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.
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cae Hir Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Cilgwyn Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Long Wood Community Woodland - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
Skanda Vale - 47 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
Rominos - 8 min drive
Town Hall Cafe - 1 min walk
Ling Di Long - 4 min walk
Royal Oak
1822 Café
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.
Languages
English, Welsh
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 (dogs and cats only)*
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 uncovered onsite self parking
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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 crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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
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 to 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Black Lion Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Black Lion Royal Hotel like?
The Black Lion Royal Hotel is located a short 3-minute walk from University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.
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The Black Lion Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
We had a great time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. We will be back.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 22, 2025
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
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
Property as expected
Tedd
Tedd, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 8, 2025
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
Cheryl, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 12, 2025
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
Steuart, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 29, 2024
Nice hotel and good parking facilities. Superb breakfast.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 3, 2024
Central location,good dining
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 5, 2019
Great comfortable stay, clean, cosy ,refurbished room - very reasonable priced.
Lelle
Lelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 16, 2024
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
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 6, 2024
the staff was friendly room very clean my stay was very comfortable.
IAN
IAN, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 17, 2024
First time in Lampeter, lovely hotel and nice public house,
Would definitely recommend
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
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
Claire, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 25, 2025
Had a fire alarm that nobody turn turn off, lasted two hours
Then no power for half an hour..
Kindest
Ian
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 30, 2023
Clean room and good clean bathroom. Quiet at night.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 16, 2024
nice place lovely staff adding only let down uncoy bed and very lumpy pillows like been put through washing machine
daniel
daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 1, 2024
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
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 28, 2024
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
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2024
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
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 4, 2024
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
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 20, 2022
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
john, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 2, 2024
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
Peter N, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 10, 2025
Steuart
Steuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 24, 2025
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 19, 2025
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 18, 2024
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.