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Black Boy Inn

4.0 star property
Edwardian inn with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Property amenity
Ty Dre Suite Queen Room | Private kitchen
Exterior
Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed | Living area
Black Boy Executive Room Queen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is €143
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun

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Twr Du Standard Room Queen

Twr Du Standard Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Standard Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Single Room

Black Boy Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twr Du Queen Room (smaller)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy very small standard double bed

Black Boy very small standard double bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Twin Room

Black Boy Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Black Boy Executive Room Queen

Black Boy Executive Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Four Poster Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Room Queen

Twr Du Executive Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen

Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Jacks Room with Shower Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Queen

Black Jacks Suite Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Llety DB Shower with sofa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Ty Dre House 2 standard double beds

Ty Dre House 2 standard double beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Queen Room

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Standard Queen Room

Ty Dre Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Suite Twin Room

Ty Dre Suite Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Ty Dre Suite Queen Room

Ty Dre Suite Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Executive Queen Room

Ty Dre Executive Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed

Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW

What's nearby

  • Caernarfon Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parc Glynllifon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • GreenWood Forest Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Yr Wyddfa - 24 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tafarn Y Porth (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caernarfon Burger & Kebab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Dock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ainsworth's Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Black Boy Inn

Upscale inn near Caernarfon Castle
Located close to GreenWood Forest Park, Black Boy Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this inn. 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), bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • A computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and 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
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Welsh

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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

Business services

  • Computer station

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1522
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby

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
Early check-in is available for a fee
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 - 9:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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.
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)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Boy Inn?

As of 20 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Boy Inn on 8 Jun 2025 start from €142.64, including 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.

How much is parking at Black Boy Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Black Boy Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Black Boy Inn?

Checkout 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. 744 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive, room was clean. Bar pleasant, very good location to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally excellent. Great staff. Really needed a better (quieter) fan in the absence of aircon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely professional and wonderfully helpful; quickly reassigned me to another room when an issue arose and helped book me a taxi for my departure. I would certainly return for my ‘third’ visit as its great value for money with ‘first-rate’ customer-service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, spacious and well appointed. This area of North Wales is simply stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They also own a building around the corner... thats where we lodged. Had to walk a couple blocks for breakfast. Quiet , convenient, and clean. Parking is orivided by the Pub but it's a 5 min walk uphill to the lidgings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient free parking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at The Black Boy. Nice comfortable room with a great shower. Fantastic evening meal and breakfast with attentive friendly staff. Convient for the bus to Llanberis/peny Pass Reccommend highly and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good we were in room 30 I do not know where it was coming from but we could hear music till late at night and early in the morning 🤔🤔🤔.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Quaint and gorgeous

Perfect location. Friendly, helpful staff. Food in restaurants was great and locals are lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super stay on New Years Eve. Great parking at £10 for the night and smooth check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

Great hospitality

Great stay fantastic rooms very clean . Authentic great Welsh hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Lovely hotel

We really enjoyed our stay, lovely clean rooms staff very friendly Breakfast was lovely nice hot food and a lovely variety
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location walk to Caernarfon Castle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem with black boy inn no lifts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Brilliant hotel, great food and atmosphere

We stayed for one night and was not disappointed, the staff were friendly and polite. We have said we will come and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Endres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint yet updated property with an interesting history, Comfortable beds, modern bathrooms. Restaurant has extensive menu, popular spot in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Dawn

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

Christmas

Great welcome and service comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosina Sun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, wonderful service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024