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Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon

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#3 of 11 hotels in Caernarfon
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The Black Boy Inn is a listed building which is situated in the historic town walls of the Royal Borough of Caernarfon. The Inn is within easy walking distance to the town centre, and the famous 13th-century Castle. An old Inn dating back to 1522 and with its wooden paneling, low ceilings, and thick wooden support beams generates a cosy 'Olde Worlde' Welsh atmosphere. The Black Boy is a very busy Inn; please do not expect it to be a slow laid back hotel. It is in the centre of the tourist hub of North Wales and long wait times can be norm in middle of summer. Come and visit us in the winter season for a more laid back feeling.We now also have Black Jacks, which is another renovated building in courtyard, at rear of Inn .Black Jacks is away from the hustle of the main Inn . All suites have small kitchen area.No lift in building.Some Ground floor rooms are easy access with walk in showers , 1st floor variety of rooms as is 2nd floor.We offer 24 hour staff attendance. When you stay in any country you must wish to stay in somewhere that reflects that country ,we certainly do majority of our staff are welsh speaking and so are the owners .Meal timesSunday to Thursday: Noon until 9.00P.M. Friday and Saturday. Noon until 9.30P.M.Table reservations can be made via reception up to 6.30P.M. Table allocation after 6.30.Pm. Will be made on availability. Waiting times can vary and an indication of any delay will be conveyed to you. To arrange a table reservation (up to 6.30P.M.)In peak season we cannot accept table bookings at all due to the volume of trade
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Property amenities
Free private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Boating
Canoeing
Children's playground
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Paid private parking on-site
Street parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Hiking
Windsurfing
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Patio
Walking tours
24-hour security
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Express check-in / check-out
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Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Bath / shower
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Complimentary toiletries
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
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Languages Spoken
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Nestled in the heart of Caernarfon, the Black Boy Inn Hotel captivates guests with its enchanting charm and a warm, intimate atmosphere. Reviewers are consistently impressed with the hotel's spotless cleanliness and the spacious, historically rich rooms equipped with modern comforts. While the hotel earns praise for its central location and value, including tempting set menus, some guests suggest being mindful of additional parking fees. The commendable service at the Black Boy Inn, marked by the staff's friendliness and attentiveness, ensures a memorable stay.
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Sarah louise E wrote a review Mar 13
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What can i say me and hubby went to the blackboy pub in caernarfon it was a lovely happy atmospheric pub. Such a lovely place and food was to die for and the staff was great and help full would definitely recommend to others to try this place out ..
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Betty4567 wrote a review Sep 2022
Liverpool, United Kingdom227 contributions208 helpful votes
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We visited after staying near by. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and had 2 courses for £11/12 which was excellent value of money! Garlic mushrooms, pate and soup was delish!! We have fish and chips/cheese burger which was lovely! Excellent value for money and would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from John Evans, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Oct 23, 2022
Thank you for your lovely comments following your visit to us, fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the lunch menu. We do hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Aimee H wrote a review Jan 2024
3 contributions3 helpful votes
My husband and I have just got back from a 3 night stay in the black tower at the Black Boy Inn. What an absolutely wonderful stay we had! Every single member of staff we encountered during our stay were so kind, friendly, welcoming and helpful from the lovely lady who checked us in, to another lovely lady who helped us with the free parking at slate quay to the lovely gentleman who looked after us at breakfast each morning. The room was very clean and quiet and warm for when we got back from being out and about in the January weather. We ate in the restaurant one evening too and the food was absolutely beautiful. We visited 4 years ago and were blown away by the food and coming back now brought back wonderful memories and we were not disappointed. A home away from home, we will be back! Thank you so much
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from vicky owen, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Jan 23, 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we will pass your comments onto our staff. It is lovely to hear when our guests retun and are feel the same as they did before. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Leaddata20 wrote a review Jan 2024
Bedford, United Kingdom69 contributions15 helpful votes
Absolutely delightful 15th century pub, friendly staff, good food and wine, reasonably priced, would highly recommend. Excellent environment, piped music in the background not too loud, good sounds. Service was great, nice bar and we ate in the restaurant itself which was next door, lovely!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from vicky owen, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Jan 8, 2024
Thank you for the glowing review, what loevly comments to read. Fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your meals and the wine too. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Shaun C wrote a review Jan 2024
18 contributions10 helpful votes
Me and my partner stayed in the Black Boy Hotel a few days after Christmas. We was greeted on arrival by a very happy receptionist. She was from a town near us in Swansea. She gave us a very warm welcome. Our room at the hotel was even Warner. The heating was already on, and this was welcomed, as it was cold outside. The room was spotless and spacious. The hotels location is perfect! It is right near castle and all the shops/restaurants. You will not be disappointed booking this hotel! One of the best I’ve stayed in in the UK! 10/10
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from vicky owen, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Jan 3, 2024
Thank you very much for the glowing review, lovely comments to read especially after such a busy festive period. We will pass your comments onto Andrea our lovely receptionist. Fantastic to hear that the room was spotless, we couldn't ask for better from our staff. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Happy new year!
