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About the Hotel

Corwen Rd, Ruthin, United Kingdom, LL15 2NU
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Close to the historic old town
Great
8.1
8.3
/10
4.2
3.7
/5

Amenities

Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa is set within acres of gardens and woodlands, offering various recreational activities and outdoor spaces. The BAZAAR Spa, located in the former moat, features woodland hot tubs, thermal cabins, and wellness treatments. Guests can also enjoy free on-site parking with 100 spaces available, making access convenient.

Rooms

The hotel features a range of 60 guest rooms with five distinct styles, each reflecting the character of this historic castle. Suites offer unique décor inspired by previous high-profile guests, while family rooms provide spacious comfort. Many rooms include views of the gardens, castle grounds, or woodlands.

Location

Ruthin Castle is situated in the charming town of Ruthin, offering easy access to spectacular landscapes including the Clwydian Range and Snowdonia National Park. Located just 22 miles from Chester and 38 miles from Liverpool, the hotel is well-positioned for visitors from North West England. Historical attractions and local shops enhance the experience for guests.

Wellness

The BAZAAR Spa offers an array of health and relaxation options, including soothing treatments based on ancient practices. Guests can enjoy one-hour exclusive access to woodland hot tubs, among other thermal experiences. Treatments must be booked in advance, ensuring that visitors have tailored time for relaxation.

Dining

The Tafarn Y Ddraig serves local and seasonal produce, allowing guests to enjoy authentic Welsh cuisine in the castle's historic banqueting hall. Breakfast, lunch, and sumptuous Sunday roasts are offered, crafted by the Executive Chef with local ingredients. Afternoon tea, featuring a variety of pastries and sandwiches, is available seven days a week.

Highlights

Location: 22 miles from Chester

Rooms: 60 guest rooms with unique décor

Dining: Tafarn Y Ddraig with Welsh cuisine

Wellness: BAZAAR Spa with woodland hot tubs

Accessibility: Free parking with 100 spaces

Family-Friendly: Spacious accommodations for families

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the stunning Dyffryn Clwyd for breathtaking views and hiking.
  • Try the local ruggel, a delicious savory Welsh cake, at a café.
  • Explore Ruthin Craft Centre for unique arts and handmade crafts.
  • Don't miss the historic Ruthin Gaol for a fascinating tour.
  • Stroll through the picturesque Ruthin Market on Saturdays for local flavors.
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Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Heating
Deluxe Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Heating
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Facilities

Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite

At Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa, indulge in a delightful culinary experience at Dragon Tafarn, where local flavors come alive in a warm and inviting setting. Enjoy versatile dining options accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free preferences, all crafted with ingredients sourced from the finest local producers.
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Dragon Tafarn

Local favorites, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options
Ambiance
Family-friendly setting within the enchanting surroundings of the castle
Key Offerings
A relaxed casual dining experience featuring wholesome local dishes, along with a luxury afternoon tea served either inside the castle or al fresco in the beautifully manicured grounds.
Reservation
Not needed
Open for lunch and dinner from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, daily

Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa Location

Corwen Rd, Ruthin, United Kingdom, LL15 2NU
Map view
Corwen Rd, Ruthin, United Kingdom, LL15 2NU
Nearby
Denbighshire Record Office Yr Hen Garchar 46 Clwyd Street
Ruthin Gaol
1700 ft
Nantclwyd House Castle Street
Nantclwyd y Dre
800 ft
Upper Clwyd Street
The Tom Pryce Memorial
1400 ft
Ruthin Art Trail
2000 ft
Restaurants
Ocean Pearl
1900 ft
73 Clwyd Street
Manorhaus Restaurant
1300 ft
10 Well Street
Panda Garden
1300 ft
Well Street
Library Bar
1700 ft
Corwen Road Ruthin Castle Hotel
Costa Coffee
1300 ft
2-4 Market Street
Ruthin Tandoori
1400 ft
Grosvenor Buildings Wynnstay Road
The Retreat at Woodlands Hall
1.5 mi
Llanwrog
Explore Ruthin
Explore Local Delights
Top Attractions
Activities
Dining
Entertainment
Ruthin Gaol
Ruthin Gaol
7 minutes' walk
Historic prison featuring exhibitions and guided tours detailing its fascinating past.
Ruthin Craft Centre
Ruthin Craft Centre
17 minutes' walk
Modern craft gallery with unique art pieces, workshops, and a café showcasing local artisans.
Parish And Collegiate Church Of St Peter
Parish And Collegiate Church Of St Peter
8 minutes' walk
Stunning 14th-century church known for its intricate architecture and serene atmosphere.
Moel Famau
Moel Famau
15-minute drive
Scenic hill offering breathtaking views and numerous hiking trails for all skill levels.
Ruthin Art Trail
Ruthin Art Trail
7 minutes' walk
Self-guided trail featuring public art installations. Perfect for a leisurely stroll.
Moel Famau Hiking
15-minute drive
Challenging hiking routes with panoramic views. Suitable for thrill-seekers.
Ocean Pearl
Ocean Pearl
7 minutes' walk
Casual eatery known for its flavorful Indian dishes and warm ambiance; vegetarian options available.
Manorhaus Restaurant
Manorhaus Restaurant
5 minutes' walk
Fine dining experience with a menu celebrating local ingredients; reservations recommended.
Library Bar
Library Bar
7 minutes' walk
Cozy bar with a diverse drink menu, featuring live music events and quiz nights.
Ruthin Theatre
10 minutes' drive
Local theater hosting plays, comedy shows, and family-friendly performances.
Getting around
City Centre
Ruthin5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Chester Hawarden (CEG)49 min  ·  20.0 mi
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)108 min  ·  44.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP17 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
66
Former name
ruthin castle hotel & moat spa

