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Ruthin Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

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Castle Street, Denbighshire, Ruthin, Wales, LL15 2NU
  • Ruthin Craft Centre
    2 min walk
  • Ruthin Gaol
    2 min walk
  • Nantclwyd y Dre
    2 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    67 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales)

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ruthin

When you a stay at Ruthin Castle Hotel in Ruthin, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Ruthin Craft Centre and Ruthin Gaol. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Nantclwyd y Dre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Llangollen Motor Museum.

What's nearby

  • Ruthin Craft Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ruthin Gaol - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Llangollen Motor Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ruthin Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Loggerheads Country Park - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Penyffordd Station - 20 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Feathers Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Druid Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boars Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Raven Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Three Pigeons Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ruthin Castle Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 5 spa tubs and a full-service spa
Ruthin Castle Hotel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

5 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

BAZAAR has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 spa tubs, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
At Ruthin Castle Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Ruthin Castle Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Dragon Tafarn - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 17.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Dragon Tafarn

Things to do

  • 5 hot tubs
  • Arcade/games room
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property charges a facilities fee to access the thermal facilities and spa. Access is available for 3-hour sessions: 10 AM-1 PM, 1:30-4:30 PM, or 5-8 PM. Access fees vary from GBP 10 to GBP 20 per person, depending on the date of admission; reservations are recommended. Additional fees apply for spa services.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Spa fee: GBP 35 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: GBP 20 per person and includes use of: sauna; spa tub

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel & Moat Spa
Castle Moat Spa
Moat Spa
Moat Spa Ruthin
Ruthin Castle Hotel & Moat Spa
Ruthin Castle Moat Spa
Ruthin Moat Spa
Spa Ruthin
Ruthin Castle Hotel Moat Spa
Castle Hotel Moat Spa
Ruthin Castle Hotel Wales
Ruthin Castle Hotel Hotel
Ruthin Castle Hotel Ruthin
Ruthin Castle Hotel Moat Spa
Ruthin Castle Hotel Hotel Ruthin

Ruthin Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 912 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 912 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 912 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 912 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 912 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do with some spending on it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really beutifiul setting and picturesque castle. room was huge, comfy bed, some fittings such as hairdrier a bit dated. the spa is nice, although you only get a strict one hour in the hot tub when you book in, which is a bit of a shame
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Viktoria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst I have ever seen! This is not 4 star hotel and definitely not luxurious. It should be closed down! We've been put in the room with mold and rotten doors! Damp coming through the ceiling and no soap in the shower with lots of red bacteria growing everywhere! We immediately went to reception to ask for a room without the mold and they couldn't care less and said they are fully booked. We had to leave the hotel and the whole bank holiday weekend was ruined because we couldn't get into another hotel due to everywhere being fully booked!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the whole experience beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a wonderful stay for one night. It is a castle and do not expect the luxury of a 5 star hotel as they are keeping it authentic. Good sized. Bathroom and very comfortable. Great grounds that you can walk for miles. Staff excellent and dining room superb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, beautiful town.
Lovely, characterful place to stay in a beautiful town. Friendly staff, lovely grounds, beautiful country walks just a short walk away, the town was a little quiet on a Tuesday night but we still found a lovely restaurant to eat in. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Impressive property,beautiful grounds, lovely room,showerhead had pink mould,abit off putting but generally good .You can't sit outside to eat in the evening which is a shame and the casual dine menu that is on till 9 isn't.Check in 3 pm quite late if you have a baby but check out was 12.The lady in charge of restaurant taking payment never smiled or spoke,the other members of staff Kate and Barbara on reception very proffesional.Breakfast underwhelming,fruit salad I imagined allsorts but was prunes and oranges only.Bread was ready sliced plastic wrap bread.Peacocks,rabbits the odd sheep wonderful to observe.7 out of 10.We would return but lower expectations for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant large air conditioned room. Nice surroundings. Good value for money. We will return. Only negative was damp on ceiling, which we could forgive due to nature of the building and being on the third floor. The cleaning could have been a little better also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, Long Marston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle was full of character and the surrounding grounds wonderful. Facilities were excellent and staff really friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer see
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was interesting and scenic to walk around and the staff were really accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Hotel room very tired and dated Breakfast run out of some food at 9am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quirky place to stay but tired rooms.
We stayed at Ruthin Castle for the second year in a row, and I have to say it did not go as smoothly as last year. We were offered an upgrade to a feature room, but it did not meet our needs so had to move to a 3rd room which was also far from ideal. The staff tried there best to help us but it proved to be a stressful experience finding a room we were happy with. We were booked for 3 nights, but did not properly unpack until late on Day 2. In hindsight, we should have kept the room we were given at the start as the upgrade offered proved to be a mistake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Swansea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fascinating building in a beautiful setting.We required a room with our dog so chose a suite. On arrival we were blown away by the premises and it's location. Impressive entrance and brilliant receptionist, who showed me our room. Walking through the hotel, looking at the decor, artworks and history was a bonus. The suite we had, fulfilled all our needs especially as we had our dog. Apart from the bedroom with a bath, we had a shower room , study and walk in wardrobe.The extensive gardens and countryside were a pleasure to walk and the town was a 5 minute walk away. We enjoyed the food there and the garden was a great place to have a meal and drink. The peacocks were amazing and ok around our dog who even though a puppy wasn't bothered by them.The staff were very friendly and great with our dog. We booked the premises as a base to visit Snowdonia and Chester areas. The staff gave us a leaflet on the history of the building and castle, which helped appreciate the building even more. A wonderful experience and we will definitely return .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024