With a stay at Elen's Castle Hotel in Dolwyddelan, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Lledr Valley and a 4-minute drive from Dolwyddelan Castle. .This inn is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Llechwedd Slate Caverns and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Zip World Llechwedd.
Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
Gwydyr Forest - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
Swallow Falls - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
Moel Siabod - 24 min drive - 18.7 km
Getting around
Dolwyddelan Station - 7 min walk
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 110 min drive
Restaurants
Hangin' Pizzeria - 7 min drive
The Alpine Coffee Shop - 8 min drive
Ty Hyll - Ugly House - 12 min drive
Conwy Falls Cafe - 9 min drive
Hen Siop - 9 min drive
About this property
Elen's Castle Hotel
Inn with free breakfast, steps from Lledr Valley
Elen's Castle Hotel offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 24-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, a reception hall, and bike storage.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Siabod serving guests of Elen's Castle Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9 AM.
Siabod - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only.
Languages
English, French, Welsh
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–9 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Siabod
Things to do
Access to nearby health club
Access to nearby indoor pool
Bike rentals
Bike parking
Bike storage
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Reception hall
Water dispenser
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
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
Handrails in stairwells
Well-lit path to entrance
More
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Heating
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Entertainment
24-inch smart TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Electric kettle
More
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Energy-saving switches
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient toilets only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Host will greet you
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 available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per stay
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Elen's Castle Hotel Betws-y-Coed
Elen's Castle Betws-y-Coed
Elen's Castle Hotel Conwy
Elen's Castle Conwy
Elen's Castle Hotel Dolwyddelan
Elen's Castle Dolwyddelan
Elen's Castle
Elen's Castle Hotel Inn
Elen's Castle Hotel Dolwyddelan
Elen's Castle Hotel Inn Dolwyddelan
Elen's Castle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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6 - Okay
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
STEPHEN
Travelled with partner
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, great food and easy parking.
Owners and staff very pleasant and helpful.
Lovely place and lovely hosts, looked after us well (we were the only people staying there) and were always on hand to answer our questions!
Amrit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
peter
Travelled with partner
4 Jan 2024
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was dirty and full of dogs running around barking all night we had no sleep 😴 plus they had a power cut on nye at 4pm so couldn’t get ready or do my hair come back just before midnight to no champagne as promised and no fireworks it was a shambles
Friendly, Good enough to stay for 5 days.Welcoming,lovely people at the hotel.The weather is the issue.it has been raining on and off.We are thankful for the good service.Thank you!
Really good service from the moment we arrived.
Offered to dry our soggy clothes from a snowdon trip and also kept the bar open as long as we wanted on the night.
Will definitely be back!
We had a very pleasant stay. Helen was very helpful and the food was great as well.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
13 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
You’re welcome that you receive isn’t the friendliest the rooms are very dated but that’s fine but we stayed above the kitchen and all we heard till 11-12 at night was banging of doors and load talking
Elen’s Castle Hotel proved to be the perfect place for a few days away in Wales. The Hotel was clean, tidy, Covid safe, welcoming and comfortable. The staff were very friendly! The food from the restaurant was amazing! There was a good choice and between us, a family of four and we ate there both nights we were there, every course was perfect! We will definitely be back - thank you!
Gail
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
5 Jun 2021
Adequate but tired decor, with exception to the dining room which has been freshened up
Really enjoy our stay. My dad and I really enjoyed ourselves and was very impressed with how well the hotel was ran, especially with COVID 19. Great staff who were very welcoming and we will definitely stay here again. All round great hotel and very greatful for the information given about climbing snowdon. Thank you.
Stayed there for a night with family, everything was as described.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
4/10 Poor
Stephen
Travelled with family
2 Sept 2019
Sorry. Not too impressed....
Accommodation was spacious and had all one would expect, however, in terms of value-for-money we were somewhat disappointed. Breakfast was okay, but limited, and the timing surprisingly restricted - 8-9 a.m. And no boiled eggs!!!