Rhyl Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bodelwyddan Castle featuring heritage elements and a castle
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes château or palace and heritage elements
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes château or palace and heritage elements

Rhyl is a busy, seaside resort on the northeast coast of Wales.

In Victorian times it was known for its elegance and its popularity boomed after the Second World War. With improved road and rail links, Rhyl became a destination of choice for city-dwellers from nearby Liverpool and Manchester.

More recently, the area has benefited from multi-million pound regeneration projects, which blend its traditional charms with contemporary attractions in an exciting way. For a family seaside holiday, with miles of golden sands and safe sea bathing, Rhyl cannot be beaten.

Rhyl has many hotels to choose from, ranging from cheap and cheerful two star hotels to the more luxury end of the spectrum. Whatever your budget and requirements, you will find something to suit. There are also numerous guesthouses and B&Bs, as well as self-catering properties.

You can shop 'til you drop in Rhyl. The town centre is pedestrianised, with every big brand name store you could wish for as well as an outdoor market every Thursday and Saturday. If the weather lets you down, there is an indoor shopping centre too.

Rhyl caters for everyone's tastes, with small cafes, fine dining in hotel restaurants and pub grub galore. Home-grown Welsh produce features strongly, but there is also international cuisine, with a number of takeaway options if you are self-catering — fish and chips are a must for every seaside holiday.

For the less adventurous, all the usual fast food outlets can be found, but for something a little different, why not enjoy oysters on the seafront?

If you tire of building sandcastles or paddling, Rhyl has enough on offer to guarantee that you will never have a dull moment. You could start with a stroll along the prom, a ride on a beach donkey or simply gaze in awe at the bascule bridge across Rhyl Harbour.

Rhyl Marine Lake offers sailing, canoeing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. The lake itself is skirted by a miniature railway, which has delighted tourists since 1911.

The Drift Park has fun water features, mini golf, a casino and open-air theatre, or there is the SeaQuarium for a scuba experience without getting wet!

Enjoy a bike ride along National Cycle Route 5, or how about a spot of sea angling, horse-riding, or a round of golf at Rhyl Golf Course?

Venture inland and you can discover the tranquillity of green spaces like Brickfield Pond and Rhuddlan Nature Reserve, both homes to a variety of waterbirds. Glan Morfa is a trail loved by birdwatchers and walkers alike, following the estuary through woodland and alongside mudflats.

Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
4 out of 5
2 Park Lane, Liverpool, England
The price is £69 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£69
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! (478 reviews)
"Lovely clean hotel, extremely helpful staff, loved the buffet breakfast, felt safe and secure."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
4 out of 5
Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, England
The price is £97 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£97
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,731 reviews)
Great weekend stay
"Amazing hotel, staff were so friendly and helpful, room was absolutely massive! Food in restaurant was amazing and the breakfast was plentiful. All in all we had a fantastic stay in this hotel. Only downside is that the hotel is further out of town than you think. Took us about 20-25 minutes to walk ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Titanic Hotel Liverpool
The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery
The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery
5 out of 5
Municipal Building Dale Street, Liverpool, England
The price is £109 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£109
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (674 reviews)
"One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery
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.
2 bed Caravan in Rhyl , dog Friendly, With Wifi
2 bed Caravan in Rhyl , dog Friendly, With Wifi
3 out of 5
Rhyl, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Rhyl. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Rhyl Golf Club and Prestatyn Beach are located nearby.
2 bed Caravan in Rhyl , dog Friendly, With Wifi
3 Bed Caravan Rob in Rhyl
3 Bed Caravan Rob in Rhyl
3 out of 5
Rhyl, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Rhyl. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Rhyl Golf Club and Prestatyn Beach are located ...
3 Bed Caravan Rob in Rhyl
Stunning Platinum Caravan in Rhyl 2 Mins to Beach
Stunning Platinum Caravan in Rhyl 2 Mins to Beach
3 out of 5
Rhyl, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rhyl. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rhyl Golf Club and Prestatyn Beach are located ...
"My familys first holiday away. Absolutely fine, had everything we needed the host was really helpful and friendly and directed us on a great safe path . We will definitely be booking again hopefully next week we enjoyed it that much"

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2023

Stunning Platinum Caravan in Rhyl 2 Mins to Beach
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 Rhyl

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Getting a facelift should be great once completed but we have been coming for years

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Typical uk seaside resort

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Town a little run down

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We love rhyl and every thing about the area the only thing I'd say is when the tide goes out and people follow it out be aware of it coming back in behind you. You will get stuck thank god for life guards/boats

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Will & Wayne are great hosts, always up for a laugh. No hesitation in recommending a stay here.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely little weekend break enough pubs and places to eat all around you with easy walking distance without the hustle bustle and noise .great location for us

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