Name: Black Boy Inn
Address: Northgate Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1RW, GB

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Maryja

The staff were lovely very helpfull food was excellent its a lovely place well maintained

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Martin

The hotel infrastructure and staff were excellent. Clearly much thought was given to the history of the ancient establishment and the artwork in the various public areas was impressive. The only let-down was the catering. The food was adequate but hardly memorable and the pre-paid breakfast - £15 - wasn’t really up to much. The promise of a tasty Egg Royale didn’t deliver. However, I would stay there again and the hotel deserves its good reputation; hopefully we were just unlucky with the catering during our visit. All credit to the staff though.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Denise

Nice place in beautiful surroundings had a great time

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Chloe

This was our first visit to The Black Boy Inn and we absolutely loved it! We chose the 4 poster room, which was stunning, the bed was super comfy, the bed was huge and bedding soft and fresh. The bathroom was clean and fresh with lovely soft towels. The staff were so polite and helpful, the restaurant served lovely food, great portion sizes, arrived promptly and was very reasonably priced. Breakfast was cooked fresh to order and the range of cereal and fruits was brilliant. Lots of little bars and restaurants locally, supermarket was a walkable distance for anything needed. I wouldn’t stay any where else if we ever return to this part of Wales. Absolutely brilliant all round.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jack

Great customer service, clean and comfortable and in a great location within Caernarfon. The food in the hotel was also excellent and they had a great range of drinks

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Matt

Perfect for a biking holiday
Lovely stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Mark

I booked this room for one reason: after walking up Snowdon all day, I just wanted a good night’s sleep. Instead, I got one of the worst nights I’ve had in a hotel.

I was put in a building away from the main hotel, directly opposite a bar with people drinking outside late into the evening. The bedroom window didn’t even shut properly, so every bit of noise came straight into the room. Then from around 4am the seagulls were relentless. Sleep was pretty much impossible.

To top it off, the TV didn’t work because there was no signal.

Yes, the room itself was lovely, clean and modern, but for £150 a night that’s nowhere near enough. A hotel’s first job is to provide a decent night’s sleep, and on that front this place failed completely. I left feeling massively disappointed and wouldn’t stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Lawrence

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely hotel in excellent location. Comfy bedroom and good food.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

John

I booked thinking I would be staying in the Black Boy inn with all its old world charm, but no I was told to go to the top of the road turn right and my room will be in a blue building on the left, I told the receptionist that I was expecting a room in the Black Boy Inn not a random remotely run ie no staff hotel round the corner, she replied we have several properties in the area but the Inn is full.
I had no choice but to but to take the room which was very nice and modern but not an ancient Welsh sea side inn which is what my friend from Slovakia was hoping to be staying in.
To be fair the receptionist did say that it is mentioned in the online add which it is but not prominently, so you may be placed elsewhere in the area, sorry but if I buy a classic Jaguar I don’t expect to be given a modern Mini,
read the small print and check with the hotel I’ve learned my lesson,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

patricia

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 .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Stephen

Excellent place to stay right in the heart of Caernarfon. Very cosy and homely. Excellent staff and nice bar

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Lance

We were very disappointed in this stay, particularly given the high ratings on Hotels.com. After checking in, we were directed to a different building down the street. We dragged our suitcases over a cobblestone street with bird and dog poop on the sidewalks. The room was on the ground floor facing the the street. We listened to the loud chatter of pedestrians until after midnight - a distance of 4 feet from our bed. The room furnishings and decor are dated and not comfortable - rock hard pillows, a TV 8 feet off the ground. Staff was not very helpful. Of the 11 places we stayed at during our UK visit, this was by far the less enjoyable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Neil

we ate there the night before we left. We ordered dessert online. The server made us show her our receipt for the dessert before bringing it to our table. When she finally brought our dessert she was very sour and didn’t even apologize. Seemed very rude.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Michael

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.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Amanda

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Great location and everything there when you need it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Peter

