Bae Abermaw Hotel
Bae Abermaw Hotel descritpion
This boutique, coastal hotel offers free parking and a spectacular location in Barmouth. There is a large restaurant, a garden, and striking views. Snowdon is less than an hour’s drive away through stunning National Parkland.
Rooms at Bae Abermaw Hotel are light and airy, and each benefits from a TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Most also benefit from beautiful sea views.
The hotel is fully licensed with drinks being available in the lounge or gardens, both of which offer gorgeous views of the Mawddach Estuary and Barmouth harbour.
The golden, sandy beach is just a 5-minute walk from Bae Abermaw Hotel. Royal St David’s Golf Course just 20 minutes away by car, and courses such as Aberdovey and Porthmadog are just 50 minutes away.
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Facilities of Bae Abermaw Hotel
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink ：Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
General ：Family Rooms | Heating
Reviews for Bae Abermaw Hotel
Review 1：There was a stacked fire but it was never lit, we think this would have created a nicer atmosphere. The carpet was threadbare in places in our room and the rug was dirty which we think could have been addressed. but for the price this was a very nice hotel. Downstairs is particularly nice.
Review 2：Location was great, staff very friendly. We liked the availability of CD's to play in communal area.
Review 3：Wifi didn't reach the rooms. People above our room were to loud.
Review 4：The rooms were really nice. Good location. Good value for money and nice breakfast.
Review 5：Nothing
Review 6：Even though we arrived early our room was ready. Had a sea view and if the weather had been better it would have been wonderful. Cold and windy outside but hotel was very warm and cosy. Lounge and bar area very nice and the wifi was fine both in the lounge and in our room. Breakfast was plentiful and a good choice available. About a 10 minute walk to town centre. It is a steep hill but only about 100 yds long so not too bad. Would stay again if in Barmouth.
Review 7：No internet in rooms and temperamental internet everywhere else. No phone reception, no 3G with either Vodafone or EE. Room was not cleaned but that problem was solved pretty swiftly.
Review 8：Great location. Great to have location to store bikes. Great restaurant.
Review 9：Very comfortable , even on a wet November evening. Wish we had stayed here a few days earlier when we could have fully enjoyed the garden area with great views over the harbour and sea. Good breakfast.
Review 10：The staff were friendly and thanks to Ash for making us feel welcome. The hotel is clean,and comfortable. Well worth the cost. Thank you all for a great stay. Food fantastic. The breakfasts to die for.
Review 11：The only down side was the wi-fi didnt reach our room.
Review 12：The food and staff were great.Having a large car park is a big plus. Lovely views from our room.
Review 13：Dead flowers in vases on all the dining tables! Television not tuned and we were unable to tune properly so no Downton!
Review 14：The location, nice friendly staff, good food and drink.
Review 15：The bed we had was not the most comfortable, but that is probably just preferential taste.
Review 16：The views are gorgeous, the hotel is perfectly placed for those. Staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast is just great. we love it here.
Review 17：I left my pajamas in the room when I check out. But staff were really nice and helpful, they send my pajamas back to me. BTW, excellent view of seaside
Review 18：Television was too small No mirror by sockets for make up and hair accessories Came on motorbike and struggled to get up the hill to car park on motorbike Also very windy by hotel
Review 19：Room was great and large Breakfast was great Rooms very large
Review 20：No extractor fan in the bathroom.
Review 21：Evening meals were great. Lounge facility's were relaxed and great for a after dinner drink with I little music from their choice of CD's.
Review 22：The hotel was really friendly especially if you are with young children. You didn't feel like they were tolerating you which often happens, the host was genuinely kind. we had a superb sea view room.
Review 23：Our bed was hard and so were the pillows. Most of the room was clean but there were stains on the carpet, cracks in the wall and dirt on the windows. The room looked neglected.
Review 24：Our family room had plenty of space and good storage. Plenty of fluffy towels.
Review 25：Attention to detail just a little lacking with regard to the upkeep of the room but overall OK. Wi Fi only worked in lounge area but this was as described, however, it would have been useful if it had worked in our room . A bit expensive for the overall experience. (But would go there again)
Review 26：Staff very friendly, very helpful, food very good. Great view and location.
