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The Lion Hotel

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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2 Broad St, Builth Wells, Wales, LD2 3DT
  • Place, River Wye
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Welsh Showground
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Builth Wells Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Builth Wells

The Lion Hotel puts you in the heart of Builth Wells, steps from River Wye and within a 20-minute stroll of Royal Welsh Showground. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and a gift shop. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Builth Wells hotel you'll find Brecon Beacons National Park.

What's nearby

  • River Wye - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Welsh Showground - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Builth Wells Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 17 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Elan Valley - 28 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Builth Road Station - 3 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Feast Builth - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar & Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Lion Hotel

The Lion Hotel offers its guests gift shops/newsstands and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Builth Wells hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
The Lion Hotel offers 18 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Builth Wells hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. 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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Lion Hotel?

Yep, The Lion Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel on 12 Nov 2026 start from NZ$250, 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 Lion Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lion Hotel?

No, The Lion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lion Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Lion Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The Lion Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Builth Wells Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

The Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautifully furnished, comfy beds and has such a relaxed and welcoming feel. Would 100% recommend and will be back next time we are in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, very helpful staff great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in town by the river Great bar Fabulous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did enjoy the stay although there was a lot of upgrading work going on at the time. We wish them every success going forward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Nice clean rooms, with windows that open properly! Very helpful staff. Car park is quite tight, but there is a big public one a couple hundred meters away. Online check-in seems unnecessary and causes a bit of confusion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Bathroom shower leaking and very small. Tea, coffee and microwave available. Would of liked a long mirror in the bedroom to dry hair ect as had to run extension lead to bathroom, not ideal. Staff are amazing, Parking very tight so to get a space pull up after the 11am check out. Breakfast choices wonderful, lots of choices and all fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute, location fantastic, central with parking. Room was lovely, very comfortable bed. Owner Helen took the time to tell us about the building and all the renovations that have been done and ongoing. The public areas are beautiful, mix of old and new, really suits the place itself, all the staff were very friendly and gave us tips on where to eat out. We will definitely stay here again and would highly recommend a visit. We look forward to a very warm welcome in the future. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Lion last weekend and the owner Helen and her staff were super welcoming. Rooms were comfortable and we loved the extra strong shower pressure! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room in the newly refurbished hotel. Very friendly helpful lady at reception who showed us to our room. Would love to stay again if we're back in the area :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026