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Colin

Excellence location with great staff and anenities

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Les

Confusion over booking specifics eg. accessibility and whether breakfast included in price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Craig

Great location. Beautifully refurbished rooms

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Trevor

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Antonio

What an amazing cool place to stay! Loved it! And all the staff were amazing and so helpful x

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Shelley

Fatastically huge room well equipped. Clean with amazing bathroom x

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

John

No thanks

Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Jean

Interesting historic hotel. Quirky. Lovely room on 2nd floor. Limited and expensive parking but overnight free parking close by.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Jorge

Superb location, clean and excellent food

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Alan

Great food both breakfast and dinner.
Room was clean modern and spacious.
We stayed in 23 at the top,mind your head.
Parking available next door, very convenient.
Staff were polite smart and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

rachel

Breakfast was great

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Diane

Room 3, is a room to be avoided. The window opens only slightly, it is a very warm stuffy room, adding to the temperature of the room is a very large extractor fan which faces towards the window. We had 2 very uncomfortable night’s sleep. Would have liked a milk option on the tea tray.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

David

Great location and good beer and food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Angela

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!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Sue

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

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Robert

I was very disappointed, as I booked a room in the black boy hotel, but was given a room in an outside Annexe quite a way from the hotel. Also we had to climb 3 flights of stairs with our luggage and no help. On specking with the receptionist I was informed the problem is with Expedia as they will not allow the hotel to describe the rooms correctly.

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Phil

Breakfast was good.
Staff in bar were not always great on service.
Hotel was good as ever

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Jurijs

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

EDMOND

It was one of the best Pub stays I have had anywhere in the world,
Great rooms, service, and staff, in a wonderful location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Alan

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Greg

Great location lovey food and drinks really cosy

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Karalyn

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Lori

N/A

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

Jackie

The Black Boy Inn has a lovely location close to the City Centre, public transportation, the Caernarfon Castle, an abundance of interesting shops and several nearby walking trails.

The morning breakfast available to guests was a very reasonable price for a high quality selection of hot breakfast choices. My favorite dish was the salmon and scrambled eggs. The morning staff were attentive and efficient.

I stayed in a cozy single twin bed room with a skylight. There were beams I needed to stay aware of.The bed was firm which I find comfortable. I would have preferred a little brighter light over the desk, but the light next to the bed was great for reading.

The bathroom was clean and modern in decor. The shower had pros and cons. First, the rain shower feature had good water pressure and plenty of warm water. However, the opening to the shower was not very wide which would be an obstacle for larger folks.

Overall, I was quite comfortable during my 3 night stay and I would not hesitate to stay at the Black Boy Inn again or recommend it to friends & family.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

T L

The room was lovely, it was warm, clean and spacious. The staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was plentiful, with lots of choice, all freshly cooked. I would definitely recommend this hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Andrew

Everything you need all in one place,the staff were very professional and nothing was too much trouble ,would definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Robert

Excellent place

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Evan

Clean room, reasonably spacious

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

christianus

Staff very nice and helpfull

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Cobain

Extremely friendly staff who gave great recommendations for where we could spend our day. Very clean and spacious room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Chris

Initially had a room with difficult access for my disabled husband but they managed to move us to a more accessible room with good amenities for him.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Emma

Rooms spotless with lovely cosy bedding! Room nice and warm! Bathroom like new and very modern! Would definitely recommend! Breakfast was gorgeous!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Alexandria

A great Inn, the room was clean and the bathroom spotless.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Tracy

The room was fantastic! The staff were excellent so nice and friendly! Thank you for a great experience!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Eberhard

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Jane

Fabulous location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Sharon

Everything was so lovely. Room really clean, staff really helpful and food was amazing!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Tracey

My friend and I had a fabulous stay at the Black Boy. We received a very warm welcome, the staff were helpful, kind and courteous. Our room and all the public areas are well maintained and spotlessly clean. The shower was great, bed comfy and we were able to adjust the radiator to suit the temperature we like. Breakfast was great, hot dishes cooked to order. We absolutely loved that all the fires were lit and it felt really cosy on a cold winters day. We stayed in the original building, it was really quirky and very authentic. We would definitely recommend and wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Donna

