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The Lion

4.0 star property
Hotel in Pontypool with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Steam room
Front of property
Dining
Staircase
Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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41 Broad St, Pontypool, Wales, NP4 9NH
  • Place, Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blaenavon Ironworks
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Pit National Coal Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Pontypool

The Lion places you steps from Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A pampering day can include massages along with access to the sauna. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a sauna. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Pontypool hotel you'll find Brecon Beacons National Park.

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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Principality Stadium - 46 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Lion

Hotel in Pontypool with full-service spa and free breakfast
The Lion offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Lion also features a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Pontypool hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lion offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Pontypool hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Blaenavon
Lion Hotel Pontypool
Lion Pontypool
Hotel The Lion Pontypool
Pontypool The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
Lion Hotel
Lion
Hotel The Lion
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
The Lion Hotel Pontypool

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lion?

The Lion offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Lion?

Yep, The Lion has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Lion?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Lion. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

What makes The Lion a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Lion.

Does The Lion serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lion?

No, The Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lion?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Lion Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John C

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had such a lovely welcome but there it ends apart from breakfast which was ok. Staircase carpet to room awful odour and dirty, that unfortunately increased when we entered room 301. Room and bathroom smell and cleanliness awful. No mattress or pillow protectors and just not clean. If you’re the owner sort out housekeeping, spend a bit of money on some deep cleaning, revamp breakfast menu and educate staff on basic cleaning (check the espresso machine) and you’ll be good to go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a unique property right in the center of town. It is quaint and nicely renovated. The light comes in the windows early; no curtains in our dormer windows. The shower is tiny as is the sink. But the staff is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed, London

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iestyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dated property that requires upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Lion

Food excellent.Off street parking,which is great.Old style bath,with basic shower tap,so water went everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs more attention to detail

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kuljinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely find

Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024