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Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Betws-y-coed Snowdonia, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales, LL24 0AS
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eryri National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gwydyr Forest
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Riverview Superking / Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Betws-Y-Coed

Located in Betws-Y-Coed, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and Gwydyr Forest. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Swallow Falls and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Conwy Valley Railway Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gwydyr Forest - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Zip World Betws-y-Coed - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 11 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pont-y-Pair Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Alpine Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tu Hwnt I'r Bont Tearooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tyn Y Coed - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Betws-Y-Coed hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local cuisine at Riverside Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Betws-Y-Coed? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Riverside Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

  • Cot (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 lift
  • 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
  • Cot (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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Craig-y-Dderwen

Craig-y-Dderwen Hotel

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Betws-Y-Coed

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Betws-Y-Coed

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Betws-y-Coed

Craig-y-Dderwen Hotel Betws-y-Coed

Craig y Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Craig Y Dderwen Riverside

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Hotel

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Betws-Y-Coed

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Hotel Betws-Y-Coed

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel staff are friendly and very efficient. They treat you as family. Hotel grounds and rooms are immaculate
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

E.Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Room very clean and bed comfortable. Breakfast delicious,which set us up for the day to enjoy walking in the magnificent area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

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

Lovely hotel and amazing setting

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhushan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Business traveller
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

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

Antoni

Travelled with partner
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

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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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