Royal Ship

Dolgellau 52.74306100, -3.88570600 , Queens Square (Show on Map)
8.6
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Summary of reviewsThe 'Royal Ship' hotel in Dolgellau receives glowing reviews for its central and historic location, which serves as an ideal base for exploring Northern Wales. Set against a picturesque backdrop with views of Cadair Idris and a charming village atmosphere, the hotel exudes an inviting and cozy charm. Guests consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, who contribute to a welcoming and hospitable experience.

Breakfast at the Royal Ship stands out for its variety and quality with guests describing it as delicious and superb. The breakfast buffet includes a range of cereals, fruits, juices and cooked dishes with staff service during breakfast also receiving high marks. While evening meals receive mixed feedback, many enjoy the traditional pub fare, especially the full English breakfast and pies, for their flavor and value.

The hotel's rooms are noted for their cleanliness, spaciousness and modern decor. Guests appreciate the comfortable and well-maintained accommodations, including family-specific options and the impressive views available from some rooms. Cleanliness is another consistent highlight with rooms and bathrooms frequently described as spotless and fresh.

In summary, the Royal Ship combines an attractive location, excellent breakfast offerings, comfortable rooms and a dedicated staff to provide a satisfying and pleasant stay. Despite minor criticisms regarding the dinner menu and occasional room warmth, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, making the Royal Ship a highly recommended choice for visitors to Dolgellau.
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Dog Friendly Hotel
This hotel is pet-friendly and located conveniently in town. It provides a comfortable base for exploring Dolgellau with your dog.

Accessible Hotel
Royal Ship provides facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair accessibility, a lift, bathroom emergency pull cords, grab bars near the toilet, and raised toilet seats.

3-Star Hotel
Located in the heart of Dolgellau, Royal Ship is a 3-star hotel that provides a blend of comfort and convenience. It features a restaurant serving Welsh and British cuisine, a bar with a selection of real ales and craft beers, and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas. The hotel is family and pet-friendly and offers comfortable rooms with amenities like TVs and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Family Friendly Hotel

Room Types
Double Room This en suite room offers a TV and tea and coffee making facilities, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Twin Room This en suite room offers a TV and tea and coffee making facilities, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Triple Room This en-suite room is made up of 3 single beds, and offers a TV and tea and coffee making facilities, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Family Room This en suite room offers a TV and tea and coffee making facilities, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Deluxe Family Suite Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This family room has an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, TV, as well as chocolate for guests.

Guest Reviews
8.6
Very Good
Location
Nestled in the heart of Dolgellau, Royal Ship boasts an enviable location that brings high praise for its convenience and central positioning. Guests consistently highlight the hotel's proximity to local attractions, ideal for exploring Northern Wales. The historic and charming atmosphere of the establishment, combined with stylish rooms, adds to its allure.

The lovely, picturesque surroundings, including beautiful views of Cadair Idris and the quaint village setting, enhance the overall experience. The central position allows for easy access to the coast and all that the scenic town has to offer.

Coupled with the hotel's welcoming and attentive staff, guests enjoy a cozy, comfortable stay with clean and newly refurbished rooms. Culinary offerings also receive positive feedback, emphasizing quality and satisfaction. Royal Ship stands out as a perfect blend of location, history and hospitality, making it an exceptional choice for visitors to Dolgellau.

Breakfast
The breakfast experience at Royal Ship receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. Many reviews highlight the breakfast as delicious with numerous options available, including a buffet selection of cereals, fruits, juices and cooked dishes. Words like excellent, lovely, superb and wonderful are frequently used to describe the breakfast, indicating a consistently high standard. Guests appreciate the variety and quality, noting a fabulous selection and plenty of choices. Staff service during breakfast is also praised for its excellence. While some reviews mention that evening meals did not meet expectations, breakfast is often noted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the stay.

Dinner
Reviews of the Royal Ship suggest that the dining experience at the hotel offers a mix of positive and less enthusiastic feedback. On the positive side, many guests found the food to be excellent with some specifically praising the evening meals, the pie and the full English breakfast. The food is often described as delicious, great, tasty and well-prepared. Guests appreciated both the flavor and the value for money and the friendly staff added to the dining experience.