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1145 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.7/10
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.0/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
7.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 1145 reviews
8.0/10
based on 3662 reviews
4/5
based on 1808 reviews
8.1/10
Steven from United States
Single
Deluxe Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:February 08, 2026
7/10
fine castlehelpful staffdocumented historyneglected gardendirty windowmany stairs
I appreciated the castle's character. It is fine. The staff is amiable, helpful, and communicative. The grounds have snippets of information that document the site's history. The peacocks were nice.
The gardens and outdoor furniture showed signs of neglect. The window frames needed a good scrub. There were too many stairs and doors to navigate with luggage.
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Isaac from United States
Couple
Deluxe Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 16, 2026
6/10
decent groundsbroken flushpeeling paint
The location was acceptable. The grounds looked decent.
The room was not clean. There was dust everywhere. The bathroom had a broken flush. The toilet was difficult to use. The peeling paint added to the general sense of neglect, it seemed they did not spend much on maintenance.
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Leslie from United Kingdom
Family with children
Family Room
3 nights in August 2025
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Reviewed:November 02, 2025
8.7/10

calm stay

friendly staffpeaceful gardenhelpful requestovergrown ground
The staff were friendly and helpful. the castle grounds and gardens were peaceful. the receptionists were cute, and i found them happy to help with additional requests. i especially enjoyed how they handled my queries. They really were great.
the grounds looked a bit overgrown. no significant effort was to have been put into them. there were some marks on the paint in the interior of the rooms. i saw some mould on the furnishings.
Location
9/10
The location was fabulous. It was only a five-minute walk from the town centre. the setting felt peaceful. the building itself was interesting because of its history.
Service
9/10
there were many staff members available during meal times, offering prompt service. the receptionists were very cute and friendly. the staff seemed genuinely happy to assist with anything i needed.
Facilities
8/10
i enjoyed exploring the grounds. the rooms were decorated nicely and kept very clean. they were warm, and i found them to have most of what i needed. the spa and hot tub were a delight!!!
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Emily from United Kingdom
Single
deluxe room
3 nights in August 2025
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Reviewed:August 27, 2025
6/10

Acceptable stay, but some issues noted

beautiful groundslimited hot optionssmall cereal selection
the hotel is in beautiful grounds.
i found the breakfast to be quite underwhelming. the hot options were limited (bacon, sausage, fried egg, mushrooms, and tinned tomatoes only). the cereal selection was small, and the same applied to the yoghurt and fruit options (a small selection).
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FAQs
About Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
How far is Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa from Chester Hawarden Airport?
The hotel is 35 km from Chester Hawarden Airport.
What dining options are available at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
The on-site restaurant, Bertie's, offers fine dining with seasonal and local produce.
Is parking available at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
Free public parking is available on-site without the need for reservation.
What is the pet policy at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
Pets are allowed on request with an additional charge of £20 per night for up to two dogs.
What amenities are featured in the rooms at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
Rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and modern en suite bathrooms.
What spa facilities are available at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
The BAZAAR Spa features thermal escapes, woodland hot tubs, a sauna, and a variety of treatments.
Are there any attractions near Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
Nearby attractions include the Ruthin Craft Centre and the historical site of Nantclwyd y Dre, both within 1 km.
What recreational activities can guests enjoy at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
Guests can enjoy hiking, cycling, and exploring the hotel's extensive gardens and woodland.
Is there a fitness center available at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
Yes, the hotel has a fully equipped gym available for resident guests.
What breakfast options are available at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
A cooked Welsh breakfast is available for an additional charge of £17.
Does Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa have a bar?
Yes, there is a bar area offering all-day snacks and drinks.
Are there facilities for children at Ruthin Castle Hotel And Spa?
The hotel offers family-friendly amenities including cots and a children's menu.

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