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Ruthin Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 5 hot tubs and full-service spa

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Garden
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Ruthin Castle Hotel, in a national park, offers a peaceful escape with gardens and hiking trails. The BAZAAR spa provides aromatherapy, and the lobby fireplace is a cozy spot for free WiFi. Guests praise the breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2012
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Ruthin, Ruthin Castle Hotel is in a national park. Llangollen Motor Museum and Theatr Twm o'r Nant are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Denbigh Golf Club and Northop Country Park Golf Club. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and mountain biking, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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Castle Street, Denbighshire, Ruthin, Wales, LL15 2NU

What's nearby

  • Llangollen Motor Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ruthin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clwydian Range And Dee Valley - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Moel Famau Country Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Loggerheads Country Park - 16 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Feathers Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Library Bar at Ruthin Castle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Raven Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ruthin Castle Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel in a national park
A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at Ruthin Castle Hotel. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub and a Swedish massage at Bazaar, the on-site spa. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, limited housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dragon Tafarn

Things to do

  • 5 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1277
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 are 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 on 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 at the property

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: from 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; hot 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruthin Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ruthin Castle Hotel located?

This family-friendly Ruthin hotel is located in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Llangollen Motor Museum and Ruthin Castle. Clwydian Range And Dee Valley and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Ruthin Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at the Castle! Friendly staff, room clean and warm as always. We always enjoy a nice cold drink from the Tafarn and take time out watching the peacocks- amazing place, se you again very soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night for the Medieval Banquet. The room was great - very clean and bed very comfortable. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational building and grounds - Good food, very comfortable bed Pleasant helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were lovely and clean, good facilities. Excellent breakfast buffet. Dogs well catered for!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a nice large room with nice view from window. Beds were too hard. Food was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yet another fantastic stay at the castle. Room clean, warm and spacious, staff friendly. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yet another great stay at the Castle. Rooms always warm and clean but if you want operating theatre cleanliness this is perhaps not the place for you! We love this place for its character and of course the peacocks. Staff always friendly and helpful. See you again in a few weeks!
Peacocks can fly!
proud mum with her 5 peachicks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Most enjoyable stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with great staff. Rooms are a little tired, however, that is part of the charm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely stay, great location. Rooms just need a bit of tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a treasure. Look forward to coming back! Diolch
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A wonder castle with lots of history, beautiful gardens and wildlife. The peacocks and bunnies took over the grounds every evening and made it that much more special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lavinia stop over

Stayed over so we could visit Lavinia the room was nice and the setting is really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual a brilliant stay at the Castle. Rooms always clean, staff always friendly, hope to be back next month. Peacocks are amazing!
Peacocks do sort of fly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food.Would love to re-visit .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely stay in a beautiful hotel really friendly staff outside furniture could be looked after better but great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning location and lovely to see the wild pecocks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is built into an old castle. You can walk around the ancient castle sections and there's information about the history which is all really interesting. Plenty of parking and lovely grounds. Nice restaurant and bar and spacious bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very long walk to the room and parking area in adequate, plus overspill car park not for single travellers at night.Hot tube and gym area unkempt and a walk outsude of the hotel Bathroom heater did not work ,tokd for 2 days it would be repaired It was not .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice stay

We stayed overnight at Ruthin castle hotel as my son was getting married there. The room was spacious and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

prajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yet another great stay at the castle, always a great experience. Staff always friendly, room always clean and warm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a most enjoyable stay everything was lovely .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yet another great stay at the Castle! Rooms always clean and warm, Staff always friendly. Hope to see you again next month!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an ok stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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