The Lion

Property class: 4
Pontypool hotel with spa and restaurant

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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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Why we love this property

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.
Spa bliss
The full-service spa offers daily massage treatments for total relaxation. A sauna and steam room complete this hotel's wellness experience.
Rest like royalty
Wrapped in plush bathrobes, guests sleep soundly on pillowtop mattresses with premium Egyptian cotton sheets. Blackout drapes ensure total privacy.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, and a mirror.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a floral wallpaper, and a wooden door.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a red blanket and pillows, a dark headboard, and floral wallpaper.

Family Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Blaenavon World Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blaenavon Ironworks - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Wye Valley - 38 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive
  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 17 min drive
  • Newbridge Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Honey bee Cwtch Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pontlottyn (Wetherspoon) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬9 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

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 lobby
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

Also known as

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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 to 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 onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Lion like?

The Lion is a short 5-minute walk from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and 9 minutes' walk from Blaenavon Ironworks.

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Reviews

The Lion Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with high-quality ingredients and a great selection. (19 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent meals with a good selection of options and friendly staff. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and food was fab.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely Bar and staff, Food was very good never a bad meal. Easy check in.
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8/10 Very good

Great breakfast. Good room, a bit tired but nice and clean. Lovely staff!
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Always a pleasure to stay there and they are very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, food drink, room, shower, and awesome bteakfast
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, clean , nice selections of drinks at the bar and lovely welsh breakfast in an airy dining room
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

THE BREAKFAST CHOICE IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD CHOICES FOR VAROIUS EVENTS LOOKED GOOD
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, very quick and easy check in and out. Had an evening meal which was excellent. Good breakfast. Comfortable beds with nice selection of toiletries. Enjoyed our stay
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Great reception shown to room, comfortable bed nicely furnished with deck to work at. Good shower and fantastic service at breakfast. What more could you need!
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for access to local paraglider sites. Awesome breakfast. Rea coffee
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10/10 Exceptional

Great host.Menu for supper excellent
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8/10 Very good

Lovely find

Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

,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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to national park. Beautiful scenery and little roads. Comfortable, quiet room!! Top grade toiletries
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable night
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

We had a lovely stay here in the family suite on the top floor. The ceilings are low for those that are tall. However, it worked out well for us. The rooms were clean. The included breakfast was delicious and the restaurant for dinner was excellent as well.
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8/10 Very good

Accommodating staff

One of our party came down with Covid. The entire hotel staff has been gracious and extremely accommodating as we had to extend our stay. Can’t imagine a more welcoming place to be. The rooms are basic but comfortable.
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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.