The Groes Inn
The Groes Inn descritpion
In the beautiful North Wales countryside, this award-winning, traditional British inn blends the warm welcome of a local pub with delicious food, excellent service and a comfortable bed.
Welcoming visitors for over 400 years, The Groes Inn has luxury bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant.
In 2009, The Groes Inn was named 'Inn of the Year' by The Good Pub Guide.
With free parking, The Groes Inn is just outside the Snowdonia National Park, within easy reach of Conwy Castle and Tal-y-Cafn Train Station.
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Facilities of The Groes Inn
Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck
Pets ：Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Express Check-in/Check-out | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | VIP Room Facilities | Honeymoon Suite
General ：Safe | Non-smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Groes Inn
Review 1：breakfast needs improvement. The accommodation was at the top end budget for bed and breakfast. The breakfast choice is limited on cereals. Also, we had smoked salmon and eggs, overcooked and too much smoked salmon.
Review 2：room was very comfortable and clean. great view from bedroom
Review 3：There is not much around, but it is a nice quiet place and close enough to explore Conwy.
Review 4：Clean, comfortable room and a wonderful restaurant. It is not a cheep place but It is worth the stay. Great friendly staff.
Review 5：Room 10, when in the shower the water spilled out onto the floor no matter how careful you were with the inside shower curtain in the bath. Silicone needs redoing. Didn't like the bidet
Review 6：Huge bed, glorious room with view. Fantastic food, (we dined both evenings of our stay). The wonderful atmospheric bar and dining area
Review 7：MY 16 year old grandson was not enamoured with with WiFi which seeming kept coming and going especially in the evening. I was a little hot with the duvet on the bed but a word to reception and it was rectified with a cooler sheet.
Review 8：The family room and beds were all good and comfortable and the bathroom was an 'all-white palace' with some nice toiletries about. View from the bedroom was superb, in general the Hotel is situated a little away from anywhere so having a car was important - unless you are a hiker! Be great for a 'get away from it all' or romantic honeymoon.
Review 9：The rooms have none of the charm of the inn - they're in a purpose built modern lodge, and for £150/night we expected a little more grandieur. It was very basic. Also the service in the restaurant was terrible. This is advertised as Pub of the Year 2014 and we couldn't get service at the bar, and we were ignored as we waited for a table, despite already having a booking. It was the first night we'd spent in Wales so we thought perhaps the chaotic style was typical of Wales(?) but having visited other places since, we know that not to be true. There is no family-run-inn type feeling here - the staff deliver an average service, at best, and the chefs are the ones pulling it out the bag. Given that we spent £70 on dinner for 2 in a little local pub, I don't feel that the service stood up to the quality of the food, and for that reason don't feel it was brilliant value for money. Additionally the receptionist had no local knowledge and did not even attempt to recommend any great places to go. For a tourist hot spot I found this surprising.
Review 10：Very striking original building with beautiful view of fields and mountains to the rear. Inn has retained all its period charm, and the food is very good (highly recommend the seafood chowder, which was exceptional). Rooms clean, TV with freeview channels, super comfy bed with view out of balcony, and some complimentary lotions/potions too which were a nice touch.
Review 11：The Wi Fi was hit and miss, I guess that was due to location.
Review 12：The location was excellent for visiting Conwy and plenty of things to do nearby. The inn was lovely with very friendly staff and our little dog was made very welcome!
Review 13：The staff were very busy at breakfast, maybe if the juices and cereal could be a buffet style, it would take the pressure off the staff , and able staff to serve customers promptly.
Review 14：The size of the room with a lovely view of the countryside. The evening meal was amazing I had the curry , and the barbarith pudding to finish.
Review 15：Wifi very slow. Check in also slow due to the lady having to be in two places at once, namely bar and reception.
Review 16：Excellent dinner. Very comfortable bedroom.
Review 17：It would have been nice at breakfast to be able to choose cold items from a buffet rather than ordering from the menu. Breakfast was fine but not wonderful, which is what we would expect for over £160 a night.
Review 18：The hotel is in a beautiful location. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, without exception they made us feel very welcome. The food at dinner was wonderful!
Review 19：The service in the restaurant evening and morning was very poor. I asked for my lamb to be pink but it wasn't but I couldn't attract anyone's attention to ask for a replacement. Once we'd ordered we seemed to be invisible. The bedroom was fine but the overall facilities didn't merit the AA 3 stars or the price charged. The wifi connection was very poor too and unfortunately the two rooms below us were occupied by smokers so I couldn't open the windows (I'm asthmatic).
