The Elephant & Castle Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1025 reviews)
Broad Street 29 Broad Street , Newtown , gb

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1025 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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Luke solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
見延 couple jp
6
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Bryan Norman solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Liz extended_group gb
4
Fair would not return unless considerable improvements . Staff were friendly and helpful
Cons:

Creaky floors small rooms with poor standards of workmanship
Hideous wall papers

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Wright couple gb
8
Accommodated a late change of plans
Pros:

Bottles of cold water on arrival

Cons:

Bath plug wouldn't seal, so had to keep topping up

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple im
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
2
Very basic, if felt like a youth hostel
Pros:

The staff were helpful

Cons:

Facilities were poor TV didn’t work and no wi fi

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Leah extended_group gb
10
Perfect for what we needed!
Pros:

They were very accommodating when it came to our early check in request as we were attending a wedding (shout out to Nick on reception!). The staff were really quick to respond to my emails and were lovely at the hotel. The room was ideal as it accommodated 3 adults which you don’t see very often. Also, breakfast was fab and much needed!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lucky solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
8
First stop on our tour so it started off great!
Pros:

Great location, great bar with a car park at the back made us comfortable about the bike security.
Nice freshly cooked breakfast in the morning

Cons:

My room was on the front, so quite nosy. The bed was quite firm, I suspect the mattress is a little old? Otherwise it was fine for what we needed.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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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
J
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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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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Ersin solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Too noisy and breakfast wasn’t great

2026-07-05 via Nuitee