# Hotels & B&Bs near Dolgellau — Where to Stay > Handpicked hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Dolgellau. Compare ratings, prices and locations, then check availability on Booking.com. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 23 handpicked places to stay [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/restaurants) Dolgellau's hotels split naturally into two settings: the dark-stone coaching inns right in the town centre, and a smaller number of estuary-side properties a short drive out towards Penmaenpool and the Mawddach. Staying in town puts you within a few minutes' walk of the square, the main pubs and restaurants, and the start of both the Torrent Walk and the Mawddach Trail, making it the practical choice if you don't want to rely on a car for evenings out. These town-centre hotels are generally traditional in style — thick stone walls, low beams, log fires — reflecting buildings that have been serving travellers since well before the tourist trade existed, with double rooms typically running from around £90 to £140 a night in season. Out at Penmaenpool, hotels such as the George III sit directly on the tidal Mawddach with private moorings and estuary views, appealing to walkers finishing the Mawddach Trail and anyone prioritising scenery over proximity to the town's shops and pubs; a short drive or a flat cycle along the old railway path connects back into Dolgellau itself. Guesthouses and B&Bs are scattered through the surrounding countryside towards Brithdir, Bontddu and Llanelltyd, often in period farmhouses, and tend to offer better value and a quieter base for walkers heading up Cader Idris or out to Coed y Brenin for mountain biking. Because Dolgellau is a genuine working town rather than a purpose-built resort, its hotel stock is relatively small, and demand from walkers, cyclists and festival-goers means good rooms get booked up well in advance for peak weekends — particularly around the July Sesiwn Fawr festival and school summer holidays. Booking two to three months ahead for a summer weekend is sensible; outside July and August, and especially in winter, availability opens up considerably and some properties offer reduced off-season rates, though a few also cut their opening hours or close entirely for short winter breaks, so it's worth checking directly before booking. Updated 29 August 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **21** hotels and B&Bs in Dolgellau. 17 have a Google rating, averaging 4.7/5. ## Best for [Dog-friendly 5](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 7](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/family-friendly) ## Most recommended hotels and B&Bs in Dolgellau Ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews (4.3+ from at least 15 reviews). - [1 George III Hotel ★ 4.5 · 2,671 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/george-iii-hotel) - [2 Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms ★ 4.4 · 2,373 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/cross-foxes-bar-grill-rooms) - [3 Royal Ship Hotel ★ 4.4 · 1,949 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/royal-ship-hotel) - [4 Afon Rhaiadr Country House ★ 4.9 · 271 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/afon-rhaiadr-country-house) - [5 Y Meirionnydd Boutique Hotel ★ 4.7 · 156 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/y-meirionnydd-boutique-hotel) - [6 Ivy House B&B ★ 4.7 · 79 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/ivy-house-b-b) - [7 Borthwnog Hall ★ 4.9 · 62 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/borthwnog-hall) - [8 Heulwen Guest House ★ 5.0 · 51 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/heulwen-guest-house) ## [Ivy House B&B](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/ivy-house-b-b) Guest Accommodation · Finsbury Square, Dolgellau A relaxed B&B in Dolgellau's Finsbury Square offering breakfast and packed lunches, with pubs and restaurants close by and free parking. [Read more about Ivy House B&B](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/ivy-house-b-b) [Check availability at Ivy House B&B on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DIvy%2520House%2520B%2526amp%253BB%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Y Meirionnydd Boutique Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/y-meirionnydd-boutique-hotel) Hotel · Smithfield Square, Dolgellau A recently refurbished boutique hotel on Smithfield Square in Dolgellau, with mountain views and an adults-only stay near Snowdonia's trails. [Read more about Y Meirionnydd Boutique Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/y-meirionnydd-boutique-hotel) [Check availability at Y Meirionnydd Boutique Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DY%2520Meirionnydd%2520Boutique%2520Hotel%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Royal Ship Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/royal-ship-hotel) Hotel · Queens Square, Dolgellau Royal Ship Hotel is a 23-room coaching inn on Queens Square in Dolgellau, known locally for its hearty Sunday roasts and easy access to Cadair Idris. [Read more about Royal Ship Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/royal-ship-hotel) [Check availability at Royal Ship Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DRoyal%2520Ship%2520Hotel%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Plas Gwyn](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/plas-gwyn) B&B · Cader Road, Dolgellau A stone Georgian B&B on Cader Road in Dolgellau, well suited to walkers and paddlers using the nearby National White Water Centre. [Read more about Plas Gwyn](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/plas-gwyn) [Check availability at Plas Gwyn on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPlas%2520Gwyn%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Afallon Townhouse Gwynedd Room](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/afallon-townhouse-gwynedd-room) Guest Accommodation · Lombard Street, Dolgellau A two-room, adults-only townhouse on Lombard Street in Dolgellau, right in the heart of