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Hotels in Betws-y-Coed

Village hotels — confluence base, not a coast room.

Betws-y-Coed hotels sit toward the village and Swallow Falls road — useful if you are mixing the Gwydir gateway with Conwy. Book summer. This is forest, not a coast stay.

Source: Visit Wales — places to stay · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Visitor accommodation guidance for Betws-y-Coed, Wales

Consultation closed — decision pending (after 24 Sep 2026)
Visitor levy status for this council

What to know

hotels in Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed is the Gwydir forest gateway at the confluence — Conwy taxi table; waterfalls and outdoor shops, not a coast.

Where to stay

Betws-y-Coed is the most popular overnight base for Snowdonia walkers and cyclists — and it shows in prices. Summer weekends book out weeks ahead, with a concentration of hotels and B&Bs along the A5 through the village. Waterloo Hotel and Royal Oak Hotel are the two main full-service hotels; both are central and have their own parking, which is important because village parking is limited.

The village has no supermarket — just a small Co-op. If you're self-catering or planning packed lunches for walks, bring your main provisions from Llandudno or Bangor rather than relying on the village shops.

Gwynedd's Visitor Levy consultation closed July 2026; the council announces its decision after 24 September 2026. If adopted, the earliest it could apply in Gwynedd is October 2027. No levy applies to stays now. Note: Betws-y-Coed is within Conwy CBC, not Gwynedd — Conwy's decision also comes after 24 September 2026, with the same potential October 2027 start.

What to check

From Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road. Independent hotels: parking, breakfast, cancellation, noise.

Local markers for this chapter: Gwydir, forest, gateway, confluence.

Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road — breakfast; cancellation.

Recommended

The FernsStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, The Ferns Guest House.

Gwydyr HotelStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, Gwydyr Hotel.

Glyntwrog HouseStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, Glyntwrog Cottage.

MairlysStay

FSA rating 5/5 — independent stay, Mairlys.

Common questions

Where should I stay in Betws-y-Coed?
Betws-y-Coed is the Gwydir forest gateway at the confluence — Conwy taxi table; waterfalls and outdoor shops, not a coast. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road.
What should I check before I book hotels in Betws-y-Coed?
Hours, price and where to stay. Betws-y-Coed is the Gwydir forest gateway at the confluence — Conwy taxi table; waterfalls and outdoor shops, not a coast. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road.
How do I choose hotels in Betws-y-Coed?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road. People also mention city centre and walk to.
Do you rank hotels in Betws-y-Coed?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain where to stay and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Betws-y-Coed station to the village / Swallow Falls road.

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