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.

Carreg Lwyd, a property with a garden, is situated in Blaenau-Ffestiniog, 45 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, 50 km from Llandudno Pier, as well as 38 km from Bodnant Garden. The 4-star holiday home is 39 km from Snowdon. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portmeirion is 17 km away.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Plas Weunydd has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Blaenau-Ffestiniog. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Plas Weunydd rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The accommodation offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Portmeirion is 19 km from Plas Weunydd, while Snowdon is 36 km from the property.

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 Portmeirion Gardens.

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.

Amid 16 acres, surrounded by calm woodland slopes on the banks of the River Conwy, this 4-star gold award-winning Victorian country house offers a unique location in the village, with an emphasis on peace and quiet.

Craig-y-Dderwen is a traditional hotel in the small, but popular village of Betws-y-Coed. Just 5-10 minutes' walk from the village centre, Craig-y-Dderwen is the only hotel situated away from its busy main road.

With free parking, this is an excellent place to relax and plan your stay in the Snowdonia National Park.

Most rooms have beautiful views of either the Conwy Valley or the flowing river.

The Riverside Restaurant also overlooks the river and offers AA Rosette-quality cuisine. A choice of bars means you can either relax beside a real log fire, or overlook the 16 acres of hotel grounds.

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 7 minutes from Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Portmeirion Central Piazza and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Criccieth Castle.

The Golden Fleece Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Porthmadog. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.9 km from Portmeirion.

At the inn, each room comes with a desk. Rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. The rooms in The Golden Fleece Inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Snowdon is 26 km from the accommodation, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 33 km from the property.

Located in Caernarfon, 16 km from Portmeirion, Saracens Head, Beddgelert provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The property is set 16 km from Snowdon, 22 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway and 35 km from Bangor Cathedral. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

Anglesey Sea Zoo is 40 km from Saracens Head, Beddgelert, while Beaumaris Castle is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.

Located in Caernarfon, 16 km from Portmeirion, Saracens Head, Beddgelert provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The property is set 16 km from Snowdon, 22 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway and 35 km from Bangor Cathedral. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

Anglesey Sea Zoo is 40 km from Saracens Head, Beddgelert, while Beaumaris Castle is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.

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.