Royal Sportsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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Dining
Pet-friendly
Garden
Breakfast area
Family Room, Accessible

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June

Explore the area

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131 High St, Porthmadog, Wales, LL49 9HB
  • Place, Glaslyn Leisure Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Accessible

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Large Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Large Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Porthmadog

At Royal Sportsman Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Glaslyn Leisure Centre and Y Ganolfan Arts Centre. 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 garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 4-property class Porthmadog hotel, you'll be 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Eryri National Park.

What's nearby

  • Glaslyn Leisure Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Y Ganolfan Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Welsh Highland Heritage Railway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eryri National Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Porthmadog Station - 5 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fleece Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Sportsman Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Royal Sportsman Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Porthmadog hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Sportsman Hotel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Royal Sportsman Hotel Hotel
Royal Sportsman Hotel Porthmadog
Royal Sportsman Hotel Hotel Porthmadog

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

Yep, Royal Sportsman Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Sportsman Hotel on 12 Jun 2026 start from NZ$260, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Sportsman Hotel?

The closest beach to Royal Sportsman Hotel is Portmeirion Sands (2.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

No, Royal Sportsman Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Sportsman Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Royal Sportsman Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Royal Sportsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel, very conveniently situated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect for my short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. And a really lovely team on reception and in the bar. Excellent in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very good and breakfast excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Stay at sportsmans Porthmadog

Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Nice place to stay central

The staff and cleanliness outstanding ,the food was good great would recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Great place to stay

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly we ate in the restaurant and the service and food was were both evening meal and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

Perfect for a short break

Lovely place to stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

Great little hotel, service was excellent and the breakfast was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Autumn visit

All facilities good and were clean and tidy. Decor appears a bit traditional and looses some attractiveness, This would not stop me from visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, staff were friendly, breakfast was really good. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Great peaceful stay

Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Lovely stay

Lovely staff All very polite Really nice breakfast and choice Comfortable room. Safe car park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Friendly and convenient

The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town. Free parking. Comfortable room. The breakfast was fabulous. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pet friendly room has access to the back garden.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

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

good stay

a good stay for what i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Fantastic

Staff were fantastic , food was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. They did really well. This is a very old building. Room was very small and noisy, but well appointed. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025