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The Lion

4.0 star property
Pontypool hotel with spa and restaurant

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Front of property
Steam room
Family Studio | Living area
Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Experience the charm of The Lion, an upscale hotel where a warm welcome awaits. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind with a massage at the onsite spa and later enjoy WiFi in your room. Guests rave about helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Reception fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
41 Broad St, Pontypool, Wales, NP4 9NH

What's nearby

  • Blaenavon World Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blaenavon Ironworks - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tithe Barn - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive
  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 17 min drive
  • Ebbw Vale Town Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Whistle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goose & Cuckoo Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Towpath Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lion

At The Lion, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a bar/lounge, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Lion Hotel Pontypool
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Hotel The Lion Pontypool
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lion 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 Lion?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Lion?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Lion and nearby?

The Lion has a spa and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lion?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Lion like?

The Lion is a short 5-minute walk from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and 9 minutes' walk from Blaenavon Ironworks.

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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Welcoming
Bed
Towns
Clean room
Parking
Bedrooms

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, excellent, and of high quality with locally sourced ingredients. (14 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent meals with a 5-star quality at a reasonable price. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great location and staff
1-night trip

8/10

Food excellent.Off street parking,which is great.Old style bath,with basic shower tap,so water went everywhere.
2-night trip

6/10

Dated property that requires upgrading.
1-night trip

10/10

Really nice accommodation recently refurbished great staff and the food was fantastic.
1-night trip

8/10

Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely rooms and food was fab.
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly, clean , nice selections of drinks at the bar and lovely welsh breakfast in an airy dining room
1-night trip

8/10

Always a pleasure to stay there
3-night trip

10/10

Second time staying, won't be last its a great place.
1-night trip

10/10

THE BREAKFAST CHOICE IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD CHOICES FOR VAROIUS EVENTS LOOKED GOOD
2-night trip

8/10

Great hotel
2-night trip

8/10

Lovely place great breakfast We stayed in the family suite it was really lovely apart from the low ceiling we did bang our heads a few times but overall a great stay Very friendly staff
1-night trip

8/10

What a lovely surprise, overnight stop on returning to the Midlands from watching rugby in Cardiff. Impressive refurbishment of old historic building to create cosy pub/restaurent with rooms. Atmosphere in evening was super, busy, satff very friendly and cask ale excellent. Food was 5 star both in the evening and at breakfast. (I had a very large flat iron sliced sirloin steak with garlic mushroom sauce grilled to perfection and wife a very agreeable cleanly fried fish + chips in evening whilst). All at reasonable price. Room and facilities very clean and comfortable. Visit to "Big Pit" not to be missed and will be back for a longer break to visit the rest of Blaenavon's heritage sites and Brecon Beacons.
1-night trip

8/10

Always a pleasure to stay there and they are very friendly
3-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel. Decent size room, good shower and very good breakfast. There is a restaurant and we enjoyed a nice meal. The staff were very helpful and were nice people. The town of Blaenavon is interesting and definitely worth a visit.
1-night trip

10/10

,the location for visiting the world heritage centre of Blaenavon was good. The inn offered excellent meals. We were traveling without a car which made it a bit complicated to visit other sites. We did manage to visit Raglan Castle in Abervageny.
2-night trip

10/10

Great staff, food drink, room, shower, and awesome bteakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Great host.Menu for supper excellent
2-night trip

8/10

Excellent br
2-night trip

8/10

Nice and relaxing in a quiet environment
1-night trip

10/10

Close to national park. Beautiful scenery and little roads. Comfortable, quiet room!! Top grade toiletries
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay , very accomodating in giving us a key esrly in the day as we couldnt get back to the hotel until.late. Had the attic room for the whole family of 4 . Bumped our heads on the low ceilings a couple of times but not an issue , in fact quite funny !! Great breakfast , would happily stay again .
1-night trip

10/10

Nice place ideal for what we needed. Really good breakfast.
1-night trip

8/10

Always a warm welcome awaits
1-night trip

10/10

Great spot for access to local paraglider sites. Awesome breakfast. Rea coffee
1-night trip