YHA Kings exterior

YHA Kings

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1TB
94%

Excellent

(24 reviews)

Private room from £0.00/night

Amenities

  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Cot available
  • En-suite rooms available
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm

Need to know

Check in:
From 16:00 - 22:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries:
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding:
Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.
Camping & Cabins from £0.00/night

Need to know

Check in:
From 16:00 - 22:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Entire place - Whole hostel from £450.00/night

  • Whole hostel

    6 bathrooms 7 bedrooms sleeps up to 35 guests

    YHA Kings offers quality accommodation which is suitable for everyone to enjoy. This property is a great rural retreat for both outdoor lovers and those looking to relax and unwind amidst breath-taking scenery.

    From £450.00/night

Amenities

  • BBQ area
  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Clothes airer
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fridge
  • Garden/grounds
  • Grill
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Iron and board
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Waterfront
  • Wood stove

Need to know

Check in:
From 16:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Heating:
There is central heating throughout the property.
Bedding:
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Checking in:
You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions. We offer contactless check-in and check-out.
Guest access:
Guests have use of the whole property, except the restaurant and reception areas.
Dogs:
Pets are not permitted at YHA Kings, including in vehicles in the car park. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: fridge/freezer, clothes airer, coffee maker, grill, iron and board, 2 kettles, microwave, 2 ovens, refrigerator, stove, toaster, wood stove.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, cloths, paper towels, sponges, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 32 people. There are 10 tables and chairs, which can be arranged to your preference, and beautiful views onto the garden.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 28 people. There are leather sofas and armchairs, plus a good selection of books, magazines and a wood-burning stove.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of six bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 4

Toilets: 8

Showers: 6

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is an extra-large garden. The garden is enclosed with a fence and has a gate.

Guests have full access to the garden.

Outdoor amenities: BBQ area, benches, fire pit, grass/lawn.

Sleeping arrangements

Across the entire building there is a total of seven bedrooms.

Bedrooms

Three rooms that sleep up to 6 people each. They include 3 sets of bunk beds.

Four en-suite rooms that sleep up to 6 people each. They include 3 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Overview

Good to Go England

COVID-19 Industry Standard

In Partnership with The National Tourist Organisation of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.

Set in its own wooded ravine, YHA Kings offers year round accommodation for individuals, families and groups. This hostel is a fantastic retreat for both fans of outdoor pursuits and those looking to relax and unwind amidst breathtaking scenery. Explore miles of sandy beaches, steam railways, and castles galore.

The National White Water Rafting centre near Bala is a must for watersports enthusiasts. Nearby are the famous Port Meirion village and the world class mountain bike centre at Coed-y-Brenin - also brilliant for walks and trail running.

Why guests love YHA Kings

  • Free parking on premises
  • WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Located in a wooded ravine on the slopes of Cader Idris
  • Ideal base to run, cycle or walk the Mawddach estuary
  • Great Snowdonia National Park accommodation
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Accommodation at YHA Kings

Private rooms

Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin. Shared shower and toilet facilities are located near to the room.

Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room. Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin.

Hire the whole hostel

This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you.

We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire.

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Things to do around YHA Kings

Slate Caverns

Llanfair Slate Caverns

Descend Jacobs ladder and wander through tunnels and chambers. Outside the caverns there's breathtaking views of Cardigan Bay.

Portmeirion Village

Portmeirion

Portmeirion, the setting for the cult 60s series The Prisoner – 'I am not a number. I am a free man.

Centre for Alternative Technology

Centre for Alternative Technology

The Centre for Alternative Technology aims to inspire, inform and enable people to explore new ways of living. Visit the CAT website

Cycles parked by a lake

Cycling around Kings, Dolgellau

The Mawddach trail between Dolgellau and Barmouth is ideal for families who enjoy gentler cycling.  Running alongside the estuary, following the route of the old railway, it is totally flat and o

Mountain Biker on a track on the tops

Mountain Biking around Kings, Dolgellau

Mountain Biking enthusiasts will have heard all about Coed-y-Brenin.  Approx 15 minutes from the hostel and run by the Forestry Commission, it's the mountain bike mecca of Wales.  Bike hire

Sunrise over Snowdonia viewed from the tops

Climbing near Kings, Dolgellau

There's a training area above Barmouth, known as 'The Slabs'.  Local firms offer instructor led courses and equipment hire.  The area is suitable for all levels and abilities including the m

Porthmadog Harbour, showing quayside and upturned dinghy & sailboard

Watersports near Kings, Dolgellau

The National White Water Centre is at Bala, 20 miles from the hostel, with white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking - you can hire your equipment or get tuition.  For something a bit different

Lone figure walks along a beautiful woodland track though Coed-y-Brenin

Coed Y Brenin

Coed-Y-Brenin is a mountain biking mecca set amongst mountains and forests of southern Snowdonia. There are also fantastic walks, a visitor centre, a high ropes course, and opportunities to

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access
  • BBQ area
  • Breakfast
  • Classroom(s)
  • Coach parking nearby
  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Extra-large garden/grounds
  • Free parking on premises
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Library
  • Licensed bar
  • Minibus parking nearby
  • Mountain view
  • No mobile coverage
  • Outdoor seating
  • Packed lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Sole use
  • Waterfront
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Closed facilities: The following facilities are temporarily closed at this hostel due to COVID-19 safety measures - restaurant, reception area(s).

Seasonal opening pattern: YHA Kings is open for bookings all year round.

Hostel opening hours: YHA Kings is open from Monday - Sunday, 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.

Reception hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.

Restaurant opening hours: YHA Kings’ restaurant is open from Monday - Sunday, 07:00 - 09:00.

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Kings. Assistance dogs are welcome.

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YHA Kings

Kings, Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1TB
Map references

OS Map: 124

OS Grid Ref: SH683161

Lat/Lng: 52.725661, -3.950776

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Contact information

Phone: +44 345 260 2761

Email: [email protected]

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Meet the team

Manager recommends: Set in its own beautiful grounds within Snowdonia National Park, Kings has been providing a warm welcome to guests since 1937.The hostel is a great base for Cader Idris, the Mawddach Trail, Coed y Brenin, Dolgellau and Barmouth.

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016

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