Great LGBT+ friendly places to stay in Wales

As a listed building situated within the old town walls of Caernarfon, Caer Menai Guest House is full of Georgian and Victorian charm. The high standard accommodation has original architectural features in many of the rooms and offers breakfast options for those who want to fuel up before exploring the nearby castle, Eryri (Snowdonia), the Llŷn Peninsula or the Menai Strait. 

Set in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park with views over the Mawddach Estuary, Penmaenuchaf Hotel is a serene spot to take time out in. The Victorian mansion has its own landscaped gardens, an oak-panelled relaxation lounge, a fine dining restaurant and 14 luxurious bedrooms. It is fully licenced as a venue for civil wedding and civil partnership ceremonies.

The boutique Greenbank Lodge in Llangollen is a Victorian townhouse that's been converted into nine guest rooms, dining areas and a library. Decorated in the monochromatic palette used elsewhere in the town and boasting views of the castle opposite, it oozes authenticity and heritage, plus there's a hot tub with fabulous views on the third floor. It is owned by a couple, Gavin and Christopher, and is dog friendly.

The grand Plas Dinas Country House is the former home of Lord Snowdon and HRH Princess Margaret. It has been transformed into luxury accommodation and a restaurant set within 15 acres of lush greenery. It has 10 classically-decorated rooms and can host small weddings and civil partnerships. 

In the heart of Mid Wales, The Royston is a seven-bedroom, beautifully restored example of a Victorian Gentleman's residence. Overlooking the Cambrian Mountains, the 5-star guest accommodation features vintage furniture, eclectic design, a lounge with wood burning stove and has two dog-friendly rooms. Breakfast and dinner feature local and home-grown produce wherever possible. It was also awarded the The Sunday Times Best Hotel in Wales 2019.

Just a 5-minute walk from Haverfordwest's town centre is College Guest House, a Grade II listed Georgian former Baptist college. The three-storey townhouse has six rooms that combine original features with modern touches, a guest lounge and ample parking nearby. A full Welsh cooked breakfast is served in the morning by the owners. 

Positioned on a quiet street in Saundersfoot just minutes from the village's beach and harbour, Harbourlight Guest House is ideally placed for exploring Pembrokeshire. The family-run accommodation has five rooms, some of which have a private en-suite bathroom. Everyone is welcomed with a friendly reception.

Overlooking the whole of Saundersfoot (literally – it has wall-to-ceiling windows that face the incredible coastline), St Brides Spa Hotel is an indulgent place to stay if you want to feel pampered, looked after and at ease. The on-site spa offers solo and couple's treatments, an infinity-style pool and steam rooms, while the food in the restaurant matches the elegance of the decor. It is licenced for civil ceremonies and has many rooms, all of which have comfy beds, modern decor and extra finishing touches.

This award-winning Georgian townhouse offers bed and breakfast packages in a hotel-style setting. Manor Town House's guest rooms are spacious and lovingly decorated, with many of them boasting sea views across the harbour and the Preseli Hills. The owners try to use local produce where possible and greet customers with Welsh cakes on arrival.

Choose from 215 rooms in three different styles at the Radisson Blu Hotel, one of the tallest buildings in Cardiff (hello, floor-to-ceiling windows). It is just minutes from Cardiff Central railway station and the city's bars, clubs, shops and event spaces are right on the doorstep. The hotel is recommended by Pride Cymru, Cardiff's huge annual LGBTQ+ festival. 

Nestled in one of the city centre's arcades, Hotel Indigo Cardiff mixes Welsh heritage with boutique design. There are 122 rooms, all of which have a nod to Wales – be it through the artwork in the room or locally sourced materials. It is close to Principality Stadium, St David's Shopping Centre and Cardiff Castle, which you can see from the roof terrace. The hotel has partnered with Pride Cymru to offer discounted rates during the festival. 

When international stars like Madonna and Kylie perform at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, this is their preferred hotel. voco® St David’s Cardiff, the five-star hotel on the Cardiff Bay waterfront, was also the chosen location of actor John Barrowman (star of Doctor Who and Torchwood, both filmed in Cardiff), when he and his partner Scott Gill had their civil partnership ceremony in 2006.

Situated at the bottom of St Mary Street, home to most of Cardiff's bars and clubs, the Clayton Hotel couldn't be better placed for a big night out or city break. There are 216 air-conditioned rooms plus an on-site bar and restaurant with panoramic views over the city. This hotel has also partnered with Pride Cymru to offer discounted rates during the festival.

Park Plaza's chic four-star hotel is a short walk from Cardiff Castle, the shops and LGBT+ pubs, bars and clubs. Despite this, the hotel’s modern interior is calm and tranquil; many of the 129 guest rooms and the award-winning Laguna Kitchen and Bar overlook a tree-fringed canal to the rear. There’s also a spa offering Elemis treatments, a heated indoor swimming pool and a gym.