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Black Boy Inn

4.0 star property
Edwardian inn with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Exterior
Exterior
Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite
Ty Dre Suite Double | Private kitchen
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

Room options

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Twr Du Double

Twr Du Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Double

Black Boy Inn Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Single

Black Boy Inn Single

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twr Du Small Double

Twr Du Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn small double

Black Boy Inn small double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn Twin

Black Boy Inn Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Black Boy Inn Executive Double

Black Boy Inn Executive Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Four Poster

Black Boy Inn Four Poster

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Double

Twr Du Executive Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Double

Black Jacks Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Double

Black Jacks Suite Double

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety Small Double

Llety Small Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Double

Ty Dre Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Twin Suite

Ty Dre Twin Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Ty Dre Suite Double

Ty Dre Suite Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Executive Double

Ty Dre Executive Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety Double with a sofa bed

Llety Double with a sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW

What's nearby

  • Caernarfon Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parc Glynllifon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Redline Indoor Karting - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • GreenWood Forest Park - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 23 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

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

Upscale inn near Caernarfon Castle
Located close to GreenWood Forest Park, Black Boy Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and British cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, bike parking and multilingual staff
  • A computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • 4/6
  • Craft Bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1522
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 within 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15.00 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Boy Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Boy Inn?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Boy Inn on 10 Sept 2025 start from AU$191.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Black Boy Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Black Boy Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Black Boy Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Black Boy Inn located?

Located in the heart of Caernarfon, this inn is steps from Caernarfon Castle and within 9 mi (15 km) of GreenWood Forest Park and National Slate Museum. St Tysilio's Church and Menai Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Black Boy Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 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

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the hotel is inside the castle walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean, lovely character room, friendly helpful staff and great dining options!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely 2 night stay. Comfy Fourposter Queen bed. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recimmended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool and charming old inn. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Very friendly staff, went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel to stay at. The locality is top notch. Only comment would be the bar staff on the night we stayed. They seemed to be particularly rude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eirwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time pub has loads of quirky charm, excellent food ,plenty of options to suit all, with fantastic staff which are all so helpful, thank you All
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room, so convenient to everything and staff were very helpful and friendly. Totally recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

titia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully located, totally charming, wo derfull staff. Only downer we had an attickroom when ot was 30+C way to hot and not enough possibilities to cool down the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmuda Akter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a hotel! From the efficient check-in/check-out process, each moment was delightful. Also, the hotel has a very secure and safe environment
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brewlab Ltd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay - food excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely visit to our favourite part of Wales
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights and we had a very comfortable time. Our room was spacious. The property is well kept-better than many other historic hotels we’ve stayed at in the past. The breakfast was good and the snack selection in the bar was good. We didn’t eat a meal, but the nachos were delicious. The best thing about this place were the staff. Every person we talked to was friendly, helpful and efficient. A special shout out to Delwyn and Eryl for making our visit memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive, room was clean. Bar pleasant, very good location to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Wonderful. Excellent service and friendly staff. Amazing food and fantastic room. Well done!"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally excellent. Great staff. Really needed a better (quieter) fan in the absence of aircon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodie-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good, clean, comfortable room, however, we were disappointed not to be staying above the Black Boy Inn, but rather their townhouse around the corner and opposite a very rowdy pub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend

Great location, fabulous food and friendly staff. Car park very tight for larger family vehicles and room was cold with no heating control staff quickly resolved the matter. Would definitely visit again in this historic inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, spacious and well appointed. This area of North Wales is simply stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
If you’re looking for a historic experience while visiting the castle, you can’t get better than this Inn. It’s obviously been modernized, but eating downstairs has such a tavern feel to it. The portions are huge and the food is delicious especially the welsh pie and soups. Within the castle walls, you’ll have an array of local shops and pubs to frequent after touring the castle. Enjoy a walk along the water. As others have mentioned, there are stairs and it can be a bit of a maze to get to your room. I was worried but this actually did not bother me. As long as you can lift your suitcase up stairs, you’ll be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at The Black Boy. Nice comfortable room with a great shower. Fantastic evening meal and breakfast with attentive friendly staff. Convient for the bus to Llanberis/peny Pass Reccommend highly and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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