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3.5 out of 5
Bryn Melyn Apartments
Panorama Road, Gwynedd, Barmouth, Wales

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9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from David on 29 Oct 2023
Many thanks for your top-marks review! We work hard to try and ensure everything is just right for our guests' stay so we are delighted when they feel we've got it right. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.

8/10 Good

neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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A fantastic stay. Very accommodating for vegan travellers and a gay couple. Stayed in Derwen. Fantastic view of the Estuary. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from David on 12 Feb 2020
Delighted you had such a good time with us! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again some time.

10/10 Excellent

Naude

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Fantastic place!!!
Two amazing people Dave and Heather are with an amazing self catering property. Would definitely highly recommended!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Bryn Melyn David on 5 Mar 2019
Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to seeing again sometime hopefully.

10/10 Excellent

paul

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the apartment we had was very clean warm and cosy they made us very welcome and were dog friendly we would recommend this place to anyone we use these apartments again paul&bronya dec 18
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Bryn Melyn David on 8 Jan 2019
Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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Great stay!
A real treat - I was really looked after, breakfast was amazing and the views are something really special!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Ticked all the boxes !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

hedley

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Leonard

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Colin, South East England

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Cosy Boarding house with fantastic views.
My wife and I with another couple spent 2 nights at Bryn Melyn. We were all very impressed with the standard of service and the quality of the breakfast and (optional) evening meal. The rooms were nicely decorated with modern bathroom facilities, comfortable beds and wonderful views over the estuary. The cosy lounge with excellent choice of pre-dinner drinks, and the dining room overlooking the grade with it's host of birds were a delight. The proud owners, David and Heather deserve a lot of praise for the facilities and the friendly service which they provide.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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A high room with a fine view
Bryn Melyn is set up a steep and narrow hill, and manoeuvring a big car was tricky. But the view from the car park of the estuary was magnificent. We had a warm welcome and climbed up two floors to a room with an even better view. The simple room was fine, the common areas supplied maps and books and photographs of the truly beautiful region. Breakfast was well done, the usual basics and a good choice of cooked food made to order. the owners take their duty of hospitality seriously and I'd have no hesitation about staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Tony, Essex

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An excellent base for a holiday in Snowdonia
An excellent guest house situated on a hill overlooking the estuary. Welcoming hosts with lots of useful advice and local knowledge. We had a large, well-furnished, clean and comfortable bedroom with excellent views. A very enjoyable breakfast is provided based on local produce. The guest house at the top of a steep hill - so be prepared for some exercise when you walk into town. It only provides breakfast so you have to go into Barmouth for other meals. I believe that packed lunches are available on request - but have no practical experience of this. There are tea & coffee making facilities in the bedroom plus a good free wifi service. Overall, very good value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Great View
Fantastic views, comfy bed, friendly service, good food. I have only good things to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hilary, Dorset UK

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Wedding weekend
Great hotel, The owners, David and Heather very friendly and helpful. Superb breakfast with gluten free and lactose free options. Lovely estuary view from bedroom window. Several bird feeding stations, loved the birdwatching from bedroom, lounge and dining room. Would like to have stayed longer Would definitely stay again

10/10 Excellent

john, worksop

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Room with a veiw
Warm welcome,hosts knowledge of the surrounding area belly busting breakfast if required , changing views of the estuary and hills and coast, the bird table with an endless supply of different bird. A supply of books games free to borrow if you suffer inclement weather The whole area is very beautiful and if you are on a bike the roads are superb
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, South Coast of England

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Perfect for visiting the area
Nearly everything about this Guest House is great. The owners, David & Heather, were both very pleasant and helpful, the room was spacious the bathroom had all the usual toiletries and the view from the room was more than impressive. I enjoyed a personalised breakfast each morning which, except for an afternoon tea and biscuits, was enough for me until my evening meal. Like most old buildings, it is possible to hear people in other rooms but I have been to very few hotels that have been sound-proofed. I did not find it a problem over the four days I stayed. I certainly recommend Bryn Melyn.

10/10 Excellent

Jason, France

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A sanctuary worth revisiting
Decided at the last minute to have a short driving holiday in wales with my best friend and found this place by chance. I am glad that we have stayed here. We were blessed by the glorious weather and the scenery from the window took our breaths away. Too bad we came in and had to leave in haste, should time permits I would spend a few days just walk or cycle around the neighbourhood, and admire the nature and the warm locals that make it memorable.

8/10 Good

David, Long Island, Bahamas

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Great location, beautiful village
Great owners, very knowledgeable and accommodating. Loved my short stay and will stay again.

