The Black Boy is a 16th-century inn within Caernarfon's historic town walls. It serves hearty gastro Welsh food and real craft beers in front of roaring log fires and is an easy walk from the town center and 13th-century castle. The Black Boy Inn dates back to 1522 and is one of the oldest inns in North Wales. While updating the rooms to a high standard, the property has retained their unique character and atmosphere by using local, traditional building materials with handmade furniture and quality fittings. Some of its walls are 1.2 to 4.9 feet thick. The wood paneling, creaking floorboards, low ceilings, narrow staircases and thick wooden beams create a cozy atmosphere. Black Jack's is a separate part of the inn and is located in a courtyard to the rear. Eight of these 10 spacious rooms have mini kitchens and a small seating area. The Black Tower is a listed Edwardian building locate towards the rear of the inn in a separate building. It is a few minutes' walk from Caernarfon Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 full beds
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great pub with a good selection of beer and food.. Accommodation was beautiful.
  • Krystyna
    the United States the United States
    The location is fantastic, inside the walls, two blocks from the castle, lots of shops and food nearby. Our room was large, with a separate sitting area and a bathtub.
  • Scott
    the United States the United States
    Awesome location. Great rooms and service. Wonderful place.
  • Diane
    Canada Canada
    Nice cosy comfortable room, bed was perfect and it was quiet at night. Food in the pub was a good variety and delicious.
  • Robert
    the United States the United States
    Friendly & professional customer service - restaurant meal was excellent!
  • Paul
    Canada Canada
    The history, the food, staff always professional, good location and a variety if different style and types of rooms. Dinner is always excellent, free parking overnight if you choose
  • Anne
    the United States the United States
    Well located; room comfortable and adequate room. Street noise a bit of a problem.
  • Stephen
    the United States the United States
    The staff is very helpful. The facility is very nice. The restaurant food is excellent,
  • Robert
    the United States the United States
    Excellent area,lovely hotel with old world charm.Clean and comfortable
  • Regan
    the United States the United States
    Great location. Super cool to be staying in a historic building and the food and pub was also really great!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Dining area
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Black Boy Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £12 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • Welsh
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 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 5 reservations.

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

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

FAQs about The Black Boy Inn

  • The Black Boy Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Dining area
  • Room options at The Black Boy Inn include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Vacation Home
    • Studio
    • Apartment
  • The Black Boy Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
  • The Black Boy Inn is 350 feet from the center of Caernarfon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Black Boy Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Black Boy Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Check-in at The Black Boy Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.