Hotel Penwig

A classic seafront hotel and pub in New Quay

Hotel Penwig sits in a prime seafront spot in New Quay, looking out over the harbour and the sweep of Cardigan Bay — where you might just spot a dolphin or two. A traditional hotel and pub rolled into one, with comfortable rooms, good food and a genuinely dog-friendly welcome, it makes a relaxed, characterful base for a seaside holiday on the lovely Ceredigion coast.

Comfortable rooms with a sea outlook

The hotel offers comfortable rooms above a welcoming bar and restaurant, in about as good a seafront position as New Quay has to offer. With the beach, the harbour and the town’s shops and cafés all on the doorstep, it is an easy, sociable place to base yourself — and the bay views are a real bonus.

Eat, drink and relax

Downstairs is a proper pub and restaurant, serving a vast choice of grills and pub classics alongside fine cask ales and a good wine list, with food served through the day. There is a beer garden for sunny afternoons, plus a fireplace, a dartboard and sports TV for a relaxed evening. The whole pub is dog-friendly, so your four-legged friends are welcome throughout — a great touch for holidaying with the family dog.

New Quay and the dolphins

New Quay is a pretty harbour town famous for its sandy beaches and its boat trips out into Cardigan Bay to see the resident bottlenose dolphins — among the best in Britain — as well as for its links to the poet Dylan Thomas, who lived here. The beaches at Llangrannog, the colourful Georgian harbour at Aberaeron and the Ceredigion Coast Path are all within easy reach. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation in Ceredigion.

A relaxed seaside base

For a traditional seaside holiday with the harbour on the doorstep, Hotel Penwig is a friendly, good-value choice. Days can be spent on the beach, watching for dolphins, walking the coast path or exploring the pretty towns along the coast, before settling in for a meal and a pint with a sea view. With its dog-friendly welcome and prime position, it’s an easy place to enjoy New Quay.

Things to do in New Quay

New Quay is one of the best places in Wales for wildlife on the water — boat trips from the harbour head out to see the resident bottlenose dolphins, with seals and porpoises often spotted too, and the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre tells the story. The town’s sandy beaches are right there, and the coast path leads round to the seal cove at Cwmtydu. Fans of Dylan Thomas can follow his trail around the town that helped inspire Under Milk Wood, and the colourful harbour at Aberaeron, with its famous honey ice cream, and the beach village of Llangrannog are both close by.

At a glance

• Traditional seafront hotel and pub in New Quay
• Comfortable rooms with harbour and bay views
• Pub and restaurant: grills, pub classics, cask ales and wines
• Beer garden, fireplace, dartboard and sports TV
• Dog-friendly throughout
• Boat trips to see Cardigan Bay’s dolphins from the harbour

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? In a seafront position in New Quay, overlooking the harbour and Cardigan Bay.

Is there food? Yes — a pub and restaurant serving grills and pub classics, with cask ales and wines.

Are dogs welcome? Yes — the pub is dog-friendly throughout.

Are there sea views? Yes — superb views across the bay, where dolphins are often seen.

What is nearby? New Quay’s beaches, dolphin boat trips, Llangrannog and Aberaeron.

For a relaxed, dog-friendly seafront base in the heart of New Quay, Hotel Penwig is a lovely choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.