Lovely staff and excellent castle view location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Matthew De

Lovely location, tricky parking and carrying luggage to the house/lodge rooms.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Julia

Excellent location. The Black Boy in was welcoming and warm. Room was immaculate. Had evening meal and breakfast there both very high quality . All staff were efficient and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

phillip

room was clean, staff are amazing, and the food is lovely, great stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

David

Nice room friendly staff nice stay as usual

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

John

Clean great room in a cool old building

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Andrea

Clean room, excellent facilities and amenities.
Fab location.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Susan

Lovely room and very friendly helpful staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Ramon

Clean and warm. Only issue we had was the bath plug not sealing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Raymond

Excellent, would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Chris

Staff were excellent. Food and beers very good.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Mark

Staff very helpful, clean & tidy room, very comfortable bed, very enjoyable stay, would stay again!

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Sep 2025

Vicky

Booked for two nights but only stayed for one. We thought we had booked the Black Boy for our stay but where allocated a room in another building. Not great given the parking is a fair distance from the building and as we were touring Wales so had a fair amount of luggage. Having to carry our luggage up three flights of stairs didn’t add to our relaxation. We freshened up and went for a drink and something to eat back in the black boy. As with many pubs the staff appeared very young and were more interested in chatting then serving. We ordered food which was pleasant but the background music was heavy rock which didn’t match our expectations for an ambient experience. We asked for the music to be changed but was told it wasn’t something they could do. We decided to try another pub which was a shame as the Black Boy certainly did have charm but seemed to miss its potential. Apparently on a Monday most pubs and restaurants are closed so we decided on an early night. The room, possibly because it was at the top of the building, was uncomfortably warm. There was a portable air con unit which did a little to bring down the temperature. We found the room to be clean and recently decorated but the bed was very uncomfortable. After a restless sleep we decided that one night was enough and we cut short our visit by one night. When we checked out we explained that the bed was uncomfortable but this was practically ignored. Overall the black boy didn’t live up to our expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Cecile

Inn is perfectly situated within the walls of Caernarfon Castle, convenient to shops, restaurants and bars.
Staff are uniformly friendly and welcoming. My room (#34) was in an old building but had been completely modernized inside, including the bathroom. Room was immaculate and had plenty of well-located electrical outlets. Bed and linens were comfortable. Couldn't find a thermostat but HVAC seemed to be centrally controlled. It was nice and cozy by day and cooled down by bedtime; ditto for the heated towel rack.

Breakfast was tasty and came quickly, accompanied by a big smile. Cold items were help-yourself and hot foods cooked to order. Dining room breathed history, as did the bar. Dinner was piping hot and tasty.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Kenneth

Lovely central location with great breakfast and bar

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Toni

Lovely inn but noisy and not an enjoyable stay

The inn is a beautiful building but we stayed room 30 - supposed to be best room! Got woke up approx 5am every morning to music and people/stuff moving ! We complained and got told to ring next time but no apology.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2025

alan

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 !!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Theresa

Nice facilities in an older historic building. Stairs are a bit tricky for 60+ and suitcases.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Sean

Couples stay

The room was lovely. Beware of low beams if you’re tall. The bed was very comfy, pillows a bit hard, the bathroom was spotless. Stayed in Room 24 at the top and a fan was provided which was great and it’s a spacious room. The way the bed is positioned is a pain if you’re sleeping on the right but no head bangs! The tea and coffee was topped up every day. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Penny

Thumbs up recommendation

The wonderful Black Boy Inn was everything and more than I expected from a 500+ yr old. The bedroom and bathroom was spacious clean and modern, but with a feel of nostalgia in its furnishing. The food was generous and good honest home-style cooking.
More than satisfactory I would recommend this Inn. The only issues was with the parking arrangement and the Wifi was not so reliable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Chris

