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 lifts 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 centre and the 13th-century castle You'll find a cozy atmosphere with thick stone walls (1.2 to 1.5 meters) 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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


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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

  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great food in the pub and the rooms were very spacious and comfortable
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The premises where lovely, the pub linked to the building I stayed in was amazing the staff and food where brilliant will definitely be back.
  • Zsolt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Braekfast was simple but very good, very hard to get a table for dinner, the restaurant is fantastic, room was nice and clean, stuff are amazing kind polite and redy to help
  • Ao
    Australia Australia
    Staff were extremely helpful, breakfast was great room comfortable and we could walk around the town easily and we had parking at the Inn
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old Hotel Close to all the action, big room, comfy bed and good shower. Wooden beams gave the room bags of character. Didn't have breakfast, so can't comment, but dinner in thr restaurant was excellent.
  • Hutch66
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Accommodation right in the centre of Caernarfon, perfect location for shops, pubs, restaurants, the castle and marina. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the accommodation was very clean and well furnished.
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We did not have breakfast. But, we had 2 meals in the restuarant-both excellent. Atmosphere was great, and staff were friendly and efficient.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good sized comfortable room with a generous ensuite, including a spacious shower.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We upgraded to the four poster bed and it was well worth it! A beautiful, clean, spacious room with a lovely comfy bed. The staff were very polite and kind. If you fancy a drink or two, the pub/bar area is a great place to visit. The breakfast was...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful place .Staff were all so friendly and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean. Brilliantlocation.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Dining area
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Black Boy Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-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 note that the following rooms are located on upper-level floors with no lift access:

- Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed Bed

- House with 2 double beds

- Ty Dre Double

- Twr Du Small Double

- Ty Dre Twin Suite

- Twr Du Executive Double

- Ty Dre Suite Double

- Twr Du Double

- Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

- Black Boy Inn small double

- Black Jacks Suite Double

- Black Boy Inn Double

- Black Boy Inn Twin

- Black Boy Single

- Black Boy Inn Four Poster

- Black Boy Executive Room Queen

Please note that the following room are located on the ground floor:

- Llety Studio Double Bed - not suitable for wheelchairs

- Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double - suitable for wheelchairs

- Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

Please inform The Black Boy Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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