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Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
$134
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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Twr Du Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Black Boy Inn Single

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twr Du Small Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn small double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn small double

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Black Boy Inn Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Black Boy Inn Executive Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Executive Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Four Poster | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Boy Inn Four Poster

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

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Twr Du Executive Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twr Du Executive Double

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks Double

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

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

Black Jacks Suite Double

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety Small Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Llety Small Double

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ty Dre Twin Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Ty Dre Suite Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Suite Double

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Executive Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ty Dre Executive Double

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Llety Double with a sofa bed

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

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About this property

Black Boy Inn

4-star Caernarfon inn steps from Caernarfon Castle
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 lobby fireplace are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Black Boy Inn offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the inn's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the inn's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Edwardian inn also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden.

Black Boy Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
4/6 - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 within 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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

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-authorize 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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

Black Boy Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 744 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1006 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

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eirwen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Coaching inn of character

Old inn full of character in a beautiful walled medieval town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access in a car was tight but a decent car park (at a price). Reception very helpful. Room comfortable. Five minute walk to the castle. Food served in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmuda Akter

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Super Welsh welcome

Great weekend in Caernarfon. Accidentally booked to stay the weekend of the food festival but we got a call to give us advice on parking and arriving super early to beat the crowds which was very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. We were in the townhouse round the corner from the pub and the room was lovely, very clean and spacious! The staff were very helpful and welcoming too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodie-Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good, clean, comfortable room, however, we were disappointed not to be staying above the Black Boy Inn, but rather their townhouse around the corner and opposite a very rowdy pub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Darlington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Huw, Caerfyrddin

Traveled with group
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

Annette

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

Wonderful

Wonderful. Excellent service and friendly staff. Amazing food and fantastic room. Well done!"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Huw

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely visit to our favourite part of Wales
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic Hotel in Caernarfon!!!

This hotel is fantastic!! Built in 1522. It has three pubs and a great restaurant. It is located in the center of the old city. The staff at the hotel and people in Caernarfon were super friendly. We attended a wedding in Snowdonia, and this hotel was our base of operations for three days. We probably won't ever have an opportunity to return, but I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough!! Try the Welch Pie at the restaurant!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025