Snowdon Lodge is a great little hostel. From the moment you walk in it is friendly. It has a great location, great atmosphere and friendly knowledgeable staff who want to ensure you enjoy your visit.
The Location
The hostel is in Tremadog, about 15 minutes walk northwards up the road from Porthmadog railway station. There are also bus stops close by to the hostel which head to other locations throughout Snowdonia - a good deal is the £4.95 Sherpa day ticket which will take you to Llanberis (for Snowdon Mountain railway), Caernarfon and various other places for walking around Mount Snowdon. Nearby in Tremadog itself is a Spar supermarket and three pubs - further away in Porthmadog is a wider range of shops, takeaways, cafes and pubs.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The style of the hostel is casual and this is reflected in the rooms. There are lockers and door locks which work. The room has the usual bunkbeds and a large window with nice views of the surrounds. There are plenty of bathrooms with reliable hot water. There is also a drying room downstairs to dry wet clothes.
Common Spaces
The hostel is a sociable place with several common areas. There is a sitting/lounge room at the front with a TV. There is a large breakfast room in which to have breakfast - self service porridge, toast, tea, coffee and orange juice - and is of a higher standard than would normally be expected. There is also a bar at the back with reasonably priced drinks.
Guests have a wide range of ages although most tend to be from Britain and most tend to be there because of its close proximity to Snowdonia. There are also a lot of walkers who stay there.
Summary
Perhaps one annoying thing about Snowdon Lodge is that it does not do online reservations. It is possible to email but it is necessary to call afterwards to confirm the booking with a credit card.
Nonetheless this is a very small gripe for such a great place in a great location - definitely a hostel to come back to again and again.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2007
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4.8 Average from 4 Ratings
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