Plas Yn Dre
Location: 23 High Street Bala, Bala, gb
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Charming Pet-Friendly Hotel in Bala
Convenient Location: Plas Yn Dre is situated on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, offering a perfect retreat for nature lovers. With Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) just 900 meters away, guests can easily indulge in various outdoor activities like hiking, trail running, and cycling.
Comfortable Accommodation: Each room at Plas Yn Dre is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The option of having a coffee machine in the room adds a touch of luxury to your stay.
Relaxing On-Site Facilities: Unwind at the hotel's bar, enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property, and take advantage of the complimentary private parking. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Plas Yn Dre ensures a memorable stay for every guest.
Book your stay at Plas Yn Dre for a delightful getaway in Bala!
Important Information
From January 2023, when making a group booking for 5 or more rooms, different policies may apply and a deposit may be due prior to arrival.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Soundproof rooms
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Face masks for guests available
- Key card access
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Secured parking
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Family Room
This deluxe family room has a tea/coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Classic Double Room
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
388 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bed sheets not available
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Superior Double or Twin Room
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
355 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bed sheets not available
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Executive Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
495 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bed sheets not available
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Single Room
This single room has a tea/coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
-
Double or Twin Room
This double or twin room has a tea/coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
-
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
This deluxe double or twin room has a tea/coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
Guest Reviews
- Stephen (9/5): Comfortable and inviting - Location and property Nil
- Keith (8/5): Would not hesitate to stay again - Off street parking for motorcycles to the rear was helpful. Shona made us all very welcome and provided an enjoyable Breakfast experience. Tomos was most efficient looking after our needs and evening meal , food was good and the service was excellent.
- Owen (8/5): Very pleasant stay at Plas-yn-dre. - Tomos was very helpful and the food on both days was excellent. Parking was very tight at the rear of the hotel.
- David (9/5): -
- Kelly (10/5): Perfect night away - Staff were lovely and helpful , rooms were clean warm and comfy, perfect night away
- John (10/5): Amazing Friendly and Clean Hotel. - Amazing hotel and very clean. The room was very well laid out and had a tv in both areas so we could watch something different. We ate in the restaurant and the food was very good. We didn't have time for breakfast in the morning but the guy on the front desk made us 2 sandwiches to take away which was very nice of him. We will definitely stay here again next time we are visiting the karting track nearby. Thanks Nothing everything was very nice.
- Christopher (10/5): Just a really good unpretentious comfortable hotel with great food - highly recommended - Food was fabulous, sunday roasts were exceptionally good, our 18month grandson enjoyed the childrens menu, breakfasts very generous portions well cooked from great ingredients. Extremely attentive and friendly staff, nothing was any trouble! The en suite shower room was a little cramped and the shower would have benefited from some sort of rail to hold on to.
- Claire (10/5): Perfect thanks - Beautiful room, lovely staff who couldn’t do more to make our stay perfect even providing a packed breakfast for our walk up Snowdon.
- Ana (10/5): Amazing gem. Looking forward to coming back soon. - Property is beautiful and obviously well cared for. We loved the feel and how it leans into its history. Beds were very comfortable and the showers perfect. As for the food, all we can say is it is amazing!!! Breakfasts were excellent quality and very yummy. We had dinner at the property too and we were not disappointed!!! Fantastic!!
- Tim (10/5): - Friendly attentive staff. Manager Dan was an amazing host. The location and quality of the hotel was excellent, with absolute cleanliness and great attention to detail. Would highly recommend.
- Lauren (10/5): Exceeded expectations! - Clean, comfortable and really excellent food. Both our evening meal and the breakfast was amazing. Nothing.
- jill (8/5): - Excellent staff and lovely food A garden to enjoy the weather would have been nice
- Joanna (10/5): Lovely - The food ! Beautiful, the host was very charming A little bit too warm in the room
- CHRISTOPHER (9/5): Friendly and comfortable - Very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful Nothing
- David (10/5): - Accommodation. food. Friendly staff.
- Ward (9/5): - Fantastische kamer (nummer 4) , heel ruim en zelfs met een bankje erbij om op te zitten. Mooi groot bed en een fijne regendouche.