Review 27：Wifi was very patchy. Only accessible in lounge, not in dining room or bedrooms. No mobile signal either so a bit tricky.
Review 28：Fantastic location. Staff very helpful. Great food. Clean, comfortable and light room.
Review 29：As a Hotel or B&B, visitors will expect Wifi which is not available by Hotel or Public any where near Hotel. Very disappointed about the above. There is no network coverage in or out of hotel for main mobile network providers. So just expect to stay some where completely cut off from friends or relatives.
Review 30：Nice location. View from our window to the beach was superb. Value for money.
Review 31：Wi-Fi not available in room No bar to sit in and meet other guests Garden needs updating
Review 32：View from room Comfort of facilities apart from chairs in room
Review 33：the rooms need updating and made a complaint to one member of staff which was not acted upon but when approached another member of staff the following day she was very helpful and got our bill reduced..The rooms could be cleaner and not worth £100 per night.. .
Review 34：The location was good, breakfast good and lovely grounds.
Review 35：Not sure it should be described as a boutique hotel, downstairs is nice but rooms lack attention ,very plain and cold feeling reminded me of a hospital. Family room has got dirty carpet as other reviews suggest but not sure why you would put cream carpets in a family room in the first place ? Only one set of toiletries for a family . This hotel has the potential to be really great , for the money it should be better !
Review 36：Breakfast was excellent, location great , short walk into Barmouth.
Review 37：No phone signal and very thin pillows on the bed
Review 38：Never had any wifi and could do with better pillows on beds other than this lovely hotel with great staff and food.
Review 39：Situated high, so walking up to the hotel is not an option for elderly or disabled customers.I paid £100 per night and did not feel the price was value for money We had trouble replacing the plug in the sink
Review 40：The view of the bay from the bedroom. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The king size bed was very comfortable
Review 41：No lift and we were on top floor (I've recently had two complete knee replacements and find stairs difficult), no reference to access when booking. Lack of toilet rolls, we had to approach reception twice for replacements.
Review 42：The view. Breakfast and the helpfulness of reception staff.
Review 43：Bedroom very bland.Plain white walls, curtains and bed linen.Need to inject some style and personality into the room when you are charging over £100 per night. No headboard on bed just mattress against the wall. No ITV, channel 4 or 5 stations on TV.
Review 44：Staff very polite and pleasant. Excellent breakfast, piping hot
Review 45：The rooms were very basic. No comfortable chairs in room. Needs new carpets.
Review 46：The staff were very polite. The evening meals were excellent just a little more variety on the sweet menu.
Review 47：We would have preferred a bigger bathroom -guess we chose the wrong room mum and dad's bathroom great size.
Review 48：lovely to have room with view. breakfast first class. Again lovely to sit and have breakfast looking out over sea. Lovely big lounge. Don't know the name of the guy who checked us in - great personality.
Review 49：Excellent customer service- the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The food was delicious- The breakfast was very good and we opted to eat an evening meal in the hotel restaurant which was of high quality and with good choices.
Review 50：Our room was really not spotless clean (found a dead wasp on the floor) and the room was a bit dated (carpet, bathroom tiles) Wi-fi was advertised for free in the common areas but we could not log in (password not given at reception or written anywhere)
Review 51：Excellent, roomy and bright common area, with guides of the area, games, stereo with records, etc Excellent breakfast, excellent view on the estuary
Review 52：Room was very basic and need some up dating in areas of the hotel stair carpet and carpet in bedroom not the cleanest
Review 53：Staff very friendly food very good location good
Review 54：We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 days at this hotel. The aspect is stunning and our view from our bedroom window was beautiful. The food was excellent and the staff very welcoming. Thank you Ashley for your wonderful service.
Review 55：The bed was to hard. The bath panel needed fixing to the bath.
Review 56：Lovely big room, nice staff, bed very clean all white and the room was lovely and war. The Welsh breakfast was super and really tasted freshly cooked.
Review 57：its a shame the bars are not up + running,you couldnt sit in bars and have a drink,everthink was abit up in the air ,they said it was under a make over things being done up, carpets was abit shabby + strains on carpets
Review 58：The breakfast,food was really Lovely !!
