Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales
Some rooms inside the walls
- Pool
- EV charging
- Restaurant
Castle hotels · Wales
Castle hotels in North Wales
North Wales runs from Snowdonia (Eryri) to the Menai Strait and Anglesey (Ynys Môn), and along the coast to the English border.
Eight castle stays in North Wales. North Wales runs from Snowdonia (Eryri) to the Menai Strait and Anglesey (Ynys Môn), and along the coast to the English border. Edward I's castles at Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris are all here.
On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as four castle-style mansions, two castle estate stays and two still being checked. The list runs from Porthmadog, Menai Bridge, Ruthin, Hawarden and beyond.
The list: 8 stays
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Château Rhianfa
Menai Bridge, Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Some rooms inside the walls
- Restaurant
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa
Ruthin, Denbighshire
- Dogs allowed
- Spa
- Restaurant
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
The West End, Hawarden Castle
Hawarden, Flintshire
Sleep inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
Castle hotel
Elen's Castle Bed, Breakfast and Bar
Dolwyddelan, North Wales
Rooms outside the historic walls
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
Tan-yr-Ogo Gate Lodge, Gwrych Castle
Llanddulas, North Wales
- Dogs allowed
- Family rooms
No stays match these filters.
8 stays on a map.
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Compare at a glance
Filter any column, or click a heading to sort. Guest ratings are from Booking.com (September 2026).
| Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | North Wales | Some rooms inside the walls | 4-star | 9.2 | No |
| Château Rhianfa | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | North Wales | Some rooms inside the walls | 5-star | 8.4 | No |
| Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | North Wales | - | 4-star | 8.0 | Yes |
| The West End, Hawarden Castle | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | North Wales | Sleep inside the walls | - | - | Yes |
| Tyr Graig Castle | - | North Wales | - | 4-star | 8.7 | No |
| Elen's Castle Bed, Breakfast and Bar | - | North Wales | Rooms outside the historic walls | 3-star | 8.0 | No |
| Tan-yr-Ogo Gate Lodge, Gwrych Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | North Wales | - | - | 9.0 | Yes |
| Conwy Castle Cottage | 2 Castle Estate Stay | North Wales | - | 3-star | 8.9 | Yes |
Questions
How many castle hotels are there in North Wales?
We list eight castle stays in North Wales. On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as four castle-style mansions, two castle estate stays and two still being checked. Each card shows the level and, where we have confirmed it, if you sleep inside the historic walls.
Which is the oldest castle you can stay in around North Wales?
Check the level first: level 5 castles were built for defence and are usually the oldest. In North Wales the true castles on our list include none so far. Each castle's own page gives the building date from heritage records.
Are there country house hotels in North Wales as well?
Yes. We keep historic manors and halls on a separate list so they are not confused with castles. See country house hotels in North Wales for 29 of them.