Personeel is zeer vriendelijk en welwillend met een speciale vermelding voor Dan. Hij wil duidelijk alles doen om het zijn gasten naar de zin te maken en dat voel je. Hotel is zeer hondvriendelijk en de hond mocht gewoon bij ons liggen in het restaurant gedeelte. Enige kleine minpuntje is misschien de locatie midden in het dorp aan de doorgaande weg. Je hoort het verkeer op je kamer en je zit op het (grote) terras vrij dicht bij de straat. Maar wij vonden het geen probleem.
- andrew (9/5): Wonderful accommodation for the weekend with fantastic staff - Modern and very clean, great location with friendly and incredibly helpful staff
- Timothy (9/5): Will definitely stay again - This is the third time staying here.
The staff are very friendly and helpful . The rooms are clean and beds comfortable
- John (10/5): Excellent stay in a quality hotel which was very clean and welcoming - Excellent food.Lovely room and very friendly staff N/A
- Phil.B1970 (10/5): - One of the best places I've stayed, a friendly welcome on arrival, single room was clean and very comfortable. Lots of choices for food both breakfast and evening meals were so good. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly and provided great service.
- Gemma (10/5): -
- Wouter (9/5): -
- Stephen (8/5): -
- Gaz Edgar (10/5): Outstanding hospitality, great rooms, lovely food - Room were clean and spacious, food was outstanding, hospitality was 1st class. N/A
- Ian (10/5): -
- William (9/5): Will be back! - The staff were all really friendly. The room was excellent - really spacious and classy. Not much, it was all good.
- Mark (9/5): Great hotel we'll worth a stay - Freshness of the room. Polite and friendly informative staff at check in. Excellent cooked breakfast Ermm I dont think I can think of a reason
- Viktor (10/5): Excellent service, fantastic location, great rooms - It had its charm and unique feel like original low doors Nothing really, it was a very pleasant stay
- AGreview (9/5): Great place to stay in the centre of Bala - Staff were very helpful putting our bikes in a secure outside store. The room was very comfortable and a decent size. Both the evening meal and breakfast were also very good. Nothing
- Modit (10/5): A pleasant stay close to quite a few activities. - Comfortable and cosy stay! Pleasant staff. Car parking was good, and very flexible. We were able to park well before checkin. hotel easy to locate. Nil.
- Declan (8/5): - Clean and comfortable. Drafts windows
- Andrea (9/5): -
- Sylvia (10/5): - Everything was perfect !
- Michael (10/5): -
- peter (10/5): Durch puren Zufall dieses Juwel entdeckt. - Einfach alles.
- Elizabeth (10/5): The hotel itself was beautiful and the bed was so comfortable. Room was lovely, clean and tidy. Breakfast in the morning - Gorgeous property, bed was so comfortable, breakfast in the morning was delicious Nothing
- Cathy (9/5): Fantastic stay, great staff and great food. See you in October. - It was very clean and welcoming. Although on the high street the noise level was fine. The staff were so helpful as I thought I had booked a table however it hadn't happened but they found space for us to eat.. Not really a didn't like for me as I'm only 5' tall however my husband and son are 6' and the doorways on the top floor and in the room were ok for me to walk straight through but they had to duck. The parking was a little tight but not a real issue when people park properly..
- Katie (10/5): Excellent- friendly staff, delicious food. - It has lots of character but also modern facilities. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Nothing
- Matthew (10/5): -
- Jake (9/5): comfortable - There was a small issue with the beds being set up wrong, it was sorted as soon as we brought it up to the staff on reception nothing
- JOHN (9/5): perfect - perfect food and service
- Trevor (9/5): - Really great room and a superb breakfast. Very satisfied over all
- Christine (10/5): Very impressed, loved our stay there. - The breakfast was lovely, the staff were very attentive, and made you feel very welcome. Could not fault anything.
- Rachael (10/5): Outstanding - Wow
What a fantastic stay we had 20.3.26. From the minute we arrived we were welcomed by the lovely Dan. I have never experienced customer service like that in all my years of travelling around. It was 100% first class.
Dan was very welcoming, kind and caring. He truly is a credit to this hotel. He offered to help retrieve our baggage from the car. He went above and beyond to make our stay very enjoyable.