Snowdonia's walking and cycling country. [Read more about Afallon Townhouse Gwynedd Room](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/afallon-townhouse-gwynedd-room) [Check availability at Afallon Townhouse Gwynedd Room on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAfallon%2520Townhouse%2520Gwynedd%2520Room%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) [🏨Guest AccommodationAber Cottage B&B](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/aber-cottage-b-b) ## [Aber Cottage B&B](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/aber-cottage-b-b) Guest Accommodation · Smithfield Street, Dolgellau A small, three-room B&B in Dolgellau suited to walkers and cyclists based near Cadair Idris and the Mawddach Estuary. [Read more about Aber Cottage B&B](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/aber-cottage-b-b) [Check availability at Aber Cottage B&B on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAber%2520Cottage%2520B%2526amp%253BB%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Brynffynnon Boutique Bed and Breakfast](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/brynffynnon-boutique-bed-and-breakfast) B&B · Love Lane, Dolgellau Adults-only B&B on Love Lane in Dolgellau with breakfast, garden and mountain views, close to the National White Water Centre. [Read more about Brynffynnon Boutique Bed and Breakfast](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/brynffynnon-boutique-bed-and-breakfast) [Check availability at Brynffynnon Boutique Bed and Breakfast on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBrynffynnon%2520Boutique%2520Bed%2520and%2520Breakfast%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Bryn Mair Gardens](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/bryn-mair-gardens) B&B · Love Lane, Dolgellau Just three refined en-suite rooms in a former Georgian rectory on Love Lane, Dolgellau, with a walled garden and mountain views. [Read more about Bryn Mair Gardens](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/bryn-mair-gardens) [Check availability at Bryn Mair Gardens on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBryn%2520Mair%2520Gardens%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Borthwen BnB](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/borthwen-bnb) B&B · Cader Road, Dolgellau A B&B on Cader Road in Dolgellau, ringed by Snowdonia's mountains, with garden views and free parking on site. [Read more about Borthwen BnB](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/borthwen-bnb) [Check availability at Borthwen BnB on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBorthwen%2520BnB%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) [🏨B&BCader Idris Suite at Pen y coed Hall](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/cader-idris-suite-at-pen-y-coed-hall) ## [Cader Idris Suite at Pen y coed Hall](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/cader-idris-suite-at-pen-y-coed-hall) B&B · 1 Frondirion, Dolgellau B&B suite in Dolgellau with mountain views, close to walking and cycling routes and the National White Water Centre. [Read more about Cader Idris Suite at Pen y coed Hall](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/cader-idris-suite-at-pen-y-coed-hall) [Check availability at Cader Idris Suite at Pen y coed Hall on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCader%2520Idris%2520Suite%2520at%2520Pen%2520y%2520coed%2520Hall%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Dwy Olwyn](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/dwy-olwyn) Guest Accommodation · Dwy Olwyn, Dolgellau Guest accommodation in Dolgellau, near the Mawddach Trail, with mountain views and free parking, well placed for walking Snowdonia and Cader Idris. [Read more about Dwy Olwyn](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/dwy-olwyn) [Check availability at Dwy Olwyn on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDwy%2520Olwyn%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/dolgun-uchaf-guesthouse) Guest Accommodation · Dolgun Uchaf, Dolgellau A 9-room guesthouse at Dolgun Uchaf near Dolgellau, with free parking and a garden, well placed for exploring Snowdonia. [Read more about Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/dolgun-uchaf-guesthouse) [Check availability at Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDolgun%2520Uchaf%2520Guesthouse%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Gwernan Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/gwernan-hotel) Hotel · Islawrdref, Dolgellau A homely lakeside-country hotel near Dolgellau with its own garden and picnic area, right on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. [Read more about Gwernan Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/gwernan-hotel) [Check availability at Gwernan Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DGwernan%2520Hotel%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ★★★★4 star★ ## [Penmaenuchaf](https://staycation.co.uk/snowdonia/hotels/penmaenuchaf) Hotel · Penmaenpool, near Dolgellau · 1.9 miles away Restored stone country house above the Mawddach estuary at the foot of Cadair Idris, with a well-regarded restaurant. 9.1 520 reviews from **£210**/night [Read more about Penmaenuchaf](https://staycation.co.uk/snowdonia/hotels/penmaenuchaf) [Check availability at Penmaenuchaf on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPenmaenuchaf%252C%2520Snowdonia%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) [🏨HotelPenmaenuchaf Hall Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/penmaenuchaf-hall-hotel) ## [Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/penmaenuchaf-hall-hotel) Hotel · Penmaenpool, Dolgellau A 14-room country house hotel near Dolgellau, on the edge of Snowdonia, with mountain views and its own spa and pool. [Read more about Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/penmaenuchaf-hall-hotel) [Check availability at Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPenmaenuchaf%2520Hall%2520Hotel%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [George III Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/george-iii-hotel) Hotel · Penmaenpool, Dolgellau Overlooking the Mawddach estuary at Penmaenpool near Dolgellau, this 11-room hotel pairs mountain views with a welcoming pub restaurant. [Read more about George III Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/george-iii-hotel) [Check availability at George III Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DGeorge%2520III%2520Hotel%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/cross-foxes-bar-grill-rooms) Guest Accommodation · Brithdir, Dolgellau A bar-grill-with-rooms in Brithdir near Dolgellau, suited to walkers and Snowdonia road-trippers who want a proper meal after a day outdoors. [Read more about Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/cross-foxes-bar-grill-rooms) [Check availability at Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCross%2520Foxes%2520-%2520Bar%2520Grill%2520Rooms%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Showmans Wagon at Coed Cae](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/showmans-wagon-at-coed-cae) Guest Accommodation · Taicynhaeaf, Dolgellau A single showman's wagon near Dolgellau, Gwynedda, set with garden and river views close to the Mawddach Trail and Cadair Idris. [Read more about Showmans Wagon at Coed Cae](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/showmans-wagon-at-coed-cae) [Check availability at Showmans Wagon at Coed Cae on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DShowmans%2520Wagon%2520at%2520Coed%2520Cae%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Borthwnog Hall](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/borthwnog-hall) Guest Accommodation · Bontddu, Dolgellau A characterful hall near Bontddu and Dolgellau, with garden grounds and free parking on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. [Read more about Borthwnog Hall](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/borthwnog-hall) [Check availability at Borthwnog Hall on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBorthwnog%2520Hall%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Heulwen Guest House](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/heulwen-guest-house) B&B · Llanfachreth, Dolgellau B&B in Llanfachreth near Dolgellau with en-suite rooms, mountain views and a garden, plus free on-site parking. [Read more about Heulwen Guest House](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/heulwen-guest-house) [Check availability at Heulwen Guest House on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHeulwen%2520Guest%2520House%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Afon Rhaiadr Country House](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/afon-rhaiadr-country-house) Guest Accommodation · Rhaiadr Wnion, Dolgellau Adults-only country house near Dolgellau on the edge of Eryri National Park, with woodland views and just seven individually decorated rooms. [Read more about Afon Rhaiadr Country House](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/hotels/afon-rhaiadr-country-house) [Check availability at Afon Rhaiadr Country House on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAfon%2520Rhaiadr%2520Country%2520House%252C%2520Dolgellau%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Gwesty Minffordd Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/tal-y-llyn/hotels/gwesty-minffordd-hotel) Hotel · Gwesty Minffordd Hotel, Tal-y-llyn · 3.8 miles away Small seven-room hotel by the lake at Tal-y-llyn, deep in the mountains of Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd. 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[Read more about Dolffanog Fawr](https://staycation.co.uk/tal-y-llyn/hotels/dolffanog-fawr) [Check availability at Dolffanog Fawr on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDolffanog%2520Fawr%252C%2520Tal-y-llyn%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) [See every hotel in Dolgellau on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDolgellau%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) ## Other places to stay in Dolgellau ### [18 campsites →](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/camping) - [Cefn Coed](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/camping/cefn-coed) ★ 4.7 (298) - [Llwyn yr Helm Caravan Park](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/camping/llwyn-yr-helm-caravan-park) ★ 4.8 (225) - [Abergwynant Farm Glamping](https://staycation.co.uk/dolgellau/camping/abergwynant-farm-glamping) ★ 4.9 (192) ## Nearby towns [All of Gwynedd](https://staycation.co.uk/gwynedd/hotels) [Barmouth 24](https://staycation.co.uk/barmouth/hotels) [Criccieth 19](https://staycation.co.uk/criccieth/hotels) [Caernarfon 17](https://staycation.co.uk/caernarfon/hotels) [Bangor 13](https://staycation.co.uk/bangor/hotels) [Bala 11](https://staycation.co.uk/bala/hotels) [Llanberis 10](https://staycation.co.uk/llanberis/hotels) [Pwllheli 9](https://staycation.co.uk/pwllheli/hotels) [Harlech 8](https://staycation.co.uk/harlech/hotels) ## Quick answers How many hotels and B&Bs are there in Dolgellau?+ We list 21 hotels and B&Bs in Dolgellau. 17 of them have a Google rating, averaging 4.7 out of 5. What are the most recommended hotels and B&Bs in Dolgellau?+ Weighing Google rating against the number of reviews, the most recommended are George III Hotel (4.5/5 from 2,671 reviews), Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms (4.4/5 from 2,373 reviews) and Royal Ship Hotel (4.4/5 from 1,949 reviews). Are there dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dolgellau?+ Yes. We list 5 in Dolgellau, including George III Hotel, Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms and Royal Ship Hotel. Are there family-friendly hotels in Dolgellau?+ Yes. We list 7 in Dolgellau, including George III Hotel, Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms and Royal Ship Hotel. 🏨 Know a hotel / b&b in Dolgellau that's missing? Run one yourself or know a good one? Suggest it and we'll review it for the site. Listings are free. [Add a hotel / b&b](https://staycation.co.uk/add-listing?type=hotel&destination=Dolgellau)