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4- and 5-star hotels in Ruthin
This shortlist covers the 4- and 5-star hotels of Ruthin, from town-centre addresses to country lodges a few miles out. It suits couples after a castle-and-spa break, families needing space and pools, and anyone using Ruthin as a base for north Wales.
Staying in Ruthin
Ruthin is a small Denbighshire town with a castle, a market square and steep, wooded country pressing in on every side. Visitors come for the historic core and the walking and fishing country around it, and the town works well as a quiet base rather than a resort. Couples tend to take Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa, with its spa, sauna and steam room, or the town-centre Manorhaus Ruthin, rated 4.6 from 68 reviews. Families fit better at Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel, which has family rooms and an indoor pool, or at the self-catering lodges at North Wales Eco Lodges and Granary at Tyddyn Isaf. Business and short-break visitors are best served by Manorhaus Ruthin and Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa, both within a short distance of the centre.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Griffin Inn
Mold Road Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 5-star inn on Mold Road in Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, 1.6 km from Ruthin, with a restaurant and bar on site and free parking. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 297 reviews. Family rooms, a garden and a terrace, plus a picnic area, suit couples and families who want to eat in and explore the countryside around Ruthin.
See Griffin InnY Beudy
Y Beudy_X000d_ Pencoed Isa Pwllglas_X000d_, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star property in Pwllglas, 4.4 km from Ruthin, is built for self-catering stays: a full kitchen, jacuzzi and fireplace, with free parking and a garden. Pets are allowed, and there is a playground for children. It suits families or groups who want space and privacy rather than a hotel routine.
See Y BeudyNorth Wales Eco Lodges
Graig Fechan, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet in Graig Fechan, 4.2 km from Ruthin, these 5-star lodges offer a kitchen, jacuzzi and patio, with fishing on hand and a garden. Wheelchair accessible, pets allowed, and with high chairs for younger guests. A good fit for self-catering families and guests who want accessible, outdoors-oriented accommodation.
See North Wales Eco LodgesManorhaus Ruthin
10 Well Street, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Well Street, 0.8 km from Ruthin centre, with a restaurant and bar and free parking. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 68 reviews, it also has a garden and terrace. Pets are allowed. Central and well regarded, it suits couples and short-break guests who want to walk into town.
See Manorhaus RuthinLyons Woodlands Hall Hotel
Llanfwrog, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel in Llanfwrog, 2.7 km from Ruthin, with an indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi, plus a restaurant and bar. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 328 reviews. Family rooms, a garden and a tennis court, with a beach nearby. It suits families and guests who want leisure facilities on site.
See Lyons Woodlands Hall HotelRuthin Castle Hotel and Spa
Corwen Rd, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star castle hotel on Corwen Rd, 0.5 km from Ruthin centre, with a spa, sauna, steam room and fitness centre, plus massage and a restaurant. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 2174 reviews, it offers family rooms and free parking, and pets are allowed. Suits guests wanting a full spa and dining stay close to town.
See Ruthin Castle Hotel and SpaGranary at Tyddyn Isaf
Rhewl Ruthin, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star Granary at Rhewl Ruthin, 4.0 km from the centre, with a kitchen, kitchenette and free parking, and a garden. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Bowling, canoeing, fishing, tennis and horse riding are among the activities, with babysitting available. Suits active families and groups.
See Granary at Tyddyn IsafThe Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast
Clocaenog, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star bed and breakfast in Clocaenog, 5.0 km from Ruthin, serving breakfast and buffet, with a garden and lounge, free parking and family rooms. It suits guests who prefer a quiet country B&B base with breakfast included and easy parking.
See The Old Rectory Bed & BreakfastTy Derw Country House B&B
Ty Derw Country House Bed & Breakfast Llanychan Ruthin Denbighshire, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star country house B&B at Llanychan, 4.8 km from Ruthin, with breakfast, a lounge and fireplace, and free parking. Bike and car rental services are offered, along with fishing, canoeing, darts and horse riding. It suits guests who want outdoor activities and a country house setting.
See Ty Derw Country House B&BPlas Efenechtyd Cottage B&B
Efenechtyd, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star B&B in Efenechtyd, 2.2 km from Ruthin, with breakfast, a garden and free parking, plus free wifi. A small, simple base for guests who want a countryside stay within a short distance of the town.
See Plas Efenechtyd Cottage B&BTyddyn Chambers B&B
Pwllglas Ruthindenbighshire Ll15 2Ls, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star B&B in Pwllglas, 3.7 km from Ruthin, with breakfast and a bar or lounge, free parking and free wifi, and multilingual staff. It suits guests looking for a straightforward rural B&B with a place to relax in the evening.
See Tyddyn Chambers B&BYsgubor Ucha
Ysgubor Ucha Llanelidan, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star property at Llanelidan, 7.8 km from Ruthin, with a kitchen, fireplace and garden, free parking and a golf course nearby. Pets are allowed. It suits self-catering guests and golfers who want a quiet rural base.
See Ysgubor UchaFoty Uk2781
Cwm_X000d_ Llanelidan_X000d_, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereA 4-star property at Cwm, Llanelidan, 10.3 km from Ruthin, with a jacuzzi, garden area and parking, plus fishing and horse riding nearby. Wifi and a garage. It suits guests who want a remote countryside retreat with outdoor activities.
