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The Royal Ship Hotel

Queens Square, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau LL40 1AR, Wales
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The Royal Ship Hotel
Ranked #21 of 25 Dolgellau B&B and Inns
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Rhoose, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I used The Royal Ship Hotel on 19th May 2013 and, overall it was an OK experience. It cost £90.00 for the night which included full English breakfast that had been per-booked. We would have like to sample the evening meal, but because we had not per-booked it, we could not be served. I would have expected the staff to... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

had a lunch here yesterday with the family and very nice it was too, everything piping hot and apart from the service being a tiny bit slow i would recommend the food here to anyone the cheese pate was a particular favourite, very unusual.

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Overall it was an ok experiance, but the rooms need some cleaning, we stayed in a family room....there was no proper duvet but a bed cover which did not look clean at all...towels and bedsheets were clean ....it should be ok if they just clean the carpets and get proper duvets!

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Hastings, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I visited Dolgellau on a business trip and although I didn't stay in The Royal Ship Hotel so I can't comment on the rooms etc.. I did decide to have my evening meal here. The location of the pub is great, however Dolgellau is quite small so everything is in walking distance. Be careful about parking as it's very limited... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

Due to my vehicle breaking down and being brought to this town I needed a place to stay the night while I waited for my hire car. The Royal ship hotel has a fantastic location in this lovely little town and the staff that greeted me were extremely courteous and polite. The room I was given was a double with... More

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Bexleyheath
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Staying elsewhere in Dolgellau we decided to book a table in the royal ship hotel restaurant based on the sample menu on their website only to discover the menu we had to choose from was nothing like it at all. In fact very poor in comparison. When we asked about the food listed on the website we were told that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

The Royal Ship has prime position in Dolgellau, in Queens square in the one way system. Built in the nineteenth century and subsequently extended in 1860, the building is very imposing and welcoming. We purchased KGB Deals vouchers for our stay, AND in NO WAY were we treated as any LESS of a Customer, as has happened at other establishments.... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Arrived to the Royal Ship hotel to find the staff to be very helpful and friendly, recommend this hotel to anyone. Food good , rooms clean, in the centre of the village, dog friendly. Breakfast brilliant, good service, good bar, restaurant food had St David's day special really special

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Essex UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Although we didn't stay at The Royal Ship Hotel, we popped in for an evening meal following a day of sightseeting in the area. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I think the lounge area had just been refurbished and it was very clean and comfortable. The menu was extensive, reasonably priced and our food arrived piping hot and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013 via mobile

We booked this hotel on a Groupon deal, we had three couples in or party, on arrival the receptionist and other staff were very friendly, we were given the choice of rooms as the hotel was quiet at the end of January. The rooms were clean and warm and all bedding and towels were fresh. One couple in our party... More

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Additional Information about The Royal Ship Hotel

Address: Queens Square, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau LL40 1AR, Wales
Region: United Kingdom > Wales > North Wales > Snowdonia National Park > Dolgellau
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #21 of 25 B&Bs / Inns in Dolgellau
Price range (per night): RM184 - 254
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Bernhard & Angela offer you a warm welcome to The Royal Ship Hotel, Dolgellau.The Royal Ship Hotel is an early 19th century Coaching Inn, in the heart of the old Market Town of Dolgellau, is ideally situated to explore the beauty of North and Mid Wales.Only two hours drive from three international airports, located in the Snowdonia National Park, one of the most picturesque countrysides imaginable, surrounded by mountains, rivers and fishing lakes, only a few minutes drive to the coast of the Irish Sea, it is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday or short break.A family run hotel, this historical building has been extensively modernised and extended over the years. Behind its attractive ivy-clad facade, 23 individual furnished Bedrooms, Bar and Restaurant is on offer and provides our guests with the ideal atmosphere for a memorable stay.Families with Children are very welcome.Secure Car Parking facilities.Storage and jet wash facility for Mountain bikes. ... more   less 

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