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Pale Hall Hotel

Property class: 5 and above

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A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-manicured garden with a central staircase leading to the entrance.
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A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A grand room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and large windows.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a glass dining table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$336 nightly
The current price is $403 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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Pale Hall Estate, Llandderfel, Bala, Wales, LL23 7PS
  • Place, Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bala Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a mirror, two wall sconces, and patterned wallpaper.

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Grand Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Grand Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Master Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a dresser, and a sofa.

Master Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

A room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There are large windows with curtains, and a radiator is visible.

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Turret Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned wallpaper.

Turret Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Harper's Barn

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a glass dining table.

Harper's Barn

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bala

Located in Bala, Pale Hall Hotel is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre. .This luxury hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Llyn Bodweni.

What's nearby

  • Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bala Lake - 4 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station - 4 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Eryri National Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Llyn Tegid - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 32 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goat - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Cooks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bulls Head - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tyddn Llan Restaurant with Rooms Corwen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pale Hall Hotel

Pale Hall Hotel offers 18 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Henry Robertson, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
Henry Robertson - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Henry Robertson

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Null
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1871
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 night

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Pale Hall Hotel Bala
Pale Hall Hotel Bala
Pale Hall Hotel Hotel
Pale Hall Hotel Hotel Bala

Pale Hall Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic luxury hotel, great food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful setting with helpful and professional staff we were made to feel very at home. The food was outstanding both at the pub and in the hotel. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect, lovely staff Breakfast is lovely as was the bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing, relaxing stay at this beautiful hotel. The grounds are stunning and just a short walk got us to the Bryntyrion P
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible estate with plush gardens and beautiful interior decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique property. We stayed in the room that Queen Victoria stayed in, and slept in the original bed, they also have the original 7 foot bathtub - best bath ever. The staff were so attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, clean room and peaceful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing but top quality set up with super friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous place, will return there soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property in a stunning location, the staff and service exemplary and the food was sublime.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was absolutely excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel with lovely staff & good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Staff, Great Location, Lovely Restaurant with atmospheric violin accompaniment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful hotel set in beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff who made our stay very enjoyable and special.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb period accomodation. Faultless service. Exceptional food. Fascinating art works in the garden walks. Treat yourself to a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce tour of North Wales
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific service and a wonderful relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply spectacular describes the hotel. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pale Hall Hotel is a lovely place for a relaxing break from the city. Staffs are so nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Food was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything about this property is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love Pale!

A wonderful place to be, excellent staff, food and surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay at the hotel and if in the area again I would book again. Grand rooms, amazing grounds and very friendly staff. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024