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Daisy CuratedResearched & Verified4 Star · United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Riverside hotel where dogs roam the paddocks and sit in the bistro

This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.

Daisy's Assessment
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“A four-star riverside hotel on the banks of the River Conwy at Betws-y-Coed, with lodges in the grounds. The hotel says it has welcomed pets for over 100 years. It suits walkers and families who want a relaxed base in the Gwydyr Forest area of Eryri. Dogs are allowed in every bedroom and lodge, the lounge, bistro and decking, and they can run off-lead in the paddocks when there's no livestock.

What we've verified

Pet fee GBP 15
Weight limit Unknown kg
Garden / terrace access
Why it's in the collection

The hotel's own paddocks run beside the River Conwy for off-lead time, and the Gwydyr Forest trails climb straight out of Betws-y-Coed village.

Best suited for

Dogs stay out of the conservatory restaurant but have their own restaurant area.

The open question

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Pet pricing

GBP 15, Per night

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
GBP 15
Weight limit
Unknown kg
Max dogs
Unknown
Restaurant
To verify
Bar
To verify
Breakfast
To verify
Beach
None here
Pool
None here
Garden / terrace
Yes
Spa / wellness
None here
Lobby
To verify
Where dogs can go

Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.

RestaurantTo verify
BarTo verify
Breakfast buffetTo verify
LobbyTo verify
Spa / wellnessNone here
Main poolNone here
Garden / terraceYes
BeachNone here
Unattended in roomYes

Dogs are welcome in all bedrooms and lodges, the lounge, the bistro and the decking, and in a designated pet-friendly restaurant area. The conservatory restaurant is for assistance dogs only. Dogs stay on leads in public areas, including the kitchen gardens, and can run free in the paddocks when no livestock is in them. If you leave your dog in the room, hang the 'Do not disturb' card on the door. Dogs that bark shouldn't be left.

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Practical details

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: GBP 15, Per night

Weight limit: Unknown kg. Maximum dogs: Unknown.

Dogs stay out of the conservatory restaurant but have their own restaurant area.

In-room amenities+

Food and water bowls on request. Dog-drying towels from reception. Bins and bags in the grounds.

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Wales, on the things that actually decide a trip.

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside HotelWalesBodysgallen Hall and SpaWalesGrove of NarberthWales
Dogs at breakfastunknownNounknown
Dogs at dinnerlimitedNolimited
BarunknownNounknown
Beach accessNoneNoneNone
Pool for dogsNoneNoNone
Garden / terraceNo
Pet feeGBP 15FreeGBP 30
Stars4 Star4 Star5 Star
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Information last verified 2026-09-26