1 / 8Gwydyr Hotel
Betws-y-coed, Conwy
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A Victorian hotel in Betws-y-Coed village, where dogs eat with you at the Gwydyr Bar, with a doggie menu and a dog washing area for muddy days.
Hooks outside to secure your dog, a dog water station by the front door and a storage area for crates: the Gwydyr Hotel has thought about dog owners. It is a Victorian hotel dating back to the 1800s in the village of Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia, with a bar, restaurant and cocktail lounge. Guests travelling with dogs have a choice of bedrooms set aside at this dog friendly hotel.
Leaving a dog alone in one of those bedrooms is something the hotel asks you not to do. Leads go on whenever dogs are in the public areas and grounds. Water and food bowls are available, there is an area for preparing your dog's food, and a dog washing area with towels comes on request. The hotel keeps information on its restrictions on number and size of pets, so ask reception for the details when you book.
If you're dining at Gwydyr Bar, your canine companion can come along, and the bar serves food daily from 12pm to 8.30pm, with doggie treats and a dog menu of their own. The Gwydyr Restaurant is a doggie-free zone, so plan to eat together in the bar, where the hotel says it uses fresh local ingredients and afternoon tea is on offer too.
The 20 guest rooms are individually decorated, and the hotel can point you to the local pet shop and vets. Llyn Elsi, the local walk on the hotel's dog page, is a mountain lake hidden among the woodlands of the Gwydir Forest above the village (allow roughly two hours), and Wildpack's Llyn Geirionydd Circular lies 3.7 miles away.
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
- Selected 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
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Bowls, a dog wash, towels, treats and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Colwyn Bay Beach, 14.6 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
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gwydyr Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Gwydyr Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Gwydyr 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 Gwydyr Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Gwydyr Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Gwydyr Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Gwydyr Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Llyn Geirionydd Circular (3.7 miles) and Llyn Crafnant Circular (4.1 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Gwydyr Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Colwyn Bay Beach, 14.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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The Gwydyr Hotel, Holyhead Road, Betwys Y Coed, Snowdonia, North Wales, LL24 0AB
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