Located close to Caernarfon Castle, 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.
Located in Caernarfon, Black Boy Inn is in the city centre and near the beach. Caernarfon Castle and Menai Bridge are notable landmarks and GreenWood Forest Park is a popular local 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Caernarfon travel guide
Upscale inn remodelled 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, 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
Bike parking, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 individually furnished rooms 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
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Heating, daily housekeeping and desks
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: ECOsmart. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
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
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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
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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 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 - 9:00 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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)
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
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Black Boy Inn?
As of 21 Sep 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Boy Inn on 27 Sep 2026 start from ฿4,050, excluding 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.
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?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 selected 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
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The room was excellent and the bathroom had plenty of room. Even the restaurant and food was good, it was probably one of the best hotels stays we have had, especially with the reception staff being so friendly and helpful.
Hotel and staff were great. Very warm welcome at check-in, room was clean but quite warm and stuffy.
Sadly the food in the restaurant whilst only pub food was quite expensive and extremely poor quality.
We would definitely stay at the hotel again but would eat elsewhere.
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 .
Fatastically huge room well equipped. Clean with amazing bathroom x
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Kieran
15 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and the bed was comfy but very noisy from outside . Seagulls, children’s play area, early morning deliveries. The food was awful, undercooked chips with a shepherds pie thing and peas that had seen better days. We had a meal deal so after being forgotten about and waited for a long time, I asked about the desserts. They were no better and I couldn’t eat it. So we didn’t eat here again. Food and drink cheaper and better at other places.If you want a quiet stay without carb on carb fare then don’t bother with staying here.
Good - historic, decor, furniture, bathroom, location. Bad - no conditioner, no room phone, dirty bath towel…I asked when we got there about where to park and the gentleman said he didn’t know, he lived in Bangor; so I ended up waking up at 7:30am on my vacation to move my car. When I went to reception again at that time I asked another staff member, he said he doesn’t know, he wasn’t allowed to deal with that, but the receptionist would be in soon. I waited a while…she walked passed me twice, but eventually I asked when she got yo the desk, where I should park; she asked if I was staying another night, I replied no, she replied that she wasn’t going to give me a complimentary parking pass that they have for guests; I’d have to just pay for parking where I currently was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Karalyn
23 Mar 2026
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
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alexandria
7 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great Inn, the room was clean and the bathroom spotless.
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!
Brilliant stay. The room was clean and a good size, the staff were really friendly, the place was easy to find, centrally located and close to shops, the castle, the bus station and the pub next door did wonderful food. There was also a good size TV in the room and a kettle as well as complimentary teabags and coffee. Apart from the fact the shower tray got full very quickly and took a while to drain I can't think of a single negative. Really good value. One of the best hotels I've stayed in for a long time.
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