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5-star hotels in Caernarfon
This shortlist gathers the 5-star places to stay in Caernarfon, from town-centre guest accommodation to country houses and cottages in the surrounding villages. It is for travellers who want the highest rated stays in and around Caernarfon, whether for a couple's break or a family base in north Wales.
Staying in Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a north Wales town with 383 places to stay listed on this site, 13 of them rated 5-star. The town's stays average a guest score of 4.5 out of 5, and the most reviewed properties include Anglesey Arms, Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa and Premier Inn Caernarfon.
The 5-star properties on this shortlist spread from the town itself out into the countryside. Victoria House Room Only Accommodation sits on Church Street and Plas Dinas Country House at Plas Dinas, both close to the centre. Others are further out: Tyn Rhos Country House at Seion, Capel Mawr Basement 19 at Llanrug, Tŷ'n Lôn Bach at Llandwrog, Cae Garw Uk47587 on Llanberis Road, Hedd Wen at Nebo, Melin Y Wig at Tai Felinbrynrefail and Lyndene Cottage at Carmel. Several others list only Caernarfon as their address. Couples fit the room-only and country house stays, families the cottages with kitchens, cots and high chairs, and short-break visitors the properties nearest the centre.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Plas Dinas Country House
Plas Dinas, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePlas Dinas Country House is a five-star country house 1.5 km from the centre of Caernarfon, with a garden and terrace for quiet evenings and a restaurant on site for meals. Free wifi and free car parking make it easy to settle in, and non smoking rooms are available. It suits travellers who want a country-house base close to town and plan their days around the castle and the coast.
See Plas Dinas Country HouseVictoria House Room Only Accommodation
13 Church Street, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet on Church Street, Victoria House Room Only Accommodation is a five-star option 4.2 km from the centre. Guests have free wifi, free car parking and a garden; a lounge and fireplace add somewhere to unwind. Pets are allowed, which helps if you travel with a dog. It fits visitors who want straightforward room-only accommodation with parking and a little outdoor space for their Caernarfon stay.
See Victoria House Room Only AccommodationTyn Rhos Country House
Seion, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTyn Rhos Country House is a five-star country house at Seion, 9.0 km from Caernarfon. It has a restaurant and bar, a garden and terrace, plus free wifi and free car parking. Non smoking rooms are available. This one suits guests who prefer to stay out of town in a quieter rural setting and still reach Caernarfon by car.
See Tyn Rhos Country HouseCapel Mawr Basement 19
Capel Mawr Llanrug, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCapel Mawr Basement 19 is a five-star property 5.9 km from Caernarfon with a kitchen, a garden and free car parking. Dishwasher and washing machine make longer stays easier, and pets are allowed. Non smoking rooms throughout. It suits self-catering guests and small groups who want space and practicality, and who plan days out around the castle and the surrounding countryside by car.
See Capel Mawr Basement 19Tŷ'n Lôn Bach
Tyn Lon Bach Tyn Lon Llandwrog, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereTŷ'n Lôn Bach is a five-star property 3.9 km from Caernarfon where the beach is nearby. A kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, plus a fireplace, make it comfortable for longer stays; a cot and high chairs are provided. Free car parking and a garden add convenience. It suits families and self-catering guests who want coastal access and a base close to town.
See Tŷ'n Lôn BachMadryn
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereMadryn is a five-star self-catering property 12.6 km from Caernarfon. It has a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, free wifi and free car parking, plus a garden. Pets are allowed and non smoking rooms are provided. Guests who want a quiet rural base for exploring the area by car, and who value cooking for themselves, will find it a practical choice.
See MadrynEithinog Ganol
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereEithinog Ganol is a five-star property 7.7 km from Caernarfon with a jacuzzi, a garden area and a playground. Wifi and parking are available, and rooms are non smoking. It suits families with children or groups who want space outdoors and a relaxing place to return to after days out around Caernarfon and the nearby coast and mountains.
See Eithinog GanolGlan Y Gors
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereGlan Y Gors is a five-star property 12.9 km from Caernarfon, with a kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine, a fireplace and a garden. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are allowed. It fits self-catering guests who prefer a rural setting and want room to spread out, while keeping Caernarfon and the wider area within reach by car.
See Glan Y GorsY Beudy Gwydir
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Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereY Beudy Gwydir is a five-star property 17.0 km from Caernarfon, offering a jacuzzi, a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, and a fireplace. Fishing and horse back riding are listed among its facilities, and there is a garden, free wifi and free car parking. Non smoking rooms. It suits guests who want an activity-focused rural stay with plenty of space.
See Y Beudy GwydirLyndene Cottage
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Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLyndene Cottage is a five-star cottage 4.3 km from Caernarfon with a kitchen, a fireplace and a garden. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are allowed; fishing and horse back riding are listed among the facilities. A cot is available. It suits self-catering guests and families who want a countryside base near town with room for outdoor days.
See Lyndene CottageHedd Wen
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Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHedd Wen is a five-star property 8.7 km from Caernarfon with a kitchen and dishwasher, a fireplace and a garden. Free wifi and free car parking are available, and a cot is provided. Fishing is among the facilities, and there are sea views. It suits self-catering guests who want a quiet rural base with space to relax and easy car access to the area.
