Castle Hotel, Aberystwyth ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

South Road, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, SY23 1JW

Castle Hotel is located in the historic town of Aberystwyth, overlooking the picturesque South Marine Terrace and the stunning Cardigan Bay. Its unique setting provides easy access to both the beach and various cultural attractions, including Ceredigion Museum. The hotel occupies a restored Edwardian building, combining contemporary comfort with historical charm. Offering a variety of amenities, it is ideal for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation.

Location

Just a short walk from the town center, Castle Hotel is easily accessible to bus and train stations. It is conveniently located near the South Beach, marina, and the iconic castle grounds. Additionally, notable attractions such as the Ceredigion Museum and Aberystwyth Arts Centre are within easy reach, making it a prime spot for exploring the region.

Rooms

The rooms at Castle Hotel feature Egyptian cotton linen and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Certain accommodations offer seating areas for guests to unwind after a busy day. Each room includes an en suite bathroom equipped with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available throughout the property.

Eat & Drink

Castle Hotel hosts the Castle Bar, which serves a selection of local Welsh spirits and over 40 gins. Guests can indulge in continental breakfasts available daily for a fee. The surrounding area is home to a variety of dining establishments, including award-winning restaurants such as Pysgoty and Gwesty Cymru, as well as traditional dining at Bar 46 and Glengower.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides convenient amenities like free Wi-Fi and concierge services to assist guests with their needs. The nearby area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, offering options for cycling and scenic walks along the Ceredigion Coastal Path. Opportunities to witness local wildlife, like bottlenose dolphins, further enhance the leisure experience in Aberystwyth.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

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2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Superior King or Twin Room

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2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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City Centre

Aberystwyth500 m

Airports

Swansea (SWS) 116.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

My room was impressively spacious, bright, and cheerful, complete with a comfortable day bed and large picture window that let in plenty of natural light.view full review

Immaculate Bathrooms

The bathroom was very spacious and immaculate, providing a wonderful experience that made me feel pampered during my stay.view full review

Convenient Amenities

I loved that my room was well-equipped with everything I needed to make tea and coffee, along with a hairdryer and extra blanket, making it feel like a home away from home.view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

The breakfast was generous and included fresh fruit brought right to my room, which was a delightful start to my day.view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Billiard tables
Darts

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Beach access

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

South Road, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, SY23 1JW

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South Road, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, SY23 1JW

City landmarks

Museum

Ceredigion Museum

640 m

Train Station

Cliff Railway

1.3 km

Train Station

Vale of Rheidol Railway

790 m

Camera Obscura

1.9 km

Harbour

Royal Pier

1.8 km

Library

National Library of Wales

1.8 km

Church

St Paul Methodist Centre

830 m

Clarach Bay

2.5 km

Cae Melyn

Penglais Nature Park

1.8 km

Constitution Hill

1.9 km

Aberystwyth University

Arts Centre Theatre

2.5 km

Church

St Padarn's Church

2.6 km

Penparcau Beach

16.1 km

Beach

Tan Y Bwlch

27.6 km

Pen Dinas Hill-Fort

Wellington Monument

29.7 km

Nearby

Castle

Aberystwyth Castle

240 m

Aberystwyth SY23 2BH

War Memorial

260 m

Church

St Michael's Church

190 m

Marine Terrace

The Seafront

460 m

Aberystwyth SY23 2BH

Castle Grounds

270 m

Marina

Aberystwyth Marina Ltd

17.4 km

New Promenade

South Beach

130 m

Night club

Pier Pressure

380 m

Aberystwyth SY23 2AP

North Beach

570 m

Castle

Aberystwyth Beach

240 m

Marine Parade

The Book

560 m

Restaurants

Borth Tandoori

220 m

High Street

Dragonfly Bistro

230 m

7 Saint James's Square

Saphan Thai

290 m

40 Bridge Street

Agnelli's Trattoria & Deli

300 m

3 Bridge Street Next to impossible to close this listing

Yr Hen Lew Du

280 m

14-16 Bridge Street

The Grail

270 m

11 Princess Street

La Taberna

320 m

1 New Street

Mandarin

370 m

26 Pier Street

Ultracomida

430 m

31 Pier St

Medina

430 m

10 Market Street

Casablanca

460 m

26 Eastgate

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Comfortable rooms

Friendly staff

Lack of central air

Pub environment

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

7.3

Service

9.0

Dining

7.7

Micky

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is situated in a central location near the beach, making it convenient for exploring the town and enjoying the rocky yet lovely beach. The rooms are tastefully decorated and spacious, although they can get a bit hot at times. The service is friendly, with helpful staff willing to assist, while the dining options, though with good variety, may not meet everyone's expectations. Overall, a great value for experiencing the town and its attractions.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, fresh, and well-equipped, although they can get boiling hot at times.

Service

9.0

The staff happily welcomed our luggage, provided excellent service, and ensured a pleasant stay.

Location

7.0

The hotel is pretty central to Aberystwyth's main attractions and a short walk to the sea, though it can be full of students.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered a lot of choices and was lovely, but may not suit everyone's taste.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities include a welcoming atmosphere and a separate side entrance for security.

James

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is above essentially just a pub but provided a good night's sleep overall. The rooms are good, finished to a nice level, and included amenities like tea, coffee, Tregroes waffles, iron, and ironing board. However, the room was a little small and lacked central air, relying on a difficult-to-open window for ventilation.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a little small but provided a good night's sleep with nice amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff went out of their way to help us with a room to change in beforehand, showing great care.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a reasonable position away from the main holiday area with a few restaurants and cafes nearby.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered enjoyable Welsh continental style breakfast with generous portions delivered to the room.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided the treat of delivered breakfast and enjoyable tapas.

Comfortable rooms

Lack of central air

Charles

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

The hotel had nice rooms that were clean and comfortable for a short stay, with a nice location and a laid-back atmosphere during check-in and check-out. The rooms were really big, featuring a double shower, wardrobe with robes, and 2 large windows. The double entry system with a swipe unlock added an extra touch of security.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious with a modern touch.

Service

9.0

The staff were helpful and friendly, providing a professional service and even accommodating breakfast delivery requests at 7.30 am.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was ideal for exploring the compact town and within walking distance to local landmarks and shops, but some surrounding houses made the area feel slightly unkempt.

Dining

7.0

The continental breakfast was delivered to the room promptly and was satisfactory, although the lack of a dining room for an in-room dining experience may not suit everyone.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered the necessary amenities for a pleasant stay, with a focus on quality service.