Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel

Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel descritpion

A former coaching inn, this award-winning property is set in the heart of the market town of Newcastle Emlyn, just a few minutes’ drive from beautiful countryside. There is a restaurant, gym, sauna and spa pool.
Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel’s contemporary rooms retain traditional features in this 300-year-old building, and include flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. The private bathroom in each room has a hairdryer.
The hotel also offers 4 executive suites, situated in a country house on the outskirts of town. These can be booked together to allow guests full use of the entire house, which has self-catering facilities.
Newcastle Emlyn is in the Teify Valley, West Wales, which is very popular for salmon and sewin (migratory trout) fishing. Guests are just 15 minutes’ drive from the coast, travelling through the hills, valleys and rivers of the region.
The award-winning Gwesty'r Emlyn serves continental breakfast options, or cooked Welsh breakfast dishes. Pubs, cafés and restaurants can be found within a 20-minute walk, while Carmarthen is 30 minutes' drive away.

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Facilities of Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Sauna | Fitness Center | Hot Tub

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu | Buffet-Style Restaurant

Internet ：WiFi is available in public areas and costs GBP 5.50 per 24 hours.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Reviews for Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel

Review 1：Stayed here while visiting family. My wife and I had an executive room which was large while my daughter and partner and their 5 month old baby had a suite -- this was very impressive. Meal in Restaurant was first class. Sfaff from the reception, bar and restaurant were excellent.and helpful. Will certainly stay here again

Review 2：Initial mix up over booking , made me anxious over whether a further payment was being taken off my card.

Review 3：The location was great and within close distance to other tourist attractions ie beaches. Really liked the spa facility

Review 4：Bed was uncomfortable and breakfast was terrible, couldn't eat it and four of us had to run to bathroom after eating it. Very poor.

Review 5：Liked the bathroom

Review 6：We found the bed was very hard as was the pillows and the quilt was also very thin. When going for an evening drink the staff were nowhere to be seen and have had to wait up to 15 minutes or more to be served.

Review 7：The staff seemed very friendly and pleasant! Room was very clean.

Review 8：Nothing to dislike.

Review 9：Very friendly staff, comfy spotless , bedroom . Great bars and restaurant, breakfast was very good , maybe a little more choice for evening meals.

Review 10：Very friendly and proactive staff. Understanding and accommodating. I enjoyed the variety of breakfast choices and the possibility to have a coffee and a chill out during the day..

Review 11：Hotel disallows customers to eat food bought out of the hotel in the room. Very minor point, no dinner after 9pm.

Review 12：The room was clean and lovely. Staff helpful and friendly. Quiet environment.

Review 13：Relaxing atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, spotless environment, pleasant room with a wonderful bed! Couldn't fault this hotel at all... Fabulous!

Review 14：single room beds narrow and hard. would only stay in double bed rooms in future.

Review 15：relaxed atmosphere. quality of food. Not keen on cutting meat in 'pasta bowls' should be flatter plates.

Review 16：The breakfast didn't start until 7:30 which is quite late and when it did arrive everything was cold. As it started late I didn't have time to send it back and ask for a warm cooked breakfast.

Review 17：It had parking

Review 18：I found all the staff to be courteous and understanding when I explained that I was attending my father's funeral. They were also attentive and had the time to talk to me and the other travellers in the hotel. I had learnt Welsh in school but have had no opportunity to use it while living in England and I was pleased to feel at home in the hotel amongst the native Welsh speakers. Even though I could not speak Welsh well, I could understand much that was going on. I must admit that I know the area very well as I was brought up only 7 miles away in a small village and I felt very relaxed in the hotel during the trying time of the funeral. I was able to talk to one or two of the staff who I found most pleasant in their attitude to me and to the other travellers. The building was very clean and time and money has been spent on its upkeep. I must admit that my father was the contracts manager in charge of the bedroom extension during the 1970s and his work has remained unsullied and I was proud to visit the hotel on those grounds. It was easy to book and to confirm that booking. I will certainly return when I have the opportunity. Diolch yn fawr iawn. Please note that I had no need to use the WiFi so I cannot comment on that.

Review 19：major problems with reservation arrangements at reception when booking in. Eventually resolved. Wife 'burnt' her hair on a hairdryer obviously designed for BBQ ing

Review 20：Nice 1st floor room but v creaky floorboards (look out below in Room 1) Efficient & friendly breakfast staff dispensing a restricted buffet type meal

Review 21：The room was very small on the top floor, it was hot and with the window open we heard the pub guests all night on the street and the street traffic.

Review 22：The staff were exceptional and very pleasant and made us very welcom

Review 23：the room was on top floor .it was very hot sticky room even with fan on .there was a noisey fan out side .so when you open the window that all you could here .

Review 24：Difficulty in operating the TV only to find it was switched off at the power point which was located high up on the wall behind the TV. Question why this occurred.

