Black Boy Inn

4.0 star property

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Black Boy Inn Executive Double | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Inn Executive Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Four Poster

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Single

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Black Boy Inn small double

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Double

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Twin Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Ty Dre Executive Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Suite Double

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety Small Double

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Llety Double with a sofa bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Black Boy Inn

Inn with 2 restaurants, steps from Caernarfon Castle
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free inn has 2 bars/lounges and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a fireplace at reception and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Black Boy Inn offers 53 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Black Boy Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Mary's Church. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine at 4/6, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a car charging station, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Caernarfon Castle and 9 minutes by car from GreenWood Forest Park
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Black Boy Inn. A complete renovation of Black Boy Inn was completed in January 2025.

This 4-star Caernarfon inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
4/6 – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Craft Bar – This bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Reviews

Black Boy Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

alan

Travelled with partner
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

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice facilities in an older historic building. Stairs are a bit tricky for 60+ and suitcases.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEFAN

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Tanja

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

Tolle und interessante Location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Marc

Travelled with family
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

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne

Travelled with partner
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

Simona

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Campbell

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025