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Ruthin Castle Hotel

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Garden
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2012
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ruthin, Ruthin Castle Hotel is in a national park. Denbigh Retail Park and Tweedmill Shopping Outlet are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clwydian Range And Dee Valley and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and mountain climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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LL15 2NU, Wales, Ruthin, Castle Street, Denbighshire

What's nearby

  • Ruthin Gaol - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ruthin Craft Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ruthin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clwydian Range And Dee Valley - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Moel Famau Country Park - 15 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Feathers Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drovers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drovers Arms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ruthin Castle Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel in a national park
A terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Ruthin Castle Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this hotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at Bazaar, the onsite spa. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, limited housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self 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 center
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available

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 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 at 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

Property payment types

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: 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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ruthin Castle Hotel located?

This family-friendly Ruthin hotel is located in a national park, steps from Ruthin Gaol, Nantclwyd y Dre, and Llangollen Motor Museum. Ruthin Castle and Ruthin Craft Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Ruthin Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

kantaben

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room very basic not as advertised . over grown with ivy out side, coffee cup dirty , bathroom was near the toilet so everything so wet ( wet room)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed here before and like the grounds and location Dining room small and dark Bathroom fan did not work and bath taps leak
Beauty in the garden
Overlooking Ruthin from Offas Dyke trail in Clywdian hills
Up near Moel Famau AONB
Local Permanent Resident of Ruthin Castle Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Damien

Liked: Staff & service
Windows in the room were rotten through and mouldy. The plug hole of the bath clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a while and I don’t think the room could have been decorated in 30 years. Although the hotel and grounds are beautiful the upkeep and cleanliness of the inside left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

joanne

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

B

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

Fabulous stay at a stunning location

Fabulous stay here. Stunning location full of history and the grounds are beautiful. The staff were lovely, helpful, professional and the food at breakfast and the evening meals were delicious. Didn’t get chance to sample the spa this time but will be returning to do so. Many thanks for such a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
An 800 year old castle, as you would expect, the facility is a little dated! But other than that, what am experience. Truly enjoyed our 4-days here. A good restaurant, a decent breakfast, and a very nice spa! Not sure I would stay again when in Northern Wales, many other options. But one time a must for anyone! And the peacocks, beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

Peaceful place to stay

Great hotel if you want to stay in a castle it is kept to a good standard considering it is a castle , the staff are more than helpful and are all wanting to please you , we had evening meal which was very good which we both enjoyed, we are on a gluten free diet and it was no problem at all for them, the breakfast the next day was also really good , the grounds are also very nice to walk around and explore, we both enjoyed staying here thanks to all the hard working staff we most likely will return
View of castle
Entrance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Celebrating my retirement

We had a very pleasant 3 days stay it’s our third time here and we are looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fabulous place loved our weekend there and would return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed , lovely bathroom , noticed some mold bottom of wall under bedroom window, windows not shutting properly, excellent customer service, and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but very tired and needs updating, grounds and pathways particular courtyard were messy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025