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Black Boy Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with 2 restaurants, steps from Caernarfon Castle

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Exterior
Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Llety Small Double | Living area | 46-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Black Boy Inn Executive Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Executive Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Four Poster | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Four Poster

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Single | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Single

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Black Boy Inn small double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn small double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Double | Living area | 46-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV

Black Jacks Suite Double

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Executive Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Small Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Twin Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Twin Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Ty Dre Executive Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Executive Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Suite Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Suite Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety Small Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Llety Small Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Llety Double with a sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Llety Double with a sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Ty Dre House 2 Double beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW

What's nearby

  • Caernarfon Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parc Glynllifon - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Redline Indoor Karting - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • GreenWood Forest Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tafarn Y Porth (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anglesey Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Castell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Morgan Lloyd - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Boy Inn

Upscale inn remodeled in 2025 and located 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, kids' meals, and British cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Bicycle parking, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • 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

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

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.

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).

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Black Boy Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Food and beers very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Food and beer were good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel. Bar staff are so friendly and food quality is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ramon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and warm. Only issue we had was the bath plug not sealing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my second visit great place to stay, great food and staff. Great if motorbiking in North Wales
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room we were
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Amenities
We loved this inn! The style of the accommodations, the staff and the food were all excellent. If we ever get back to Caernarfon we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Great location. The room was very hot the first night with only a fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no car park,very very small room,no furniture of any kind had to leave property on the floor.room right over reception so was very noisy,room dirty,staff useless and unfriendly,glad to leave the place after three nights stay!!!very very over priced for what you get !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Coaching inn of character

Old inn full of character in a beautiful walled medieval town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love space room not far from pubs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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