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Ruthin Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 5 hot tubs and full-service spa

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Exterior
Exterior
Garden
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly

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Castle Street, Denbighshire, Ruthin, Wales, LL15 2NU
  • Ruthin Gaol
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ruthin Craft Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ruthin Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales)

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Prince of Wales)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2012
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ruthin

A family-friendly stay in Ruthin awaits you at Ruthin Castle Hotel. Within steps you'll find Ruthin Gaol and Ruthin Craft Centre. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 5 hot tubs, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A relaxing visit to Bazaar can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to hiking/biking trails. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Ruthin hotel include Nantclwyd y Dre and Llangollen Motor Museum.

What's nearby

  • Ruthin Gaol - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ruthin Craft Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ruthin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clwydian Range And Dee Valley - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Moel Famau Country Park - 15 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Penyffordd Station - 20 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Feathers Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drovers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drovers Arms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ruthin Castle Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 5 hot tubs and full-service spa
Ruthin Castle Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 5 hot tubs, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Ruthin Castle Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Ruthin hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1277
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ruthin Castle Hotel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Bazaar has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dragon Tafarn

Things to do

  • 5 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1277
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property charges a facilities fee to access the thermal facilities and spa. Access is available for 3-hour sessions: 10 AM-1 PM, 1:30-4:30 PM, or 5-8 PM. Access fees vary from GBP 10 to GBP 20 per person, depending on the date of admission; reservations are recommended. Additional fees apply for spa services.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spa fee: GBP 35 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: GBP 20 per person and includes use of: sauna; hot tub

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel & Moat Spa
Castle Moat Spa
Moat Spa
Moat Spa Ruthin
Ruthin Castle Hotel & Moat Spa
Ruthin Castle Moat Spa
Ruthin Moat Spa
Spa Ruthin
Ruthin Castle Hotel Moat Spa
Castle Hotel Moat Spa
Ruthin Castle Hotel Wales
Ruthin Castle Hotel Hotel
Ruthin Castle Hotel Ruthin
Ruthin Castle Hotel Moat Spa
Ruthin Castle Hotel Hotel Ruthin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Ruthin Castle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Yep, Ruthin Castle Hotel has an uncovered self car park, for a fee.

Is there a spa on site at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Yep, Bazaar is available for guests. It has 5 hot tubs, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as prenatal massages.

What makes Ruthin Castle Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ruthin Castle Hotel.

Is Ruthin Castle Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a BBQ and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Ruthin Castle Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Ruthin Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our travelers adore the full breakfast here! Offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

No, Ruthin Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ruthin Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Ruthin Castle Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Most enjoyable stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is built into an old castle. You can walk around the ancient castle sections and there's information about the history which is all really interesting. Plenty of parking and lovely grounds. Nice restaurant and bar and spacious bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fantastic stay at the castle. Room warm and clean. Friendly staff. Hope to see you again next month!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food.Would love to re-visit .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s kind of 2 castles, the real one and the Victorian addition so a great mismash. Yes it needs more staff on the cleaning and maintenance side and another gardener who doesn’t just blow leaves around with a leaf blower but it also has some some wonderful views and a great place to just wander around to the cries of the peacocks. Our suite had recently been revamped so big roll top bath, loads of hot water and 2tv’s, one in each room. Fresh milk available from the bar and ok Wi-Fi. Dinner was good esp. my battered pork and oriental coleslaw. Breakfast not so great, only fruit to go with the yoghurt tinned grapefruit and prunes poor quality coffee and fatty bacon but for the price was OK. The real reason to stay is you can wander around the various nooks and crannies and on a sunny day that’s good enough. Bar and dining room both very dark and not so clean with dust n cobwebs everywhere. The town is just beyond the gatehouse so easy stroll to have a wander around Ruthin too. We had a DBnB deal midweek which was good and pleased we stayed, it could be more pleasant if cleaner and better maintained but then would probably cost 50% more so for us we’d accept it as it is but just be prepared for the dust n grubbiness and think well it is a castle (or 2)
The entrance
Great starters
Grounds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Wichita

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
An 800 year old castle, as you would expect, the facility is a little dated! But other than that, what am experience. Truly enjoyed our 4-days here. A good restaurant, a decent breakfast, and a very nice spa! Not sure I would stay again when in Northern Wales, many other options. But one time a must for anyone! And the peacocks, beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

prajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cara

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning location and lovely to see the wild pecocks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a Castle

Great stay at a lively castle. Does need some TLC in places but there again it is very old obviously very expensive to keep on top of things. The only real gripe we had was the cost of drinks - £7 a pint!!! Would have loved to spend more time in the bar and the castle grounds but far too expensive for the drinks. Otherwise a fantastic stay and some fabulous scenic walks and a couplebof really nice restaurants in the town. Definitely recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but very tired and needs updating, grounds and pathways particular courtyard were messy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yet another great stay at the Castle! Rooms always clean and warm, Staff always friendly. Hope to see you again next month!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely stay in a beautiful hotel really friendly staff outside furniture could be looked after better but great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the end of the day this is a very old building I really liked it it’s not modern or up to date but it has bags of charm and lots of personality the food looked good but I am a roast dinner meat and three vegs sort of guy so it’s not my thing but on the whole a most relaxing and enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed , lovely bathroom , noticed some mold bottom of wall under bedroom window, windows not shutting properly, excellent customer service, and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice stay

We stayed overnight at Ruthin castle hotel as my son was getting married there. The room was spacious and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay at a stunning location

Fabulous stay here. Stunning location full of history and the grounds are beautiful. The staff were lovely, helpful, professional and the food at breakfast and the evening meals were delicious. Didn’t get chance to sample the spa this time but will be returning to do so. Many thanks for such a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jinette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was lovely and clean, we stayed for a wedding the breakfast was awful, we booked for 930 pastries were the tiniest croissant i have ever seen, coffee flasks empty has to ask, orange juice in a glass dispenser, below the tap, tipped it to fill one glass asked for more, this was emptied in didnt make any difference. Hot breakfast cold either under done n cold or over cooked n hard or nothing in the bain marie, kept having to ask for anything no one monitored, all in all poor , we only live 5 mins away but this was supposed to be a treat wont be going again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025