About this property
This independently owned, 2 AA Rosette-winning home-from-home is the only hotel in Porthmadog. It offers modern cuisine, and a bar with locally brewed cask ales, and free WiFi and car parking throughout the hotel. The full-service Royal Sportsman Hotel is at the quieter end of Porthmadog High Street, by the A487 and A497 roads. The Tourist Information Centre and the Picture Postcard Walk can be reached on foot. The property's 2 AA Rosette restaurant offers breakfast, lunch (including a traditional Sunday roast), afternoon tea, and dinner. It also has a gastro-bar that serves real local ales and a patio and lounge area. Guests and non-residents alike are welcome. Within walking distance of The Royal Sportsman is the heritage Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway terminal, which has lines to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Caernarfon. Train rides head across the Glaslyn Estuary and through Snowdonia to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The Royal Sportsman is rated 3 stars by the AA and Visit Wales. It was built with local slate, and the bar and lounge have original stone and slate fireplaces.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dafydd
United Kingdom“Very friendly and conveniently located hotel with parking in the middle of town.” - Danielle United Kingdom“Staff welcome was great, parking was free, and location was excellent. The bed was medium, so great for a bad back, and there was fast wifi for streaming. There was a fan provided as the room was a little warm (and a blanket if cold!), and the...”
- Alison United Kingdom“Liked the area, comfortable bed, most parts were nicely decorated-thought the price was a little high after experiencing other hotels on our trip around Wales-some areas could do with updating and the breakfast was a little over cooked in parts...”
- Mark United Kingdom“Breakfast was lovely and the staff were very friendly.”
- Marie United Kingdom“Central to all of portmadog. Excellent food. We booked small double which was very small . That was our error and should have booked a bigger room but it was comfortable. Dining room was decorated amazingly.”
- Iain United Kingdom“Fantastic location and excellent Ev charging facilities”
- Powell United Kingdom“Lovely clean tidy room. Dinner and breakfast both first class. Central location.”
- Patrick United Kingdom“Everything. I love staying here. Third time this year. It's always good and efficient.”
- Lesley United Kingdom“ideal location for sightseeing . room was excellent as were staff . only for myself was they didn’t stock Bacardi in the bar 😢. breakfast waitress couldn’t wait for us to leave .”
David United Kingdom“Food was brilliant - excellent quality, tasty and decent portions - and my wife was trained as a chef so if she says it was good, it was. Only gripe was the bed - too soft for me - I like a firm bed but it was only 2 nights, so not too bad really....”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Dogs are allowed in designated courtyard rooms, when available. Extra charge are applicable. Please contact the property prior to arrival to confirm availability.
The property does not accept American Express cards.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
