Royal Sportsman Hotel
131 High Street, Porthmadog LL49 9HB Wales
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A very comfortable, 'home from home,' independently run, full-service hotel in Porthmadog and has been awarded 4* by the AA and Visit Wales. Children are welcome as well as pets in our courtyard rooms. Our 28 rooms are spread over 3 floors and we do not have a lift but ground floor rooms are available for those with walking difficulties. Private covered parking, cycle/golf clubs lock up and drying room.
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Free parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Restaurant
Horseback riding
Canoeing offsite
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
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Non-smoking rooms
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95Great for walkers
Grade: 95 out of 100
34Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
24Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
131 High Street, Porthmadog LL49 9HB Wales
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As an elderly couple (80) with one suffering severe mobility/accessibility problems, Room 3 proved to be perfect - warm, spacious, with an excellent wet-room. The provision of reserved blue badge parking close to the room was a bonus. The food was excellent with a surprisingly wide ranging dinner menu during a slack time of year - we dined in on five nights out of five and were able to ring the changes across three courses. All staff were friendly and attentive, with outstanding service from Robin. We often stay at rather isolated places but having a town centre hotel with covered parking was a real treat. Although a long way from home in the New Forest we would be keen to stay at the Royal Sportsman or it's sister hotel the Caerwylan at Criccieth - the owners clearl know their business.…
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
Many thanks for taking the time to review us, and for giving us full marks. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and everything the hotel has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Best holiday ever would definitely recommend this hotel very friendly nothing to much bother to them at all very central of easy reach to town center Very. Friendly staff host very friendly was in room 3. And was excellent for a disabled person room to a very high standard very warm and cozy
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Always book for dinner
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Many thanks for giving us full marks. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
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Just spent a fabulous three nights at this lovely hotel. Robin, the hotel manager could not have been more accommodating and helpful. The staff are all really friendly, professional and make this place a delight to stay in. The breakfast included in the price is excellent. Don’t expect super luxurious rooms but you will find first rate cleanliness, warm comfortable beds and a good en suite bathroom with a hot shower. The bar and restaurant areas have been tastefully redecorated. There is free undercover parking and the hotel is ideally located for tourists in North Wales. I shall be back!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Many thanks for taking the time to review us, and for giving us full marks. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and everything the hotel has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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A warm welcome as always. The rooms are clean comfortable , the food from the fantastic restaurant is stunning, hotel parking is a real bonus, friendly staff - that’s it GREAT! Highly recommended and Will be back in the Spring.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Many thanks for giving us full marks. Always a pleasure having you to stay, and we look forward to seeing you again in the spring.
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Great and friendly staff. Dining of a high quality, loved the art deco decor. Rooms basic but met our needs as we used the hotel as a base to hike up Snowdonia. Highly recommend the hotel and would consider using again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 26 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are indeed a great base for the many outdoor activities in the area, and we're delighted you found time in your busy schedule to enjoy our restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back when you next plan a trip to Porthmadog.
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Great couple of nights in this very clean and comfy hotel .Really good food in the evening and lots of choice in the bar and on the wine list . Good options for cooked breakfasts . Fantastic service - staff were all exceptionally helpful and friendly .
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 22 Oct 2023
It was an absolute pleasure looking after you this weekend, and thank you so much for your lovely review. We do hope that you visit us again when you next plan a trip to Porthmadog.
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Having stayed at the Royal Sportsman on a number of occasions it feels like home from home. The staff are friendly and helpful, the restaurant excellent for both breakfast and dinner coupled with a well stocked bar. The car park can be a bit of a pain when full as one then has to drive around local streets to find a space to park. A deal with Tesco to use their car park would be ideal but such does not exist at present. A downside for some would be the lack of a lift so make sure you book a courtyard room - everything eaisily accessible at ground level.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Beware the car park - it fills quickly and then you are at the mercy of local roads.
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 22 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's always a pleasure having you to stay and we're delighted you feel like we're a home from home. Parking in our car park in the height of the season can occasionally be difficult as you pointed out, but there is very rarely a problem finding free parking on the nearby streets. Tesco do offer parking through the YourParkingSpace app and there is always the pay and display car park about 300 metres away. We have specific requests from guests for all our rooms - some guests like a quiet room, some like to be on the top floor, some like to overlook the high street and some like to be in the courtyard. We always endeavour to match the correct room with the guests' specific needs. Our courtyard rooms do indeed make everything accessible at ground level. We look forward to seeing you again in a couple of weeks.
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A very friendly hotel and the food was excellent with a varied menu our room although said to be refurbished but quite small. Our stay was unfortunately cut short due to ill health and the management were very caring about our difficulties and allowed us to leave early without financial penalty A touring hotel to be recommended.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: A touring hotel to be recommended
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 21 Oct 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. We're glad you enjoyed your stay, albeit cut short. We hope your wife is now on the mend. You were in standard, refurbished double rooms but unfortunately, due to the age of our building, there's not a lot we can do about the size of the rooms. Should you decide to stay with us again, may we suggest you opt for our large doubles or superior rooms which have also been refurbished and are very much bigger. We look forward to welcoming you again when you next plan a visit to Porthmadog.
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We stayed at the Royal Sportsman Hotel for 2 nights in room 12. The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The food was really good. Plenty of choice at breakfast catering for all needs. We ate in the restaurant on both nights and the food was delicious and good sized portions. Prices are similar to a lot of the local restaurants/cafes. The only very small thing I would mention is the choice of deserts. If you like chocolate/coffee flavoured deserts then that is fine but as I prefer things with fruit in and more plain there wasn't a lot of choice. The alternatives were ice cream or blackberry & apple crumble which was ok but I would have preferred another choice such as vanilla or raspberry cheesecake or fruit salad. Other than that which is only a minor thing, we had a lovely stay and the staff were friendly too. The location is good to get to places like Black Rock sands & Criccieth. We also visited a small slate cavern mine near Harlech which was very interesting. We have stayed at the Royal Sportsman previously about 7 years go. It has changed hands since and been modernised and the bedrooms refurbished. Enjoyed our stay there.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We managed to get a space on the car park on the Thursday but struggled a bit on the Friday after...
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 5 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your comprehensive review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and your breakfast/evening meals. We have passed your comments regarding the choice of desserts on to our chef who will review our desserts for the next menu. We hope to see you again when you're next visiting Porthmadog ... perhaps in 7 years time?!
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nice comfortable bed. Room was warm and tidy but could do with a fresh coat of paint - unfortunately there was a nasty smell coming from the bathroom which was not nice Friendly staff and a lovely breakfast served in the dinning room
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Michael O'Reilly, Owner at Royal Sportsman Hotel
Responded 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review of your stay. We're delighted you enjoyed the hotel, staff and breakfast. We are planning on continuing our refurbishments during the quieter winter months so I am sure the room you were in will have a fresh coat of paint at the very least.
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PRICE RANGE
US$123 - US$133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United KingdomWalesNorth WalesGwyneddPorthmadog
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Sportsman Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Nearby attractions include PanIQ Rooms (0.10 miles), Browsers Bookshop (0.1 miles), and Porthmadog Models (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Yr Hen Fecws Restaurant, The Big Rock Cafe, and Siop Coffi T.H..
Is Royal Sportsman Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.03 miles away from the centre of Porthmadog.
Are pets allowed at Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Harlech Castle (4.8 miles), Portmeirion Village (1.8 miles), and Porthmadog Eisteddfod Stone Circle (0.5 miles).
Is Royal Sportsman Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.