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White Lion Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach hotel in Bala with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • TV in a common area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • LCD TV
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer
$71 nightly
The total price is $86
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (3 Adults)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster Bed) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Bala, Bala, Wales, LL23 7AE

What's nearby

  • Llyn Tegid - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maes Tegid - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eryri National Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bala Lake - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 102 min drive
  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 31 min drive
  • Blaenau Ffestiniog Station - 33 min drive
  • Llanrwst Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ty Coffi, The Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loch Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

White Lion Royal Hotel

White Lion Royal Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 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 travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

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 available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking 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
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining 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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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
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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
White Lion Royal Hotel Hotel Bala

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 to 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 spots 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 check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at White Lion Royal Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. White Lion Royal Hotel also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near White Lion Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite 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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Reviews

White Lion Royal Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, with a nice range of options and friendly service. (22 reviews)
  • Evening meals and breakfast were exceptional with friendly and efficient service. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Food
Bathroom
Bed
Restaurant
Location
Bar
Shower

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The staff were good, rooms are decent and they’re great with dogs in the bar, restaurant and hotel
Liam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel for business use.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a comfy one night stay
andy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff and location was great but walls in between rooms are a bit thin.
Timothy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice clean room, and comfortable bed
Joy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay
Dewan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay but did not make it clear that the tea/coffee/ cereal etc was free and we paid for the cooked food
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely again!!!

Always enjoy staying here must be our 6th time
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bar fine.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Raphael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendly and helpful, lovely old building, food excellent
Patrick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel on the high street with parking
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

parking a bit awkward with the size of the cars these day not that it bothered m e a lot plenty of parking around the town
david, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good.

Very tidy quiet room, comfortable and well equipped. Good shower and plenty of pressure. Breakfast was pretty good too. Value for money. Would stay again if we were in the area.
Les, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location great, room was clean but the mattress was terrible
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really enjoyed the stay..
Vyshakh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night relax

One night stay after a few nights camping in a tent. Spot of luxury to finish.
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our atay
Debbie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bala is a good location for vising North Wales. The hotel was very good all round and the staff were friendly and importantly efficient.
Seamus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bala jaunt!

Great stay. Staff were great. Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Drinks were reasonable as well at the bar. Shower was great. Location was brilliant.
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and friendly staff
Tariq, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, very helpful, the bar manager and the young barmaid who worked Saturday night, 19/07/25, went above and beyond for me
Ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly, comfortable and excellent food. Will definitely stay again.
Stephen P, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Plenty of space, comfortable beds and a brilliant shower.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room. Clean. Staff friendly. Cooked breakfast was lovely as well.
Catrin, 1-night trip