Review 25：Clean and modern bathrooms. Tasty meals with attentive service. Personalised service with luggage taken from the car to the room.

Review 26：Breakfast experience, waiting a long time to be served, then the food cold and orders incorrect. Being told by waitress that she would not take an order as the chief was busy

Review 27：Room well appointed, facilities good, reception staff helpful.

Review 28：Liked everything.

Review 29：Good food, clean rooms and spacious en suite. Friendly staff. Nice and clean around the outside of the hotel with plenty of parking. Croeso Cymreig ar ei orau.

Review 30：Nothing - other than why is it 3 star? It should be 4

Review 31：I have been to this hotel 3 times and I absolutely love it. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and if you want to relax in comfort- this is the place to stay

Review 32：First room extremely hot, replacement room freezing. Both beds hard. To turn on heat at night they must turn it on for the whole hotel. Very creaky floors, to be expected actually in an old hotel but not realized by me until too late. Suggest top floor? I gave it a low value for money due to lack of sleep, the most important value in a hotel.

Review 33：A lovely old place, excellent service, great location, excellent parking. Very clean. Nice common areas.

Review 34：The bathroom water tended to diminish at times.

Review 35：The friendliness of the staff, the facilities and location are excellent. The room we stayed in had a well and was fantastic. The bed was so comfortable too.

Review 36：Although we realise the major road works happening directly outside the hotel isn't their fault, it would have been nice to have been told prior the stay about it. When paying a premium price and get woken up at 6.30 on a Sunday and unable to enjoy the village on the Saturday, if we had known we probably would have stayed somewhere quieter.

Review 37：The cakes in particular were nice as was the room we ate them in. Accommodating towards our young baby and made the effort to talk to us.

Review 38：Every part of hotel immaculate, staff were correctly trained, restaurant and dinner was first class, secure clean parking area, looking forward to our next visit.

Review 39：The settings wer immaculate and really everything was first class andI'll definateky be returning as soon as possible ! In particular thereceptionist who was actually new was indeed exceptional ! Her name wasLyne !!! so no dislikes at all !!

Review 40：Everything was excellent and the Staff and welcome Second to none !

Review 41：The odd policy of not allowing guests to bring any food or drink into your room

Review 42：Lovely staff, nice location and excellent breakfast. Room was very good as well.

Review 43：Required an early breakfast before there normal 07.30 so 07.15 was said to be acceptable, should have informed the staff ? as that did not work.

Review 44：Excellent reception staff, excellent decor and facilities. Restaurant and menu very good.

Review 45：The staff were welcoming and informative. They escorted us to our room rather than pointing the way. The room was excellent with everything needed for one nights stay Hotel's location is fantastic allowing for a short walk to see the town. The breakfast was amazing especially the hash browns Staff were friendly in the bar and even put the scotland v France game on for us My grandparents used to live in Blaen-cil-lech and staying at the Emlyn hotel was a trip down memory lane made all the better by the friendly staff and excellent service. We would definitely come again

Review 46：Only issue was lack of mobile reception but that was not the hotel's fault and WIFI was available.

Review 47：Bedroom was clean and comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Dinner in the restaurant was good and the breakfast was excellent.

Review 48：The only negarive is that our room (no.2) was above the conservatory and we could smell cigarette smoke which was coming through the bathroom window.

Review 49：We stayed in the executive double room, which was a large room. Immaculately presented with TV, tea, coffee and a botle of water. Separate seating area with TV and high quality bathroom. Separate from the main building. Although we did not eat at the restaurant, it's apparently in the 'Good food guide'. Booked this room last minute and price reduced by £50! Definitely go here again.

Review 50：Being woken by an alarm at 7 am on New Year's Day. But staff were helpful and apologetic and I am sure this was a one off fault that could occur anywhere.

Review 51：Dinner & breakfast excellent (home made marmalade a bonus) Room comfortable and spacious with everything one needed. Helpful staff. Great evening entertainment (New Year's Eve)

Review 52：Bedrooms overlooking main road could be noisy?

Review 53：Had to visit Wales on family business and was delighted by this hotel. We're told the hotel had been refurbished around 5 years ago but the whole fabrics and upkeep of the establishment made you feel the refurb had just been completed. Every member of staff we encountered were very obliging and flexible to meet our requirements. Food was good and wholesome. One to be highly recommended

Review 54：menu is limited only two of us left in restaurant and the chef managed to get one of the meals wrong chocolate sauce on the wine list menu is just two pieces of a4 stapled together not a lot of food options in Newcastle emlyn

Review 55：nice friendly staff rooms are nice brilliant indian in town

Review 56：Nothing.

Review 57：Loved the room,it was out in the courtyard,with its own front door.,and porch entrance. Bathroom was hugh,stand alone bath,and a large double shower,with power showers.everything you needed was in the bedroom. The breakfast was 1st class,cooked to order.staff really welcomed us. Would certainly return.

