Caer Menai

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Caer Menai is set in a 200 year old Grade II listed building within the castle walls of the royal historic town of Caernarfon, just a stones throw away is Caernarfon Castle and the fantastic harbor. Each of the bedrooms offers an en suite shower room and have a Smart TV with tea and coffee making facilities including a small refrigerator with complimentary bottled water and fresh milk. Breakfast is served each morning in our separate dining room, and guests can make use of the shared lounge on the ground floor. Guests can begin their journey on the Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon Station, which is within a 10-minute walk from Caer Menai. The edge of Snowdonia National Park is a 15-minute drive away. The island of Anglesey is 7.7 miles from the guest house. We are centrally located to the best of what north Wales has to offer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location. Very good breakfast. Clean and tidy room and building/location.”
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was great. The room had everything you needed. A lot of thought had gone into making your stay perfect, which it was. Thank you.”
  • Wg_cdr_andy_thomson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location and ideal for the Castle, and access to the Welsh Highland Railway, which was the purpose of my visit.”
  • Matthew
    Malta Malta
    “Very good breakfast with a good selection of foods for all needs/wants. It had a very central location with good parking nearby. The room was cute and very clean. Neil was a fantastic host, giving us suggestions and going out of his way to help...”
  • Ecr
    United States United States
    “Everything was excellent at Caer Menai. It has a great location, close to the castle, water, and is inside in the old/walled town. The common rooms, and our bedroom, were beautifully done and kept spotlessly clean. The breakfast menu offered a lot...”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect location, facilities, room, breakfast, cleanliness and wonderful host”
  • Brian
    Canada Canada
    “Neil was and outstanding host friendly and knowledgeable. Property was spotless and in mint condition. Atmosphere inside the castle walls was special.”
  • Pat
    Ireland Ireland
    “Great location a few steps from the castle and sea, but the sound insulation excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
  • Susan
    United States United States
    “The location was walking distance to so many different things! Neil is such a wonderful host. We felt well cared for & very pampered. It was a home away from home for us.”
  • Afife
    United States United States
    “Niel, the host, was welcoming and generous with guidance and delicious breakfast. He introduced us to yummy Welch bread as a special treat, most energizing after our Snowden mountain hike of 10 miles. Thanks for a wonderful experience. HOME AWAY...”

Host Info

Company review score: 10Based on 336 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a local couple that have lived in the area all our lives, we have been in the hospitality industry for the best part of the last 12 years running a busy bar and restaurant in Llanberis, having moved into Caer Menai in 2022 we have very much enjoyed the new challenge of running a guesthouse, no two days are the same and we both enjoy meeting new people and sharing our local knowledge and experiences with our guests. We try our utmost to make sure that every guest has a memorable stay at Caer Menai.

Property info

Caer Menai is centrally located within the Caernarfon Castle town walls, it is a grade II listed Georgian/Victorian property with many typical features from those eras. Originally built in 1823 it was a teacher training college before becoming the site of the first county school in 1894. It was converted to a guest house in 1974.

Neighborhood info

We are located in Church Street which is a quiet side street just a street away from the main attraction Caernarfon castle, nearby within walking distance we have several restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. You wont find a better location within the historic castle town walls. Guests come from all parts of the country and indeed the world, but most come to see our World Famous Castle in Caernarfon, built by Edward 1 in the thirteenth century. A guided walk can be taken through the streets of medieval Caernarfon with stories about people, places and history of this very Welsh town. We are centrally located so you'll never be too far away from any of North Wales main attractions. The Snowdonia National Park provides many attractions, such as “Doing” Snowdon the easy way by the train or the hard way via one of the many tracks, Slateworks, Electric Mountain, Forest Parks and Activity Centres are all popular attractions. The coast is spectacular, the island of Anglesey (Ynys Mon) has many fine beaches to visit. Also, Portmeirion an Italianate village built by one man is in easy reach. Bounce Below at Blaenau Ffestiniog and Zip World offer a unique experience and both just a very short drive away.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please not late check in after 20.00 is not possible.

We have no capacity to store bikes at Caer Menai and bikes cannot be stored in the house or bedrooms.

Please inform Caer Menai of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.