About this property

The Black Boy Inn is a collection of several properties Black Boy Inn, Black Jack’s, Trw Du, Ty Dre and Letty Suites. All our rooms are accessible by stairs (except for the Easy Access rooms) there are no elevators in any of our properties. The properties have been updated to a high standard while retaining their unique character with handmade furniture, quality fittings and local traditional building materials. The Black Boy Inn is the main building, one of North Wales's oldest inns and dates back to 1522. Located within Caernarfon's historic town walls, it is an easy walk within the town center and the 13th-century castle You'll find a cozy atmosphere with thick stone walls (1.2 to 4.9 feet) low ceilings, creaking floorboards and narrow staircases. All other buildings are within 100 yards of the main Inn or within the courtyard area. The Inn is known for its warm welsh welcome, hearty welsh food and craft beers served in front of roaring log fires. Please check room type before booking, the description will inform you which building the room is located e.g A Ty Dre standard room will be located in the Ty Dre building.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • 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

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • ECOsmart
    ECOsmart

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    United States United States
    I loved that this was such an old hotel and behind the city walls. The hotel is really amazing to stay in with its history. The restaurant downstairs serves very good food, and the bar has a great drink selection.
  • Brenda
    United States United States
    The location is great and the restaurant was very good. Staff were helpful when we checked in and our room was tidied every day. Our bathroom was large and very up to date with everything working. Very close to mass transit and numerous good ...
  • Greg
    United States United States
    Perfect location to stay when visiting the castle.
  • Shawn
    United States United States
    Incomparable location. In fact Google maps still has no idea how to navigate inside the fort walls!
  • Lori
    United States United States
    Location to the castle was perfect. We felt like we were within the castle walls and living part of history. The restaurant was fantastic English Pub food for dinner and the staff were friendly and helpful. What a great surprise in an out of...
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The evening meal was lovely as always (Lamb Shank). Did not have breakfast. Always a good atmosphere in the bar area, not been in the Restaurant.
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Great location large room friendly staff good meal
  • Jordan
    United States United States
    The location is the best in town. Staff is wonderful. And a 4 post bed!
  • Madonna
    United States United States
    Everything and we were running late and they made sure someone would be there to let us. Very grateful for all the special attention that was provided.
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean rooms with excellent facilities. Comfortable beds, Very pleasant.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Dining area
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please reserve a table at the restaurant in advance to avoid disappointment.

Please be informed that guest can not book more than 3 reservations.

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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Black Boy Inn