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Tony b wrote a review Dec 2023
Caernarfon, United Kingdom2 contributions2 helpful votes
Our DWP works Christmas meal at the Black Boy was sensational, the staff are amazing the food was too die for an thoroughly enjoyed by all my work friends. It was so tasteful, the food was hot and delicious and the seating was in a lovely position and from starter to our pudding it was so delicious. The staff are very helpful when we needed extra gravy they were happy to oblige, it was my 1st meal since I moved to Caernarfon 3 months ago and it won't be my last, roll on Christmas 2024. You should be so proud of your staff and thank you for a wonderful Christmas meal.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Just totally amazing
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Response from vicky owen, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Jan 3, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Christmas meal with us, fantastic to hear that you all enjoyed yourselves and the meals. Our staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that the Christmas bookings have run as smoothly as possible and we are delighted to hear that it has shown. We look forward to welcoming you back and hopefully not just at Christmas. Happy new year!
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Alison D wrote a review Dec 2023
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This afternoon we visited for a pre-booked Christmas menu. It is my birthday and my husband treated us. Very "oldey worldey" building within Caernarfon castle walls. Very welcoming and cosy indeed 😊 Three courses for £24, two for £21 and one for £17. The food was delicious 😋 Good sized portions. We can definitely recommend 👌 Staff were friendly and attentive. One thing that I would have preferred, is that the gravy had been served in a gravy boat and not already poured over the roast dinner. Will definitely be going again to try their regular menu!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Plenty of pay and display parking outside the castle walls.
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Response from vicky owen, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Jan 3, 2024
Thank you very much for the lovely review, fabulous to hear that you enjoyed your birthday treat. Fantastic to hear that you found the food to be delicious, we agree! I will pass your comments onto the kitchen re the gravy boat. Something for us to think about for next year. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Sioned E wrote a review Dec 2023
17 contributions2 helpful votes
Party of 7 Excellent Christmas dinner. Warm and friendly atmosphere. very well organised. Highly recommend the beef dinner. I have always had fantastic food at this pub 🍻😄 Will be back again soon xx
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from vicky owen, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Jan 3, 2024
Thank you very much for the glowing review following your Christmas meal with us, excellent to to hear that you all enjoyed your meals and that you found everything to be well organised. Our staff have worked very hard indeed to make sure everything was as it should be. Diolch yn fawr and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Dave B wrote a review Dec 2023
2 contributions2 helpful votes
Had our work Xmas party in the restaurant. Nice place. Great staff and the food was OK, but the vegetarian option I had (nut roast) was extremely disappointing. It was an Xmas party, so you would expect the meals to at least have roast potatoes, parsnips, maybe a few sprouts? All the meat options seemed to have them, but not the vegetarian. We had a dollop of mash, a smaller dollop of red cabbage and a ramekin dish with one small sprig each of broccoli and cauliflower, with about 5 chunks of root veg at the bottom it all tasted nice, but extremely poor showing considering I paid the same as the people around me who all had more than double the amount of food. I didn't complain at the time as we were having a good night and I didn't want to ruin it, but I certainly won't go there again for a vegetarian meal.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from front Desk, General Manager at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Dec 2, 2023
Thank you for reviewing your time with us, I am sorry to hear tha you weren't pleased with the meal that you recieved. Yesterday was out first day of the Christmas parties and I am sorry that we made a mistake with your meal. If you could please contact me on 01286673604 or vicky@black-boy-inn.com so we can discuss further. Thank you
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Saxo D wrote a review Nov 2023
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We only popped in for food which was delicious and service was very friendly both for locals and travellers like my self. Ruth, the lady who served us was very friendly and welcoming and made sure we enjoyed the experience and food. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip: Between the hours of 10am to 5:30pm they have decent meal offers on such as 2 courses for £13.50...
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Response from vicky owen, Owner at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Responded Jan 3, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to us, fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your meals and lovely service from Ruth. I will pass your comments onto her. Lovely to hear that you would highly recommend us, we couldn't ask for better. We hope welcme you back again soon.
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Which popular attractions are close to Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon?
Nearby attractions include Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum (0.2 km), Caernarfon Castle (0.2 km), and Caernarfon Town Walls (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and extra long beds.
What food & drink options are available at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon?
Yes, free private parking nearby, free public parking nearby, and paid private parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sheeps and Leeks, Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurants, and Palas Caffi.
Is Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Caernarfon.
Are there any historical sites close to Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Caernarfon Castle (0.2 km), Plas Newydd House and Garden (7.8 km), and Bryn Celli Ddu (7.8 km).
Does Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.