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Elen's Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, steps from Lledr Valley

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Terrace/patio
Garden view
Lounge
Interior entrance
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Four Poster Room – Mountain View (Room 2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 119 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View ( Room 10)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room – Mountain View (Room 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 149 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub (Room 14)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 167 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Dolwyddelan, Elen's Castle Hotel is in the mountains and in a national park. Dolwyddelan Castle and Yr Wyddfa are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lledr Valley and Llechwedd Slate Caverns. Don't miss out on a visit to Zip World Llechwedd. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, rock climbing and mountain biking.
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Dolwyddelan, Snowdonia, Dolwyddelan, Wales, LL25 0EJ

What's nearby

  • Dolwyddelan Castle - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Gwydyr Forest - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Swallow Falls - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Dolwyddelan Station - 7 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stables - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪DeNiros Cafe Blaenau Ffestiniog - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Alpine Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Elen's Castle Hotel

Inn near Lledr Valley
Located close to Dolwyddelan Castle and Moel Siabod, Elen's Castle Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this inn. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Siabod, serves dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an electric car charging station and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Access to a nearby health club, luggage storage and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 24-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Siabod

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1780
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • 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 drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

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 cots/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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Elen's Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Elen's Castle Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elen's Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Elen's Castle Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Elen's Castle Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lledr Valley and Dolwyddelan Castle. Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Zip World Llechwedd are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dolwyddelan Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Elen's Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique rooms, good breakfast, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vytis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional Place to stay with stunning surrounded Area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily - Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Nice staff and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

STEPHEN

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

Shalini

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

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

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

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

8/10 Good

LAI FONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient

The hotel's location is convenient for us to stay. I particularly like the bar & restaurant.

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

6/10 Okay

peter

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

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor staff customer service and no hot weater when we stayed, staff were argumentative rather than wanting to help
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem or Duster Required

Hidden in the heart of Snowdonia, Elen’s Castle Hotel promises adventure, stunning views, and a warm welcome… but is it worth your pot o’ gold? 🍀 We Travelling Leprechauns checked in for a night, ready for a magical stay. Here’s what we found: ✅ Location – GOLD COIN! A dream spot for hikers & adventurers! ✅ Staff – GOLD COIN! Friendlier than a pub on St. Paddy’s Day! ✅ Facilities – GOLD COIN! Cosy, charming, and full o’ character! ✅ Comfort – GOLD COIN! Slept like a leprechaun on a pile o’ gold! Cleanliness – OH DEAR… Dust be gatherin’ like it’s settlin’ in for winter! £125 a night – Worth it or too dear for what ye get? Would we stay again? Aye, but we’d pack a feather duster next time! Check our utube channel out to see why “ The Travelling Leprechauns “
Comfy double bed
Wash hand basin in the room
Horror
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

RALPH

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

ellen

Stayed 5 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

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

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

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