8/10 Good

JohnF, Liverpool

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Friendly Atmosphere with Great Views
We spent 3 nights at this Guest House & the hosts David & Heather went out of their way to make us feel welcome. David went out of his way to assist us in choosing walks we could do on each day. David even provided maps which was extremely helpful. Very good, freshly cooked breakfast was served up each morning. There was plenty of choice for breakfast too. Our room had an Estuary view & this view was absolutely stunning. Yes, it was that good. Sat in the small garden on 2 of the afternoons with a nice glass of wine (very relaxing). You can also watch the birds / squirrels eating from the several feeding stations in the garden. One downside for some people would be the location of the guest house. It is situated on a steep road. So, if you can't handle walking up steep slopes you can always get a taxi or park in the town & drive back up.

10/10 Excellent

ranj, warks

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Great location over looking estuary
Dave and heather were lovely , bar stocked full of welsh goodies, great place to relax. Hired a bike from the local shop, brilliant scenic path all the way to dolgelau

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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My visit
We had a great time the people that ran the hotel were extremely helpful regarding local area they told us the best places to visit and where it would be quieter great place to stay lovely and clean good scrambled eggs the best I have ever had

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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Valentine's Day Special!!
Fantastic, can't thank David and Heather enough for a Great Valentine's stay. The Room was excellent and the added new Windows were great and the view spectacular and the Wine and flowers topped it off. The morning Breakfast was great and topped off with an excellent service throughout. Once again a BIG thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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Great service, food and location
Hotel is excellent and the proprietors, David in particular, were very helpful in advising on some very good local walks. As mentioned, the access and parking can be a bit tricky if you're not comfortable with driving in tight spaces, but not too daunting. Also, it is a bit of a climb from the town, but again, would not be a problem for most people. Overall the hotel was excellent; room, food, facilities, bar, service, and the location, so would definitely recommend it for anyone staying in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

David N.

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Excellent hotel, with brilliant service.
This hotel offers first class accommodation,friendly efficient owners, where nothing was too much trouble. Attention to detail makes a very enjoyable stay, with an excellent room ,with a fantastic view of the sea and estuary. Food excellent, a truly value for money hotel, will definitely be visiting again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

Mike

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Nice with some minor issues
Tight for Parking with Long Wheel Base Van. Steep Hill to Barmouth for Food & Drink. Slow Wi-Fi - quickly drops from 32 mbps to 2 (or less) mbps in room. Nice Breakfast. Breakfast only server between 8 and 9 am. Slow water supply in Shower. Barmouth looks tired and dirty, perhaps due to traffic pollution.

10/10 Excellent

Davis

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Great location with wonderful views.
Heather and David run a superb B&B. Very nice couple who make you very welcome plus they have extensive knowledge of the area which helps to expand your itinerary and visit parts of the region otherwise missed.

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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A Place to Relax.
The Hotel was very clean, the rooms and bathrooms were modern and spacious and the extra little bits were very thoughtful. The Welsh breakfasts were well presented and well cooked and most enjoyable.The views were amazing across the estuary and and watching the wild birds feed on a specially adapted bird area is lovely. If relaxing with an amazing view is your thing then the Bryn Melyn is for you. If you are visiting the town and don't want to drive the walk up and down the hill can be a bit daunting but getting a taxi is very easy. All in all David and Heather run a very efficient hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Lovely hotel but very steep drive and not easy to
Lovely stay but they were unable to offer evening meal unless ordered in a morning at breakfast. We didn't arrive till 15.00 so then had to go out again for evening meal. after travelling it would have been far nicer to eat in the guest house and have a drink in the bar. This is something we would have to take into account next time as we loved Barmouth and will go back again. Breakfast was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

michael, Tamworth

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We were made to feel very welcome with our dog, the full 'Welsh' breakfast was lovely and a little extra for the dog. The view was amazing but to get it you have to live up cardiac hill.. A bit of a haul up when you've had a beer or two but well worth it when you open the curtains in the morning

10/10 Excellent

Mark, South Yorks

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Great location
Super stay, gracious hosts and convenient location for all that we wanted to do along the mid Wales coast and the southern parts of Snowdonia. Bryn Melyn is on the side of a steep hill - that's why it is secluded, quiet and has such a great view over the estuary. Just what we wanted but walking or driving the narrow hill road held no qualms for us; you must decide for yourselves but we highly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Yorkshire

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Wow
Had a fabulous stay in a lovely location. The views from our room were amazing and breakfast was superb. Very friendly owners who had advice for all on where to go and what to see. We loved it so much we booked for the following night and were reluctant to leave. Loved all the special little touches, from the complimentary toiletries to the tranquil background music at breakfast whilst watching the wildlife eat theirs. Will definitely be back again

8/10 Good

Nic P, Monmouth

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Great short break
Amazing breakfast + great advice about the area.

