Caer Menai

15 Church Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1SW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>479</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
479 reviews

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 FROM HOME, INDEED!

Afife United States of America
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Caer Menai

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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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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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 (9.8)

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!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • Afife
    United States of America United States of America
    “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...”
  • Esteban
    United States of America United States of America
    “Really great location, was easy to pop back to drop things after shopping before going out for a meal, or a walk around the harbour, etc. Also enjoyed spending time reading and relaxing in the room as it had a lovely chair by a big window....”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location, absolutely spotless and a cracking breakfast to boot. Neil was exceptionally friendly and the service was top notch. Definitely recommend”

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Caer Menai 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
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 10 years running a busy bar and restaurant in Llanberis, having moved into Caer Menai this year we are looking for a new and different challenge and look forward meeting new people and sharing our knowledge of the local areas.
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. The Snowdonia National Park provides many attractions “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

Amenities of Caer Menai
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Caer Menai takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Cash Caer Menai accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

FAQs about Caer Menai

  • Check-in at Caer Menai is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Caer Menai offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Caer Menai is 500 feet from the center of Caernarfon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Caer Menai include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • The prices at Caer Menai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Caer Menai can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go