The Gazelle with Sea Views

An Anglesey waterside hotel on the banks of the Menai Strait

The Gazelle sits right on the edge of the Menai Strait near Menai Bridge, at Glyngarth on the Anglesey shore, with some of the finest sea views in North Wales. A classic, characterful seaside inn with a bar, a restaurant and comfortable rooms, it makes a memorable base for exploring Anglesey, with the wooded shoreline and the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) rising directly across the water.

A characterful waterside stay

The inn offers comfortable rooms, many making the most of the wonderful outlook across the Strait, and there is a welcoming bar and restaurant on the water’s edge — a lovely spot to eat and drink while the boats go by. The setting is the real draw: few places put you quite so close to the tidal Strait, with the Menai and Britannia bridges nearby and Snowdonia framing the view. It is the kind of traditional inn that has been welcoming travellers to this stretch of water for generations.

At a glance

• Classic seaside inn directly on the Menai Strait
• Comfortable rooms, many with sea views
• Bar and restaurant on the water’s edge
• Some of the best views in North Wales, across to Eryri (Snowdonia)
• At Glyngarth, near Menai Bridge on Anglesey

The Menai Strait and Menai Bridge

The Menai Strait is the narrow tidal channel that separates Anglesey from the mainland, spanned by Thomas Telford’s pioneering suspension bridge and Robert Stephenson’s Britannia Bridge. The town of Menai Bridge sits at its heart, with waterfront walks, good places to eat and the much-loved Church Island reached by a causeway. For more places to stay nearby, see our guide to accommodation in Menai Bridge.

Days out from the inn

From this waterside base the whole of Anglesey is within reach. The historic castle town of Beaumaris, with its UNESCO World Heritage castle and Victorian gaol, is a short drive along the coast, as is the National Trust’s grand mansion and gardens at Plas Newydd looking over the Strait. The university city of Bangor lies just across the water, and you can cross into Snowdonia in minutes for the mountains, lakes and steam railways. Closer to home, riverside and coastal walks line the Strait, and the famously long-named village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll is just down the road for a photo by the station sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Gazelle? On the banks of the Menai Strait at Glyngarth, near Menai Bridge.

Are there views? Yes — many rooms enjoy wonderful views across the Strait to Snowdonia.

Is there food and drink? Yes, a bar and restaurant on the water’s edge.

What’s nearby? Menai Bridge, Plas Newydd, Beaumaris and Bangor.

Is it a good base for Anglesey? Yes — central for the island and a quick hop into Snowdonia.

A magical waterside setting

What makes The Gazelle special is simply where it sits. Perched on the very edge of the Menai Strait, it looks out on one of the most beautiful and historic waterways in Britain — a tidal channel where yachts and small boats slip past, the wooded mainland shore rises opposite, and the peaks of Eryri form the backdrop. It is a wonderful spot to watch the changing light and tides over a drink or a meal, and a romantic, restful base for a couple as much as a practical one for touring the island. Sunsets over the water and the bridges are the kind of thing guests remember long after the holiday ends.

Book your Anglesey stay

For a characterful waterside inn with magnificent views across the Menai Strait, check availability and reserve your room at The Gazelle using the booking options on this page.

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