Gwesty Cymru, Aberystwyth
About the Hotel
Rooms with a View
Gwesty Cymru Hotel has modern rooms featuring an en-suite bathroom, robes, Egyptian cotton bedding, tea and coffee, and Duck Island toiletries. Room One includes a six-foot superking bed and an en-suite with a bath and a separate walk-in shower. Room Six includes a kingsize bed and a bath overlooking Cardigan Bay. Some rooms offer sea views or city views. Room amenities consist of ironing facilities, a sitting area, a terrace, free Wi-Fi, garden furniture, a flat-screen TV, and an electric kettle.
Welsh-Inspired Dining
The hotel offers an restaurant centered around the concept of Land, Sea, and Sky, with locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes starters like king prawns cooked in chilli and lime, and mains like sirloin steak with handcut chips and Perl Las blue cheese sauce, and pan-fried cod with garlic-parmesan mash. Breakfast includes fruits, cereals, local yogurts, breakfast Scotch eggs, and Welsh rarebit. Desserts have a Welsh feel, such as Bara Brith bread-and-butter pudding with Penderyn whisky and marmalade custard.
Wine and Platters
The wine bar offers a relaxed setting, open daily and serving a selection of fine wines, cheese, fish, and charcuterie platters, along with pairing options. The wine menu consists of many artisan Hungarian wines, Welsh wines, Lebanese and Armenian wines, and French white and red wines. All wines are available to purchase unopened as a takeaway.
Location and Activities
Gwesty Cymru is opposite a small jetty and outdoor paddling pool in Aberystwyth. Nearby landmarks include Aberystwyth Beach (0.3 km), Vale of Rheidol Railway (1 km), and Aberystwyth Castle (0.5 km). Guests can take a boat trip from New Quay for dolphin spotting or experience Welsh Honey Ice Cream in Aberaeron. Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club and Silver Mountain Experience are also nearby.
Services and Features
Gwesty Cymru provides accommodation in a small boutique hotel located on the seafront. The hotel's interiors feature bespoke oak furniture inlaid with slate panels and local artworks, adding a Welsh touch to the contemporary décor. Guests can experience views from one of the world's largest Camera Obscuras. The hotel is 100 km from Swansea. Other features include a daily wine bar, a selection of locally sourced fish, cheese and meat platters, and mussels and chips.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