Review 20：The view from the bedroom was fantastic.
Review 21：We had an overnight stay at the Groes Inn. The location was great, only a stones throw away from Conwy and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable with a fantastic view over fields and hills. We ate in the restaurant and enjoyed the food very much, the service from the staff was exemplary. All round it was a lovely relaxing break and a great place to stay.
Review 22：Another guest ale would have been the icing on the cake ... although there are two rather tasty Groes ales and plenty of bottled beers and lagers .... another guest ale would have added that little something special; not to have it did not detract in anyway however!! :-)
Review 23：The staff were all friendly without exception ... felt guilty leaving a tip just for our waitress when the barman and the receptionist and ... When we checked out we were allowed to sit in their dining/conservatory area, enjoy a coffee, and catch up on admin/email before we finally departed. The evening meal was rather excellent served in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere.
Review 24：Nothing to dislike
Review 25：Beautiful old building. Huge room, huge bed, good wifi signal in the room. great food at the pub. dog friendly with little bowls for the dogs in the room which was a nice little touch
Review 26：Facilities are not as per booking.com list. Initial room had dampness, stained carpet and dirty windows.
Review 27：Staff very helpful, location fantastic and meals exceptional.
Review 28：Warm welcome, lovely lunch and later, fantastic evening meal. We booked two rooms, one with balcony looking onto the foothills of Snowdonia, stunning. The other was nice but lacked the view and charm of the first, so nice, but not stunning.
Review 29：Crack in my sink and in a couple of floor tiles in my bathroom.
Review 30：Spacious, comfortable & attractive rooms. Helpful and friendly staff. Tasty and plentiful breakfast. Stunning location.
Review 31：A bit noisy - woken by people above walking around during the night and early in morning, and the noise from plumbing pipes seemed quite loud. The room was very small, but appreciated you squeezing a king size in there as a good night sleep was more important to us than spare floor room.
Review 32：Restaurant (dinner and breakfast both good), ambiance good, bed comfy.
Review 33：Staff most helpful, view superb, and to have a small private garden wonderful. Route details for a very pleasant walk made a lovely change from a long motorway journey.
Review 34：great to find such a comfortable room with a modern bathroom in a historic inn. The catering was of a very high standard, and there's a good selection of real ales.
Review 35：Service at breakfast was a bit slow and chaotic.
Review 36：The location and views was stunning. Great atmosphere and service in the pub. Breakfast was very good.
Review 37：Everything was fabulous. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Lovely comfortable bedroom with all facilities and even a patio with fantastic views. The bar area was so cosy with a welcoming fire and the food was great.
Review 38：NOTHING!
Review 39：The lovely bedroom with a massive comfy bed, plenty of in- room drinks, the fab views from the window, large bathroom with gorgeous toiletries, the food in the Inn ( esp the breakfast and the cheerful waitress), in fact everything!
Review 40：The road just at the door, literally. Not much choice to eat around except for the hotel's pub.
Review 41：It had everything you really need, and very very kind staff.
Review 42：The Hotel is small with 5 star attractions, very well appointed bed rooms, very attentive staff, well prepared food using good local products, breath taking views.
Review 43：We don't feel that this hotel is five star although they charge five star prices. We would go again but the rate would have to be more reasonable.
Review 44：The bedroom was large and comfortable but the furniture was falling apart. The food was very good, especially breakfast which was hot and freshly cooked.
Review 45：Could only stay for one (1) night due to my business needs.
Review 46：The location, just outside of Conway, North Wales, was stunning. A real ale pub with a luxury accommodation facility is quite rare these days.
Review 47：The only thing possibly because of the hills & Snowdonia was the TV signal which was somewhat erratic!
Review 48：The Groes Inn is a Country Inn with lovely spacious bedrooms, great food & service with very friendly and efficient staff and if you have a well behaved dog very welcoming even in the restaurant. It is also extremely good value for money. Will we go back...most definitely, will we recommend it to friends...most definitely. What a find!
Review 49：Although the location is lovely, the Inn sits right next to a rather busy road.