Review 58：Excellent food (best breakfast we've had in years), all staff members were helpful and courteous, well appointed rooms with really comfortable beds.

Review 59：Lovely welcoming staff. Clean and well equipped room with comfortable bed. Clean and modern bathroom. Good choice on breakfast menu. Excellent service in the hotel and restaurant.

Review 60：The food was good and the decor was v nice.

Review 61：There seemed to be lots if confusion over the booking and I was told that I had only booked 1 room. They offered a put up bed but then found the booking. The bill was also a bit confusing. We were brought the wrong drinks despite being asked twice. Quite nice staff but not completely on the ball.

Review 62：Room a bit on the dark side had to have lights on during day time and the lights were not very effective either, noise from upstairs room.

Review 63：Good decor, V comfortable, staff were lovely, Breakfast and the bar good, all the booking details went to plan no problems.

Review 64：Wine a bit pricey, we were in room 22 and it was near the car park. The shower failed on three occasions, there was only 1 cd which was played for the 2 nights and 2 breakfasts. We did bring the above to the attention of the reception desk during and as we left to date we have not had a response. So regrettably I have to post these comments. If they had emailed to say they would look into the above I would have not left my comments

Review 65：The evening meal, variety of choice, good quality and lots of it! Good breakfast, lots of main choices, home made preserves

Review 66：Some staff (particularly those serving breakfast) seemed to have no Welsh whatsoever - disappointing, considering this is rural West Wales.

Review 67：Most of the staff spoke Welsh. Staying here was an authentic Welsh experience Very good standard - room, food, service - throughout.

Review 68：Room 18 while well appointed does suffer from noise from the adjoin room's TV.

Review 69：Bar Manager was excellent - Ben has a real desire to deliver a first class stay.

Review 70：Good rooms, good food, good service

Review 71：Friendly receptionist, great room and lovely breakfast

Review 72：Bar service a little bit slow?

Review 73：Exelent staff

Review 74：Warm, comfortable, quiet and very helpful staff, will definitely stay again in the summer

Review 75：Excellent attitudes and always with a smile

Review 76：Room view

Review 77：Food

Review 78：Staff are always really helpful. Rooms are well kept . food is delicious

Review 79：Unfortunately we prefer a soft mattress so the bed was a little hard for us.

Review 80：Lovely clean modern Hotel. Great breakfast served with a smile.

Review 81：Everyone was so friendly & helpful. Restaurant food was excellent together with the service. Would recommend it to anyone

Review 82：Beautiful room, excellent food and really helpful pleasant staff

Review 83：The car park was too small & cramped

Review 84：Good service, good food, quiet & comfortable

Review 85：Nothing

Review 86：Very clean and welcoming hotel. The staff are fantastic and extremely helpful.

Review 87：Noise from upstairs late at night

Review 88：Good breakfast and friendly staff

Review 89：Quite pricey. Did not fulfil specific request on booking for twin room

Review 90：Clean and comfortable, location

Review 91：Shower water pressure was not very good in my room.

Review 92：Very friendly and helpful people.

Review 93：Absolutely nothing to dislike

Review 94：Excellent all round. Food excellent. Staff helpful and friendly.

Review 95：The stairs carpet is stained and needs to be changed.

Review 96：Great little hotel. Friendly staff and very comfortable. Nothing is too much trouble.

Review 97：Nice hotel with friendly staff

Review 98：Central location in the town. Staff were very friendly and attentive, and the room was comfortable.

Review 99：Too expensive

Review 100：Too many stairs.

Review 101：Location

Review 102：Very friendly and welcoming staff. Spacious, comfortable room.

Review 103：Great for a relaxing break. Lovely Welsh atmosphere. Located in the town itself, so a nice walk to the local shops.

Review 104：Great Meal and Comfortable room with perfect breakfast

Review 105：The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and tidy with a smart en-suite. Good car parking and the breakfast was excellent.

Review 106：Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Review 107：The friendly and attention to detail was fantastic could not fault anything with our stay

Review 108：had no dislikes

Review 109：generally very good

Review 110：Everything

Review 111：The food, both evening meal and breakfast was excellent. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Parking was good.

Review 112：bed and pillows not very comfortable broken toilet seat

Review 113：friendly staff

Review 114：WiFi signal weak, would fade in and out from a good signal. Made connection to internet difficult and had to log on repeatedly

Review 115：Food very good.

Review 116：Insufficient milk and coffee in the bedroom

Review 117：very relaxing and the town was very friendly

Review 118：Portable appliance testing was 3 months out of date.

Review 119：Excellent food

Review 120：Only complaint carpet in room a bit dirty.

Review 121：staff,restaurant superb.

Review 122：Big rooms, comfortable beds, nice staff, very good food and nice breakfast.