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Set in the beautiful Conwy, North Wales countryside, The Groes is a wonderful example of a traditional British Inn. Blending the warm welcome of a local pub with delicious food, excellent service and a comfortable bed, this historic Inn has been welcoming visitors for over four centuries. With fourteen luxurious bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant, The Groes Inn is the perfect place to visit for a week, a weekend, a special night away or simply a meal and a drink.
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Nestled in a prime location near Conwy and Snowdon, Groes Inn captivates many travelers with its welcoming, traditional atmosphere and stunning views. While guests commend the spacious rooms and comfort, there are mentions of a need for updates and more thorough cleaning.
The service at Groes Inn is frequently lauded for being friendly and attentive, contributing to a memorable stay. Although some guests point out occasional inconsistencies with amenities and maintenance, the overall cleanliness and satisfying value, especially the meal deals, are popular highlights of their experiences.
Location
Convenient
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Charming
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Satisfactory
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We booked a bed, breakfast and evening meal deal for our anniversary, we only live 20 mins away. The room was lovely and quaint, a decent size, as was the bathroom! The bed was huge and very comfortable. It was the little things that made the overnight stay extra special. Bottled water, a cafetiere, tissues, a little box with ear buds, face pads etc. The bathroom has a full bath, overhead shower and even a bidet! There was a £30 allowance toward the evening meal which was exceptional, as was the breakfast the following morning. It was all decked out for Christmas which was nice. Add in plenty of free parking, makes this hotel a perfect place to stay. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Responded 4 Dec 2024
Hi R8940HHshirleyr, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and found our food was exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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We had a mountain view room on the first floor which was really tastefully decorated, spacious with a huge comfortable bed and a good sized bathroom which had the best shower we have ever been in. Room temp was perfect and easily adjusted to suit. The room was beautifully clean and we got fresh, fluffy, big towels each day.
We had a couple of main meals in the restaurant, which had a good choice, and reasonably priced, portion sizes are very good although may be too large for some (we had the pies) . The breakfast was again good quality with a good choice of hot and cold options.
The waiting staff were brilliant, particularly Rachel(?) who couldn't do enough to make our stay any better including local advice on car parking, activities and directions to various places.
The Groes Inn is perfect for a short stay, it has loads of free parking, peacefully located yet minutes in the car to all the places of interest. The Inn itself is very oldy worldy and a bit shabby but that’s part of its charm, not a negative.
We would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:EV chargers are for Teslers, we couldn’t charge our Mercedes.
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Responded 3 May 2022
Hi Jan T, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent stay. We are pleased you enjoyed your recent stay with us and found our team were brilliant. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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We had the most delightful lunch experience at The Groes Inn in Conwy! The value for money was truly exceptional, with both 2 and 3 course options available for under £20. The setting was simply lovely, with the warm log burners creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. I particularly enjoyed the beautiful conservatory adorned with grape vines, which added a touch of elegance to our meal. It's worth mentioning that the accommodation provided and the availability of free parking made our visit even more convenient. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. We highly recommend The Groes Inn for a memorable and satisfying meal.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 20 Oct 2023
Hi hiltoncharlie, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and found you had a wonderful dining expereience. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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Our overnight stay was a mixed experience. While the food was good, the accommodation was awful and left us feeling ripped off and disappointed.
We stayed in room 18, which was small, grubby, and poorly maintained. The carpets needed cleaning, the curtains were hanging off, and the shower screen was covered in mould. The garish wallpaper was peeling off, the paint was scratched, and the walls were scuffed. The only clean thing was the bedding.
We paid £175 for the room, plus extra for an evening meal package, but the standard and basic cleanliness was far from satisfactory. It's hard to believe that prices start at £160 per night for such poor quality. The lack of a dressing area was also frustrating, with only a desk and no mirror available.
The view was the only redeeming feature of the room, but even that was marred by a waterlogged and rusty flat roof. We appreciated the effort to charge extra for the view, but it felt like a cheeky move. The room was located above a busy pub, but surprisingly, it wasn't noisy, although there were food smells.
Overall, the accommodation was very grubby, tired, and poorly thought out. It felt like student digs, and it's rare for me to leave such a negative review. The staff were friendly, and the evening meal was lovely, but the accommodation was not worth the money. Breakfast was average, with nothing great or bad to report.
In conclusion, I would not recommend this place based on the poor quality of the accommodation, and I feel like the prices are very unreasonable for what you get.
I can’t give more than 1 star as the accommodation was so bad.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Groes Inn, Owner at Groes Inn
Responded 14 Apr 2023
Hi Bekijane, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We apologise for your recent experience, this is not our usual standards. Your comments will be discussed with our whole team.
