Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.2 (2312 reviews)
Corwen Rd , Ruthin , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Some amenities lacking
Rooms showing wear

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Rooms had a lovely clean feel but some areas were noted as run down.
Service
8.88
Staff were friendly and attentive to guests' needs.
Location
9.42
Central location with beautiful surroundings and proximity to town attractions.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were spacious and with nice views, but some reports of wear and tear.
Amenities
7.9
Some amenities were lacking or needed improvement, such as dining options.
Value for Money
7.36
Pricing considered high for quality received, especially food options.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Food quality varied; some items were good, others were disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.88
Enjoyable experience overall, especially for the unique castle stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:00

Property Description

Historic Castle Retreat

Exquisite Dining and Spa
Indulge in the finest dining experience and relax at the distinctive spa with a range of treatments, sauna, and steam room.

Luxurious Rooms and Scenic Surroundings
Each uniquely styled room offers modern amenities, some with a standalone bath and four-poster bed. Surrounded by parkland and near natural beauty areas.

To experience the charm of Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa, book now for an unforgettable stay amidst history and nature's beauty.

Important information:

Please note group bookings for more than 3 rooms cannot be accepted.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2312 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
2
I wouldn’t stay here again if it was free
Pros:

This would have been a spectacular building at some point in the past.

Cons:

Utterly decrepit. Holes in the ceiling, vomit stains on the carpet, mould and a boarded up window in the bathroom, paint flaking off the walls and £12 for sliced bread in the restaurant.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
7
Stay here for the castle, the rest is average.
Pros:

Incredible to walk around a castle, although it did need a bit of love here and there. Staff friendly and welcoming. Bar was well stocked and drinks not too badly priced. Room large and good air con.

Cons:

Alot of the corridors are very dark-walled, so can be hard to navigate in the dark. Also, the dining/breakfast room has dark walls, which feel very oppressive - these need to be lightened! the room was cleaned to an okay standard, but not the best - wife had to clean the bath before use, and there were alot of cobwebs in the corners.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • couple • gb
7
Really enjoy the stay with a little village next door which had everything you needed. Would 100% return
Pros:

The staff where amazing and the castle was stunning

Cons:

Cob webs all over the room. Room was outdated which was fine as we was in a castle but could of been cleaned

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Wonderful grounds and surrounds - seemingly very rural, but a quick walk into the Ruthin.
Beautiful black and white old houses abounds.

Cons:

Navigating this enormous castle to find our room![

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Barnard-Jones • couple • gb
7
Lovely hotel in beautiful area, but needs a bit of tidying up.
Pros:

Lovely old building but showing its age - obviously

Cons:

VERY cold in room on first day but, having mentioned it to the staff situation resolved at once.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Noakes • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very good
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Spencer Ralphs • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The location was lovely, the castle itself is beautiful!! Everything we could need was in the room, the grounds were a nice walk and the staff were very friendly and helpful! 100% worth the money and would stay here again!

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Lilian • family_with_children • gb
7
Good stay for an overnight.
Pros:

Location was excellent. The castle is in a perfect setting. The staff were all friendly and ready to assist. Our room was very comfortable, we had a small dachshund which was well accepted.

Cons:

Mould round the bath could have been easily removed, it was off putting. Suggestion, if you have a dog it would be beneficial if you could pre book a table as the area where dogs are accepted is small. Had to wait for orange juice to be refilled and no glasses during breakfast.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Fry • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The grounds and rooms , every member of staff was excellent

Cons:

The Bar was a bit dingy and could do with a re model

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
7
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
8
Good location, value for money I’ll deffo stay again
Pros:

Location and comfy beds

Cons:

No toilet brush by the loo

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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linda • couple • gb
8
The staff were amazing and were very helpful, my husband was quite unwell and they were extremely supportive especially
Pros:

Amazing castle

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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TRACEY NICOL • couple • gb
10
Loved it and cant wait to return in future
Pros:

I booked and then read the reviews and based on that we wern't expecting much but we absolutely loved it and really enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful with the town just a few steps through the castle gates. The rooms are dated but ours was very comfortable and we could see the peacocks outside on the roof which was something different for us, which we liked.

Cons:

The bar and reception rooms are quite shoddy and wouldnt take much to make nice and fresh looking without loosing the beautiful features, I think that would make a massive difference and would probably address the negative reviews.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Bev • couple • gb
10
Wonderfully relaxing stay at Ruthin Castle Hotel
Pros:

We just love staying with you. The room is lovely, the castle & grounds are beautiful and we really had a wonderful time. Our second visit. Also I left an item in the drawer when I left and your staff kindly returned it to me. We’ll be back next year!

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
A privilege to be able to stay in such a beautiful and historic property, with such welcoming staff and wonderful food a
Pros:

Beautiful, atmospheric and historic property in beautiful grounds. Great food and drink and the staff are just wonderful.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing. This is a gem of a place.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Max • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

The exterior and grounds of the hotel were beautiful

Cons:

This was our 3rd visit won't be going back the interior of the castle and the bedrooms were very tired and dirty and in need of being repaired
Staff were very pleasant and attentive and the breakfast was very nice.
The evening meal wasn't very nice the steak was very tough and fatty, my husband ordered a side of Greek salad which consisted of salad leaves and olives not the Greek salad I know of
We had 2 glasses of house wine and it costed £24 ! There was a wedding on the weekend we were there and even the wedding guests were getting alcohol from their rooms because of the cost
Ruthin castle could be so nice if they ploughed the money back in the building that they are getting from the overpriced rooms and bar tarrif

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

I like castles

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t brilliant

Coffee was awful

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee