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

Hotels
8.2 (3242 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 3242 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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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
5
Not as good as the last time i visited
Cons:

Room was very small

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Anja • solo_traveller • gb
9
I have a nipple juice ( dairy) intolerance
Pros:

I personally can't fault room 207.Nicely furnished and kept in line with the Building Character/ History.

Cons:

A day prior my arrival I asked for dairy replacement option Via booking .com message service due to vocal issues. Despite 2 contacts no note was taken and sadly I started my morning with no brew despite amazing brew facilities in the room I booked otherwise. On leaving I highlighted this issue ..apologies we're received and it appeared to be a staffing issues and training matter that booking .com messages were not checked by staff. Its not the end of the world..but it would have been nice to have a brew offered before I got on the road. Maybe next time its hence a slight reduction in scoring.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
5
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • au
8
Great for a two-night stay
Pros:

The common areas of the hotel - lounge, bar, terrace and restaurant were all wonderful. All the staff were friendly and helpful

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
9
If you are in the area (Brecon) then it is a lovely place to stay. The town is very run down but I think there are good
Pros:

Location is lovely. Rooms are very comfortable. Food on the whole was very good. Dog friendly. Sunday lunch was excellent and served into the evening, late checkout was great.

Cons:

Tables were not cleared and so we sat looking at dirty plates and glasses during our meals. I cleared our own table in the end.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Danaya • couple • gb
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Great location, facility, staff and ambience.
Pros:

Central, pleasant helpful staff, extremely good decor and facilities.

Cons:

Nothing - be very happy to stay there again. Now looking to stay in other hotels in the group.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • gb
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Hans-Olov • couple • se
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Chirag • solo_traveller • in
6
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Rooms were very small, not very well lit. Bathroom was ok.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Hardy • couple • gb
9
I wish me and my partner had more than just one night at the stunning hotel.
Pros:

The hotel was stunning and the room we had was perfect having everything we needed. The bed was really comfortable and the bathroom was lovely decorated with a walk in shower.

Cons:

There’s nothing I could say that was wrong with the hotel in my experience.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • gb
9
Sumptuous decor and very welcoming.
Pros:

Beautifully refurbed rooms. The dining room is devine and the food delicious. Lovely helpful staff. Manager always about and happy for feedback. Dog was very welcomed. Altho can’t eat in the dining room with dog they’re accommodated everywhere else. We had a family room which was nice ideal for three of us plus the dog. Highly recommend it. Just so lovely.

Cons:

Nothing. Just a shame the two days we stayed were the only cooler days of the summer holiday so couldn’t sit out as much.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and helpful , catering for all dietary requirements .

Rooms were clean and bed was really comfortable, bathroom immaculate with good shower gel, shampoo conditioner supplied,
also equipped with good selection of tea/coffee including a nesspreso machine so quality coffee in the morning , a good varied selection of cooked breakfasts too.
Views were fabulous from the room, dining room and terrace outside , overall great stay .

Cons:

It was very hot in there and this was on the cooler days after the heatwave.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel with good food
Pros:

Beautifully decorated, the dining room is fabulous! Good food, friendly staff. Lovely superking bed.

Cons:

We stayed during the heatwave and they did supply the room with a fan but we couldn’t open the bathroom window and found it difficult to get dressed as the room was stiflingly hot. I understand it’s an old building, but at this price the rooms should have air conditioning.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
7
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
9
A special place with great atmosphere and facilities
Pros:

Stunning property with immaculate rooms in a great location with spectacular views

Cons:

Check in and payments were a bit confused

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
10
A very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Fabulous hotel

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jennie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel where attention has been made to detail

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee