Centre for Alternative Technology - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
King Arthur's Labyrinth - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
Aberdyfi Beach - 24 min drive - 17.0 km
Cader Idris Mountain - 38 min drive - 28.2 km
Getting around
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 157 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 85.2 miles/137.1 km
Dovey Junction Station - 7 min drive
Machynlleth Station - 8 min walk
Penhelig Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Hennighan's Top Shop - 7 min walk
Number Twenty One - 2 min walk
Tŷ Medi - 1 min walk
Skinners Arms - 2 min walk
The Red Lion - 1 min walk
About this property
The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Eryri National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English, Welsh
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.50 for adults and GBP 11.50 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
White Lion Hotel Machynlleth
White Lion Machynlleth
The White Lion Hotel Hotel
The White Lion Hotel Machynlleth
The White Lion Hotel Hotel Machynlleth
Frequently asked questions
Does The White Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The White Lion Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The White Lion Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The White Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The White Lion Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The White Lion Hotel and nearby?
The White Lion Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The White Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The White Lion Hotel like?
The White Lion Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Machynlleth Station and 3 minutes' walk from MOMA Wales.
The White Lion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Aug 2024
Great central location
Stayed here as a family. We were on a biking trip in the local area. Location was great and in the centre of town. The rooms were clean and well equipped with a nice shower and bathroom. We are in the pub on the evening. The food was fine, decent pub grub.
Neal
Neal, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
We loved the room, it was really comfortable and clean and having the bar for food was really welcome and the food was lovely. The bar was very busy and it was hot so we weren't sure if the staff had just had a long day but the welcome was a bit stiff and the staff didn't seem bothered whether we were there or not as guests. The location was great for where we were going and the room was top notch, so we could forgive that. It was a brilliant location though and a great base for most of mid Wales.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2024
Leann
Leann, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
john
john, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 Jul 2024
1 night stay
Clean, well presented room - newly refurbished. Very nice bathroom, good shower.
Bedroom - Need for a fan - free standing / ceiling to eliminate need to open window and thus cut road noise and church bells, every hr throughout the night!
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jul 2024
Quick and easy check in - great local pub and fantastic menu.
Craig
Craig, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Jul 2024
Middle of town setting
Warm reception when booking in at bar. Stairs were very wide up to rooms which was great for carrying up bags etc. The room was a little small and lacking in hanging space (although we did book small double). Bathroom was very clean and had been recently modernised. Food at the pub was very good with high hiegeane rating for kitchen. Very pleasant stay and would book again.
Nigel
Nigel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Clean, Friendly and well fed
Clean and comfortable rooms, friendly, helpful staff and an excellent meal, with a few great pints.
Was a work trip but was very happy to stay there.
IAN
IAN, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Jun 2024
Pleasant stay
Room was clean and nice, beds and bathroom pretty decent, however it was pretty expensive and didn't include breakfast.
JONATHAN
JONATHAN, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 May 2024
Room #2 is a fire escape room & is definately NOT a nearly £100 a night room..very small, tatty furniture and the mattress was like sleeping on the floor..we have stayed in far more superior rooms in the past for half the price. Can't review the food as it was way too expensive for us.
Linda
Linda, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 May 2024
The room was very clean and good facilities. Didn’t like the fire alarm going off just passed midnight
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2024
A very comfortable stay at the White Lion. Very nice room. Exceptionally warm and friendly welcome on arrival.
Gwen
Gwen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 Oct 2023
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Sep 2023
Comfortable, quiet and clean room in an old pub c1700. Full of character. Superb menu and food. Lively bar with Sky Sports. Plenty of nonsite, safe parking.
Anita
Anita, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Aug 2023
timothy
timothy, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2023
Friendly staff , very accommodating and clean and updated rooms
Melanie
Melanie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2023
2 night break
hotel is tired in areas but looks like its getting a bit of an update, our room had a very sloping floor and one of the mattresses on the bed had a big dip in it. However for the price we paid and including breakfast which was really good and evening meals were very large portions and good value for money we were happy enough
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 Aug 2023
Rhian
Rhian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Aug 2023
I had read many reviews about this hotel before booking, all positive and calling the place “excellent”. After my stay I found myself wondering if I’d stayed in the same place! It was at best mediocre and certainly does not live up to its 3star rating.
We had booked for two nights but as we had made two separate bookings the venue couldn’t accommodate us in the same room so we had to leave at 10.30 to return to check back in at 14.00. Both rooms had their own set of problems.
First room was damp and smelled. The fire door would not shut without force and the window would not open.
Second room was in better condition but the fire escape route was via the room, the fire door had an inch gap at the bottom so most certainly would not adhere to the regulatory 30mins required.
The toilet seat was not fixed, the kettle was too large to fill and no bedside tables or lights.
The hotel/bar was a dingy place that smelled and had clutter everywhere, the staff gave contradictory information on check in leaving us a little confused.
I will not be rushing back
Rhian
Rhian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Aug 2023
Generally pretty good. Ample parking. Food available all day. Locals are friendly. Beer was nice. We had 2 different rooms and one had been refurbished nicely and the other was a bit old. Mostly quiet but during bar hours there was a noise that I can only guess had something to do with extractor fans. But once food service finished it stopped so shouldn't affect sleep. We had an issue with pricing through Expedia, no fault of the hotel, yet they compensated us with breakfast, so grateful for the kindness.
Claire
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2023
Great Accommodation, first class.
Very pleased with the accommodation, the room was excellent. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. I can say that the food is also excellent. We enjoyed our stay and would go there again.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
Good choice
It's really a pub with a few rooms. In a good central location with free parking. Room was a bit dated but comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2023
Nice staff, was very convenient to have a bus stop outside of the accommodation. Lovely place