Colwyn Bay

Travel Guide
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There’s nothing like a seasidegetaway, and it doesn’t get much better than the historic resort town of ColwynBay on the north coast of Wales. Book a family holiday, aromantic weekend or just a business break to Colwyn Bayand you’re bound fall in love with the crashing waves and sandy beaches thatmake this one of Wales’ top tourist destinations.

Here you can bury your toes in sandybeaches, explore the town’s array of mainstream and independent shops or headout on the water in a kayak, canoe or surfboard. Combine this with the rollingWelsh countryside and a number of remarkable heritage sites, and you’ll find ColwynBay has something to please the whole family.

Views in Colwyn Bay

For landscape lovers, ColwynBay is a striking place to visit. It has won Gold in the Wales in Bloom on a total of eightseparate occasions and boasts some impressive skylines. You’ll enjoy unobstructedviews of the coast, where you can marvel at astounding sunsets.

Relax on the Beach in Colwyn Bay

Recent investment in seafrontregeneration means Colwyn Bay’s beach has returnedto the former glory of its Victorian days, when tourism here was at its height.Wider and sandier than it has been for many years, you can lie back with abook, take a stroll from one end of the bay to the other or just grab an ice creamwith the kids on the promenade.

Visit Colwyn Bay’s WatersportsCentre

Have a go at surfing, sailing orspeed boating under safe tuition at Porth Eirias Watersports Centre. Welcomingall levels from beginners to experts, you can also try more placid activities here,such as canoe trips around the bay. Give it a shot – maybe you’ll even be luckyenough to spot some of the local wildlife in its natural habitat.

Historic ruins in Colwyn Bay

Why not get out of town andexplore some of the nearby history? The ruins of Llys Euryn, a medieval manorhouse, reside on a limestone hill close to Colwyn Bay. What little still standsof this site nevertheless offers an excellent taste for County Conwy’s rich andambient heritage.

Shopping Colwyn Bay

Retail lovers could pay a visit toBayview Shopping Centre, the region’s largest shopping mall. Why not pick up agift for a friend or treat yourself to a souvenir? The town also has a goodselection of independent family owned shops that ooze with character, so you’resure to find something to interest you.

Culture in Colwyn Bay

Art lovers can head to the contemporaryBay Gallery to explore the local arts scene and admire the paintings andpottery for sale at very reasonable prices. Perhaps you can even pick upsomething new for your collection?

Enjoy Colwyn Bay

As a quintessential seasideresort, a trip to Colwyn Bay makes for a timelessgetaway. Find a great deal with Expedia and book a trip to ColwynBay today.

The Marine Hotel
The Marine Hotel
3.5 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is S$71 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
S$71
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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"Great location, great breakfast and friendly helpful staff."

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Ruthin Castle Hotel
Ruthin Castle Hotel
4 out of 5
Castle Street, Denbighshire, Ruthin, Wales
The price is S$120 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
S$120
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ruthin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 spa tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (902 reviews)
"Great place, went as a single person and got the usual small room with no view. But I'm used to that!"

Reviewed on 28 Oct,2024

Ruthin Castle Hotel
St George's Hotel
St George's Hotel
4 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is S$209 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
S$209
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Not 4 star, queueing for buffet breakfast is not a 4 star hotel, food served from a hotplate so quality was below average. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent. Only one small 4 person lift to serve the whole hotel, decor in the communal area and carpets are dated. Staff were 4 star so bravo to ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

St George's Hotel
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Beachmount Holiday Apartments
Beachmount Holiday Apartments
3 out of 5
67 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colwyn Bay. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Holy Well and Chapel of St Trillo ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"the rooms were very nice and clean, the downside was on the days that the weather was bad, we were cold, the little heater in the sitting room did not warm up the room. The window in the kitchen was open and was too high to reach and close. The shower stall could do with some sort of mat to prevent ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sep,2024

Beachmount Holiday Apartments
Upper Lake Chalet , Dog and Pet Friendly
Upper Lake Chalet , Dog and Pet Friendly
3 out of 5
Glan Gwna 84 & 50, Caeathro, Caernarfon, Wales
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Caernarfon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Caernarfon Castle and Redline Indoor Karting ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Great location
"Great location, quiet, comfortable, good equipped kitchen, reliable wifi."

Reviewed on 13 May,2024

Upper Lake Chalet , Dog and Pet Friendly
Sunrise Apartments
Sunrise Apartments
3 out of 5
35 Abbey Road, Llandudno, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Llandudno. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Home Front Museum and Seilo Welsh Calvinistic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Homely self-catering
"Great to be self-catering when most pubs and cafes are closed. Very quiet, plenty of space. Parking easy, nice stroll to town, close to the Huelfre gardens ."

Reviewed on 23 Jul,2020

Sunrise Apartments
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Rhos on sea is lovely. The centre of Colwyn bay is tired. But surrounding countryside and walks along promenade and little Rome great

5/5 - Excellent

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Accomodation was actually in Rhos-on-Sea, just along from Colwyn Bay

4/5 - Good

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Lovely sea front

4/5 - Good

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local to the shops and A55 so very convenient for traveling to different areas