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    White Lion Royal Hotel

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    61 High Street, Snowdonia National Park, Bala LL23 7AE, Wales
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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      4.0 
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      469 reviews
      • Excellent34%
      • Very good36%
      • Average12%
      • Poor9%
      • Terrible9%
      The White Lion is situated within the Lake District of Wales. Bala water sports are world renowned. The hotel has 26 rooms fully refurbished in 2005 to a 4 star standard.
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      Property amenities
      Free Parking
      Restaurant
      Room Service
      Wheelchair Access
      Bar/Lounge
      Meeting Rooms
      Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
      Breakfast included
      Room features
      Non-Smoking Rooms
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      HOTEL STYLE
      Historic Hotel
      Classic
      HOTEL CLASS
      Location
      Full view
      71Somewhat walkable
      Grade: 71 out of 100
      16Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
      6Attractionswithin 0.5 km
      Contact
      61 High Street, Snowdonia National Park, Bala LL23 7AE Wales
      Getting there
      Chester Airport54 km
      Liverpool John Lennon Airport68 km
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      Nearby restaurants
      Cyfnod Cafe Bistro
      1 minItalian
      Plas-Yn-Dre
      2 minBar
      Aran Hufan Ia
      2 minBritish
      Gorwelion
      8 minCafe
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      Nearby attractions
      Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)
      3 minBodies of Water
      Stori Beer and Wine CYF
      2 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
      Capel Clay
      2 minClasses & Workshops
      Christ Church
      4 minPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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      All reviews high street pub grub room was large good size fish and chips would stay again welsh breakfast powerful shower following morning comfortable bed breakfast was excellent full english lovely room an evening meal tea and coffee north wales warm welcome
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      Reviewed 2 days ago
      Comfortable hotel with lovely food and friendly staff

      My partner and I stayed for four nights at the White Lion Royal hotel while visiting Bala to do some walking. The room was comfortable and the breakfasts (served by the friendly and helpful Gill) really set us up for the day. We ate in...More

      Thank AnneS-1001
      Response from White L, General Manager at White Lion Royal HotelResponded yesterday

      Thank you for your comments Hope to see you soon Diolch

      Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
      Absolutely amazing

      Just a quick message to how well the meal was back at the end of October this year a amazing steak well done chef such an amazing job. Gold star 🌟.Can’t wait to come back.👍👍. Lovely surroundings and great little town to visit

      1  Thank Asif1245
      Response from White L, General Manager at White Lion Royal HotelResponded yesterday

      Thank you for your comments Hope to see you again soon Diolch

      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Absolutely delightful!!

      My husband and I went with my father for a relaxing night away with a delightful evening meal in a lovely atmosphere. The staff were brilliant, very welcoming and couldn't do enough to help. It was a very warm and welcoming reception both in the...More

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      Response from White L, General Manager at White Lion Royal HotelResponded 5 days ago

      Thank you for your lovely comments. Hope to see you again soon Diolch

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Mark and Jenny - Anniversary stay

      I have just returned from a fantastic weekend away in Bala, Made to feel very welcome my the hotel manager Barry on arrival. Had drinks and food in the bar served by jenny who is a very pleasant and attentive member on the team. The...More

      1  Thank Jennyfraser12
      Response from White L, General Manager at White Lion Royal HotelResponded 1 week ago

      Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I shall pass them on to my team. Hope to see you again soon. Diolch.

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      bar staff

      i went to bala in wales for a few days,and called into the white lion for lunch.a young lady behind he bar seemed to be running everything on her own.the service was still great and the meal was excellent. i think her name was jenny....More

      1  Thank Steve T
      Response from White L, General Manager at White Lion Royal HotelResponded 1 week ago

      Thank you for your lovely comments, I shall pass it on to jenny for you. Hope to see you again soon. Diolch.

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      Lynne196619
      29 April 2018|
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      Response from White L | Property representative |
      breakfast starts at 8am till 10am
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      mjandnc
      7 November 2017|
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      Response from Attic-Mole57 | Reviewed this property |
      There is a car park for patrons of the hotel at the rear ,just go up narrow road at right hand side of hotel from the high street,take first left and left again and you are in it. Sorry for delay in getting back to you
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      kingsleygtaylor
      25 May 2016|
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      Response from Attic-Mole57 | Reviewed this property |
      Yes its an hotel .
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      Room Tips
      "Top floor rooms have lovely views."
      BethR923
      5 weeks ago
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      "Don't ask for the singles, and don't book if you have mobility issues, no lifts and lots of stairs"
      neathtom
      24 Sep 2018
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      "they are over 3 floors and no lift, so a lower floor will save you lugging your cases up the stairs"
      v6arj
      2 Sep 2018
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      "311 top floor extra large double bed"
      BIGJONHereford
      23 Aug 2018
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      PRICE RANGE
      US$81 - US$168 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      ALSO KNOWN AS
      white lion royal bala
      LOCATION
      United KingdomWalesNorth WalesSnowdonia National ParkBala
      NUMBER OF ROOMS
      26
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