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The Lion

4.0 star property
Pontypool hotel with spa and restaurant

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Steam room
Bar (on property)
Family Studio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Staircase
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes
Experience the charm of The Lion, an upscale hotel where a warm welcome awaits. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind with a massage at the onsite spa and later enjoy WiFi in your room. Guests rave about helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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
Fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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
Fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Blaenavon Ironworks - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tithe Barn - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive
  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 17 min drive
  • Ebbw Vale Town Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whistle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hummingbird Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lion Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spice Lounge - ‬7 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.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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

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
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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

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
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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.
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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

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 9-minute walk from Blaenavon Ironworks and 5 minutes' walk from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre.

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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, excellent, and of high quality with locally sourced ingredients. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff
Iestyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient. Great place to stay
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice accommodation recently refurbished great staff and the food was fantastic.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Lion

Food excellent.Off street parking,which is great.Old style bath,with basic shower tap,so water went everywhere.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and food was fab.
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a pleasure to stay there
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying, won't be last its a great place.
Chris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dated property that requires upgrading.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, clean , nice selections of drinks at the bar and lovely welsh breakfast in an airy dining room
Diane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely find

Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
Kuljinder, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

THE BREAKFAST CHOICE IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD CHOICES FOR VAROIUS EVENTS LOOKED GOOD
INGRID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, food drink, room, shower, and awesome bteakfast
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Blaenavon Wales

Really nice pub to stay in - great room and really nice meals in the restaurant - great local stout on tap too - everything exceeded expectations and was just what we needed for our one night stay - cannot speak highly enough of this accommodation
Kenneth, 1-night trip

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
REBECCA, 1-night trip

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.
Kerry, 1-night trip

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.
Joan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great host.Menu for supper excellent
KEN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent br
Rowena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place ideal for what we needed. Really good breakfast.
Lee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and relaxing in a quiet environment
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, charming little building with modern touches. Friendly staff.
Ritu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to national park. Beautiful scenery and little roads. Comfortable, quiet room!! Top grade toiletries
Barrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for access to local paraglider sites. Awesome breakfast. Rea coffee
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a warm welcome awaits
Paul, 1-night trip