Haven caravan park (Green acres)
🏖️ 0.48 miles from Craig Du Beach Central (Excellent water quality)
Porthmadog
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Holidays in Porthmadog
Planning a holiday in Porthmadog? You're in good company — it's one of the UK's best-loved escapes, and this guide brings the best places to stay together in one place. Steam railways into Snowdonia. Set in Gwynedd, it makes a brilliant base whether you're here for a week or a quick escape.
Holiday ideas in Porthmadog
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- Places to Stay by the Beach
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- Places to Stay Near an Ice Cream Parlour
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- Places to Stay With a Hot Tub
- Places to Stay With a Pool
- Places to Stay With a Restaurant
- Places to Stay With EV Charging
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Beach water quality
Official Environment Agency classifications for designated bathing waters near Porthmadog.
All beaches in Gwynedd with stays and things to do →44 places matching your filters.
Pen Y Berth Caravan Park
✓ Adjacent to a 9 hole golf course and FootGolf
🏖️ 2.27 miles from Pwllheli (Excellent water quality)
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Greenacres Holiday Park, Porthmadog
✓ Indoor pool and outdoor SplashZone on site
🏖️ 0.64 miles from Craig Du Beach Central (Excellent water quality)
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Garreg Goch Caravan Park
🏖️ 0.63 miles from Craig Du Beach Central (Excellent water quality)
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Bryn Cethin Bach Caravan Park
✓ Private natural lakes for fishing, paddleboarding and rowing on site
🏖️ 1.1 miles from Abersoch (Excellent water quality)
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Tyddyn Talgoch
✓ Elevated position with views across Cardigan Bay to Eryri's mountains
🏖️ 1.01 miles from Abersoch (Excellent water quality)
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Nant Y Big
✓ Short walk to secluded Porth Ceriad beach
🏖️ 1.5 miles from Abersoch (Excellent water quality)
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The Warren
✓ Private beach club resort set within Llŷn Peninsula dunes
🏖️ 1.36 miles from Abersoch (Excellent water quality)
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Rhandir Caravan Park
✓ Overlooks Abersoch, about a mile from the harbour
🏖️ 1.04 miles from Abersoch (Excellent water quality)
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Gimblet Rock Holiday Park
✓ Indoor swimming pool and gym available on site
🏖️ 0.41 miles from Glan Don Beach (Excellent water quality)
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Where to stay in Porthmadog
The right base depends on your crew: couples tend to love a cottage with a view, families get the most from a holiday park's pools and kids' clubs, and campers and caravanners are spoilt for choice. We list them side by side here, with live links through to each operator to book.
When to go
Book early for August — the best-located stays go months in advance. Shoulder season (May–June and September–October) is when regulars travel: quieter beaches and attractions, softer prices, same scenery.
Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest time to visit Porthmadog?
Outside school holidays — typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30–50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.
Is Porthmadog good for families?
Yes — filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.
How do I book a stay in Porthmadog?
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- Places to Stay With a Chip Shop Nearby in Porthmadog
- Places to Stay With a Hot Tub in Porthmadog
- Places to Stay With a Pool in Porthmadog
- Places to Stay With a Restaurant in Porthmadog
- Places to Stay With EV Charging in Porthmadog
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