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Black Boy Inn

4.0 star property
British cuisine awaits by day, while two bars offer evening relaxation in this historic inn near Caernarfon Castle. The garden provides a peaceful retreat.

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and flowers. - Black Boy Inn (Caernarfon)
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A traditional pub with a white facade, black lettering, and flower boxes. - Black Boy Inn (Caernarfon)
A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a brick wall, a desk, and a sofa. - Black Boy Inn (Caernarfon)
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Located near Caernarfon Castle, the Black Boy Inn welcomes travelers with a warm fireplace in the lobby. Children enjoy the playground while adults appreciate the two bars and restaurants serving breakfast. The helpful staff can arrange bike rentals for cycling adventures nearby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A cozy attic bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a bed with a patterned pillow, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Black Boy Inn Executive Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden canopy, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a door to the right.

Black Boy Inn Four Poster

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a bedside table with drawers, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twr Du Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a white sink and mirror, a shower area, and a bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a nightstand.

Black Boy Inn small double

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a vase of flowers, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Black Boy Inn Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chandelier, a mirror, and a door with a sign.

Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Black Jacks Double | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Black Jacks Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a vase with flowers.

Black Jacks Suite Double

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a brown armchair, and a large window with curtains.

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a mirror, a lamp, and a small trash bin.

Twr Du Executive Double

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Twr Du Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Black Boy Inn Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a dresser with drawers.

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Ty Dre Twin Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Ty Dre Executive Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table with a vase, and a mirror on the wall.

Ty Dre Suite Double

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Ty Dre Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a brick wall, a desk, and a sofa.

Llety Small Double

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

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

Llety Double with a sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a wooden desk.

Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Caernarfon, Black Boy Inn is in the city center and near the beach. Caernarfon Castle and Menai Bridge are notable landmarks and GreenWood Forest Park is a popular area attraction. National Slate Museum and St Tysilio's Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding. Visit our Caernarfon travel guide
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Map
Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with a river, a bridge, and a town with buildings.
    Caernarfon Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Mary's Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parc Glynllifon
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gypsy Wood Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Redline Indoor Karting
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tafarn Y Porth (Wetherspoon)
    1 min walk
  • Porth Y Brenin
    3 min walk
  • Black Boy
    1 min walk
  • Anglesey Arms
    4 min walk
  • Sea View Restaurant
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1522
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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 - 9:00 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 8:30 PM 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night (984 ft away)
  • 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-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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Boy Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Boy Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Black Boy Inn?

Check-out 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Black Boy Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and everything there when you need it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellence location with great staff and anenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautifully refurbished rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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What an amazing cool place to stay! Loved it! And all the staff were amazing and so helpful x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and professional . breakfast superb . Extra staff needed at bar at peak times . Room could been cleaned more thoroughly eg shades on bedside tables very dusty and fan was quite dusty too . Overall though we had a lovely stay . Will be recommending to friends snd family .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

EDMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the best Pub stays I have had anywhere in the world, Great rooms, service, and staff, in a wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fatastically huge room well equipped. Clean with amazing bathroom x
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice spacious room, if on the top floor of the nearby Ty Dre Town House. It was very quiet and we slept well in the very big and comfortable bed. The reception staff were very polite and helpful. We only stopped two nights but ate, both nights, in the Black Boy. It had a good range of meals of locally sourced ingredients. Between us, we tried four, all delicious, possibly more generous helpings than we needed! I also found a very nice local real ale pint ~ so good, I managed 3 each night!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for visiting Caernarfon. Inn was very charming and had a cosy feel to it; first time staying and enjoyed it very much. .. could do with a few cosy chairs to sink into tho
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need all in one place,the staff were very professional and nothing was too much trouble ,would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful older hotel. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Rooms were clean and well-maintained. They have done a fantastic job of ensuring that people who have accessibility needs have options, but that the historic charm is also maintained. Very good food, served in a beautiful historic setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super accommodation! Love the cozy energy and the restaurant and bar were lovely as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist friendly and helpful with parking , buses and directions . Room lovely added little kitchen area which was a bonus . We stayed as a base for walkiing up Snowdon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Staff in bar were not always great on service. Hotel was good as ever
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great Inn, the room was clean and the bathroom spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jurijs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't had my breakfast had to leave earlier but evening meal wass spot on. Great staff, clean rooms also plenty of space in pub, im sure they have 4 different rooms where you can sit and enjoy your meal/drink and big beer garden are. Very good location spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

christianus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and excellent castle view location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cobain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extremely friendly staff who gave great recommendations for where we could spend our day. Very clean and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful location inside the old medieval wall! Steps from the Carnarvon Castle! Nice bar(s) and seating areas inside and out. On the other hand why would they put a senior on the third floor with no elevator?!! Shower drain was clogged but maintenance did fix that after I brought it to their attention. The biggest issue was the unseasonable heat. No A/C in these old hotels and the top floor was unbearable hot. All I had was a small 10 inch fan which was all but useless. Come on guys! Put some bigger fans on those top floor rooms! I’d stay there again, only on the condition of a ground floor room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so lovely. Room really clean, staff really helpful and food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

The room was fantastic! The staff were excellent so nice and friendly! Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central location with great breakfast and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spotless with lovely cosy bedding! Room nice and warm! Bathroom like new and very modern! Would definitely recommend! Breakfast was gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eberhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, historic but modern hotel. Our room was in the adjacent house and very large, very modern, very nice bathroom. Good location to walk the area and the castle. Parking is available for a fee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025