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The Black Lion Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Lampeter with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Family Room
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High Street, Lampeter, Wales, SA48 7BG
  • Place, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cae Hir Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Skanda Vale
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Lampeter

At The Black Lion Royal Hotel, you'll be 34.4 km (21.4 mi) from Brecon Beacons National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and a front desk safe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Lampeter hotel include University of Wales, Trinity Saint David and National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines.

What's nearby

  • University of Wales, Trinity Saint David - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cae Hir Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cilgwyn Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cardigan Bay - 27 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Skanda Vale - 47 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Llanwrda Station - 32 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bwyd Stryd Fawr - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Town Hall Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ling Di Long - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lloyds Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion Royal Hotel

Hotel in Lampeter with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Black Lion Royal Hotel also features a terrace, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Lampeter hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Black Lion Royal Hotel offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Lampeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Black Lion Royal
The Black Lion Royal Hotel Hotel
The Black Lion Royal Hotel Lampeter
The Black Lion Royal Hotel Hotel Lampeter

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

The Black Lion Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Black Lion Royal Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

The closest beach to The Black Lion Royal Hotel is Llangrannog Beach (27.2 km).

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Black Lion Royal Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

The Black Lion Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked that it had a fan. Liked that they had a fire stick to connect to our streaming service. Didn’t like no AC. Didn’t like wallpaper peeling. Didn’t like noise from outside bathroom window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining area was lovely, and the breakfast was small, but very good. The bar area was good and there was ample parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful, although the housekeeping team and waitresses would benefit from some training. The bed was very comfortable, but the bedroom was lacking the niceties. It was however, good value for money. Lampeter itself is very small, and I fear for it, with its loos of the University.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, we stayed for 1 night as a last minute visit to newquay. Was 30 minutes drive away. Staff was friendly at check in and room was perfect for what we wanted and good value for money. Would definitely stay there again when back in the area. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ultra friendly staff!

The staff at this hotel were incredibly friendly. The rooms were comfortable and the food was good.. I could not recommend this place a more. The manager who I cannot remember the name of was such a friendly lady and even refunded one of our rooms without us asking as we had a late cancellation..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable clean room, bit of damp behind sink showing on wall, felt breakfast should be included in price, stayed middle of Cardiff with breakfast included 3 weeks ago, dining area very clean and presentable, back area a bit scruffy, friends had food there the night befor and said it was really good .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lampeter Stay

Really friendly hotel with a franstantic restaurant. The staff were so helpful, the hotel had a nice bar and the breakfast great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Really lovely and classy interiors, room was fantastic with plenty of space and light, bathroom was spacious and clean, staff were helpful and friendly, food was brilliant for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant one night stay, rubbish water pressure.

One night stay en route to Cardigan. The single room was spacious enough for me with a big tv, nice bathroom and a nice big window letting in natural light. The floors were a bit creaky in and outside the room and the water pressure wasn't great. Other than that it was a lovely stay with helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter N

Travelled with family

Little disappointed.

Hotel was not great breakfast was poor as staff this were running late due to being locked out of hotel. Water pressure in room was rubbish, bath didn't hold water. Very noisy heating system. Staff were friendly enough hotel was clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfy bed and great staff. We had dinner in the restaurant and the food was hot and tasty. Only one small issue with water pressure in the shower but I would stay again despite that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Nice hotel and good parking facilities. Superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Lovely service from the moment we set foot in the hotel to leaving from the friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was super comfy and the room was quiet at night, even though we overlooked the street. The bathroom was very clean with lovely toiletries. We had an evening meal which was delicious and also breakfast which was equally as good. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Lampeter, lovely hotel and nice public house, Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice place lovely staff adding only let down uncoy bed and very lumpy pillows like been put through washing machine
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was friendly room very clean my stay was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife’s parents got married in this property 70 years ago, so we decided to stay here as part of our family history trip. The building is from the 1700s but it has been updated and has a ton of charm. The key boxes were all checked: the bed was comfortable, it was quiet at night and the water pressure was good. A full welsh breakfast was included. We also had dinner in the restaurant. It was a bit pricey but tasty. The staff was wonderful: hard working and attentive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Central location,good dining
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024