George IV Hotel

A welcoming seaside-town hotel in Criccieth

The George IV is a comfortable hotel on the High Street in the heart of Criccieth, a charming seaside town on the Llŷn Peninsula where Cardigan Bay meets the mountains. Just a short stroll from the beach, the promenade and the town’s hilltop castle, it makes a warm and convenient base for exploring the Llŷn and southern Snowdonia, with en-suite rooms, a bar and a restaurant.

The rooms

There is a good range of room types — singles, doubles, twins, superior doubles and family rooms — all en-suite, with a television and hairdryer, and free WiFi throughout. There is a lift, though it serves the first and second floors only and not the third, which is worth asking about if stairs are difficult. Guests particularly praise the friendly, efficient staff and the breakfast, and the central location means everything in this likeable little town is on the doorstep.

Food and the welcome

The hotel has its own bar and restaurant, and a full cooked breakfast is served to set you up for the day. It is a relaxed, traditional seaside-town hotel with a genuinely warm welcome — somewhere to come back to after a day on the beach or out exploring the peninsula. Criccieth itself is famous for its ice cream, so a post-dinner stroll along the front is a must.

At a glance

• Comfortable hotel on Criccieth High Street
• En-suite singles, doubles, twins, superior and family rooms
• Bar and restaurant; full cooked breakfast; lift to the first and second floors
• Lift to all floors; free WiFi
• A short walk from the beach, promenade and castle

Criccieth and the Llŷn

Criccieth is one of the most appealing towns on the Llŷn Peninsula, with its 13th-century castle standing proud on a headland between two sandy beaches and a relaxed, traditional seaside feel. The town centre and seafront are easy to explore on foot, and there is plenty more within easy reach — the harbour town of Porthmadog, the magical Italianate village of Portmeirion, the vast sands of Black Rock near Morfa Bychan, and the mountains of Snowdonia just inland. For more places to stay in the town, see our guide to Criccieth accommodation.

Good to know

A central seaside-town hotel with its own bar and restaurant is an easy, sociable choice for a Llŷn holiday — you can walk to the beach, the castle and the ice-cream shops, and come back to a meal and a drink without getting in the car. The range of room types suits couples and families alike, and the beach, the castle and the ice-cream shops are all within a few minutes on foot. Criccieth is busiest and at its best through the summer, so those weeks are the most sought-after and worth booking ahead, while spring and autumn offer the same lovely setting at a gentler pace. A friendly, well-placed base for exploring this beautiful corner of North Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? On the High Street in the centre of Criccieth, a short walk from the seafront.

Are the rooms en-suite? Yes — all rooms are en-suite, with a range of types including family rooms.

Is there a lift? Yes, there is lift access to all floors.

Is breakfast available? Yes, a full cooked breakfast is served, and there is a bar and restaurant.

What’s nearby? Criccieth Castle and beaches, Portmeirion, Porthmadog and Snowdonia.

Is it suitable for families? Yes — family rooms are available, and the beach, castle and ice-cream shops are all a short walk away.

Is it a good base for the Llŷn and Snowdonia? Yes — Criccieth sits where the Llŷn Peninsula meets Snowdonia, so it’s well placed for both the coast and the mountains.

For a friendly, central base in Criccieth, check availability for your dates using the booking options on this page.