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Black Boy Inn

4.0 star property
4-star Edwardian inn near Caernarfon Castle

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Black Boy Executive Room Queen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW
  • St Mary's Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Caernarfon Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Parc Glynllifon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Anglesey (VLY)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Twr Du Standard Room Queen

Twr Du Standard Room Queen

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Standard Room Queen

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Single Room

Black Boy Single Room

  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twr Du Queen Room (smaller)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy very small standard double bed

Black Boy very small standard double bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Twin Room

Black Boy Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Black Boy Executive Room Queen

Black Boy Executive Room Queen

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Four Poster Room Queen

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Room Queen

Twr Du Executive Room Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen

Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Jacks Room with Shower Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Queen

Black Jacks Suite Queen

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Llety DB Shower with sofa

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Ty Dre House 2 standard double beds

Ty Dre House 2 standard double beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Queen Room

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Queen Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Standard Queen Room

Ty Dre Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Suite Twin Room

Ty Dre Suite Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Ty Dre Suite Queen Room

Ty Dre Suite Queen Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Executive Queen Room

Ty Dre Executive Queen Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed

Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Caernarfon

Heart of Caernarfon.At this Caernarfon inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caernarfon Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of GreenWood Forest Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are National Slate Museum and St Tysilio's Church.
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What's nearby

  • Caernarfon Castle - 3 min walk
  • Redline Indoor Karting - 5 min drive
  • GreenWood Forest Park - 9 min drive
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 20 min drive
  • Yr Wyddfa - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Llanfairpwll Station - 17 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tafarn Y Porth (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caernarfon Burger & Kebab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Dock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ainsworth's Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Black Boy Inn

4-star Edwardian inn near Caernarfon Castle
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Black Boy Inn.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Caernarfon inn.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1522
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Black Boy Inn offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Welsh

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Offsite parking within 984 ft (GBP 5.00 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV
  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5.00 per night (984 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Black Boy Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon
Black Boy Hotel Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon, Wales
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn Inn
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn Inn Caernarfon

Black Boy Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality
Great stay fantastic rooms very clean . Authentic great Welsh hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful traditional hotel . Our room -37was immaculately clean . The bed was very comfortable and bathroom newly done out by the looks of it . Food in the restaurant was really good , tasty and home made . Can definitely recommend the steak and ale pie . Breakfast was delicious. Staff and amenities all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend in October 2024
Yet again, fantastic welcome, comfortable room, excellent service and wonderful food and drink. will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Perfect. Lovely food and very comfortable large bed. Service also very good. One small minor negative was room was a bit warm - but there is a fan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location walk to Caernarfon Castle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a hotel within the walled town
We only stayed foŕ 2 nights but wished it was longer. So much character and history. Rooms were lovely and beds so comfy. Perfect location for exploring the area but also, after a full day it was so nice to come back, hang up the car keys and enjoy the many bars and eateries right on the doorstep. We ate in the hotel restaurant our first night which was great. Good menu choices. Every member of staff we encountered was so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend. We are already planning a return visit in warmer weather next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The staff was so outstanding. Without exception everyone we dealt with went out of their way to make our stay more comfortable. From the moment of arrival until the time we left they were looking out for us. Every wish was satisfied. We could not recommend one thing to improve our stay expect stay longer. Many good memories, thank each of you very, very much. Charmaine Birdsall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
We really enjoyed our stay, lovely clean rooms staff very friendly Breakfast was lovely nice hot food and a lovely variety
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel, great food and atmosphere
We stayed for one night and was not disappointed, the staff were friendly and polite. We have said we will come and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely helpful. The room we had in a newer part of the building was very large and had a kitchenette. The room was very clean, the bed extremely comfortable. The pub had terrific food. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly Ladies at Reception. Appreciate the storage of our luggage. Nice rooms and big bathrooms. Didn't try the restaurants. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Endres, Bonita Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint yet updated property with an interesting history, Comfortable beds, modern bathrooms. Restaurant has extensive menu, popular spot in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli, Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed (Americans, first time in UK) by the beauty of Wales. An ancient inn, within the walls of the medieval city, with beautiful and friendly people?) yes - we love it and we want to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is the overall - Value - room - dinning - cool pub - nice people and helpful Well done
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of our 7 day stay was the best experienced by my wife and I when compared to the many dozens of hotels and restaurants we have enjoyed. Highly recommend The Black Boy Inn!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MR GJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024