The Castle Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (1145 reviews)
Bronllys Road , Talgarth , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fishing
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room condition poor
Needs upgrades

Categories

Cleanliness
5.54
Several mentions of cleanliness issues and dated furnishings in reviews.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently reported as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.55
Positive mentions of good location, especially for events like the Hay Festival.
Room Quality
5.5
Issues with room condition and maintenance were noted, leading to a lower score.
Amenities
7.03
Some amenities noted as lacking; suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
7.49
Overall pricing seen as fair, with room for enhancement in quality.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Food quality was mentioned positively, but breakfast improvements suggested.
Overall Experience
7.51
Overall experience was mixed, with highlights in service but significant room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:04

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The Castle Hotel in Talgarth offers a unique blend of comfort and style, with a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and an exquisite restaurant on-site.

Modern Comforts
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and room service for your convenience. The private bathrooms feature a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer.

Family-Friendly Environment
With a children's playground on the premises, The Castle Hotel is the perfect choice for families looking to unwind and create lasting memories.

Experience the charm of The Castle Hotel and book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Guests should kindly note that breakfast is self-service only.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AGY

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1145 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 7.03
Value for Money: 7.49
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 7.51
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
5
Bizarre
Pros:

It was comfortable enough for two nights. I wouldn't have wanted to stay longer.

Cons:

I made a late booking (about 8pm) and said I would arrive between 9 and 10. When I turned up the door was unlocked but all the lights were off and no one was there. There was a table with keys on it and a note of who was in which room, but I wasn't on it. I rang the number that was written down about 5 times, but there was no answer. In the end I just picked a key for a room with no name next to it and let myself in. In the morning I told a lady who was very nice which room I was in, and she said that was fine. It was a very bizarre experience, anyone could just wander in and pick an empty room and crash without paying. I'm glad I had a portable door lock with me for extra security.
It was cleanish, although the bathroom could do with a deep clean and there were cobwebs all over the ceiling. The sink in room 7 was much too small and didn't drain very well. There was a lot of dust on the kettle. There was a ton of black mould around the window in the stairwell. The pillows were very thin, and there was just a thin sheet on the mattress, no protector or anything.
I did have a look in one of the other empty rooms and they looked much nicer but I'd unpacked by that point and it was around midnight so I didn't want to disturb others by moving, so maybe it's just room 7 that could do with a bit of an overhaul.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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karen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Ok for a night when driving by
Pros:

Easy to check in and out and bed was comfortable

Cons:

Dirty, really run down and no breakfast other than some rotten bananas and cereal and with witabix

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Nirmal • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Good

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mr • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable and good value.
Pros:

Vast improvement on a few years ago. Friendly staff, comfortable room, and reasonable breakfast, including eggs and ham.
Good value. Unlike last time, would be tempted to return.

Cons:

Reception procedure wasn't obvious on arrival (one inevitably walks straight to the bar counter in a pub).
Slightly noisy out the front, being on the main road, not helped by being in front of a junction too. But not too bad.
Maybe I missed it, but a limited choice of cereals at breakfast.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
4
Average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It felt worn out and tired.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
9
Lovely short break local to everything.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Good location. Very comfortable room. Very good value for money

Cons:

Needs a smoke alarm in the bathroom.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • gb
1
Worts ever!!
Pros:

Nothing horrible full stop

Cons:

No one present at hotel no food or drink just a piece of paper giving you directions to rooms you could not find. Total horrible experience I went to another hotel

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
7
Will go again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bar closed early

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Bed was so comfy and staff were lovely

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Friendly
Pros:

Staff very friendly, rooms very good.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

A bargain for a no-nonsense stop in the area.

Cons:

Some of the craps looked like they needed replacing. And the beer garden was a bit rundown.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Raj Kumar • extended_group • gb
10
Room was big and comfortable and there was big balcony to stay outside to chill.
Pros:

Good space to stay for families .

Cons:

It was all good and best according to price.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • couple • gb
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz Prokop • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly clean place to stay

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee