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4-star hotels in Holyhead
It is for travellers who want a 4-star base for the ferry port, the Anglesey Coastal Path, or a seaside break on Holy Island.
Staying in Holyhead
Holyhead is the largest town on Holy Island in Anglesey, the western terminus of the A55 road and the North Wales Coast railway line, and a major ferry port for crossings to Ireland. Visitors use it as a base for the Anglesey Coastal Path, which passes through the town, for the beaches at Trearddur Bay and Rhoscolyn, and for Newry Beach near the town centre with its harbour views. The town has a railway station near the ferry terminal, and the port area is within walking distance of the town centre.
These 4-star properties are spread across Holy Island rather than clustered in one spot. Trearddur Bay Hotel and Trearddur View sit in Trearddur Bay, a coastal village with a sandy beach. The Beach Motel, Bay Retreat, Tyn Towyn Bwthyn Carreg and Tyn Towyn Ty Melyn are within about 1 km of the centre, convenient for the ferry terminal and town. Further out, Pentre Iago, Ty Mynydd, Rhyd Y Bont Bach and the Borthwen Barns cottages at Rhoscolyn, Erw Fach and Blackthorn Farm at Penrhos Feilw, and Ysgubor Llwyd near Valley suit those with a car. Couples and families will find cottages with kitchens and gardens; guests arriving by ferry or train are best served by the town-centre addresses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Trearddur Bay Hotel
Trearddur Bay, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel at Trearddur Bay, 0.9 km from the centre of Holyhead, where an indoor pool and a restaurant make it easy to settle in after a day on the coast. Sea views, a garden and beach access nearby suit guests who want the water close at hand, while family rooms and free car parking keep the stay simple. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1333 reviews.
See Trearddur Bay HotelSeacroft
Ravenspoint Road, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on Ravenspoint Road, 1.2 km from the centre, Seacroft pairs a restaurant and bar with a garden and free car parking. Couples and families can make use of the golf course, fishing, canoe and surf options, with family rooms and non smoking rooms available. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 1622 reviews, making it one of the most reviewed 4-star stays in Holyhead.
See SeacroftPentre Iago
Pentre Iago Rhoscolyn, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay herePentre Iago stands 4.1 km from the centre in Rhoscolyn, offering a self-contained stay with a kitchen, fireplace and sea views. The garden, beach nearby and golf course suit guests who plan their days outdoors, and pets are welcome. A guest rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews reflects a small, well-regarded property for those who prefer space over services.
See Pentre IagoThe Beach Motel
Lon Sant Ffraid, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe Beach Motel sits on Lon Sant Ffraid, 0.8 km from Holyhead centre, with a restaurant, bar and breakfast on site. Beach access nearby, free car parking and family rooms make it practical for short breaks, and pets are allowed. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 528 reviews, it fits travellers who want a straightforward 4-star base close to the town and the coast.
See The Beach MotelDaisy Moo
No 7 Borthwen Barns, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereDaisy Moo at Borthwen Barns, 8.7 km from the centre, is a kitchen-equipped 4-star property with a fireplace and garden access. Free Wifi, free car parking and pets allowed give self-catering guests room to spread out, and high chairs are provided for families. It holds a guest rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 76 reviews.
See Daisy MooErw Fach
Gorad Road, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereErw Fach on Gorad Road lies 3.5 km from the centre, with a kitchen, dishwasher and patio for guests who prefer to cook and eat outside. Free Wifi, free car parking and pets allowed add flexibility, and a cot and high chairs are on hand for young children. The property is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews.
See Erw FachTrearddur View
Trearddur View Lon St. Ffraid Trearddur Bay, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereTrearddur View on Lon St. Ffraid is just 0.6 km from Holyhead centre and adds a jacuzzi, sea views and a garden to its kitchen and fireplace. Beach access nearby and a golf course suit active guests, while pets are welcome and free car parking is provided. It scores 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews.
See Trearddur ViewOyster Catcher
3 Borthwen Barns, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOyster Catcher at 3 Borthwen Barns, 8.7 km from the centre, offers a kitchen, patio and free Wifi for a self-catering stay. Free car parking and pets allowed make it convenient for those travelling with a dog, and a cot and high chairs cover younger guests. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
See Oyster CatcherBlackthorn Farm
Penrhosfeilw Trearddur Bay Holyhead Ll65 2Lt United Kingdom Trearddur Bay, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereBlackthorn Farm at Penrhosfeilw, 3.4 km from the centre, combines a restaurant and breakfast with a garden and terrace. Beach access nearby, diving and fishing give outdoor-minded guests plenty to do, and meeting and conference space plus free car parking suit small groups. Pets are allowed, and facilities include a gift shop and picnic area.
See Blackthorn FarmBay Retreat
Ll65 2Lj Trearddur United Kingdom, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet in Trearddur, Bay Retreat is a 4-star option just 0.7 km from the centre of Holyhead. Golfers can step onto the on-site course, and pets are welcome, making it easy to bring the whole family. With free WiFi and parking, the practical side is covered. The hotel offers non-smoking rooms throughout. It suits travellers who want a quiet base with leisure facilities close at hand.
See Bay RetreatRhyd Y Bont Bach
Rhyd Y Bont Bach Rhoscolyn, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRhyd Y Bont Bach in Rhoscolyn, 3.8 km from the centre, provides a kitchen, fireplace and garden in a non smoking property. Free car parking and pets allowed make it an easy choice for guests bringing a dog, and the fishing nearby adds a reason to stay. It is a 4-star property without a listed guest rating.