Review 59：The only thing I can say that wasn't up to my expectations was the breakfast. Only 1 choice of Danish pastry, no Bran type cereals only sweet sugary types. My breakfast came as one poached egg, 1 mushroom and half a tomato in the middle of a plate with a garnish on it. I can see what they tried to do but it all looked very lonely.
Review 60：Loved the location. The view from my room (10) and my friends (9) were fabulous. Fabulous spacious lounge . Lovely breakfast room with the view. Lovely staff.
Review 61：The only downside is that the hotel is shielded from the nearest mobile phone mast so anything other than emails, eg texting or Whats App, is very difficult. The owner could text from the end of the front terrace but we (using 3Three) could not until in town.
Review 62：The elevated location is on a no-through road so very little passing traffic, secluded parking, good sized rooms with en-suite bath, shower & WC. Meals, especially breakfast, are wholesome, plentiful, cooked to order and overall service is very good. The outside lawned terraces provide lovely relaxing areas with sea views to die for. The lounge areas are of a high standard with separate bureau area for business or private use.
Review 63：Lack of atmosphere. Bar not staffed properly. Huge lounge area but felt more like a waiting room.
Review 64：Beautiful sea views.comfortable quiet room Liked the white painted rooms which were very clean and airy.
Review 65：Be aware it is on top of a steep hill.
Review 66：The room was spacious and we had a sea view which was stunning, it was large bright and airy, and a huge bathroom,. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent. Manager was rushed off his feet but was always attentive smiling and chatty. Lovely big lounge area, although we didn't have time to use it.
Review 67：Just niggly things nothing more, difficult to connect to wifi other guests had similar problem. TV didn't pick up any channels without signal being interrupted badly and with children in room it would have been nice when came in to relax at night.
Review 68：Views amazing, beds very comfy and great space in rooms
Review 69：The beds were hard and duvets very thick, none of us managed to sleep much. I don't usually complain about these kind of things but all four of us agreed, so might be worth investigating...
Review 70：The views were stunning, the staff very nice and the building and rooms were lovely.
Review 71：Our room (Room 15) was poor. It was really shabby, the decor was cheap, the bathroom smelt mouldy with the pointing around the bath and sink needing re-doing as it is rotting. The furniture was very cheap... A shame as there is potential here.
Review 72：Decent location, short walk from Barmouth centre and good views. Helpful staff.
Review 73：Food was slightly over priced for portion size. No children's menu even though it' describes itself as a family hotel. Quiet noisy in the bedroom we stayed in due to being above the dining room.
Review 74：Stunning views across the sea. Spotlessly clean throughout. Friendly staff. Very comfortable rooms and beds.
Review 75：Just a couple of cobwebs in room and couldn't use power shower on full as there was inadequate protection to stop water going all over bathroom. Nit picking now though.
Review 76：The hotel was in a fabulous location. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the price was fantastic especially for valentines weekend.
Review 77：The only thing we could think of is it needed a toilet brush, and it was a shame the restaurant wasn't open the weekend we went.
Review 78：We liked everything from the welcome from Ash, the room was lovely and clean, the bed was comfy, the view was amazing and the breakfast was very filling.
Review 79：very hard bed cushions on bed dirty chairs in room dirty with paint stains table for making tea to low needs updating carpets need replacing
Review 80：location view from room excellent large bathroom friendly staff good service food good
Review 81：Silly small kettle in room and lack of bottled water... tap water tasted disgusting.
Review 82：Ash welcomed us with a smile - apologised for a problem with original booking and provided us with a sea view instead! excellent service, lovely bar area, relaxing decor. Dinner was delicious, attentive but not invasive service in lovely setting. Room spotless, stunning view, comfortable and again, relaxing decor.
Review 83：We were in a room where the windows were yet to be done up as the new owners try and get around the building with repairs, a lengthy and expensive task. We understand that now, but at the time the black around the old windows was not pleasant, and bathroom floor a bit grubby. Carpets up the stairs and into the rooms probably next on list to be changed, but rooms definitely not sound proof. Could hear man in next room snoring!!
