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Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Standard Double Room
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Nestled near Gwydyr Forest, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel offers a serene escape with cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the garden or library, and enjoy multilingual staff assistance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Riverview Superking / Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 430 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Betws-Y-Coed is home to Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel. Dolwyddelan Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gwydyr Forest and Swallow Falls. Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Betws-y-coed Snowdonia, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales, LL24 0AS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gwydyr Forest - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Zip World Betws-y-Coed - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Conwy Falls - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Swallow Falls - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 11 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Alpine Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tyn Y Coed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moel Siabod Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Upscale hotel near Eryri National Park Visitor Centre
Located close to Gwydyr Forest and Swallow Falls, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • 2 meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Riverside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 120 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

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Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside
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Frequently asked questions

Is Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel on Aug 25, 2025 start from CA $294.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel located?

Situated in Betws-Y-Coed, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and Gwydyr Forest. Swallow Falls and Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall are also within 6 mi (10 km). Betws-Y-Coed Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of every member of staff- hotel, grounds, view and the food were all fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff go above and beyond, and this is one of the most dog friendly hotels we have stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received a lovely warm welcome. Staff very attentive food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bhushan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Especially Michelle. The location was very beautiful yet convenient to everything in the area we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verry happy with the food and hotel will go back .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riverside views worth the extra

Beautiful location, friendly staff good food hotel had wonderful views but looking tired in places
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

2 night stay to the end of our tour of West Wales

Although probably the best hotel and restaurant in Betws-y-Coed it is looking rather dated and in need of some further refurbishment eg the dripping hot tap in the bathroom and the carpet in the common areas. A 4 star hotel but not sure how it warranted this grading. The staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming, we ate here twice but service was very slow due to ‘chef’ staffing problems, but the food was good. A bit surprised that a glass of wine came out of a miniature rather than a full bottle. The meal is also not cheap, £36 for a main and a dessert!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunny riverside stay

A beautiful relaxing stay so lucky with the weather. Great food, lovely location and rooms . Very professional staff that go above and beyond We will return
Just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very lovely stay

From start to finish fabulous. Easy and simple booking, friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed a 2 night stay b&b and added on a lovely meal on our first night. The food was tasty and outstanding. Surrounding grounds were beautiful & it’s perfect location to explore north wales. Also felt safe with all the Covid regulations in place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect

Great stay, great location, great staff, only comment is it felt sometimes with only 2 staff they were run ragged doing everything, reception, bar, restaurant all at the same time..this impacted on waiting times. But again cannot fault the staff we met all first class...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
We arrived a little late in the evening but Mark at reception was ever so kind and helped us into our room. The chef quickly made us delicious meals. Over all the staff was amazing and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michelle on reception was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was so relaxing . Sitting on the terrace looking over the lake, just amazing views all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best hotels in Betws-Y-Coed

This was our second stay in this hotel and we are planning to stay here in the future when we are on our next holiday in Snowdonia. Amazing location, plenty of parking, welcoming staff, great breakfast, clean room and bathroom (!!!), short walk to the village centre. TVs are on the smaller side but we did not come here to watch TV. Electric cars can be charged nearby. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not really a 4 Star. But good location.

Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. Not really a 4 star and on that basis was over priced. Hotel very clean & breakfast was good with plenty of choice but not brilliant. Hotel bar was immaculate and plenty of choice on offer. Room was large but need of some TLC and the bed was not very comfortable.Tea & Coffee making facilities in room. The TV was probably the size of my pc monitor & for a 4 star I would have expected a 50 inch LCD full HD. The WiFi connectivity was excellent. Location is excellent at the edge of town with views over the river possible. Walking to the start of the town amenities is about 10 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil riverside hotel.

Stayed here for one night, it's a lovely quaint hotel, just on the outskirts of Betws-y-coed. The hotel is accessed down a private drive way and once you're there, it'd hard to believe the town is so close. There's free parking, WiFi, a well stocked bar area with a beautiful outdoor deck. We stayed in a superking size room. The room was decorated in a modern boutique style. Was spacious, had a clean private bathroom with separate bath and shower but the best part was the private balcony with a view of the river. Perfect for sitting out as the sun went down. Breakfast was included and they had a good selection of hot and cold offerings. I would happily recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel in beautiful picturesque area of north wales with a reasonable distance from busy road through betws y coed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable, lovely grounds.

Staff couldn't do enough to help. Very enjoyable overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff nice...very clean..dinners were best part..hard pillows..matress so so...free water...no lift...no thermostat or fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017