Royal Welsh Showground Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3TA, United Kingdom
#6 of 6 hotels in Builth Wells
Guests' ChoiceBased on 444 hotel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 April 2025
Di
United KingdomI didn't like that it is advertised as pet friendly, then add a charge on checking in and then add that the dogs must be in crates in the room, this was not stated when booking.
Basic but acceptable accommodation
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Emma
United KingdomDoors to the rooms damaged doesn’t give good first impression
Excellent food, homemade. Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Claire
United KingdomStaff were amazing helping me find a garage for my broken down car. Place itself, clean, tidy and good value for money
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Robert
United Kingdomonly major issues were shower and sink hot water taps flowing brown water
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
David
United KingdomClean and warm Manager was very helpful and polite would stay there again
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Ruth
United Kingdomn/a
n/a
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Angela
United KingdomSuited my needs for an overnight stay
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Mike
United KingdomGood value, friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 January 2025
Mary
United KingdomLittle bit run down. Stain on carpet , walls needed a lick of paint and maybe curtains instead/ as well as blinds . A deluxe room it would then be.
Location. Food was excellent and home made in the restaurant. White crisp bedding and towels.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 December 2024
Kevin
SpainEntrance to the room was through a fire door
Location was very quiet but a little way from the town
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Michael
United KingdomBar closed at 8.45
Location and breakfast and staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Morris
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast not included
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Syed
United KingdomSize of the family room for 4 .too small
Quite and calm
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Christopher
United KingdomQuite a distance from the town centre.
Quiet location. Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Room nice and warm and clean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Angela
United Kingdomeverything was good - no complaints
breakfast were excellent - fresh and cooked to order - much better than a buffet style - staff were courteous and helpful - nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Maggy
United KingdomIn the room there needs to be a mirror and for it to be near a plug socket. The only mirror was in the bathroom. I stayed last year and was surprised then that the lodge was not full, I did comment at the time. It was the same this year. No rooms available until 2 weeks before the show. This lodge could be full on all 4 days of the show if it wasn't blocked until 2 weeks before show. They are missing a trick.
Location couldn't be more ideal for the dog show I was attending. The evening meal was very tasty. I didn't have breakfast. Plenty of coffee etc for drinks in the room Room clean and functional bar no mirror in the room. The one lady on duty in the evening did a grand job seeing to people checking in as well as cooking meals and serving drinks.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Anne
United KingdomNot keen on the bunk bed and room could have been a tad bigger
Spotlessly clean, tea making facilities, excellent bathroom facilities
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Holdsworth
United KingdomCleaner bathroom
Great as, usual Mattress wasn't great Door kept opening to bathroom and so light stayed on
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Paul
United KingdomA last minute change of plans had me searching for three rooms near Builth. This place popped up, and it was easy location that sealed the deal. We were really only looking for somewhere to stay, without worrying too much where… but after our stay, it’s clear this is a special place to book! It’s super easy to find.. I mean, who can’t find the show ground?? We parked the bikes and went to check in. We were greeted by super friendly staff, a good laugh, and super helpful.. and that’s before we even had keys in hand! Checked in and in desperate need of a shower, we searched out our rooms. They were spotlessly clean, great bathroom, and the shower was excellent. It all looked very recently fitted, or it could be that they just take good care of their accommodation here. Showered and changed, we hunted out the bar (which was opened up for us) and enjoyed a great pint while chatting with the top dog there. It always helps if you’re bikers, that the guy running the show is a biker too, but you can tell by his experience of running pubs since year dot, the fella would get on with anyone.. We were just preparing ourselves for the short(ish) wander into Builth for a couple beers, when we were kindly offered a lift! “Is there no end to the hospitality here”, I hear you ask..? Well that’s what I thought too! I got the impression the whole family pitch in here, and it’s great. I just wish we had booked the breakfast too, so I could leave a bit about that too.. but there’s always next time. in summary… great location, great staff, lovely clean rooms with comfy beds and good showers. The staff are friendly, helpful, really go out of their way for you. If you’re in the area for something at the show ground or on a tour around Wales… I cant recommend the place enough.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Beverley
United KingdomWe enjoyed the lovely warm welcome, the clean quiet room
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Alan
United KingdomNo chairs in the room or table for food.
Bed good, bathroom was good size with roomy shower cubicle and good full breakfast. The one staff member was very helpful.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Dominic
United KingdomVery clean and helpful staff.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Karen
United KingdomNothing
Nice breakfast. Near to dog show which I attended.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Claire
United KingdomGreat location actually on site for the antique fair and breakfast and our evening meal were delicious. Thank you
Stayed in September 2024
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