Orient B&B Near Beach

A friendly family B&B with its own Vietnamese restaurant in Holyhead

The Orient is a warm, family-run bed and breakfast on Porth-y-Felin Road in Holyhead, on Anglesey’s Holy Island — and it comes with a genuine twist: its own on-site Vietnamese restaurant, run by host Thuyen, who is known for a personal, generous welcome. A short walk from Newry Beach and handy for the Irish ferry, it makes a characterful and great-value base for exploring this dramatic corner of the island. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 from more than 700 reviews on Booking.com, with the WiFi alone scoring 9.1.

The rooms

There is a good spread of rooms to suit everyone, from a Deluxe Single and a Budget Double up to Deluxe Double, Twin, Deluxe King and Family rooms. Each comes with tea- and coffee-making facilities, and many look out over the garden and the surrounding hills. It is a comfortable, homely sort of place rather than a big hotel, with a guest lounge to relax in and even room service available. The minimum check-in age is 18, and check-in runs from 3pm to 10pm.

Food, drink and the practical bits

Food is what really sets the Orient apart. As well as a proper breakfast — continental, a full English or Irish, and à la carte choices, with vegetarian options — the on-site restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese cooking (with vegetarian and gluten-free dishes too), which is a rare and lovely thing to find in a seaside B&B. There is a bar serving snacks and hot drinks, plus a garden and outdoor seating for fine days. Free on-site parking and free WiFi are included throughout, and dogs are not accepted, keeping things calm.

Holyhead and Holy Island

Holyhead is the gateway port to Ireland and the largest town on Holy Island, beneath the heather-clad slopes of Holyhead Mountain. The Orient is well placed for it all: the lovely Newry Beach and the marina are about an 8-minute walk, the town centre is under a mile, and the ferry terminal is a 15-minute walk downhill — handy if you are combining a stay with a sailing to Dublin. Close by are the spectacular South Stack lighthouse and its RSPB seabird cliffs, Breakwater Country Park, and the sandy beaches of Trearddur Bay. The whole of Holy Island is wonderful walking country, with the Anglesey Coastal Path tracing its cliffs and coves, and the rest of Anglesey — Beaumaris, the beaches of the east coast and more — an easy drive across the island. For more ideas on the area and other places to stay, see our Holyhead and Holy Island accommodation guide.

At a glance

• Family-run B&B with an on-site Vietnamese restaurant, Holyhead
• Rated 9.0/10 from over 700 guest reviews
• Single, double, twin, king and family rooms
• Cooked breakfast (continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian)
• Free on-site parking and free WiFi; bar, garden and guest lounge
• About 8 minutes’ walk to Newry Beach; handy for the Irish ferry

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there food on site? Yes — a Vietnamese restaurant (with vegetarian and gluten-free options) and a bar, plus a cooked breakfast.

Is it handy for the ferry? Yes, the ferry terminal is about a 15-minute walk; the town centre is under a mile.

Is there parking? Yes, free on-site parking, with free WiFi throughout.

How close is the beach? Newry Beach and the marina are about an 8-minute walk.

Are dogs allowed? No, pets are not accepted.

Book your stay at the Orient

For a genuinely warm family welcome, a memorable bite to eat and a handy base for Holyhead’s beaches, cliffs and ferry, the Orient is a real find. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.