See Rhyd Y Bont BachTyn Towyn Bwthyn Carreg
Bwthyn Carreg Bagnol Park, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereTyn Towyn Bwthyn Carreg at Bagnol Park is 1.0 km from the centre, with a kitchen, garden and beach access nearby. Non smoking rooms and parking are provided, and pets are allowed, suiting guests who want a quiet self-catering base within walking distance of Holyhead. It is rated 4 stars.
See Tyn Towyn Bwthyn CarregTyn Towyn Ty Melyn
Ty Melyn Ty'n Towyn Bagnol Park, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereTy Melyn at Bagnol Park, 1.0 km from the centre, offers a kitchen and garden with beach access nearby and a golf course for guests who play. Parking and non smoking rooms are available, and pets are welcome. A 4-star property for those who want simple self-catering space close to town.
See Tyn Towyn Ty MelynTy Mynydd
Tyn Y Mynydd Rhoscolyn, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereTy Mynydd at Tyn Y Mynydd in Rhoscolyn, 4.5 km from the centre, has a kitchen, garden and sea views, plus beach access nearby and a golf course. Free car parking, non smoking rooms and pets allowed round out the practical side. This 4-star property suits guests who want coastal scenery and space.
See Ty MynyddYsgubor Llwyd
Ysgubor Llwyd Valley, Holyhead, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereYsgubor Llwyd in Valley, 2.9 km from the centre, pairs a kitchen and garden with sea views and beach access nearby. A golf course is close for players, and pets are allowed with parking available. The property is non smoking throughout and holds a 4-star rating.
See Ysgubor Llwyd
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trearddur Bay Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
| Seacroft | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.2 km |
| Pentre Iago | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 4.1 km |
| The Beach Motel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Daisy Moo | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 8.7 km |
| Erw Fach | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.5 km |
| Trearddur View | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Oyster Catcher | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 8.7 km |
| Blackthorn Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.4 km |
| Bay Retreat | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Rhyd Y Bont Bach | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.8 km |
| Tyn Towyn Bwthyn Carreg | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Tyn Towyn Ty Melyn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Ty Mynydd | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 4.5 km |
| Ysgubor Llwyd | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 2.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The cottages at Borthwen Barns, Daisy Moo and Oyster Catcher, plus Pentre Iago and Trearddur View, have kitchens, cots and high chairs, which works well for self-catering family stays.
Trearddur Bay Hotel · Seacroft · The Beach Motel · Pentre Iago · Daisy Moo · Trearddur View
For couples
Pentre Iago and Oyster Catcher are the highest rated on this list, and both are quiet Rhoscolyn or Borthwen Barns conversions.
Pentre Iago · Oyster Catcher · Ty Mynydd · Ysgubor Llwyd · Trearddur View
For the ferry or train
The Beach Motel adds a restaurant and 24-hour security, useful for a late arrival or an early crossing.
The Beach Motel · Bay Retreat · Tyn Towyn Bwthyn Carreg · Tyn Towyn Ty Melyn
Travellers with pets
Most properties here accept pets, including The Beach Motel, Blackthorn Farm and Bay Retreat in the town area, and Pentre Iago, Daisy Moo, Erw Fach and the Rhoscolyn cottages further out. Several of these also have enclosed gardens or patios.
Pentre Iago · The Beach Motel · Daisy Moo · Erw Fach · Trearddur View · Oyster Catcher
Where to stay in Holyhead
Trearddur Bay
A coastal village on Holy Island with a sandy beach and several hotels, popular for seaside stays. It suits guests who want the beach and the coast on the doorstep rather than the ferry port.
Our picks here: Trearddur Bay Hotel · Trearddur View · Blackthorn Farm
Rhoscolyn
Rhoscolyn is one of the popular beaches on Holy Island. Pentre Iago, Rhyd Y Bont Bach and Ty Mynydd carry Rhoscolyn addresses, while Daisy Moo and Oyster Catcher are at the nearby Borthwen Barns. Expect a quiet, car-based stay with sea views from several of these cottages.
Our picks here: Pentre Iago · Rhyd Y Bont Bach · Ty Mynydd
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Holyhead town centre?
Trearddur View is closest at 0.6 km, followed by Bay Retreat at 0.7 km and The Beach Motel at 0.8 km. Trearddur Bay Hotel, Tyn Towyn Bwthyn Carreg and Tyn Towyn Ty Melyn are all around 1 km from the centre.
Do any of these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Trearddur Bay Hotel, Seacroft, Pentre Iago, The Beach Motel, Daisy Moo, Erw Fach, Trearddur View, Oyster Catcher and Blackthorn Farm all list free car parking. Bay Retreat, Rhyd Y Bont Bach, the Tyn Towyn cottages, Ty Mynydd and Ysgubor Llwyd list parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Ysgubor Llwyd is also listed as pets allowed.
Is there a pool or spa at any of these hotels?
Trearddur Bay Hotel lists an indoor pool among its facilities, and Trearddur View has a jacuzzi. No other property in this shortlist names a pool or spa, so check with the individual hotel if that is your priority.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
The Beach Motel and Blackthorn Farm list breakfast, and Trearddur Bay Hotel adds breakfast in room. Several of the cottages, including Pentre Iago, Daisy Moo, Erw Fach and Oyster Catcher, have their own kitchens instead.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Pentre Iago and Oyster Catcher share the highest guest rating at 4.8 out of 5, from 27 and 5 reviews respectively. Trearddur Bay Hotel follows at 4.4 from 1,333 reviews, then Erw Fach and Trearddur View at 4.5.
Can I stay near the ferry port in Holyhead?
Yes. The port area is within walking distance of the town centre.
Is Holyhead a good base for exploring Anglesey?
Yes. Holyhead has good road and rail links, the Anglesey Coastal Path passes through the town, and local buses connect it with other parts of Anglesey including Trearddur Bay and Beaumaris. Driving is convenient for the island.