Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale Victorian hotel near Eryri National Park Visitor Centre

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Exterior
Property grounds
Standard Double Room
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Betws-y-coed Snowdonia, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales, LL24 0AS
  • Popular LocationEryri National Park Visitor Centre12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGwydyr Forest2 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwallow Falls4 min drive
  • AirportLiverpool (LPL-John Lennon)101 min drive

Room options

Riverview Superking / Twin

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Betws-Y-Coed

At Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and Gwydyr Forest. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .The restaurant, Riverside Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Betws-Y-Coed hotel include Swallow Falls and Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 12 min walk
  • Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club - 14 min walk
  • Zip World Fforest - 2 min drive
  • Gwydyr Forest - 2 min drive
  • Swallow Falls - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 11 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Alpine Coffee Shop - 13 min walk
  • Hangin' Pizzeria - 13 min walk
  • Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont - 5 min drive
  • Pen Y Bryn Hotel - 6 min drive
  • The Moel Siabod Cafe - 8 min drive

About this property

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Upscale Victorian hotel near Eryri National Park Visitor Centre
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Betws-Y-Coed hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1890
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Betws-Y-Coed hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Riverside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 120

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

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Craig-y-Dderwen Hotel
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Betws-Y-Coed
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Yep, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel on 19 May 2024 start from AU$402.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

No, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club is a short 14-minute walk away.

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received a lovely warm welcome. Staff very attentive food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Especially Michelle. The location was very beautiful yet convenient to everything in the area we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of every member of staff- hotel, grounds, view and the food were all fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verry happy with the food and hotel will go back .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riverside views worth the extra
Beautiful location, friendly staff good food hotel had wonderful views but looking tired in places
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021