Elen's Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Four Poster Room – Mountain View (Room 2)
Lounge
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub (Room 1)
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Dolwyddelan, Snowdonia, Dolwyddelan, Wales, LL25 0EJ
  • Dolwyddelan Castle
    20 min walk
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns
    7 min drive
  • Moel Siabod
    24 min drive
  • Anglesey (VLY)
    70 min drive

Room options

Four Poster Room – Mountain View (Room 2)

  • 119 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View ( Room 10)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room – Mountain View (Room 4)

  • 149 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub (Room 1)

  • 100.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub (Room 14)

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View ( with Shower Room 6)

  • 167 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite ( Room 12)

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Dolwyddelan

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.

What's nearby

  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews" "

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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, great food and easy parking. Owners and staff very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

peter

Travelled with partner
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Remedios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good location to explore snowdonia
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Accommodation with Great Service.
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop for a couple of days. Very friendly and helpful. Great cask ale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sourabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great hosts!! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very pleasant stay. Helen was very helpful and the food was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect place to stay
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Adequate but tired decor, with exception to the dining room which has been freshened up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
overall stay was good... beautiful view and clean room.. very small for price but overall good experience....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good location, lovely food (breakfast and evening meal), friendly and helpful staff. Had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay. With welcoming Hosts.
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 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views and location. Hotel itself very dated and cramped (bathroom). Nice breakfast, but dinner not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for a night with family, everything was as described.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family
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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019