Curated luxury hotels in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, dating back to the 17th century, this charming hotel boasts an idyllic setting in the village of Maentwrog, at the very heart of Snowdonia’s National Park.

Traditional, warm and comfortable, The Grapes Hotel is renowned for its home-cooked food, real ales and wonderful accommodation in North Wales. It provides the ideal base from which to enjoy a range of country pursuits, including walking, cycling and horse-riding.

Each of the bedrooms at The Grapes has been recently refurbished to provide all modern comforts required for a comfortable and relaxing stay, whilst still retaining their original period features. Real log fires provide an inviting and cosy atmosphere for the cold winter evenings.

With a stay at Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth in Portmeirion, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Portmeirion Sands. This beach hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mermaid Spa.

This multi-award-winning hotel is a centuries-old coaching inn located in Betws-y-Coed, within the Snowdonia National Park.

The Ty Gwyn Hotel has beamed ceilings and beautiful bedrooms. The hotel is well-known locally for its international cuisine using fresh local produce.

Located in Betws-Y-Coed, Gwydyr Hotel is next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and 11 minutes by foot from Gwydyr Forest. This golf hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Swallow Falls and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Dolwyddelan Castle.

When you stay at Royal Oak Hotel in Betws-Y-Coed, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Gwydyr Forest. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Swallow Falls and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Conwy Falls.

With a stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel in Porthmadog, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

Located in Porthmadog, Aberdunant Hall is in a national park – a 3-minute drive from Eryri National Park and 6 minutes from Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Portmeirion Central Piazza and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Criccieth Castle.

Set in Capel-Curig and with Snowdon reachable within 11 km, The Bryn at Capel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star inn offers a shared kitchen. The inn features garden views and a sun terrace.

The units in the inn are equipped with a kettle. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Bryn at Capel all rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Capel-Curig, like hiking.

Snowdon Mountain Railway is 17 km from The Bryn at Capel, while Portmeirion is 34 km away.

Situated in Betws-y-coed, 12 km from Snowdon, Tyn-y-Coed Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 36 km from Portmeirion, 37 km from Llandudno Pier and 42 km from Bodelwyddan Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Tyn-y-Coed Inn also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a mountain view. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

Guests at Tyn-y-Coed Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Betws-y-coed, like fishing, canoeing and cycling.

Bodnant Garden is 25 km from the hotel, while Bangor Cathedral is 29 km from the property.

Built by a visionary architect in 1925, Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth overlooks the beautiful Dywryd Estaury. Located just south of the coastal village of Porthmadog on a private peninsula, the hotel offers a spa and wellness centre, an on-site mini market, a bar and a restaurant.

Rooms are located at either The Portmeirion Hotel or Castell Deudraeth, or in the village rooms and suites. The brightly decorated rooms each have a unique design. They feature a TV, a telephone, an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer.

There is also free on-site parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access.

The hotel has a number of award-winning restaurants that offer an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, including Hotel Portmeirion Restaurant and Castell Deudraeth Brasserie.

Surrounded by acres of woodland gardens and sandy beaches, the hotel is just 21 miles from Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon Castle is a 40-minute journey by car and Llanfair Slate Caverns are 34 minutes’ drive away.