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The Black Lion Hotel

Property class: 3

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A stone-walled interior with a bar area, wooden tables and chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.
A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a tufted headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.
Bathroom
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.
The Black Lion Hotel facade with a traditional brick exterior, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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, Small World Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a striped pillow and a tufted headboard.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A neatly made bed with a striped pillow and a tufted headboard.

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

A neatly made bed with a striped pillow and a tufted headboard.

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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
  • Teifi Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Coach House Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Pendre Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shibwns - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grosvenor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Aberporth - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Watersedge Cafe - ‬10 min drive

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Lion Hotel on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$171, 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. 57 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking a bit challenging but otherwise great location friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the board this is a fab place to stay if visiting Cardigan. The service, the comfortable rooms and also the food were first class and I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a lovely double room, a very comfy bed and as it had been a warm day there was a decent fan in the room to cool it down The Welsh breakfast though was the best I've ever had, excellent quality food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, great breakfast, staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed, lovely bathroom and set up very nicely. The team were really lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely stay over
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean, staff were helpful and pleasant. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent and different. Very clean rooms. Staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where lovely. Room was very clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and nice room Excellent friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staff , Anton and all the ladies were all helpful and polite , will stay there again at a drop of a hat Tracey and Sian in room 15
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the high street. Very comfortable and clean room. Nice breakfast. Ideal for an overnight like we did
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Room was spotless and staff were really freindly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient communications and checking; pleasant and capable staff; convenient town centre location; free overnight street parking in front (and room for motorcycles on pavement); modern bathrooms; good restaurant food and drinks; wide range of breakfasts options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Great welcome and an un-planned early departure due to a family emergency meant i was going to miss breakfast....the lovely staff ensured i had a coffee to go and a bite to eat to take away. Many thanks, See you again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, particularly the breakfast Waitress. Recently refurbished and renovated.this pub with rooms above provides a great location for exploring southern Ceredigion and north Pembrokeshire. Food was good, sausages at breakfast were my personal favourite. Beers were good and although the pub seemed under used by locals. It is difficult to judge on a couple of mid week nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend staying here, the staff were very friendly our room was lovely and spacious with a really nice bathroom and a good shower. If you don’t want a lot of stairs to climb then ask for rooms 1 to 7 as there were only one lot to climb. The breakfast was good, not a great deal to choose from but it was nice. The bar area was good and the drinks wasn’t that expensive, it’s in a good location on the high street with other bars and restaurants not too far away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful and friendly staff, great vegan breakfast, clean and inviting spacious room. Right in the centre of Cardigan and overnight parking in pay and display car park right behind it, just a £1 for overnight parking!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms to the High Street are exposed to weekend evening noise. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Lion. From the moment we walked through the door, we were made welcome and the staff couldn't do enough for us. The room was tastefully decorated, specious and clean. The food served was delicious. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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