food was fab.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2024
A great hotel for a work visit. Friendly welcome and service. Comfortable and quiet room. I enjoyed my stay, thank you.
Rupert
Rupert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Staff were excellent and the rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable, thank you
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Comfy clean and nice decor hotel
All good stayed many times before, been refurbished a lot since our last stay
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Sept 2024
nice hotel
scott
scott, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
This was an absolutely perfect stay! The room was adorable and so clean and warm, with lovely supplies for tea and coffee. I was upgraded to a bigger room for free and hosted for dinner at the pub. I would definitely come back to this lovely area. Thanks!
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2025
Warm room on arrival made my day!
I arrived later than I had planned and was very cold as I was on my motorbike on my way to the Dragon Rally. When I arrived in my room, the heating was on and the room was lovely and warm. It really made a difference and was much appreciated. Usually when I arrive at a hotel, the heating is off. Lovely staff, great location and excellent value for money.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Would stay again
Helpful and friendly staff who went above and beyond what was required. Comfortable beds in spacious room with large modern bathroom and all at a very good price. Hotel smartly and tastefully decorated. A good cooked breakfast set us up for the day.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Nov 2024
Enjoyable stay in Bala
Convenient hotel in the centre of Bala, historic building which made it interesting. The room was clean and comfortable, rather warm but a fan was provided. Nice modern bathroom. Enjoyed a very good evening meal in the bar.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2024
Rokms a bit dated but clean.
Situated on the high street few minutes from lake .
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
Excellent location for exploring Wales, clean comfy rooms and all the staff were friendly and helpfull, rooms are a reasonable rate so all good.
S j
S j, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Lovely hotel
Lovely place to stay, the hotel couldnt find our booking with hotels.com but accommodated us straight away, well worth a visit
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Sept 2024
Lovely hotel with friendly staff
Lovely hotel. Welcoming and friendly staff. Enjoyed the breakfast well presented and good choice. Car park at rear which was handy.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2023
Great location, good food.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
A really beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. Beautifully furnished and exceptionally clean - just what we needed for our stay