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The Lion

4.0 star property
Pontypool hotel with spa and restaurant

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Steam room
Bar (on property)
Family Studio | Living area
Staircase
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
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

Why we love this property

Spa bliss
The full-service spa offers daily massage treatments for total relaxation. A sauna and steam room complete this hotel's wellness experience.
Tasty bites and sips
This hotel serves up culinary delights at its restaurant and bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast starts each day on a delicious note.
Rest like royalty
Wrapped in plush dressing gowns, guests sleep soundly on pillowtop mattresses with premium Egyptian cotton sheets. Blackout drapes ensure total privacy.

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Blaenavon Ironworks - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Borough Theatre - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tithe Barn - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 12 min drive - 11.1 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 Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Inn - ‬4 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.

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
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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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
The Lion Hotel Pontypool

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 9-minute walk from Blaenavon Ironworks and 5 minutes' walk from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre.

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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Welcoming
Bed
Parking
Towns
Store
Clean room

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 Exceptional

Great location and staff
Iestyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient. Great place to stay
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kerry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Lion

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

8/10 Very good

Always a warm welcome from everybody
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Always get a warm welcome
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a welcome made
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A little gem on the outskirts of the beacons.

We came up to get a puppy from Pontypool and thought easier to stay local overnight, what a good selection we made in choosing here. Lovely welcoming staff, nice sized, clean room and comfy bed. The food in thr evening was nothing short of exceptional. Great value for money and loving the shop local theme for all the food. Just behind us, the vast beacons, we will return I am sure to explore further.
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Have stayed here before and would happily return. Staff are really helpful and friendly, and the food- we had breakfast and dinner - is tasty and plentiful. The whole place is clean and well-looked after and almost feels out of place in a town as run down as Blaenavon. We love the sauna, a bit of a treat after a long day out. Our only fault with the (twin) room is the shower as it's an over bath one rather than stand up cubicle; tricky for those with long hair. That said, theres a shower by the sauna so we washed our hair fine there instead so wasnt a huge issue.
Claire, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Real Gem

The place may not look much when you turn up but it provided one of my more pleasant stays on the road. The room was finished to a good spec and the bed was so very comfortable affording one of the best night's sleeps I have had away from home. I had shops within walking distance and parking was convenient. The real star of the stay was the breakfast which is included. The ingredients were of a very high quality and you can tell they were sourced locally with the bacon being the standout. Service provided was great and I was found a fan on request. Would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.
Mike, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nope. Didn’t like it
Marcel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean but some attention to detail needed. Curtain pole fell down on opening curtains. Shower tray overflowed. Limited space around overlarge sink. Nowhere to put wash bag when in use. Bed comfy. Room quiet.
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. We called ahead to let them know we would be arriving late, and as the kitchen would already be closed, they took our orders and managed to let us have dinner anyway, which was great as the food was delicious!
Nelson, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely bar area and great food. House keeping needs to be looked at and a couple maintenance issues but other than that a lovely place to stay.
shaun, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely Bar and staff, Food was very good never a bad meal. Easy check in.
Shaun, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Breakfast
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay at The Lion

Had a great stay at The Lion, my room was clean and tidy, the bed was comfortable and I had a good night's sleep. Easy to check in. The staff were polite and helpful and the food was good.
Andrew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Everything went ok. The disappointing fact is that a whole floor (3rd) do not have a wifi. So for business is not practical.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is definitely a unique property right in the center of town. It is quaint and nicely renovated. The light comes in the windows early; no curtains in our dormer windows. The shower is tiny as is the sink. But the staff is wonderful.
Christina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dated property that requires upgrading.
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were excellent and the rooms were very good, well laid out and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay and would go back again if we were in the area.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stopover in Blaenavon

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.
Martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely find

Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
Kuljinder, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Work Trip

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
REBECCA, 1-night trip