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The Black Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Room
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Explore the area

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High Street, Cardigan, Wales, SA431HJ
  • Place, Cardigan Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardigan Guildhall Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Dogmaels Abbey
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cardigan

At The Black Lion Hotel you'll be within steps of Cardigan Castle and Cardigan Guildhall Market. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas. .In proximity to this 3-property class Cardigan hotel you'll find Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

What's nearby

  • Cardigan Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cardigan Guildhall Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Small World Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Dogmaels Abbey - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Coach House Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Clunderwen Station - 29 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Pendre Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Rest - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Saddlers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crwst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bell Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Cardigan hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Lion Hotel offers 14 accommodations with espresso makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant/Bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 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 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Black Lion Hotel ?

The closest beach to The Black Lion Hotel is Poppit Sands Beach (3.5 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Lion Hotel ?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Lion Hotel on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$160, 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.

Does The Black Lion Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is available weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Black Lion Hotel ?

No, The Black Lion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Black Lion Hotel ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Black Lion Hotel ?

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

Are pets allowed at The Black Lion Hotel ?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Black Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Room was spotless and staff were really freindly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great to see that this fabulous Hotel has a new lease of Life in central Cardigan, tasteful refirbished, friendly staff, comfortable bed, great locally produced breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best breakfasts we have ever had. Very good premium ingredients.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and our stay was perfect as was the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming, stylish and comfortable. Staff brilliant, breakfast great. 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025