Review 84：We were in an end room so view from the side , not front full view of the sea, but nonetheless, we had a side on view of the lovely barmouth sea, which was nice. The best breakfast ever!! Very nice.
Review 85：Not enough guest some nights for the restaurant to be open. When open and even if very few tables are occupied the staff is rushed, does not take order or not efficiently and atmosphere is not relaxing. Cold and not cosy : deco/lighting does not make for a comfortable atmosphere. Stayed before and got the same impression. rooms are comfortable but had diner in a pub were the single waitress managed 12 tables flawlessly. the hotel staff nedd to go there to see how it is done.
Review 86：excellent views from the hotel on the bay. comfortable rooms
Review 87：Lounge area felt a little unfriendly but it could have been because the hotel wasn't fully booked
Review 88：Bedroom was a generous size, clean and comfortable Food in the hotel was good Friendly Staff
Review 89：I really can't think of anything!
Review 90：Overall a very pleasant stay. The staff were very helpful and attentive, food was excellent. The hotel is very close to Barmouth amenities and a very short walk to the beach. Definitely recommend and will be booking again for a weekend getaway next year.
Review 91：The view from are room was fantastic. The food was fantastic . The staff were fantastic . The room was fantastic. 100% we will stay again with the children this time.. The beach was 10 minute walk and very relaxing mini break..
Review 92：The stairs we both have hip replacments so I should have checked !!
Review 93：The friendliness of the staff the view's from bedroom ,the food was first class, and we were lucky to have beautiful weather
Review 94：There was nothing to not like!
Review 95：The staff were really helpful The breakfast was good for those like my husband who like a big cooked one and great buffet for me who doesn't! The evening meals in the restaurant were really tasty. The view was amazing of the estuary and so quiet inside the hotel it was truly tranquil.
Review 96：The bed mattress was too firm and there were no additional pillows. In the bathroom there was sealant that needed replacing.
Review 97：The location with the view. The modern style of well thought out furnishing and decor. The staff. The food
Review 98：The only small issue was that the bed in our room was slightly too hard so I struggled to get a really good nights sleep.
Review 99：The hotel had huge amount of character, that had been modernised to a high standard whilst still retaining the original charm and features. The rooms were a really good size and the breakfast was excellent.
Review 100：The standard of the finished décor let the the venue down as it appeared unfinished. Water marks on the ceilings gave the impression of plumbing problems and water leakages.
Review 101：Friendly staff who were more than happy to help. A cozy atmosphere which gives a homely feeling with reams of comfort. The standard of food and presentation were outstanding.
Review 102：Choice of food for children limited, pizza was frozen and overdone.
Review 103：Found the hotel staff friendly,comfortable. Good views from our room. Food was good (not for kids) but had to wait quite some time for our table which was booked. Would stay again but not for a meal.
Review 104：Getting luggage up the stairs to our room was not easy
Review 105：The view from our room was spectacular, ample free parking and access to surrounding locations easy except for parking at Harlech Castle. Staff very helpful.
Review 106：Loved the location and views.Staff were very helpful.Food was excellent.Ash went out of his way to ensure that we enjoyed our stay particularly as our party included my elderly parents.
Review 107：Restaurant appears unable or unwilling to cope with many diners at the same time. You may need to wait an hour or more for a table even though only two or three are in use. The hotel serves reasonably priced drinks in the lounge or garden, but there is no bar area for residents and lacks any atmosphere. There was very limited drawer space in the bedroom, which was otherwise well equipped. Outside lights were turned off when the hotel was locked at 11.00 making the steep twisting stairs to the doorway hazardous.
Review 108：Excellent breakfast. Good quality evening meals.Service in the restaurant was always good. The location overlooking the estuary is magnificent, worth paying extra for sea view rooms. The hotel is within a few minutes walk of Barmouth centre where there are several restaurants and at least one decent pub.
Review 109：The bathroom and early morning light to the bedroom. Thicker curtains will make a better sleep. The hotel was on a hill side, luckily i was driving.
Review 110：the cleanliness and staff
Review 111：Great staff, the waiters are nice and helpful and cheerful. And Ash is a great front man for the Bae Abermau, remembers customers, a sense of humour and always there to help.
