Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.2 (2200 reviews)
Corwen Rd , Ruthin , gb

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 2200 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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PAUL couple gb
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple gb
6
Loved the peacocks
Pros:

Gorgeous grounds

Cons:

Dated, tired rooms which don’t match the photos on Booking.com

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Zoe family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Maher couple gb
10
Pros:

Facilities and grounds were good

Cons:

It was a bit cold in the dinning room during meals

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Phil solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

OK STAY - VERY AVERAGE FOR THE MONEY

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Ani family_with_children gb
7
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Maribel family_with_children gb
9
Special place, amazing location
Pros:

Amazing location.
Amazing hotel.
Sleeping in a place with almost 800 years of history is an experience by itself.
The peacocks surrounding the hotel are beautiful, and my 3 year old daughter loved them.
It’s not for everyone, but if you like staying in a castle, it’s an amazing experience and a beautiful place.
We will definitely come back!

Cons:

Our room was not cleaned. When I asked about it, I was told that I needed to inform staff that the room required cleaning; however, there was no sign in the bedroom indicating this, and no one informed us of such a requirement. I raised a complaint, and the staff resolved the issue. Additionally, the kettle in my room was broken.

2026-02-01 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Cook couple gb
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
Relaxing enjoyable stay staff we’re really welcoming
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Maeve solo_traveller ie
9
Very comfortable stay
Pros:

The room was lovely and warm. The bed was so comfortable. The property was a short walk in to town.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Julia couple gb
5
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable.
The food was good.
The open fires in the bar/restaurant were lovely.

Cons:

The front of house staff weren't very welcoming and warm.
They only did just enough to check us in.
The hotel grounds needed attention....yes there were 30 acres but not accessible.
The promised maps weren't available, and there was no compromise to help us find our way.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Rosa couple gb
10
In the whole a pleasant stay
Pros:

Our stay was lovely room was lovely and loved the bath!
The building and grounds were stunning.

Cons:

I thought the dining area needs improvement was very small for the size of the hotel. Choice of meals improvement. Bar area was very small due to that we didn’t stay for a drink and went out.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Row solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Large cosy room with friendly helpful staff

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Jo couple gb
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Kathy couple gb
10
Pros:

Had an amazing stay at Ruthin Castle.. Had a room with a roll top bath. Bed was comfy and huge!
Breakfast was perfect by the roaring fire and plenty of choice.
The castle is stunning with lots of peacocks strutting around.
Went in the gym and spa. Spa has one steam room and a sauna (no pool) but well worth going to. Can't wait to stay here again 🙂

Cons:

Only negative was not any clothes hooks in the gym and changing room of the spa however plenty of lockers.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
9
It was a great place to stay for something a little different and to relax.
Pros:

The room was very comfortable, staff were very welcoming and friendly. There was a good selection of food for breakfast and the evening meal was exceptional.

Cons:

There was very little we didn't like but the air conditioning unit kicked in every now and then making it cooler than I would like and noisy.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Darren Pountney couple gb
5
Jan 25 anniversary stay
Pros:

Location
Staff

Cons:

No soap in any of dispensers in room
Cobwebs in bedroom
Hot tub faulty as jets didn't work properly and heat went quickly
Had steak for meal and was extremely tough to cut

2026-01-25 via Nuitee