The Black Lion Royal Hotel, Lampeter ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

High Street, Lampeter, United Kingdom, SA48 7BG

Rooms: Comfort and Amenities

The Black Lion Royal Hotel, dating from the 1700s, offers rooms with heating, tea and coffee facilities. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and free toiletries, including a hairdryer. Soundproof walls, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and an electric kettle are standard. Guests also receive chocolate. Room configurations include single, double, twin, and family rooms with one or two beds.

Dining: Local and Fresh

The Coach House Restaurant prepares home-cooked meals daily, using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Food is served in the restaurant or bar area. The bar provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner options using local produce. The menu includes beef patty burgers with bacon, cheese, pulled pork, and fried onions, served with a choice of regular or spicy chips. The restaurant is a space for gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues.

Bar and Drinks

The Black Lion features an open-plan bar stocked with real ales, an extensive selection of wines by the glass, and a cocktail menu. Cocktail options include Long Island Iced Tea, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Mojitos. The bar also offers cocktail deals and hot drinks. Bar staff are barista trained to make coffee drinks. Guests can enjoy drinks poured by staff upon arrival.

Location: Lampeter, Wales

Located in the university town of Lampeter, West Wales, The Black Lion Royal Hotel is a base for exploring the Ceredigion region, including Carmarthen and Aberystwyth. The T1 bus provides transport between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen. The hotel is 80 km from Swansea. Landmarks nearby include Watson & Pratt's (1 km), The Main Library and Roderic Bowen Library and Archives (0.5 km), Denmark Farm Conservation Centre (4.5 km), and Welsh Quilt Centre (0.3 km).

Services and Features

The Black Lion Royal Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace, and a restaurant. The hotel retains the heritage and charm of the original Georgian building, and the old Coach House can be seen behind the Black Lion. Free parking is available for guests for the duration of their stay. A team is available to assist with requirements.