The breakfast was excellent and well presented with a variety of choice. Thomas looked after us and again he was very welcoming and made sure everything was perfect for us. He is also a credit to the team.
The room was beautiful and appreciated the view on the high street. The restaurant and bar was beautifully decorated.
Overall, this has been a really lovely stay and we have loved every minute of being looked after by the staff and enjoying this hotel.
I would not hesitate to book again.
Thank you for a fabulous stay.
Rachael, Jean and Poppy the dog who enjoyed her doggy sausage. Leaving
- David (10/5): Great couple of days and wait to return - Everything Nothing
- David (10/5): A very enjoyable weekend - Everything Nothing
- Ben (10/5): - Fantastic service; we were welcomed by the manager on arrival who made us feel very welcome and made sure our stay and evening meal were great. All of the staff we met were so friendly and attentive. The evening meal and breakfast were fantastic. Lovely hotel and great room. Would highly recommend. Nothing - it was great.
- Angela (10/5): A perfect break - Lovely staff going over and above. I liked everything
- Stones (10/5): Great place in Bala - The hotel was fantastic food was great and the staff were amazing highly recommend this hotel. Nothing
- Graham (9/5): Excellent staff, helpful, friendly and good service. - Clean, great room Nothing really
- Gwynfor (10/5): - Our room , the food and the service. Nothing
- Rosalyn (10/5): Lovely place in which to explore stunning environment - Great Location - near to all the town enterprises -great place for walking and fishing opportunities. Friendly staff and good cuisine
- jason (9/5): large clean rooms, manager and staff were helpful and friendly -
- Les (10/5): -
- lee (9/5): Overall great hotel - Great central location
Great staff Not much parking
- Barbara (10/5): A gorgeous break in a gorgeous hotel! - Great hotel with lovely staff who made our stay memorable. Also fantastic food in the restaurant! Nothing at all !
- Hodgetts (10/5): -
- Brian (9/5): Billions of Books to browse while you enjoy a bountiful Brecwast Cymreig - We stayed here in order to support a friend who was playing a gig at a lovely local restaurant (Old wives tales) a short walk nearby. The hotel was on the main street but we had an excellent undisturbed night's sleep in a lovely immaculate room on the first floor. Staff were very welcoming both at breakfast and at reception. Entry at the front door at late hours was by the same card as for our room. Breakfast was by order from a comprehensive menu and was quickly served up in a room that had the feel of a lovely old Library with hundreds of vintage books to browse. Would happily stay again. Very little to say against our room but I found the temperature difficult to set on the shower thermostat. My wife had no problem but she is of course the Brains in this marriage!
- Calum (10/5): -
- Les (10/5): -
- Jayne (10/5): A lovely break. - We felt that we were well looked after. The staff are very attentive and nothing seems to be too much trouble. We had a lovely stay. We liked everything.
- Sian (10/5): excellent -
- Jeffrey (10/5): Very relaxing - Cosy Bar, books , manager
- Paul (10/5): -
- Matthew (10/5): -
- Robert (9/5): -
- Sue (8/5): Met my needs nicely for 2 nights - The meals were very good bar a chicken curry !
Convenient to walk around Bala, the lake and to the steam railway. A separate eating area where there are no dogs. Very unhygienic. I am a dog lover but not where food is being eaten
- Chris (8/5): Great location, interesting old property with friendly staff. Have stayed here a few times before. - Location and overall property. Friendly staff. Breakfast was better on day 2.
- Mathew (10/5): -
- Elliot (10/5): Fantastic relaxing stay. - Perfect for our mini break. From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble. Staff are exceptional! Friendly and welcoming. Superior room was lovely, large comfortable bed and very spacious.
Booked for our evening meal which was delicious and beautifully presented. Breakfast was fabulous too. Would definitely stay again, very relaxed and chilled atmosphere. Thank you! Nothing not to like
- Aleksandra (10/5): A relaxed, dog-friendly stay with friendly staff and easy access to Lake Tegid. - The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
The hotel is dog-friendly, which was a big plus for us, and the location is excellent — within easy walking distance of Lake Tegid.
