Prestatyn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Sunny Prestatyn is the archetypal North Wales seaside resort. It sprang into national consciousness in the 19th century when the railways brought its fresh, sea air and restorative sea waters into the reach of holidaymakers from the north of England.

Today the resort continues to offer amusements, beaches, ice cream and family fun but it is also working hard to reinvent itself as a stopping off point for walkers exploring the region.

It’s fair to say that Prestatyn is more than just Pontins and caravan parks: anyone taking their eyes away from the promenade and glancing over the resort at the spectacular backdrop of the Clwydian Range will see just how close beautiful, natural attractions lie. There is so much to do in the surrounding area beyond slot machines, fairground tides and the bucket and spade to interest both families, nature lovers, golfers and walkers.

Prestatyn’s ozone-filled seaside air has long attracted tourists. Long before the Costas in Spain had left their calling card, North Wales was the place for sun, sand and sea. In the 1920s the Public Health Committee got all poetic over the resort’s charms: “If you are ill, don’t take a pill I’ll tell you something better still. For sunshine and air, weather that’s fair and health giving rest – Prestatyn is best.”

There are still good reasons to visit Prestatyn for families: there are holiday parks, amusements, sandy beaches, waterparks, paddling pools, miniature golf courses, fountains and plenty places to eat and family-friendly places to stay – ranging from static caravans and campsites to hotels and guesthouses. It’s accessible by direct train from London, easy to reach from the North of England and close to airports at Liverpool and Manchester. Nearby there is the delightful Llanberis Lake Railway and the exciting Welsh Mountain Zoo> where panoramic views provide the backdrop for snow leopards, chimpanzees, red pandas and Sumatran tigers.

For the grown-ups nearby Chester Races has been the site for horse racing since the 16th century, and you can time your visit for a quick flutter, or you could pack your golf clubs and take advantage of the championship links course at Prestatyn which is set in 150 acres of superb unspoilt land.

History lovers can take in the medieval fortress of Conwy Castle that is easy to get to if all those seaside shenanigans become too much and the Neolithic mound at Gop and the breathtaking views of the ancient site of the Great Orme take you back to well before the invention of slot machines.

Prestatyn was the first Welsh town to be designated a ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town and it certainly sits at the start (or end) point of some very fine Welsh walks indeed.

The All Wales Coast Path has been named by the Lonely Planet guide as one of the world’s best: it runs east to west along the shoreline. Prestatyn is also part of the 176 mile Offa’s Dyke Path, which is one of Britain’s premier National Trails.

Prestatyn promises more than you might imagine. It’s a great family holiday but there’s a lot more to explore for those prepared to tear themselves away from the beach, pleasure boats and buckets.

The Beaches Hotel and Spa
The Beaches Hotel and Spa
4 out of 5
Beach Road East East, Prestatyn, Wales
The price is £107 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£107
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Prestatyn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (797 reviews)
"Everything was great from the staff to the service to the price. Overall a lovely property right on the beach with magnificent views and accessible links the rest of north wales."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

The Beaches Hotel and Spa
Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
4 out of 5
2 Park Lane, Liverpool, England
The price is £70 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£70
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Royal Albert ...
9/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"Good location near the docks and easy to get into town and the train station. The self service check in was good!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
Britannia Adelphi Hotel
Britannia Adelphi Hotel
3 out of 5
Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, England
The price is £54 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£54
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
6.8/10 (2,099 reviews)
"Stayed a extra night, will be back about Christmas to see family, ta."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Britannia Adelphi Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
3.5 out of 5
25 Drury Lane, Corn Exchange, Liverpool, England
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,412 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, perfect location and very friendly staff. Will be a certain booking for future Liverpool visits"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
Citadines City Centre Liverpool
Citadines City Centre Liverpool
4 out of 5
72 Church Street, Liverpool, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"On check Elizebeth gave us excellent service a friendly lady and made us feel at home. She gave us good advice all about Liverpool.Would return to Citadines lovely apartments very clean."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Citadines City Centre Liverpool
Cove Paradise Street
Cove Paradise Street
4 out of 5
39 Paradise St, Liverpool, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (624 reviews)
"Great location. Check-in and check-out were easy and they held our luggage after we checked-out, which made things very easy for us. The unit was tight but very clean and new."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Cove Paradise Street
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Prestatyn

3.2
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
7
5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
12
4 - Good 32%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 16%
1 - Terrible
6
1 - Terrible 16%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Small town with some shops and easy to travel to other parts of Wales. If you like a morning (or anytime for that matter!) run, there is a fantastic prom that goes right along the coast to Rhyl and possibly beyond - that was as far as I went :-)

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

you would be better off at robin hood or presthaven sands or ty mawr, this is a violent drug fueled place which needs a complete change of staff its just not acceptable

2/5 - Disappointing

Bob

Knock down and have a re think

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Prestatyn is a quiet holiday resort, but has lovely beaches. Shopping is reasonably good, and its easy access to the rest of North Wales

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

No.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Prestatyn itself is a fine welsh town and well worth a visit , just avoid pontins very basic and not at all enjoyable , sorry pontins its a no from me!!!!!

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