Northgate Street, Stryd Pedwar A Chwech, Snowdonia, Caernarfon, LL55 1RW, United Kingdom
#41 of 162 hotels in Caernarfon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 988 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 November 2023
Michael
United KingdomPrice seemed high for size of room and breakfast needs addressing. Sausages where well over cooked, bacon undercooked and like rubber very salty. Beans were luke warm. Bread for toast was very dry not fresh.
Room was nice, but location of room didnt like. My hubbi 73 so we had room 63 ,never been given that room before.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Kaylea
United KingdomStaff on bar slow needed more than one member of staff when busy Certain member of staff on check in wasn't the most helpful and came across a bit bolshy
Location was great, food is amazing, it is exceptional value for money 💰 Cosy bar with roaring fire
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Joseph
United KingdomNA
Professional
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Jamie
United KingdomN/A
Big room, clean, friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Mark
United KingdomHotel doesn’t hide away from the fact that it is also a busy pub, but might be worth trying to avoid the room directly above the main bar (which we were in) if you’re after an early night
4 poster bed fantastic! Hotel nice and clean, breakfast excellent
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Laura
United KingdomGreat location and friendly staff. Bar was excellent with great atmosphere
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Jones
United KingdomThe rooms were very hot and Aircon was not good most staff were lively except a young waitress who was very rude and slammed our drinks down on the table also be aware as parking is not free or guaranteed unless you walk a fair distance
The rooms were spacious and spotless the breakfast was amazing
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Samantha
AustraliaCarrying suitcase up stairs
We loved the pub & restaurant in its old style. The room was a great size, clean & beautifully done.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Martin
United StatesDriving back to England, it was raining. :)
The staff, breakfast and Dinners were 5 Starr, everything was perfect. Thank you. :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Alison
United KingdomNothing really , we knew there was no parking before we booked , as it was low season this was not a problem
Last minute booking with family to Wales. The rooms were very clean and very well designed and uptodate with tv fridge etc
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Ann
United KingdomStaff were so friendly and helpful, very comfortable room with excellent restaurant and food.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
David
United Kingdomthere was a staff shortage in the bar One of my pints of lager (Bootlegger ) tasted a little off Car park was , and this is no one’s fault , very small and was near impossible to get out of
Breakfast fantastic dinner in the bar pretty good room good , but very good shower
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
John
United Kingdomn/a
Friendly staff / pleasant dinner / comfortable room / delicious breakfast / wonderful event at the Castle (ANNWN)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Clare
United KingdomI liked it all
Location, property itself , room
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Butterfield
United KingdomSome overnight noise from the street
Availability of EV charging, central location, nice rooms
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Peter
United KingdomWe were disappointed that we could not book a table for our evening meal, we arrived at 6.45pm and were told we would be lucky to even get a table and if we found one there was an hour wait for food. Also both the two main meals had been taken off the menu. I think that residents should get some priority . I had to fight my way to the bar three times to order our food, in our late seventies this was a bit unexpected!!
The room was lovely and spacious, quiet, clean, comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Mick
United KingdomNothing
Good food Good location The history Nice clean rooms
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Stephen
United KingdomI have travelled extensively here and overseas - I was very pleased that The Black Boy lived up to expectations and I did not experience anything negative.
The room was very clean and benefited from modern updates yet retained original features. Very comfortable bed and lashings of hot water in the modern bathroom featuring bath and shower. Generous portions of good food and great staff throughout - always helpful and engaging. Thank you. Highly recommended!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Matthew
United KingdomNothing to add, it was perfect.
I loved the ambience and cosyness of the hotel. It was a great hotel located above such a great restaurant and bar. I would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Geraint
United Kingdom2 sausages instead of bacon and sausage ordered. They did offer to make a change.
The historical ambience. Local beer.qualty of Room 3 with beams. really good breakfast and the decor and historical local stories written on slate were exceptional.. location is perfect within the town walls. Main breakfast is plated on order. Choice of large or small breakfast kippers omelette etc
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Susan
United KingdomWe liked everything.
We loved our room in the very old part of the inn. We had everything we needed. Large television. Very Large clean bathroom with thick fluffy towels. View of the old town walls from the window and short walk to the castle and harbours. All the staff were so friendly and very professional. All the food was delicious. We would love to go back
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Cherryl
United KingdomParking was not straight forward but being that the Black Boy is within the walls of Caernarfon Castle I don't think that was taken into consideration when it as built!!
The room had all the facilities of a higher grade hotel The staff were extremely helpful and spoke Welsh which we appreciated
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Joan
United KingdomNo other Rose wine other than a Zinfandel. Unfortunately not everyone likes sweet wine,so the bar could do with investing in some dry rose.
The lady on reception was very friendly and helpful, unfortunately I didn't get her name.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Julia
United KingdomOnly thing we didn’t like randomly were the pillows. Very firm. One was too low and two was too high. Obviously just personal taste though.
Loved everything about our stay here, the location, the staff, the atmosphere, the food.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Melanie
United KingdomPrice hike with booking through booking.com
All of it x
Stayed in October 2023
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