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Black Boy Inn

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Black Boy Executive Room Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Exterior
Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed | Living area | 46-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV
Ty Dre Suite Queen Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW
  • Caernarfon Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Yr Wyddfa
  • Redline Indoor Karting
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Twr Du Standard Room Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Standard Room Queen

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Standard Room Queen

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Queen Room (smaller)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy very small standard double bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy very small standard double bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Black Boy Executive Room Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Executive Room Queen

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Four Poster Room Queen

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Room Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Executive Room Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks Room with Shower Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks Suite Queen

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Llety DB Shower with sofa

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

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Ty Dre House 2 standard double beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre House 2 standard double beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Queen Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Standard Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Suite Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Suite Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Ty Dre Suite Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Suite Queen Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Executive Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Executive Queen Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Llety 1 Double bed and a sofa bed

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

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About this property

Black Boy Inn

Edwardian inn with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a computer station are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Black Boy Inn offers 26 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 computer, a car charging station and multilingual staff
  • 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Black Boy Inn.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Caernarfon inn.

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.

Languages

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

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

  • 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

  • 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)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after noon 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.

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

Black Boy Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Sheffield

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I wasn't told about them hotel by very good friend's off aren't but very disappointed with the mixed grill. disappointed with myse
Stayed 2 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

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

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

MR PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent historic hotel inside the walled town of Caernarfon within walking distance of the nightlife and shops Only small downside you have to pay £10 a night to park in their carpark
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

8/10 Good

Brewlab Ltd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay - food excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Nice old Hotel

This is a nice Hotel. The only downside was that my room was really hot. Unfortunately the Breakfqst at £14.95 ways too expensive for my work budget. The evening meal was nice but a bit on the high side price wise for what it was
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

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

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful traditional hotel . Our room -37was immaculately clean . The bed was very comfortable and bathroom newly done out by the looks of it . Food in the restaurant was really good , tasty and home made . Can definitely recommend the steak and ale pie . Breakfast was delicious. Staff and amenities all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Weekend in October 2024

Yet again, fantastic welcome, comfortable room, excellent service and wonderful food and drink. will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024