Review 112：Bathroom not thoroughly cleaned. Bedside clock/ radio dusty.
Review 113：Very friendly welcome on arrival. Good size room, comfortable beds, clean bed linen. Good quality bedroom furniture. Soft, fluffy white towels. Fantastic view from bedroom window. Ample breakfast. Lovely fresh strawberries and tasty vegetarian breakfast. Very polite, attentive waiters.
Review 114：The room was in need of a bit o tlc. The furniture needs updating and the carpets need replacing
Review 115：The view was fantastic! The food at dinner was very good and the breakfasts were excellent. The staff were very helpful at all times nothing was too much trouble.
Review 116：Nothing that I didnt like.
Review 117：The hotel was situated at a convenient location near the beach, close bridge walk and a panorama walk on top of the hotel around the estuaries, hills and cliffs, consisting of amazing views.
Review 118：Tiny t.v.
Review 119：Friendly staff, hotel within easy walking distance of town. Food good and excellent value for money. Room no.3 has great view of river/sea.
Review 120：Bed was rather hard and not flat and there was noise when people in the room above walked about or used the bathroom.
Review 121：view from the room was brilliant, room was spacious, staff were friendly and helpful and food was very good.
Review 122：Noisy, the building is dated but has its charm. We would have liked a half-board option.
Review 123：The restaurant is the only good place to have dinner in Barmouth if you want more than fish and chips. The staff is friendly and helpful. Superior breakfast. The exceptional view from our room over the Mawddach Estuary.
Review 124：Nothing really just hotels should invest in decent bed mattresses that's my only gripe as I had a bad back first thing in the mornings
Review 125：Fantastic Location , decor , staff very friendly and welcoming, fantastic breakfast
Review 126：The climb from the town to the hotel was very steep and would have been extremely challenging for anyone suffering from heart or breathing problems. Ther are very few places to eat if you don't want to subsist on a diet of burgers or fish and chips although we did find a very pleasant coffee shop. The pubs were not the sort we frequent in Surrey and the amusement park/arcade looked particularly uninviting (although we did not venure too close to either!
Review 127：The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The room was large and clean with a very large and comfortable double bed and somewhere to sit and admire the excellent seaview. It was great to have free on-site parking. The Welsh breakfast was very good and the alternative of cereal and fruit was also more than acceptable. While it was extremely windy and there were a few showers during our stay, the walks across the bridge and along the promenade were very enjoyable.
Review 128：Needed more attention to detail Not very clean in our bathroom Bed not changed once in our 4 day stay
Review 129：Food was very good Great location Friendly staff
Review 130：Fantastic view of the sea from our lovely clean room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking but close enough to walk to the town. We hope to stay again in the future.
Review 131：Lack of attention to detail. Carpet had mould stains all around the edge. Bathroom not clean. Towels not changed. Rooms very expensive.
Review 132：View,decor,books and games,breakfast.
Review 133：For the price we expected a better quality room. The carpets were rather worn in places. Toiletries were not refilled and the hot chocolate drink sachets were not replaced, only enough milk for two drinks per day. Minor things but at the price could have been better.
Review 134：The breakfast was great and the staff serving. Great views from room.
Review 135：Rather costly
Review 136：What a lovely spot, overlooking the estuary, with fabulous views of the mountains from the front garden (but not from our garden-view room unfortunately). Super breakfast and surprisingly reasonably-priced bar. Plenty of free parking.
Review 137：We were called a few days after making the booking on bookings.com and were informed we need to make a deposit payment for the 3 rooms that we booked. No problem, we made the payment. 4 days before our arrival we were informed the we had only given them a deposit for 1 room and they had given the other two rooms away. we had to book a different hotel who informed us that bae abermaw always overbook and let visitors down. The place looks great but how good is it? We'll never really know
Review 138：We researched the hotel checked all the reviews and made our booking, everything looked good till...
Review 139：Lack of places to hang clothes and towels in bathroom. Room could have been organised more efficiently.
Review 140：Polite and courteous staff who were very helpful. Excellent food - both in quality and presentation. Good sized room with wonderful view of the sea. Clean and well presented.