The Best Hotels to Book Near Gwrych Castle, Wales

Stay in your own little castle at this 1706 Grade II-listed B&B in Betws-yn-Rhos. You’ll love the gothic design, from the sweeping wooden staircase to the intricate windows in country-view rooms. Grab a book in the fire-lit lounge, chill out in the gardenside snooker room or sample the restaurant’s daily-changing menu – including Welsh lamb leg steaks and nut roast. Breakfast in the elegant dining room comes with traditional Welsh cakes. Need privacy? Hire the rustic, charming self-catering former outbuilding.

In ancient Conwy Valley, you’ll find this enchanting camp with fairy light-strung, rug-scattered yurts featuring hand-made beds, sheepskin blankets and wood-burning stoves. Home comforts are still present: there’s wifi, power sockets and insulated walls, while six-sleeper Yurt Seren’s trap door leads to a wood cabin bathroom with shower. There’s a rustic, ivy-strewn kitchen with a party-perfect dining table. Spot wildlife from seating areas with magnificent views, or barbecue in the fire pit under the stars.

Kinmel & Kinspa’s award-winning spa is special: there’s a hydrotherapy pool, aromatherapy steam room, signature treatments like the 50-minute Bamboo Body Massage, and a rural view in the Tranquility Suite with mood lighting and complimentary refreshments. The relaxing continues with afternoon tea – featuring traditional Welsh tea bread, Bara Brith – on the terrace, followed by fine dining at Brasserie 1786, which serves seasonal, locally sourced cuisine like fish pie or plant burgers. Wash it all down with an old-fashioned cocktail before collapsing into your four-poster bed.

Settle onto a comfy sofa by the inglenook fireplace and sip a local ale at this former 17th-century coaching inn. The pub-hotel in Llannefydd has a restaurant serving expertly done classics like rustic burgers and perfect steaks with all the trimmings, plus a child- and dog-friendly beer garden. Rooms feature ornate bed frames, colourful patchwork quilts and quirky, vintage-style seating. Highlights include a jacuzzi whirlpool bath and views as far as Blackpool Tower and the Cumbrian Hills.

Enjoy a tranquil seaside getaway at this four-star boutique guesthouse, five minutes’ walk from picturesque Colwyn Bay. Big windows mean bright, cheerful rooms with classically ornate wallpaper, bed drapes and vintage-style furniture. Bringing the kids? The family room sleeps five, with two interconnecting bedrooms featuring bunks, while free parking means freedom to explore the nearby countryside together. A home-cooked breakfast offers vegan alternatives – owners Joel and Tracey will make you feel at home at this inclusive, welcoming spot.

You’ll find this down-to-earth B&B three minutes from Rhyl’s seafront. Friendly owners cook up fantastic breakfasts in the mosaic-tiled kitchen, from a full Welsh to a healthy continental platter. Tuck in on the patio – you can also order local takeaways here, for evenings of al fresco dining – then stroll through the flowered archway to peaceful private gardens. In-room comforts await: a large Sky TV, feather and foam pillows, heated spa baths and balconies in some rooms. Book the glass-roofed private lodge for magical stargazing.

This family-run guesthouse has a home-from-home feel. You’ll enjoy cosy, pastel-coloured rooms featuring extra-special touches like fridges and Amazon Echos – there’s also a homely sitting room for chilled moments or passing pleasantries. Breakfast is served in the tranquil dining room: expect an extensive menu of favourites including excellent veggie and vegan options, all using locally sourced produce. Berwyn is 200 yards from the beach – swim, sunbathe or stroll the promenade by the beautiful Welsh coast.

You can feel the history of this 16th-century, Grade II-listed farmhouse: Wales’ first brick building. The Michelin Guide-recommended B&B has original features like brass beds, oak panelling and inglenook fireplaces, plus a five-star, self-catering wing with a fully equipped kitchen and authentic slate flooring. Start each day with Vale of Clwyd views, a farm-produce breakfast and a stroll through the grounds’ 40-acre woodland trail. Best of all are the private fishing rights to gardenside River Clwyd and MGB classic car for hire.