Plas Yn Dre Boutique Hotel

A boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of Bala

Plas Yn Dre is a stylish boutique hotel and restaurant set in a Grade II listed town house right on Bala’s High Street, in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Family-run since 1990 and beautifully renovated, it blends historic character with contemporary luxury, and earns a 5-star Visit Wales rating. With nine individual bedrooms, a restaurant, a snug bar and a warm, dog-friendly welcome, it makes a central, characterful base for the lake, the mountains and the watersports Bala is famous for.

The rooms

There are nine guest bedrooms, each individually styled, combining the period features of the historic building with smart, modern, comfortable furnishings — the kind of rooms designed for a relaxing stay after a day outdoors. The 5-star Visit Wales accreditation reflects the quality, and the central High Street position means everything in this lively little town is on the doorstep.

Dining and the welcome

A real strength here is being able to eat in: the restaurant serves chef-prepared food, and there is a snug bar and a library to relax in with a drink — perfect on a cool Snowdonia evening. Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the premises, making it a great choice for guests bringing the family pet. It is a genuinely welcoming, independent place with the personal touch of a long-established family business.

At a glance

• Boutique hotel and restaurant in a Grade II listed town house
• On Bala’s High Street, in the heart of Snowdonia
• Nine individually styled bedrooms
• 5-star Visit Wales accredited; family-run since 1990
• Restaurant, snug bar and library
• Dogs welcome throughout
• A short walk from Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

Bala and the lake

Bala is one of Snowdonia’s best-loved outdoor towns, built around Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) — the largest natural lake in Wales and a magnet for sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding — with the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway running along its shore. The High Street setting puts the town’s shops, cafés and the lake all within an easy stroll. Nearby, the National White Water Centre on the Tryweryn draws paddlers from across the country, and the Aran mountains and the village of Betws-y-Coed are within reach for walkers and explorers. For more places to stay in the area, see our guide to Bala accommodation.

Good to know

A boutique hotel with its own restaurant and bar is ideal in a town like Bala, where the pleasures are the lake, the mountains and the outdoors — you can spend the day on the water or the trails and return to a good meal and a relaxed drink without getting back in the car. The central High Street location and dog-friendly welcome make it flexible for couples, walkers and families with a pet alike, and the 5-star rating signals a genuinely comfortable, well-run stay. Bala is busiest through the summer and school holidays, so booking ahead is wise; with only nine rooms, popular dates go quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a restaurant? Yes — a restaurant serving chef-prepared food, plus a snug bar and library.

How many rooms are there? Nine individually styled bedrooms.

Are dogs welcome? Yes — well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout.

Where is it? On the High Street in the heart of Bala, Snowdonia.

What’s nearby? Bala Lake, the Bala Lake Railway, the white-water centre and the mountains.

What grade is it? It holds a 5-star Visit Wales rating and has been family-run since 1990.

Is it good for an outdoor holiday? Yes — you can spend the day on Bala Lake or the mountains and return to the restaurant and bar, with the dog welcome throughout.

For a stylish, central and dog-friendly base in Bala, check availability for your dates using the booking options on this page.