Christmas residential packages

Christmas, all taken care of

This festive season, escape to comfort, celebration and indulgence. Whether for two nights or three, let us surround you with warmth, fine dining and festive cheer in the heart of Criccieth, on the coast of North Wales, with every festive meal prepared by our chefs.

The packages

Two ways to spend Christmas by the sea

Prices are per person for two adults sharing a double or twin room, live from our booking system. Every room and price is in the list below.

24–26 December · 2 nights

Two-Night Christmas Package

from£225per person

A room for two from £450 · double or twin

  • Luxurious bed & breakfast
  • Elegant Christmas Eve three-course dinner
  • A sparkling Christmas Day five-course lunch
  • Relaxed Christmas evening buffet
Choose your room
Includes Boxing Day
24–27 December · 3 nights

Three-Night Christmas Package

from£299per person

A room for two from £597.99 · double or twin

  • Luxurious bed & breakfast
  • Elegant Christmas Eve three-course dinner
  • A sparkling Christmas Day lunch
  • Relaxed Christmas evening buffet
  • Indulgent Boxing Day three-course dinner
Choose your room
Candlelit Christmas dinner tableChristmas crackers on a festive tableFestive drinks at the barChristmas table seen from above
Your Christmas, day by day

What Christmas looks like at The Lion

24Dec

Christmas Eve

Arrive from 3pm to a festive welcome with chilled prosecco or spiced mulled wine. A three-course dinner follows, rounded off with coffee and mince pies.

25Dec

Christmas Day

A leisurely breakfast from 8 to 10am, a lavish Christmas lunch at noon, a stroll by the castle and the sea, then a relaxed buffet from 7pm.

26Dec

Boxing Day

Breakfast from 8 to 10am. Two-night guests check out by 11am; three-night guests stay on for a three-course dinner in the evening.

27Dec

Farewell

For three-night guests, one last breakfast from 8 to 10am before a fond farewell at check-out by 11am.

Criccieth Castle on its headland at golden hour
Between the feasts

A seaside Christmas in Criccieth

The Lion Hotel stands on The Green in the centre of Criccieth, a few minutes' walk from the castle on its headland and the beaches either side of it. Between the festive meals there is time for a bracing walk on the Wales Coast Path, a look at Portmeirion or a drive into Eryri (Snowdonia).

Not staying with us? See Christmas dining at The Lion and the Christmas Day lunch menu.

Criccieth Castle a few minutes' walk
Free parking at the hotel
Criccieth station a short walk away
Dogs welcome in our apartments
Live availability

Book your Christmas break

Choose your package and guests to see every room still available, with its price. Book securely online in a couple of minutes, or call 01766 522460.

Package
Guests

Pre-booking, pre-payment and pre-ordering are essential. After booking, please call or email us with your menu choices and any dietary requirements.

Good to know

Questions guests ask

What is included in the Christmas packages?
The two-night package (24–26 December) includes bed & breakfast, a three-course Christmas Eve dinner, a five-course Christmas Day lunch and a Christmas evening buffet. The three-night package (24–27 December) adds a three-course dinner on Boxing Day.
Is the price per person?
The prices on the package cards are per person for two adults sharing a double or twin room. The live list shows the total for your room and party.
Can I book online?
Yes. Choose your package and guests in the list above to see every room still available with its price, and book securely online. You can also call us on 01766 522460.
Do I need to pre-order my meals?
Yes, pre-booking, pre-payment and pre-ordering are essential. After booking, please call us or email info@lionhotelcriccieth.co.uk with your menu choices and any dietary requirements.
Do you have family rooms and apartments?
Where the package is available in our family rooms and apartments, they appear in the live list. For larger groups, please call us.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome in our self-catering apartments for £50 per stay, payable at check-in. See dog-friendly stays.
What time are check-in and check-out?
You can arrive from 3pm on Christmas Eve. Check-out is by 11am.
Can I come just for Christmas Day lunch?
Yes, non-residents are welcome. See our Christmas dining page for menus and prices.
Christmas 2026

Your table, your room, your Christmas

Rooms for the festive packages are limited. Choose yours online in a couple of minutes, or call us and we will gladly help.