Doing something right

Ive been staying here on business for about 7 years now and i keep coming back, so it must be doing something right. My only criticisms would be that the quality and service at breakfast dont match that of the evening and the parking is a bit tight. These two things aside its spot on and I'd definitely recommend 👌

Business

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2025

Sandra

The room we were

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Deborah

Beautiful old hotel. Bar staff are so friendly and food quality is wonderful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Michael

This place is a gem full of old world historic context, with gorgeous, lush hanging flower baskets adorning the front to greet you as you walk from the cobblestoned street. Eat at their festive outdoor seating or in a quaint interior. Staff helpful. Rooms available in a number of different buildings within the site. Very nice room but no elevator to upper floors in our building. Perfect place to stay to visit Caenarfon Wales, such a great walled town with one of the best castles in Wales nicely presented, several historic flag-lined streets with nice shops and eateries. Great base to visit nearby attractions such as Welsh Historic Railway, the quaint seaside village of Cricceith, and pleasant city plaza and boat tour of the Menai Strait and views of the castle.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Sylvia

Great location and friendly staff. Food and beer were good!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Marc

This is my second visit great place to stay, great food and staff. Great if motorbiking in North Wales

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

Cheryl

Lovely olde worlde hotel!

Difficult getting to the one side of the bed due to sloping ceiling. Room otherwise comfortable but very warm. Food very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Julie Anne

Had a lovely 2 night stay.
Comfy Fourposter Queen bed.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Highly recimmended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Janet

I loved that the hotel is inside the castle walls.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Edwin

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

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2025

Paul

Hotel is is charming and very old with a lot of character and in a great location . All staff except 1 barman were helpful and friendly . Our room was very hot and dark and also very noisy as over the main bar and entrance door there was no way round this so we didn’t sleep well at all . Other rooms may not have this problem but ours certainly did .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Sharon

If you’re looking for a historic experience while visiting the castle, you can’t get better than this Inn. It’s obviously been modernized, but eating downstairs has such a tavern feel to it. The portions are huge and the food is delicious especially the welsh pie and soups. Within the castle walls, you’ll have an array of local shops and pubs to frequent after touring the castle. Enjoy a walk along the water. As others have mentioned, there are stairs and it can be a bit of a maze to get to your room. I was worried but this actually did not bother me. As long as you can lift your suitcase up stairs, you’ll be fine.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Jacqueline

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Sandra

Immaculately clean, lovely character room, friendly helpful staff and great dining options!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Colin

We stayed two nights and we had a very comfortable time. Our room was spacious. The property is well kept-better than many other historic hotels we’ve stayed at in the past. The breakfast was good and the snack selection in the bar was good. We didn’t eat a meal, but the nachos were delicious. The best thing about this place were the staff. Every person we talked to was friendly, helpful and efficient. A special shout out to Delwyn and Eryl for making our visit memorable.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

David

Great location

Great location. The room was very hot the first night with only a fan.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Jacqueline

Amazing
Very friendly staff, went above and beyond.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Stephanie

Very cool and charming old inn. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Tania

Love space room not far from pubs

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Steve

Features not benefits

All good except the room, which was on the upper floor and had awful headroom throughout - this wasn’t just in one area and caused us to not sleep well thinking about bathroom visits overnight

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Barbara

Really lovely room, so convenient to everything and staff were very helpful and friendly. Totally recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Suzanne

One of the oldest Inn’s in Wales. Inside the Castle walls and totally unique. An awesome cute tiny pub and they say the Inn has a resident ghost! Only a 5 minute walk to Castle Caernarfon which is an amazingly well preserved castle from 1283.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Barb

The Black Boy is an authentic inn right in the heart of Caernarfon. The location is excellent, the staff very friendly, and the food and drink options are plentiful. We loved stepping back in time at the Black Boy!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Eirwen

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Kris

Quirky, clean, and delightful.

We chose this location because we wanted something different. Preferably haunted. And definitely quirky. It was all of the above, including being very clean and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends