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The Lion

4.0 star property
Hotel in Pontypool with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Front of property
Family Studio | Living area
Family Studio | Living area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
41 Broad St, Pontypool, Wales, NP4 9NH

What's nearby

  • Blaenavon Ironworks - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tithe Barn - 18 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Borough Theatre - 18 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 18 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Whistle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goose & Cuckoo Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Towpath Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lion

Upscale hotel near Brecon Beacons National Park
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a fireplace in reception at The Lion. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a bar and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lion boast perks, such as premium bedding and dressing gowns, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Blaenavon
Lion Hotel Pontypool
Lion Pontypool
Hotel The Lion Pontypool
Pontypool The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
Lion Hotel
Lion
Hotel The Lion
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
The Lion Hotel Pontypool

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion on 2 Dec 2024 start from €108.24, including 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 The Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lion?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Lion located?

Situated in Pontypool, this spa hotel is steps away from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum. Blaenavon Ironworks and Big Pit National Coal Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 106 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and would happily return. Staff are really helpful and friendly, and the food- we had breakfast and dinner - is tasty and plentiful. The whole place is clean and well-looked after and almost feels out of place in a town as run down as Blaenavon. We love the sauna, a bit of a treat after a long day out. Our only fault with the (twin) room is the shower as it's an over bath one rather than stand up cubicle; tricky for those with long hair. That said, theres a shower by the sauna so we washed our hair fine there instead so wasnt a huge issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice accommodation recently refurbished great staff and the food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
,the location for visiting the world heritage centre of Blaenavon was good. The inn offered excellent meals. We were traveling without a car which made it a bit complicated to visit other sites. We did manage to visit Raglan Castle in Abervageny.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

INGRID, Wrexham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE BREAKFAST CHOICE IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD CHOICES FOR VAROIUS EVENTS LOOKED GOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean , nice selections of drinks at the bar and lovely welsh breakfast in an airy dining room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Travelled with partner
Great host.Menu for supper excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Nice hotel. Decent size room, good shower and very good breakfast. There is a restaurant and we enjoyed a nice meal. The staff were very helpful and were nice people. The town of Blaenavon is interesting and definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rowena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent br
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay , very accomodating in giving us a key esrly in the day as we couldnt get back to the hotel until.late. Had the attic room for the whole family of 4 . Bumped our heads on the low ceilings a couple of times but not an issue , in fact quite funny !! Great breakfast , would happily stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Blandine, Orpington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to national park. Beautiful scenery and little roads. Comfortable, quiet room!! Top grade toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Always a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ecovision

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
We had a lovely stay here in the family suite on the top floor. The ceilings are low for those that are tall. However, it worked out well for us. The rooms were clean. The included breakfast was delicious and the restaurant for dinner was excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and food was fab.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sanna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were deeply unsatisfied with our stay at The Lion. Firstly we were misled by the Expedia hotel profile as it stated that we were 7 minutes away from Brecon Beacons - we were in actual fact 50 minutes away. The itinerary advised our check out was at noon, whilst the staff were trying to kick us out at 10am. The hotel was dirty, the rooms seemed like it hadn't been hoovered in a while. The bathroom floors were dirty, there was dust everywhere. The fan was blowing out dust. The mugs in the room were stained. The staff made us feel like we were in the way and so very unwelcome. Only the two staff at breakfast were pleasant to us, the rest had such a bad attitude that we ended up remaining in our room. The sauna was not working, the loungers were barely warm and the steam room had a glass of alcohol in it. The food was very expensive and didn't have a great vegetarian option. Most of the vegetarian and dessert options were made with alcohol. All in all, it was such a disappointment and we do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024