Caerwylan Hotel

If you're planning a multi-course itinerary, this is the kind of place that lets you focus on the golf, keep logistics straightforward and still feel like you're on a proper coastal break. For trip ideas and nearby courses, you can start with our North West Wales guide and build from there.

Rooms at Caerwylan are comfortable and unfussy, with a clean, contemporary style that suits a golf break. If you can, it's worth choosing a sea-facing room for the Tremadog Bay views, especially if you're winding down after 18. Standard amenities include en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities and a television, with a layout that works well for couples and twin-sharing golfers. The décor keeps things simple and avoids the stuffiness that can come with older buildings, so you get the period architecture from the outside without feeling like you're staying in a museum.

Downstairs, there's a relaxed lounge bar and a dining room for breakfast and evening meals. After a day out on the coast, it's an easy spot for a post-round drink and a debrief, no jacket required. Expect hearty, classic hotel dining, with local Welsh produce often featuring on the menu, which feels right for the location. The bar stocks a range of local ales and spirits, and the atmosphere is informal enough for proper post-round analysis without feeling overly formal.

From a golfer's point of view, the location is the big win. You've got quick access along the coast for courses such as Porthmadog and Nefyn & District, while Royal St David's at Harlech is also within easy reach for a bucket-list round. If you fancy building a proper North West Wales run, you can include Harlech and Nefyn in your next break via our North West Wales packages. If you need a hand shaping the itinerary, the team can usually point you in the right direction locally, and we can of course organise your tee times as part of the package.

If your group is mixing golf with sightseeing, Snowdonia National Park is only a short hop inland, so non-golfers and rest-day planners won't be stuck for options. The mountains and trails offer a complete contrast to the coastal golf courses, and the park is popular with walkers and climbers. During summer, the beaches around Criccieth and nearby Abersoch are a draw for families and those looking to relax between rounds. The village itself has a selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, plus the castle ruins which are worth a visit for the views alone.

Caerwylan is best viewed as a smart base rather than a full resort, but that's exactly why it works for societies and groups doing a multi-round itinerary. It's the sort of place that works brilliantly for a golf weekend, comfortable, easy-going and close to plenty of proper golf, rather than a 'stay-on-site-all-day' resort. Less fuss, more golf, and a cracking bit of coastline to come back to at the end of the day.