Curated luxury hotels in Gwynedd

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.

In 21 acres of gardens and woodland, Penmaenuchaf Hotel sits above Penmaenpool, overlooking the Mawddach estuary just a 5-minute drive from the market town of Dolgellau, in the Snowdonia National Park.

Each bedroom in this country house has a TV, tea/coffee with home baked biscuits, bathrobes, toiletries and free Wi-Fi access. There are views of the valley and mountains beyond, across the landscaped gardens and to the wooded hillside, the herb and sunken gardens.

In the mornings the hotel’s garden room restaurant provides a continental and full Welsh breakfast, while lunch and dinner menus offer contemporary British fare using fresh local produce.

The hotel features log burners, a snug bar, library, light and airy morning room and oak-panelled drawing room.

There is an abundance of leisure activities nearby including mountain biking, fishing, golf and pony trekking. There are also castles, gardens, hill walks, running trails a local park run, art galleries, white water rafting, Zip World, Bounce Below and Surf Snowdonia.

With views over the beach, Tremadog Bay and towards the ruins of Criccieth Castle, Caerwylan Hotel is situated 10 minutes’ drive from the edge of Snowdonia National Park.

An en suite shower is provided in each room at Caerwylan Hotel, as well as a flat-screen TV, double glazing and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms also have a bath.

During the warmer months, snacks are served in the garden. A full Welsh breakfast is also included, and the property has a well-stocked bar with a wide range of spirits, wines and locally brewed beers on offer. Dinner is available in the Tonnau Restaurant, which features a regularly changing menu.

Hiking, cycling and watersports are just some of the outdoor activities which can be enjoyed within the Snowdonia National Park. Portmeirion Village & Gardens can be reached in just under a 20-minute drive.

With a stay at Min Y Mor Hotel in Barmouth, you'll be on the beach, steps from Barmouth Beach and a 4-minute drive from Eryri National Park. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dinas Oleu and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ty Crwyn.

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.

With a stay at Aberdunant Hall in Porthmadog, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Aberglaslyn Pass. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

When you stay at Tyr Graig Castle in Barmouth, you'll be near the beach – a 3-minute drive from Eryri National Park and 8 minutes from Barmouth Beach. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Dinas Oleu and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Ty Crwyn.

Located in the Dovey Valley, Brigands Inn 15th-century coaching inn offers exposed wooden beams, fireplaces and oak wooden furniture in Mallwyd. Extras include free Wi-Fi and a common lounge.

With mountain views, the guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area and an electric kettle. The en suite bathrooms offer a hairdryer, free toiletries and a bathtub or shower.

A full Welsh breakfast with pancakes, salmon, scrambled eggs and haddock is served every morning together with continental breakfast. At the bar and restaurant, guests will enjoy a range of ales and wines.

The property offers a garden, meeting room facilities and luggage storage. Guests can go hiking, mountain biking or enjoy water sports in Snowdonia Natural Park. Trout fishing is possible a 10-minute walk away in the Dovey River and pheasant and duck shooting is also possible in the area.

Barmouth is 20.7 miles away on the coast. For transportation, Birmingham Airport is 96.6 miles away.

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.

With a large, covered outdoor terrace, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of Snowdonia National Park, the 4-star Victoria Inn has free parking on site. It is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Llanfair Slate Caverns, the 100-year-old caves where the movie The First Knight was filmed.

An original stove, flag-stone floor and antique furniture feature in the traditional lively bar. Delicious, homemade food is served, made from local ingredients.

Rooms at Victoria Inn are elegantly designed. Every room features a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

The coast is 2 miles from the building, and Llanbedr Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away. The Royal Aerospace Establishment is a mile away, and the surrounding countryside has plenty of opportunities for walking, climbing and cycling.

Featuring a sauna, Luxury Wood Lodge with sauna, log burner & private woodland garden - Wnion Wood Lodge is located in Llanfachreth. This chalet provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking chalet has a sauna.

The spacious chalet with a patio and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Portmeirion is 43 km from the chalet, while Lake Vyrnwy is 49 km away.

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.

Set in Conwy, 10 km from Llandudno Pier, The Manor Boutique Hotel Restaurant and Bar offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Bodelwyddan Castle.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Manor Boutique Hotel Restaurant and Bar features certain units with sea views, and the rooms include a coffee machine. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Snowdon Mountain Railway is 40 km from the accommodation, while Snowdon is 42 km away.

Located in Bala, Pale Hall Hotel is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre. This luxury hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Vyrnwy and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct.

With a stay at White Waters Country Hotel in Llangollen, you'll be steps from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct and a 2-minute drive from Horseshoe Falls. This spa hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Llangollen Library and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Llangollen Museum.

Located in Llangollen, The Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Llangollen Bridge and Llangollen Scenic Railway. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Plas Newydd and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct.

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.

Located in Oswestry, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa is in the mountains – a 2-minute drive from Lake Vyrnwy and 14 minutes from Llanfyllin Workhouse. This spa hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Pistyll Rhaeadr.

With a stay at The Groes Inn in Conwy, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Conwy Castle. This luxury inn is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from Zip World Penrhyn Quarry and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Conwy Water Gardens.

Located in Llangollen, The Hand at Llanarmon is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct and 9 minutes from Chwarel Wynne Slate Mine. This luxury inn is 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Lake Vyrnwy and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Tanat Theatre Club.