Check-in and check-out were quick and straightforward. The restaurant was another highlight, especially the availability of a proper gluten-free menu, which was much appreciated.
- Michael (9/5): - everything
- Linda (10/5): Perfect stay and very friendly, staff excellent - Lovely decor, nice and clean and plenty of room for one person. Nice atmosphere with log fires and even a cosy library. Parking availability Nothing really.
- Philip (10/5): Great stay, lovely staff and breakfast! - Very helpful staff, great breakfast! Nothing.
- Rhian (10/5): Lovely place. Lovely staff. Couldn't do enough for us. - Lovely place staff were so helpful. I made a mistake with my booking and called them. They bent over backwards to accommodate us. Not much really. There's not a great deal of parking but nothing they can do about that.
- marc (10/5): - The staff were friendly and very helpful, the room its self was excellent, clean and comfortable. The evening meal was 10/10 and agin the same with the breakfast. Would definitely stay again. Nothing
- Cooke (8/5): -
- 44aileenp (10/5): Fantastic Hotel. - An amazing hotel with fabulous staff and such a warm welcome. We travelled with 2 dogs and we stayed in a superior room which was large and the bed was extremely comfortable.
The food was excellent with something for everyone. I chose wood pigeon breasts which was simply delicious. Breakfast (which was included) was fantastic. The staff take time to chat and nothing is too much trouble. Plas yn Dre, keep doing what you do. The best hotel I have stayed in for many a year.
- Joanne (10/5): -
- James (10/5): Great Location, great host, great food. You can't go wrong! - Amazing hosts, the Manager was great. Love this place If I had to me ultra picky the mattress was slightly too hard, but honestly still was good.
- JULIE (7/5): -
- Hellon (10/5): -
- Alexander (10/5): Luxurious, cosy feel with amazing food and staff. - The food was excellent. The staff are lovely and very friendly. Nothing.
- Paul (6/5): - Average
- Steve (10/5): Could not fault it, the staff were all excellent especially the manager who couldn’t do enough for us, highly recommend - Great location , great food and made the better by the staff, very friendly and welcoming. Nothing
- antony (9/5): Great location,fantastic food and the staff were excellent - Breakfast was fantastic with good quality ingredients Staff were friendly courteous and very helpful I’m struggling to find a fault
- Nuria (10/5): - Staff was great!
- Charlotte (10/5): Great stay, great location! - Great location. Extremely clean and well maintained room. Lovely hot shower. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Car park a plus. Would recommend Plas Yn Dre.
- Kirsty (10/5): - Comfortable lovely room, good food and friendly staff.
- Mark (9/5): - Food: Welsh lamb brilliant Nada.
- Tirtharaj (9/5): -
- Chris (9/5): Lovely stay in rural Wales! - Good central location, historic building and lovely food The pipes could be a little noisy but were fine on closing the en-suite door
- Brett (10/5): - Well appointed and good value hotel with friendly service and good food
- Jason (10/5): - Everything was perfect
- Susan (10/5): - Everything was brilliant a lovely place very clean and everything you need.staff went above and beyond very very helpful and friendly and made you feel feel very welcome. The interior of the hotel itself is very olde worlde.beautifully and tastefully decorated.food was very delicious and very generous portions.served with care and well presented. The hotel is ideal based for touring the mid and north Wales coast and countryside.i would very highly recommend this place to anyone Nothing
- Gilbert (10/5): -
- Duncan (10/5): Best hotel in Wales - This is one of the nicest hotels I've stayed in, the room was expansive and beautiful, the shower was like being under a warm waterfall, the staff were so friendly and helpful.
The breakfast was divine even if my eyes were bigger than my belly.
I would highly recommend staying here and I might do so again in future.
- Sukin (9/5): Clean, Cosy with great character -
- Mark (10/5): Lovely stay overall, great food and great location. - Very central, spacious room and the breakfast was lovely. We also had dinner, which was delicious too. Good choice across the menu. The bathroom was very warm and lacked ventilation.
- Stephen (8/5): - Nice hotel, clean tidy, parking on site, food was okay, staff friendly, not a 5 star in my opinion but still very good value.
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