The Elephant & Castle Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1009 reviews)
Broad Street 29 Broad Street , Newtown , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Hard mattresses
Some staff indifferent

Categories

Cleanliness
6.63
Some guests noted cleanliness issues, such as cobwebs and concerns about privacy.
Service
8.6
The staff received consistent praise for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.64
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location near the river.
Room Quality
7.09
Several rooms were described as lovely, but some noted issues like hard mattresses.
Amenities
7.62
Facilities like the breakfast area and some room features received mixed feedback.
Value for Money
7.08
Guests felt the experience was decent overall, though some found it pricey.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast was positively reviewed, but some aspects of the food were noted to be average.
Overall Experience
8.6
Many guests expressed a positive overall impression and mentioned returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:12

Property Description

Charming Property with Modern Amenities
The Elephant & Castle Hotel in Newtown offers a delightful stay with its garden, terrace, and on-site restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of free private parking and room service during your visit.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a buffet or continental breakfast at the hotel. Indulge in tasty meals at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near Dolforwyn Castle and Clun Castle, this hotel is perfect for history buffs. Plus, with Liverpool John Lennon Airport just 130 km away, traveling is a breeze.

Book your stay at The Elephant & Castle Hotel now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1009 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.63
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 7.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Hugh • couple • gb
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Eleri • couple • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • extended_group • gb
9
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Located next to the river and adjacent to the bar. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable and includes small wardrobe, dressing table and bed side drawers.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Brian Tugwell • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Noisy location

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • couple • de
8
Pros:

We had a pleasant stay overall. The rooms and beds were clean, the hotel was very quiet, and the parking facilities were excellent.

A special thank you to Nick at the reception. He was incredibly helpful, friendly, and funny throughout our stay. His positive attitude and outstanding service truly made our experience and more than made up for the small inconveniences. He is a real asset to the hotel!

Cons:

The only downside was the shower. The water pressure was quite low, and the fixed shower head made it a bit inconvenient to use.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
8
Great little hotel
Pros:

Clean and pleasant. Close to the town

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Ersin • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Too noisy and breakfast wasn’t great

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Average with some good aspects
Pros:

Location was great for the weekends activities- good local restaurants and bars which gave plenty of choice for families and individuals

Room and facilities were more than suitable

Cons:

The breakfast time was later than advised and could have been done with being earlier. We had an activity booked to start at 9am but the advertised said 8:30 start for breakfast.

I did think this was slightly over priced for the what you got.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Neil bolton • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne • solo_traveller • gb
7
It was convenient and comfortable stay that met my needs for a short work trip.
Pros:

The location was perfect for my work trip, making everything very convenient. The room was clean and well-maintained, and breakfast was provided. Although there was no hot breakfast on the Monday morning due to my Sunday stay, a breakfast was provided in the room, which suited me just fine. If that isn’t for you, town is literally around the corner.

Cons:

The breakfast options were limited, especially with no hot breakfast available in the morning. The in-room alternative was convenient but not my preference.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect, cosy space after a long Welsh Castles day 1. Exactly what the doctor ordered.
Pros:

Location.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Phillip • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice, plenty of parking and breakfast was great
Pros:

Close to centre of town

Cons:

Couldn’t control the temperature of the room

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

We stayed in one of four riverside rooms that were exceptionally appointed. You could open French doors and look down to the river below. It was wonderful. The hotel is situated at the end of the high street just before the bridge over the river.

Cons:

No refrigerator or fan in the room.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Durrant • solo_traveller • gb
8
Overnight stay
Pros:

The staff were lovely

Cons:

Having a TV that doesn't connect to the basics! It's great to have a full size kettle but seems odd if you have small cups & saucers, swap them for mugs.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • es
6
Fantastic location but a little bit of tlc needed
Pros:

Breakfast as always very good

Cons:

We had the Laura Ashley room, I believe it is an accessible room (which we don’t need) however in the bathroom there is no where to hang damp towels, no storage/shelving for toiletries. We would stay there again but would request that it not be in this room

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Huckle • solo_traveller • gb
9
A great short stay for touring
Pros:

The location and the staff were very helpful

Cons:

The radiator in the bath room was urgently on and the room was very hot with the sun shining into it. I did put a note in he room asking forth curtains to.be kept drawn. Which staff responded to.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee