In the heart of this upscale hotel, Royal Sportsman Hotel offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Stroll through the garden or unwind at the bar, where helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Portmeirion Central Piazza - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Portmeirion Sands - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Black Rock Sands - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Harlech Castle - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
Getting around
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 134 min drive
Porthmadog Station - 4 min walk
Minffordd Station - 4 min drive
Penrhyndeudraeth Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Allports Fish And Chips - 5 min walk
The Australia - 5 min walk
The Creel, Porthmadog - 3 min walk
Castell Deudraeth - 8 min drive
Good Mood - 9 min walk
About this property
Royal Sportsman Hotel
When you stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 4 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free secured, covered onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.
Also known as
Royal Sportsman Hotel Hotel
Royal Sportsman Hotel Porthmadog
Royal Sportsman Hotel Hotel Porthmadog
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Royal Sportsman Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Royal Sportsman Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Sportsman Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Royal Sportsman Hotel like?
Royal Sportsman Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Porthmadog Station and 8 minutes' walk from Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.
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Reviews
Royal Sportsman Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, lovely, and fabulous with a good range of choice. (14 reviews)
The restaurant at the property served delicious meals with excellent service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
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
chris
chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Friendly and convenient
The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town. Free parking. Comfortable room.
The breakfast was fabulous. Thanks.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Room was ok
Check-in was smooth and staff were friendly. Breakfast was great. Room was quiet but tired, very small and not super clean. It was stuffy at night.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2025
Fine for a night
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site.
We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
Abbie
Abbie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
Room spotless
Glyn
Glyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Nice hotel. They did really well. This is a very old building. Room was very small and noisy, but well appointed. Breakfast was amazing.
Gina
Gina, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Very helpful and friendly staff, breakfast was amazing.
Narelle
Narelle, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 18, 2025
Disappointed
Very small room and bathroom, , my laptop has a bigger screen than the tv , fan in bathroom sounds like a train , could hear all the other guest .
Good cooked breakfast but fruit bowl tasted fermented.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Fantastic
Staff were fantastic , food was delightful!
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
Perfect for a short break
Lovely place to stay friendly staff
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
The pet friendly room has access to the back garden.
Bin
Bin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 17, 2025
Needs a refresh in places
Hotel feels tired and has a not so great smell. Bathroom really cramped. Room wasn’t serviced as requested, but reception friendly and helpful. Doors banging shut made the walls wobble and can hear other gets on the phone etc… Parking is a real squeeze, but at least they have some. Bed was comfy.
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2023
Nice place to stay central
The staff and cleanliness outstanding ,the food was good great would recommend staying here
Barry
Barry, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2024
The hotel was very nice, staff were friendly, breakfast was really good. I would stay again.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2024
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
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Lovely stay
Lovely staff All very polite
Really nice breakfast and choice
Comfortable room.
Safe car park
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2023
good stay
a good stay for what i needed.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. Was made to feel very welcome. Had a room on the ground floor which was lovely. Staff were very helpful during the electric outage. A great place and intend to return very soon
Sally
Sally, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2024
Friendly and pleasant welcome.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Welsh treat
Extremely pleasant stay safe very accommodating, ease of movement all on one floor, excellent service, value for money
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2023
Short break
We originally booked 3 nights but extended it to 4 nights because we enjoyed it so much. All the staff were really friendly and the food was excellent. A very good location for many local attractions
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2023
Excellent customer service from reception, chef, staff in restaurant and cleaning team - all 10/10 for friendliness and being helpful.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2023
Room was small but adequate. Shower was good, restaurant good for the type of hotel. The lounge area was excellent.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2023
6 night stay.
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean, comfortable with plenty of space.
Breakfast was lovely and set us up for our day. Staff were lovely and sorted our missing booking for us.