Review 50：Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely. Dogs are welcome and can join you for breakfast and dinner, in the dog corner that comes with bowl of water, dog cookies and dog bed ! Spacious room with huge bed. Lovely view of fields with sheep and the foot of Snowdonia. Loads of charm.
Review 51：The internet didn't work, but really it was a blessing to be rid of it for a while.
Review 52：Just delightful. In every way, from the location, to the room, to the breakfast, to the flowers, to the magnificent vine in the conservatory, to the views, to the warmth of the staff. From the first moment we felt that the place put its arms around us.
Review 53：No iron in room so had to go to dinner with with creases in my shirt and my polo shirt next day was creased too.
Review 54：Location was spectacular. Food was first class. Room and facilities were very comfortable. Staff were very friendly
Review 55：friendly staff ,excellent food ,great location.will be back again probably in spring ,I would also recommend to friends.
Review 56：Bathroom needs modernising
Review 57：The food
Review 58：Very friendly helpful staff. delicious food, dinner ad breakfast.
Review 59：Room very comfortable, views superb. Food delicious and staff very friendly and helpful.
Review 60：Loved the location, beautiful modern rooms and extremely dog friendly
Review 61：Limited menu
Review 62：Staff friendly and helpful
Review 63：This was a lovely hotel for a relaxed weekend away. The staff were very friendly, the room very comfortable and the food delicious.
Review 64：Staff were friendly and helpful. Extra little touches in the room made us feel well looked after.
Review 65：Good food and courteous and helpful staff
Review 66：Enjoyed the food and the bathroom favours.
Review 67：The matress es were hard
Review 68：Loved the location and the style of the inn an all that it had to offer
Review 69：clocking out
Review 70：staff
Review 71：The location was excellent, the staff friendly and everything very good.
Review 72：Great little place. Great pub & great food. Would highly recommend
Review 73：Poor wi-fi. We couldn't use iPhone and iPad at all...
Review 74：Good staff,food,clean room and beautiful welsh countryside view.
Review 75：Nice view from the room, very friendly staff
Review 76：Lovely rooms, bathroom well supplied. Friendly staff, beautiful meals.
Review 77：Wifi unstable
Review 78：Staff and restaurant outstanding
Review 79：Excellent peaceful location and as always first class service.We enjoyed a really good evening meal and of course a full Welsh breakfast.
Review 80：This is a well situated hotel with excellent staff serving first class food
Review 81：Location of Inn. very pleasant and attentive staff. Lovely comfortable bed. Clean room.
Review 82：Free wifi but not stable.
Review 83：Good location..just 5min drive away from conwy.
Review 84：Wifi to bedrooms could be improved
Review 85：Excellent staff and location, well organised restaurant.
Review 86：Our main meal of fish and chips wasn,t brilliant for the price.
Review 87：Lovely location great breakfast and wine,super wi fi friendly staff and comfy bed.
Review 88：Friendly welcome. Stunning view. Lovely bedroom.
Review 89：Everything
Review 90：Too busy on Saturday night to give good service.
Review 91：The bedroom
Review 92：Very pleasant setting. Friendly staff. Spotlessly clean. Good food. Made our stay a positive experience.
Review 93：Professional and friendly staff Excellent breakfast.
Review 94：The unobtrusive but efficient friendly staff. Comfort.Quality.luxurious without stuffiness. A much needed rest. Result!!!
Review 95：Loved the location, the room, the breakfasts and the friendly staff
Review 96：The welcome, comfort, food & location
Review 97：the wifi not very good
Review 98：The breakfast
Review 99：excellent views from our room, nice, friendly, and helpful staff, really good breakfast menu.
Review 100：Everything beautiful place to chill out, location couldn't be better,,, peaceful but handy for visiting other locations
Review 101：TV signal constantly breaking up. No resolution
Review 102：Beautifully situated & a really nice Inn, Good time was had, Thank you
Review 103：Needed updating Cracked hand basin in bathroom
Review 104：The restaurant
Review 105：everything
Review 106：Rather expensive for the standard/size of room.
Review 107：Breakfast was delicious!
Review 108：Nothing
Review 109：The views are amazing. The staff are very friendly and we had a lovely, relaxing evening.
Review 110：The only small negative was slow service at breakfast.
Review 111：Relaxing and comfortable place, the Inn was full of character in a lovely spot!
Review 112：Booked with Booking.com which turned out to be more expensive than booking direct!
Review 113：Two comfortable chairs in the bedroom