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
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 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, a water dispenser and smoke-free property
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
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
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
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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!
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
LAI FONG
8 Dec 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient
The hotel's location is convenient for us to stay. I particularly like the bar & restaurant.
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!
Remedios
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
peter
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
Poor staff customer service and no hot weater when we stayed, staff were argumentative rather than wanting to help
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Kenny
6 Feb 2025
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 “
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
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
5 Jun 2021
Adequate but tired decor, with exception to the dining room which has been freshened up