8/10 Good

Keith

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Barmouth is ok
Nice clean room and the owners where very friendly and helpful

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Wolverhampton

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Welcoming hosts
Great views excellent breakfast and lovely owners

8/10 Good

Michael, ILKESTON

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Warm Welcome to Wales -
Short break-away - very well appointed and so good we are going back very soon!!

10/10 Excellent

lady traveller, London

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Perfect for quiet retreat
Beautiful spot on the hill at walking distance from town and promenade. Only the chirping birds to hear and a view that changes by the hour. Expected a week of rain but met with sunny days and a few rainy spells. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations for where to walk and eat.

10/10 Excellent

Girl of Song, Wyoming

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Beautiful view!
Beautiful view from my room and I loved the patio with the birdfeeder. Everything was delightful.
My room with a view.
Darling bird that came to visit on the patio.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Milton Keynes

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Best Place We've Stayed
If you’re looking to stay anywhere near Barmouth, you should be staying here. There’s only one thing that might put you off and that's the hill from the seafront. However, that means you get great views over the estuary, and if you don't fancy the walk or drive, a local taxi is available. The list of reasons you’d want to stay here, though, is considerable. The thing that takes this place to another level is your hosts; David and Heather. Nothing is too much trouble to make your stay perfect and their local knowledge is extensive. On arrival we were given a tour of the house and we mentioned that one reason for staying was to climb Snowdon. David provided us with daily mountain weather forecasts from the Met Office, gave advice on trails, and loaned us an OS map of the area and a waterproof holder. We spent a while chatting to both David and Heather and found them to be really lovely people, more interested in making sure people had a great time than just running a business. Beyond the hosts, the rooms are clean and comfortable with good showers. Breakfast each morning is part cereal buffet, part cooked to order, with a great view of the estuary and of the local wildlife visiting the bird feeder. The guest house has a lounge area, stocked with books and games, as well as a small bar. The whole guest house is well kept and I am certain we will return. One tip for anyone staying; spend some time in the lounge and read the Theta Bear books. We very much enjoyed them!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Amazing Breakfast with Gorgeous View!
If you don't have a car, this place is a climb, but so worth the views. I really enjoyed sitting in their beautiful garden with a cold local ale and watching the birds visit the feeder and taking in sunset views. The traditional breakfast ( I passed on the baked beans because I was already full from toast, fruit and yogurt ) is wonderful and the hosts are delightful and friendly!

10/10 Excellent

thomas, bolton

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super welcome and help with our stay,excellant place to unwind

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Henderson, NV

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Nice B&B close to town center
Only stayed for one day on the way to the Lake District.

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy, London

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Beautiful place
Beautiful place, quiet, peaceful, everything you could need available. Minutes' walk to the beach. Good bus links to further inland for woodland walks at Coed-y-Brenin. The owners printed off bus timetables and routes for me and were so helpful. Would love to visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Very relaxing stay becautiful scenery can't fault this place it was perfect we would def stay again
Room with a view

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Richmond, VA

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Excellent experience to cap my Snowdonia tour
I recently spent four days touring around Snowdonia and my stay in the Bryn Melyn Guest House was by far my most exceptional night abroad. My room provided a perfect view of the ocean and very quick walk into the Snowdonia woods. My room was clean, comfortable, and came equipped with a very nice bathroom. However, the best part were the hosts. They provided a very enjoyable evening with beverages and games followed by a morning where they cooked all the guests breakfast. And they were most ready to help us make the most out of our trip by pointing us in the direction of excellent scenery and local activities. This stay turned into a very pleasant surprise that I won't soon forget.

8/10 Good

Chris, London

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Nice stay...
Nice stay at this guest house. I had an issue with my room but was quickly transferred to another room. Very friendly hosts, breakfast was good. Local food was nice but it is a steep hill to get into town and back again.

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

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10/10 Excellent

stephen, South Derbyshire

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Great place for a relaxing break
Excellent b&b, friendly people and great views Only downside was the steep walk back from the town but only 4 pounds each way in a taxi

10/10 Excellent

Aurelija

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Nice place, very friendly owners, perfect customer service!