The Castle Of Brecon Hotel, Brecon, Powys - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.2 (3175 reviews)
Castle Square , Brecon , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Helpful staff
Great food quality
Excellent location
High cleanliness standards
Cons:
Inconsistent room cleaning service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Overall sentiment indicated that rooms were clean, though there was a mention of inconsistency in cleaning service.
Service
8.3
Staff were noted as friendly, helpful, and accommodating despite minor issues.
Location
8.3
Location was described as wonderful, enhancing the overall experience.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were highly appreciated for comfort and modern features.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities provided were well-received, enhancing guest satisfaction.
Value for Money
8
Good value as indicated by guest satisfaction with the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food quality during meals and breakfast was consistently praised.
Overall Experience
8.3
Guests reported a great overall stay and expressed willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:45

Property Description

Historic Country House in Brecon Beacons
Experience the charm of the oldest hotel in Wales, nestled in the serene Brecon Beacons with stunning riverside and mountain vistas. The Castle Of Brecon Hotel offers free WiFi and parking for your convenience.

Characterful Rooms and Dining
Indulge in uniquely charming rooms with LCD TVs and tea/coffee facilities; opt for a touch of luxury with four-poster beds. Savor homemade pub fare and local ales at the restaurant and pub, or dine in the riverside beer garden. The modern menu highlighting seasonal Welsh produce is not to be missed.

Tranquil Ambiance and Scenic Views
Relish the tranquil ambiance and picturesque views while enjoying the warm hospitality of The Castle Of Brecon Hotel. Book now to experience a delightful stay in Brecon, Powys.

Important information:

Should guests wish to eat at the restaurant they are advised to reserve a table in advance.

The property hosts functions and weddings at the weekend and throughout the year until 01:00. Some rooms may be affected by noise. Should you have any concerns please contact the hotel reception.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3175 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Tzvetelina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Absolutely brilliant experience, I will be returning soon for sure!
Pros:

Beautiful decor, amazing views, excellent food!

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Chong • solo_traveller • gb
7
Stay at The Castle
Pros:

The decor and options for dining/ seating and views.
Proximity to town.
Thank goodness for two members of staff, we think their names were Jason and Elwyn. Apologies to them if we misremembered. They were polite, professional and helpful. Nothing too much trouble, and smiley.

Cons:

Reception greeting, not at all welcoming. Either times when approached.
It quite set up the expectation of the stay .
Then unfortunately we were told that we could not have food at lunch time because the service was affected by having to serve a function of 50.

Would have been nice to have had prior warning.

However eventually we were allowed to order.

Overall the customer service requires some further training.
When asked directions for areas in the town or information regarding the hotel the majority of staff
Stated they could not help as they were not local. Nothing even a map was offered.
The common areas on the staircase were stained and littered.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • couple • gb
9
Far surpassed our expectations! Thank you for a lovely stay
Pros:

The bar, restaurant and outside area were wonderful

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • ie
9
Memorable, relaxing stay in a unique location
Pros:

Relaxed, friendly ambience, helpful staff, beautiful, well-kept grounds. Fact that it is pet-friendly and mobility aware. Loved the mad decor! A refreshing antidote to the soulless multi-national chain hotels! Comfy areas where you could relax to chat, read, play Scrabble, cards etc were a boon.

Cons:

Room needed more ventilation, bathroom windows didn't open. At least a fan in this weather (mid 20s) would have been nice. Option of a sheet to sleep under as duvets too heavy in these temperatures. (Mirror was red hot from the light surrounding it! - fire hazard? And switch to turn off was impossible to find. Room 212).

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Harriet • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay great in a unique hotel, the restaurant, hotel and outdoor facilities are excellent
Pros:

The room was very good. The decor was amazing the facilities were very good, inc. coffee machine, kettle, TV and Radio. I had a kitchen, living room and bedroom which were all very good sized for the value. The bathroom was very good very modern, with some high range wash products and good towels.

Cons:

The room could have done with the widows being opened before as it seemed a bit musty, but they did have a fan on to try and circulate the air but it wasn't the best.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • couple • fr
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • il
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • gb
8
Great location , excellent staff, lovely food
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
9
Exceptionally warm welcome to a wonderful hotel in a stunning location. Room air con asap please.
Pros:

Fantastic setting and magnificent building. Very friendly and helpful staff especially in the restaurant. Excellent breakfast and Sunday lunch.

Cons:

While the room was comfortable and amenities excellent, the room was extremely warm and I couldn't sleep. Two fans were provided but didn't really help and were very loud. At the price, and in a hotel positioned as 4 star, I would have expected air con as standard even in a heritage property.
In addition, the door to the ensuite bathroom was ill fitting or poorly hung and could not be closed (at least 6-12 inches open at all times) meaning no privacy....looked like this was a long standing maintenance issue.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very relaxing.
Pros:

Lovely breakfast in a lovely setting.
Bedroom v comfortable. I arrived late at night and room was very cosy with relaxing music playing. Bathroom spotless.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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philip • couple • gb
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Stay every time we visit family.
Love it

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
10
This was my third stay and the staff make you feel welcome although we were refused a final drink at the bar at 10:45.
Pros:

Nice and modern inside

Cons:

Squeaky floorboards above.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • gb
7
Good hotel if short on facilities and parking
Pros:

The location was good for Brecon. The staff were great. The room was a good size if strangley configured.

Cons:

Parking is real problem so if using as a base to explore the area, you will rarely get a space in the car park.
For the money, a spa, pool or at least something other than the bar and restaurant might be expected.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Hendrik Johannes • extended_group • za
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Yongsuk • solo_traveller • kr
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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mailys • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

L’emplacement et l’aménagement exceptionnel

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee