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Black Boy Inn
4.0 star property

Upscale Edwardian inn, walk to Caernarfon Castle

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Black Boy Inn

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Property amenity
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Black Boy Executive Room Queen | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Food and drink

Overview of Black Boy Inn

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW
  • Popular LocationCaernarfon Castle3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGypsy Wood Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationYr Wyddfa24 min drive
  • AirportLiverpool (LPL-John Lennon)97 min drive
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Room options

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Twr Du Standard Room Queen | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twr Du Standard Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twr Du Queen Room (smaller)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy very small standard double bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy very small standard double bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Black Boy Executive Room Queen | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Boy Executive Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 193 sq ft
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Room Queen | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twr Du Executive Room Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Jacks Suite Easy Access Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Queen | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Black Jacks Suite Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Caernarfon

Located in Caernarfon, Black Boy Inn is in the city center and near the beach. Caernarfon Castle and St Tysilio's Church are notable landmarks and GreenWood Forest Park is a popular area attraction. National Slate Museum and Menai Bridge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Caernarfon Castle - 3 min walk
  • Gypsy Wood Park - 7 min walk
  • GreenWood Forest Park - 9 min drive
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 20 min drive
  • Yr Wyddfa - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anglesey Arms - 3 min walk
  • Tafarn Y Porth (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
  • Ship & Castle - 3 min walk
  • Palace Vaults - 2 min walk
  • Y Castell Hotel - 3 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 travelers may like the cycling at this inn. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and British cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A computer station and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per night); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14 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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 14 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
  • 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 fire extinguisher

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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 Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Boy Inn on Apr 28, 2024 start from $104.15, excluding 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?

Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per night. 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?

Check-out 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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) 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).

Black Boy Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 983 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

Annette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, rooms beyond expectation, staff were great and really friendly, food was fabulous and huge portions, handy location, couldn't fault in any way 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, La Jolla

Very nice property. Using the shower is a challenge as it’s a risky situation and not for the aging.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stylianos, Llanfoist , Abergavenny

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't have asked for a better stay. Staff were amazing, room was beautiful and the food was out of this world. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
We loved our stay! The room was comfortable, and both meals we had in (dinner and breakfast) were very good. Live the history!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023