However, some noted that the dinner menu was limited and lacked inspiration, describing it as typical "pub grub" without much variation. A few reviews mentioned that certain items were unavailable and some felt the quality was average or just okay, indicating a gap between expectations and delivery.

Overall, the evening meals at the Royal Ship seem to generally satisfy, especially for those looking for hearty, traditional pub fare with the breakfast receiving particularly high praise for its quality and preparation.

Rooms
The rooms at the Royal Ship hotel have garnered significant praise from guests for their cleanliness, spaciousness and comfort. Many have found the rooms to be beautifully decorated and well-maintained with several appreciating the modern updates and stylish interiors. Guests often remark on the excellent size of the rooms, which cater well to both families and individuals with family accommodations being noted as particularly fantastic.

The comfort of the beds has been a recurring highlight, contributing to a very comfortable stay overall. Additionally, the rooms are often described as cosy, fostering a relaxing atmosphere. The reviews also point out the thoughtful details, such as spotless bathrooms and added extras, enhancing the overall experience.

Location-wise, the rooms with views, especially those overlooking Cader Idris and the square, have been especially appreciated. Despite one mention of a room being overly warm, the overall feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction with the temperature and ambiance of the rooms.

Moreover, the helpful and friendly staff, particularly highlighted at check-in, contribute to a pleasant guest experience. Overall, the Royal Ship offers a consistent and commendable level of cleanliness, comfort and space in its rooms, ensuring a satisfying stay for its guests.

Beds
At the Royal Ship, guests frequently comment on the remarkable comfort of the beds. Terms such as incredibly comfortable, extremely comfortable and very comfortable appear repeatedly in guest feedback, indicating a consistent level of satisfaction. The beds are also described as being very big and clean, adding to the overall comfort. However, a few reviews note that the mattresses and pillows could use some improvement and that the beds could be bigger. Despite these minor issues, most guests seem to genuinely enjoy a restful night's sleep. And, if you’re lucky, some rooms offer a lovely view across the square in the center of Dolgellau, further enhancing the stay.

Cleanliness
The 'Royal Ship' hotel has garnered extensive praise for its exceptional cleanliness. Visitors were impressed by the hotel's beautiful decor and found their rooms both clean and comfortable, characterizing them as well presented and tidy. Many guests highlighted the spotlessly clean and inviting nature of the hotel with rooms that were consistently described as very clean, fresh and well maintained. The bathrooms, too, frequently received commendations for their good standard of cleanliness. The hotel's interiors were mentioned as beautiful and classy, adding to the overall positive experience.

Though overwhelmingly positive, a few isolated incidents noted areas needing attention, such as rare cases of dusty rooms and dirty bathrooms on arrival. Despite these outliers, the general consensus underscored outstanding cleanliness and a friendly, helpful staff, creating an accommodating and hospitable atmosphere. The 'Royal Ship' successfully delivers a clean and comfortable stay, making it a favorable choice for many.

Staff
The Royal Ship boasts a commendable team that has consistently impressed its guests with their exceptional service and welcoming nature. Multiple reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, describing them as lovely, accommodating and eager to ensure a pleasant stay. The staff's ability to assist in various situations, from returning lost items via post to accommodating young children, has not gone unnoticed. Guests have praised the young employees specifically for their exceptional service, particularly in the bar and waitressing areas.

Moreover, the staff’s quick and courteous demeanor has enhanced the overall experience, contributing to a positive atmosphere within the hotel. Additional commendations include the friendly bar service and the proactive approach to meet customer requests promptly. The consistent enthusiasm and dedication of the team have left a lasting impression on visitors, making the Royal Ship a preferred choice for many due to its incredible and welcoming staff.

Family
The 'Royal Ship' hotel garners positive feedback from guests regarding its amenities and activities for children. Families appreciate the spacious and well-maintained family rooms, specifically mentioning the deluxe family room and family suite. These accommodations are highlighted for their cleanliness, comfort and suitability for large groups and families, making them perfect for families of different sizes. Overall, the hotel accommodation is praised as fantastic for family stays, while the attentive and friendly staff add to the pleasant experience, extending their excellent service to pets as well.


No, Royal Ship doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Royal Ship.

Yes, Royal Ship welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Royal Ship.

No, Royal Ship doesn't have a gym.

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