“A boutique seaside hotel with a strong sense of Welsh identity and impressive sea views. Traditional stone walls sit alongside contemporary fittings. A laid backed restaurant serves up excellent local food. Perfectly situated to make the most of this corner of Wales.”

Hotel review

On the site of a former rundown 1970s B&B, the new owners have ploughed £1m into redeveloping the Gwesty Cymru into an eight-room hotel and a 30-cover restaurant. The property has a very Welsh feel with lots of bilingual signage, Welsh slate and local produce, but it also retains a cosmopolitan air with an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining and colour-coded rooms, featuring artworks by local artists. Businesslike service will make it a favourite for Welsh Assembly staff relocating from Cardiff to the Ceredigion's resurgent seaside resort.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Chic hotel with local flare- Welsh handmade oak furniture, Welsh slate accents and bedrooms adorned with local oil paintings.
  • Other Activities

    • Ride on Britain’s longest funicular electric Cliff Railway up Constitution Hill.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Aberystwyth’s 12th Century Castle, steeped in local history and folk lore.
  • Golf

    • Be sure to bring along your clubs, Aberystwyth Golf Course is nearby.
  • Great walks

    • Walk along the Wales Coastal Path to the sandy dunes of Ynyslas.
  • Sailing

    • Take a boat trip from New Quay for some dolphin spotting.
  • Restrictions on children

    • Adults only
  • Views

  • Less £

  • Designer

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Quirky

  • Townhouse

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Gourmet

  • Beach nearby

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

Facilities

  • Rooms

    8 rooms in this hotel
  • Restrictions on children

    Adults only
  • Views

  • Bar

  • Fireplace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Parking

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • Ride on Britain’s longest funicular electric Cliff Railway up Constitution Hill.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Aberystwyth’s 12th Century Castle, steeped in local history and folk lore.
  • Golf

    • Be sure to bring along your clubs, Aberystwyth Golf Course is nearby.
  • Great walks

    • Walk along the Wales Coastal Path to the sandy dunes of Ynyslas.
  • Sailing

    • Take a boat trip from New Quay for some dolphin spotting.

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Originally published by Good Hotel Guide

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