The Moelwyn Hotel & Restaurant

Booked a break here, to relax after an extremely difficult time due to illness and death of a close family member. Unfortunately, it was booked very last minute (due to late funeral arrangements) so we did not have a lot of time to do thorough research on the hotel / B&B, or the area. We know that Trip Advisor ratings need to be analysed, as friends and family can put on 5 star ratings for anything. With more time, to review all the ratings, maybe we wouldn’t be writing this review now! 1st Morning / Day: Went down for breakfast at 9am, which had been the prearranged time with the female owner. Another 2 fellow guests also arrived in to the breakfast room just after us. No one was about except a gentleman sitting out on the veranda. He came in and we asked him if anyone was about. He tried to phone the owner, but it went to voicemail, he then tried another number(s) and eventually got someone on the phone. In the meantime, he got his wife up out of bed, on her day off (she worked elsewhere, we understand) to make tea / coffee, and start the breakfast, until the owner turned up. The A4 sized menu stated that there were gluten free and vegetarian options, but the lady told us all that they weren’t available and handed us all a copy of a smaller A5 sized menu. The male owner eventually turned up, and apologised for the lack of service. 2nd Morning / Day: The female owner was in the breakfast room, when we went down for 9am. However, there was only Wheatabix packs on the table. When asked was there any other choice, she went in to the kitchen and found one small pack of Cornflakes. She told us that was the only cereal she had. For the cooked breakfast, she only had 2 slices of brown bread left, then it had to be white bread, or nothing. While we were getting ready to go out for the day, I heard a noise at the door and opened it to see a towel and other toiletries left on the floor outside the door. The young lad had just walked away, so I asked him if there was a bathmat there. We had left one down the previous morning to be replaced, as requested, but he advised that the bathmat was in the wash. We never did see it again. We went out for the day and, when we came back to our room in the evening, the blinds on the side window had come off the wall. The window had been open slightly and we can only guess that the wind had blown them down. We were just grateful that this did not happen while we were sleeping, as they would have landed on our face / head in the bed and could have caused injury! 3rd Morning: Came down and again, no one about. No Breakfast had been left out and the tables had been rearranged. Again, the gentleman who had been sitting on the veranda on the first morning came through and asked was there no one about. He then tried to phone both the male and female owners, but the calls went to voicemail. He then called someone, who we presume was the mother, and got through to her. We overheard her saying something along the lines of

I stayed here with my friend in room 3. The hotel is on a corner location with excellent views of the sea. Our room had 2 bay windows and 1 small window. With the windows open you can hear the waves of the sea. The hosts were very welcoming and from the Midlands. There is currently no breakfast being served, however there are a choice of cafes with lovely views that serve food. Which are walking distance. The hotel has a lovely seating area outside with views of the sea. Car parking is free. We would definitely return back to this hotel. There is a kettle in the room and you can stock up with tea, coffee, milk sachets and toilet roll at no extra cost. There is a lovely dinning room downstairs and sitting room. There is an iron and ironing board downstairs. The hosts informed us there is also a fridge downstairs.

I stopped here for one night as I had family business in N Wales. Booking was easy and I was made to feel very welcome. The room was very comfortable with a nice shower. Close to all amenities and ample free parking. A very pleasant stopover and I would happily return the next time I'm in North Wales.

Just wanted a place to rest our heads, whilst exploring the area. And found a little gem. Nice and quiet in the evenings, with a great location to watch and listen to the waves lapping on the shore. Welcoming staff that give you a home from home feel. We'll be staying here again when we're down this way again.

The staff gave us a warm welcome and were very helpful. Our top floor room and bathroom were bright, comfortable and clean. The location is in front of the beach with lovely views. There is a free carpark in front and a nice cafe next door for breakfast etc. We were advised in advance that there is currently no restaurant in the hotel. However, we were given the option to use the room and seafront veranda for our own food and drinks. We enjoyed our stay.

We were greeted with a comfortable bed, great views, a luxurious bath and a sun trap of a deck. Parking is plentiful and close by, as is a good-quality cafe to look after you while the restaurant is restored. Above all, the hosts treat you like an old friend - couldn't ask for better!

Amazing hosts! After a devastating flood (believed to be caused by a guest) this place has had a complete makeover in the dining room ready for re-opening of the restaurant. We were allowed to use it for our takeaway tea with amazing views over the bay. There is a cafe 50 metres away offering breakfast from 8am if you need it. The rooms were of a great size and whilst needing some modernisation, had everything you need and were very comfortable. Highly recommended.

We wanted to stay in this area and the Moelwyn fitted the bill. We got on very well with the staff we met and enjoyed our stay: lovely cooked breakfast, comfortable quiet room and parking nearby. Above all the views are marvellous. However, it appears to be a work in progress. 1. The carpet in our bedroom was very dirty and urgently needs deep cleaning. 2. The grout in our shower was mouldy in large patches. 3. Some options at breakfast were limited: three varieties of cereal, only strawberry jam. No fruit. 4. Some paint on our bedroom ceiling was pealing off. I would love to return to see the finished product.

A pleasant stay at the Moelwyn. The staff were very friendly and really attentive- I had absolutely no problem here. My disappointment lied within the hotel itself. The room wasn’t very clean at all, there were lots of little flies on the windowsills and on the bed it’s self. The bed sheets were clean but need replacing as there was pen marks, yellow stains and holes in the bedding- I also found a few hairs in the bed. There was a very bad musty smell in the room which was very unpleasant when you walked in. The breakfast was lovely, the chef would cook you anything you would like which I found great! However, the attention to detail lacked in the breakfast as the cutlery, mugs and glasses were all very dirty. I found the hotel felt a little run down and not welcoming in the main downstairs areas. The hotel was in a beautiful location right on the beach front. Overall I had a pleasant stay at the Moelwyn, however the hotel is lacking that attention to details and the cleanliness is not that great. Thank you to the staff at the Moelwyn you were fab!