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The Lion

4.0 star property
Hotel in Pontypool with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes
Steam room
Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Front of property
Family Studio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 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

Upscale hotel near Brecon Beacons National Park
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Lion. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a bar and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lion include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Blaenavon
Lion Hotel Pontypool
Lion Pontypool
Hotel The Lion Pontypool
Pontypool The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
Lion Hotel
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Hotel The Lion
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
The Lion Hotel Pontypool

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lion?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lion?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Lion located?

Situated in Pontypool, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum and Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Blaenavon Ironworks and Big Pit National Coal Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice accommodation recently refurbished great staff and the food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kuljinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely find

Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and food was fab.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean , nice selections of drinks at the bar and lovely welsh breakfast in an airy dining room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Always a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying, won't be last its a great place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

INGRID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE BREAKFAST CHOICE IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD CHOICES FOR VAROIUS EVENTS LOOKED GOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay there and they are very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
,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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, food drink, room, shower, and awesome bteakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Great host.Menu for supper excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent br
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and relaxing in a quiet environment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to national park. Beautiful scenery and little roads. Comfortable, quiet room!! Top grade toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place ideal for what we needed. Really good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a warm welcome awaits
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for access to local paraglider sites. Awesome breakfast. Rea coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ritu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, charming little building with modern touches. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023