1 / 8Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel
Betws-y-coed, Conwy
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A Victorian riverside country house hotel at the edge of Betws-y-Coed, where dogs can settle in the lounge by a roaring log fire.
Down a long private driveway on the banks of the River Conwy, at the edge of Betws-y-Coed in the Snowdonia National Park, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel has welcomed well behaved pets for over 100 years. It shows in a dog friendly hotel where dogs can use the bedrooms, the lounge, the bistro and the decking.
Every bedroom takes dogs; book yours in advance, online if you like. Bowls for food and water come on request; drying towels come from reception, as wet dogs are asked to stay out of the hotel. Leads go on in the public areas and the kitchen gardens, while the paddocks are for roaming free whenever there's no livestock on them. Leaving your dog unattended in the bedroom is fine, but the Do not disturb card has to go on the door to keep staff safe, and a dog prone to barking should stay with you. The pet page doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so ask.
At mealtimes the separate pet friendly dining area, the bistro and the decking are all open to your dog, but no dogs other than assistance dogs go into the conservatory restaurant. Afternoon menus are served in the lounge too, where a dog can doze at your feet by a roaring log fire with a book from the library. The kitchen has won an AA Rosette every year since 2006 and grows its own vegetables, herbs and edible flowers.
The 18 bedrooms and suites are individually designed in keeping with the house's Victorian period, some with hot tubs, four poster beds or private balconies, and Visit Wales has given the hotel its Gold Award. On Wildpack's map, Llyn Geirionydd Circular is 4.2 miles away and Llyn Crafnant Circular 4.6 miles, both ready for a dog with energy to burn.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Allowed
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Bowls, towels and poo bags
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Colwyn Bay Beach, 15 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea. 1 AA Rosette
- Rooms
- Hot tubs in some rooms, four poster beds, suites and ground floor rooms
- Views
- River and countryside views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Awards
- Gold Award (Visit Wales)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?
Yes, the hotel says dogs can be left in the room.
Are there dog walks near Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Llyn Geirionydd Circular (4.2 miles) and Llyn Crafnant Circular (4.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Colwyn Bay Beach, 15 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Craig-y-Dderwen, The Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, North Wales, LL24 0AS
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