| apartment-style suites add separate living rooms, and kitchens or kitchenettes. some rooms add sea views. parking is free. the unfussy, casual rooms and suites all offer en suite bathrooms, plus tvs, free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. overlooking the menai strait, this straightforward hotel is 5 miles from caernarfon castle, 8 miles from zip world, and 11 miles from snowdonia national park. hot or continental breakfast is offered for a fee. other amenities include a heated indoor pool and a sauna, plus a cosy bar and a relaxed restaurant with water views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 38
Llyn Padarn (13 min)
Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Snowdon Mountain Railway (15 min)
Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Menai Bridge (7 min)
Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. Anglesey Sea Zoo (18 min)
A venue showing conservation in action, with a shark pool and live diving displays, plus a cafe. Snowdon (46 min)
Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Caernarfon Castle (13 min)
Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (14 min)
National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. Ynys Llanddwyn (40 min)
This tidal island features the ruins of St Dwynwen's Church, a lighthouse & views of Snowdonia. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (13 min)
Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Llanberis Lake Railways (17 min)
Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (18 min)
500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. GreenWood Family Park (7 min)
Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Beaumaris Castle (17 min)
Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. National Slate Museum (16 min)
Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Menai Strait (15 min)
Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. | 