See Foty Uk2781Hafod Uk2783
Cwm_X000d_ Llanelidan_X000d_, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereA 4-star property at Cwm, Llanelidan, 10.3 km from Ruthin, offering a jacuzzi, garden area, parking and a garage, with wifi, fishing and horse riding. It suits guests seeking a quiet rural stay with room to relax outdoors.
See Hafod Uk2783Siambr Wen Uk2780
Cwm_X000d_Llanelidan_X000d_, Ruthin, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star property at Cwm, Llanelidan, 10.3 km from Ruthin, with a kitchen, jacuzzi and garden, free parking and a garage. Pets are allowed, and fishing and horse riding are on offer. It suits self-catering guests who want a rural base and bring a pet.
See Siambr Wen Uk2780
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 1.6 km |
| Y Beudy | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 4.4 km |
| North Wales Eco Lodges | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 4.2 km |
| Manorhaus Ruthin | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.7 km |
| Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Granary at Tyddyn Isaf | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 4.0 km |
| The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 5.0 km |
| Ty Derw Country House B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 4.8 km |
| Plas Efenechtyd Cottage B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 2.2 km |
| Tyddyn Chambers B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 3.7 km |
| Ysgubor Ucha | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 7.8 km |
| Foty Uk2781 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 10.3 km |
| Hafod Uk2783 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 10.3 km |
| Siambr Wen Uk2780 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 10.3 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa brings a spa, sauna, steam room, massage and Jacuzzi on Corwen Rd, 0.5 km from the centre. Manorhaus Ruthin on Well Street is the town-centre alternative, 0.8 km out, with a restaurant, bar and a 4.6 rating from 68 reviews.
For families
Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel in Llanfwrog has family rooms, cots, an indoor pool, a tennis court and a playground-friendly garden setting, 2.7 km from the centre. North Wales Eco Lodges at Graig Fechan and Granary at Tyddyn Isaf at Rhewl give families self-catering kitchens, gardens and space for children.
Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel · North Wales Eco Lodges · Granary at Tyddyn Isaf
For self-catering
Y Beudy at Pwllglas, Ysgubor Ucha at Llanelidan and Siambr Wen Uk2780 at Cwm all come with a full kitchen, and Y Beudy and Ysgubor Ucha add a fireplace and a washing machine. They sit 4.4 km, 7.8 km and 10.3 km from Ruthin respectively, so a car is the practical choice.
For high guest ratings
Granary at Tyddyn Isaf holds a 5.0 rating from 3 reviews, Manorhaus Ruthin 4.6 from 68 reviews, and Griffin Inn 4.3 from 297 reviews. The first is a 4 km country cottage, the second a town-centre house, the third a 5-star inn at Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, 1.6 km out.
Where to stay in Ruthin
Llanfwrog
A short hop from Ruthin, Llanfwrog is where Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel sits at 2.7 km from the centre, with its indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi set in grounds.
Our picks here: Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel
Llanelidan
Llanelidan is open country west of Ruthin, with Ysgubor Ucha at 7.8 km and Foty Uk2781 and Hafod Uk2783 both at 10.3 km.
Our picks here: Ysgubor Ucha · Foty Uk2781 · Hafod Uk2783
Pwllglas
Pwllglas lies south of Ruthin and holds Y Beudy at 4.4 km and Tyddyn Chambers B&B at 3.7 km.
Our picks here: Y Beudy · Tyddyn Chambers B&B
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Ruthin?
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa on Corwen Rd is closest at 0.5 km, followed by Manorhaus Ruthin on Well Street at 0.8 km. Griffin Inn at Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd is 1.6 km, Plas Efenechtyd Cottage B&B 2.2 km and Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel 2.7 km.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel in Llanfwrog has an indoor pool, a swimming pool, a sauna and a Jacuzzi. Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa on Corwen Rd has a spa, sauna, steam room, massage and Jacuzzi, plus a fitness centre.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Manorhaus Ruthin, Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa, Y Beudy, North Wales Eco Lodges and Ysgubor Ucha, and at Siambr Wen Uk2780 at Cwm.
Which hotels are best for families?
Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel has family rooms, cots, an indoor pool and a tennis court. The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast in Clocaenog and Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa also list family rooms, and North Wales Eco Lodges and Granary at Tyddyn Isaf offer kitchen-equipped space for children.
Do the hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Griffin Inn, Y Beudy, Manorhaus Ruthin, Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel, Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa, Granary at Tyddyn Isaf, The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast, Ty Derw Country House B&B, Plas Efenechtyd Cottage B&B, Tyddyn Chambers B&B and Siambr Wen Uk2780.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Granary at Tyddyn Isaf in Rhewl has the top rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews. Among the hotels with substantially more feedback, Manorhaus Ruthin scores 4.6 from 68 reviews and Griffin Inn 4.3 from 297 reviews.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is offered at Griffin Inn, The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast, Ty Derw Country House B&B, Plas Efenechtyd Cottage B&B and Tyddyn Chambers B&B.
Which hotels are in Ruthin itself rather than in the surrounding villages?
Manorhaus Ruthin on Well Street and Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa on Corwen Rd carry Ruthin addresses in the town itself. The others sit in Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanfwrog, Pwllglas, Clocaenog, Efenechtyd, Rhewl, Graig Fechan and Llanelidan.