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Enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Groes Inn. The accommodation and restaurant are dog friendly and the food and drink good. It is located in the middle of nice countryside and the service very good. The room was comfortable even if it could do with a slight refresh in certain areas and was very clean and well stocked with drinks, toiletries etc. Overall a nice stay and we would return.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 12 Aug 2024
Hi DPS55, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and found our food was good. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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A lovely looking Inn real history, the oldest pub in Wales I think so loads of character. A warm and friendly welcome on arrival , it had a buzzing atmosphere and is big inside with what it seems lots of iBooks and crannies to hideaway to eat the excellent food. Very dog friendly. We had room 6 outside and it was great space to relax with your pets and not worry too much, I assume the rooms in the hotel are more catered for the people without their pet friends. Set in beautiful countryside looking over a lake. Loads of beautiful places a short drive away. I have booked for next year, I’m local only 39 mins away but will visit this place often because of the staff and the great food and real ale, cosy fires and its history.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Book for dinner, it’s very popular so very busy but I’m sure they would fit you in
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Responded 20 Nov 2024
Hi rabahardman, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and found our food was excellent. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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What a wonderful overnight visit we had at this gem and I cannot recommend it enough. From the minute we arrived, every single member of the team was wonderful; they were all so helpful, friendly, professional and welcoming. The room was spotless with thoughtful touches like a mini cafetiere and real coffee, still and sparkling water. The rooms were a good size and very comfortable. There's plenty of parking. We arrived at 8.15 but were still able to get an evening meal and it was beautiful. The rioja was delicious, always a positive for me. There was a really good choice for breakfast, everything was good quality and cooked freshly for you, it really did set you up for the day and the staff were once again excellent. The In is in a lovely location, the bar, food and rooms are all very good but the team who work there made our stay. I've never stayed anywhere before where every single person you interact with is excellent. We will definitely be back.
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Response from Groes Inn, Owner at Groes Inn
Responded 15 Jun 2022
Hi Bobbie L, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent stay. We are pleased you enjoyed your recent stay with us and found our team were excellent. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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We had a Mountain View room with a stunning view of Snowdons lowlands and a small balcony. Room was a good size and so was bathroom. Bed was a little hard for me but my husband said it was very comfortable, it was a massive bed. The wi fi was OK but not the strongest but completely understandable considering the location. All the staff we encountered were friendly and efficient. Good breakfast choice and tasty and we only had dinner in the restaurant once but that was good too. Enjoyed our 2 night stay and location for visiting different locations/tourist sites was perfect, Conwy literally 5 mins, Bodnant Garden 10 mins and Snowdon, Betsycoed and Llandudno and Great Orme all within 20 minutes. Would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Responded 12 Jul 2024
Hi 524lynnew, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and found our team were friendly and efficient. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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Lovely place, spotlessly clean. Rooms spacious, quite and everything we needed. Bed was hard to me personally but bedding spotless and comfortable, cozy, everything great temperature wise and comfortable.
Bathroom spotless, fluffy towels, temple spa toiletries and great water pressure.
Wonderful food, great breakfast and staff really helpful and firendly.
Would definitely stay here again.
Ample parking and really well placed for local attractions (especially bodnant gardens and the water gardens).
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 12 Aug 2024
Hi annc242019, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and found our food was wonderful. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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Location and history are a 5, as are the team on staff at the Groes….. loverly people who can’t do enough for customers and in my case my dog. Two things need attention: the property needs some TLC the rooms in particular, the outside is the right side of tired, but only just a program of maintenance is overdue due. The second thing is to elevate the food and beverage offer and bring back the Welsh ingredients, it would make a huge difference, the Lancashire pub chain (JW Lees) sourced standard pub menu isn’t really a fit for the property, it’s location or the tourists from all over the world discovering Wales as a destination.
With so much great Welsh food, ale, cider, cheese and wine locally, It would be easy to elevate the whole offer and experience. This should be the jewel in the crown for JWL Group.
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If you stay, I would highly recommend the planned walks.
Thank you for a great few days to all at the Groes Inn.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Room 2 need refurbishing
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Response from Groes Inn, Owner at Groes Inn
Responded 21 Aug 2023
Hi internationalmike, Thank you for leaving us a review about your recent visit. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit and found our team were lovely. We look forward to welcoming you again. Your comments will be discussed with our team.
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There are more places to choose from in the Tyn-y-Groes area.
PRICE RANGE
£94 - £129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
groes hotel tyn-y-groes
LOCATION
United KingdomWalesNorth WalesConwy CountyConwyTyn-y-Groes
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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