Hotel The Black Boy Inn
Northgate Street, Stryd Pedwar A Chwech, Snowdonia, Caernarfon, LL55 1RW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1215 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great town great pud restaurant and hotel Clean - great facilities, everything in walking distance . Great views and castle walled city and sea
United KingdomGreat food great service friendly staff couldn't ask for more
United KingdomPerfect location, staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely old feel to the building with bars in all sorts of nooks and crannies. Stayed in the newer rooms, which were modern but in keeping with the overall appearance, food good and large portions. Breakfast very nice.
United KingdomStaff were wonderful. The gentleman that served us made sure my wife had a meal that she requested but wasnt on the menu.It really made the evening. The Hotel is beautiful and clean. The beds are the best
United States of AmericaFab hotel Everything was first class will definitely return
United KingdomThis was by far and away one of the most exemplary stays in any hotel on any continent I've ever had. The food was exquisite, the rooms spacious, the bathrooms neat and clean, and the staff genuine and helpful.
United States of AmericaFood very good, staff were very cordial and helpful
United States of AmericaIt was all about convenience for me, with a central location, great craft beers, and the RWC on tv.
United States of AmericaThe location was very close to the castle and many shops and restaurants within the walled city. The beds were very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.
United States of AmericaWe loved staying inside the wall. I would’ve liked to have stayed in the old establishment but I know that’s not possible. The food was excellent also!
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The Black Boy is a 16th-century inn within Caernarfon's historic town walls. It serves hearty gastro Welsh food and real craft beers in front of roaring log fires and is an easy walk from the town center and 13th-century castle.
The Black Boy Inn dates back to 1522 and is one of the oldest inns in North Wales.
While updating the rooms to a high standard, the property has retained their unique character and atmosphere by using local, traditional building materials with handmade furniture and quality fittings. Some of its walls are 1.2 to 4.9 feet thick. The wood paneling, creaking floorboards, low ceilings, narrow staircases and thick wooden beams create a cozy atmosphere.
Black Jack's is a separate part of the inn and is located in a courtyard to the rear. Eight of these 10 spacious rooms have mini kitchens and a small seating area.
The Black Tower is a listed Edwardian building locate towards the rear of the inn in a separate building. It is a few minutes' walk from Caernarfon Castle.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
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Black Boy Room with Shower Queen
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Black Boy Single Room with Shower
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Black Boy Executive Room Queen
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Black Boy Four Poster Queen
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Black Boy Twin Room
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Black Jacks Room with Shower Queen
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Black Jacks Suite Queen
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Black Jack Four Poster Queen Suite
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Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen
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Twr Du Standard Room Queen
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- Guests liked the breakfast
- Guests liked the restaurant
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- Guests said the beds were comfortable
- Guests liked the shower
- Guests said the rooms are comfortable
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
See what guests loved the most:
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Mike
United Kingdom“Great town great pud restaurant and hotel Clean - great facilities, everything in walking distance . Great views and castle walled city and sea”
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Darryl
United Kingdom
“Great food great service friendly staff couldn't ask for more”
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Craig
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely old feel to the building with bars in all sorts of nooks and crannies. Stayed in the newer rooms, which were modern but in keeping with the overall appearance, food good and large portions. Breakfast very nice.” Read more
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Robert
United States of America“Staff were wonderful. The gentleman that served us made sure my wife had a meal that she requested but wasnt on the menu.It really made the evening. The Hotel is beautiful and clean. The beds are the best”
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Jackie
United Kingdom
“Fab hotel Everything was first class will definitely return”
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Nick83pg
United States of America
“This was by far and away one of the most exemplary stays in any hotel on any continent I've ever had. The food was exquisite, the rooms spacious, the bathrooms neat and clean, and the staff genuine and helpful.”
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Karen
United States of America
“Food very good, staff were very cordial and helpful”
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Herbert
United States of America
“It was all about convenience for me, with a central location, great craft beers, and the RWC on tv.”
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Sarah
United States of America
“The location was very close to the castle and many shops and restaurants within the walled city. The beds were very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.”
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Brenda
United States of America
“We loved staying inside the wall. I would’ve liked to have stayed in the old establishment but I know that’s not possible. The food was excellent also!”
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About The Black Boy Inn
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Caernarfon Castle0.1 miles
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Anglesey Sea Zoo2.7 miles
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Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club3.6 miles
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Penrhyn Golf Club4.5 miles
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Dolbadarn Castle6 miles
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Snowdon Mountain Railway6.7 miles
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Llanberis lake railway6.8 miles
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Bangor Cathedral8.5 miles
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry9 miles
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Penrhyn Castle9.3 miles
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Restaurant black boy0 miles
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Cafe/Bar bar0 miles
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Snowdon9.5 miles
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Baron Hill Golf Club11.5 miles
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Beaumaris Castle11.5 miles
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Red Wharf Bay11.8 miles
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Brecon Mountain Railway11.8 miles
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Mountain snowdon8 miles
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Lake Llanberis8 miles
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Ocean/Sea caernarfon bay15.5 miles
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River seiont0 miles
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Anglesey Airport13.3 miles
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport60.4 miles
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Amenities of The Black Boy Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Bowling Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Playground
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Street parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Welsh
- English
- French
- Polish
- Thai
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Electric car charging station
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Black Boy Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please reserve a table at the restaurant in advance to avoid disappointment.
Kindly note this property has no elevator.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform The Black Boy Inn 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Restaurant is closed from Sat, Feb 27, 2021 until Mon, May 31, 2021
Restaurant is closed from Tue, Mar 30, 2021 until Mon, May 10, 2021
Bar is closed from Sat, Feb 27, 2021 until Mon, May 31, 2021
Bar is closed from Tue, Mar 30, 2021 until Mon, May 10, 2021
FAQs about The Black Boy Inn
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The Black Boy Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Check-in at The Black Boy Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Black Boy Inn (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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The Black Boy Inn is 350 feet from the center of Caernarfon.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Black Boy Inn by:
- Car 2h
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Room options at The Black Boy Inn include:
- Double
- Single
- Twin
- Suite
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The Black Boy Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding
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The prices at The Black Boy Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Black Boy Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