See Hedd WenCae Garw Uk47587
Llanberis Road, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCae Garw Uk47587 is a five-star property 3.6 km from Caernarfon with a jacuzzi, a kitchen and a fireplace. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, along with a washing machine and a garden. Pets are allowed and a cot is available. It suits families or groups wanting self-catering space close to town, with parking and room to unwind.
See Cae Garw Uk47587Melin Y Wig
Melin Y Wig Tai Felinbrynrefail, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMelin Y Wig is a five-star property 7.3 km from Caernarfon with a kitchen, a fireplace and a garden. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, plus a washing machine; fishing is among the facilities. A cot is available and rooms are non smoking. It suits self-catering guests who want a rural setting with practical amenities and car access to Caernarfon.
See Melin Y Wig
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plas Dinas Country House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 1.5 km |
| Victoria House Room Only Accommodation | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.2 km |
| Tyn Rhos Country House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 9.0 km |
| Capel Mawr Basement 19 | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 5.9 km |
| Tŷ'n Lôn Bach | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 3.9 km |
| Madryn | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 12.6 km |
| Eithinog Ganol | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 7.7 km |
| Glan Y Gors | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 12.9 km |
| Y Beudy Gwydir | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 17.0 km |
| Lyndene Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.3 km |
| Hedd Wen | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 8.7 km |
| Cae Garw Uk47587 | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 3.6 km |
| Melin Y Wig | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 7.3 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These cottages and houses come with kitchens, cots and high chairs or playground space, which suits a family stay. Capel Mawr Basement 19, Tŷ'n Lôn Bach, Lyndene Cottage, Cae Garw Uk47587 and Melin Y Wig all have kitchens and cots, and Cae Garw Uk47587 also allows pets. Eithinog Ganol adds a playground, and Madryn and Glan Y Gors bring washing machines.
Capel Mawr Basement 19 · Tŷ'n Lôn Bach · Lyndene Cottage · Cae Garw Uk47587 · Melin Y Wig · Madryn
Closest to the centre
Plas Dinas Country House is 1.5 km from the centre, Cae Garw Uk47587 3.6 km and Victoria House Room Only Accommodation 4.2 km. These are the shortest distances among the listed 5-star stays, so they suit visitors who want the town within easy reach rather than a remote rural base.
Plas Dinas Country House · Victoria House Room Only Accommodation · Cae Garw Uk47587
Pets welcome
Victoria House Room Only Accommodation, Capel Mawr Basement 19, Madryn, Glan Y Gors, Lyndene Cottage and Cae Garw Uk47587 all list pets allowed. Most are cottages or houses with gardens and free car parking, which makes them practical for guests travelling with a dog.
Victoria House Room Only Accommodation · Capel Mawr Basement 19 · Madryn · Glan Y Gors · Lyndene Cottage · Cae Garw Uk47587
With a restaurant or bar
Plas Dinas Country House and Tyn Rhos Country House are the two with restaurants and bars on site, and both also offer lunch. Plas Dinas Country House adds a picnic area and wheelchair access, while Tyn Rhos Country House has a lounge. They are the picks for guests who would rather eat in than self-cater.
Where to stay in Caernarfon
Llanrug
Capel Mawr Basement 19 is the listed 5-star stay whose address names Llanrug. It is a basement property with a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, cot and high chairs, a garden and free car parking, and it allows pets. It sits 5.9 km from the centre, so a car is useful for reaching Caernarfon.
Our picks here: Capel Mawr Basement 19
Llandwrog
Tŷ'n Lôn Bach names Llandwrog in its address and is the only listed 5-star stay there. The house has a kitchen, dishwasher, fireplace and washing machine, plus a cot and high chairs, a garden and free car parking, and it sits 3.9 km from the centre. Its facilities include a beach nearby and a sea setting.
Our picks here: Tŷ'n Lôn Bach
Questions, answered
Which 5-star hotels in Caernarfon have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Plas Dinas Country House, Victoria House Room Only Accommodation, Tyn Rhos Country House, Capel Mawr Basement 19, Tŷ'n Lôn Bach, Madryn, Glan Y Gors, Y Beudy Gwydir, Lyndene Cottage, Cae Garw Uk47587 and Melin Y Wig. Eithinog Ganol lists parking and a garage.
Which of these 5-star stays allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Victoria House Room Only Accommodation, Capel Mawr Basement 19, Madryn, Glan Y Gors, Lyndene Cottage and Cae Garw Uk47587. Each of these also lists free car parking, and several have gardens.
Which 5-star property is closest to the centre of Caernarfon?
Plas Dinas Country House is 1.5 km from the centre, the shortest distance among these 5-star stays. Cae Garw Uk47587 follows at 3.6 km and Tŷ'n Lôn Bach at 3.9 km, while Madryn and Glan Y Gors are furthest out.
Do any of these 5-star hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Plas Dinas Country House and Tyn Rhos Country House both list restaurants and bars, and both also offer lunch. Tyn Rhos Country House has a lounge, and Plas Dinas Country House adds a picnic area, a terrace and wheelchair access.
Which 5-star stays are best for families with children?
Capel Mawr Basement 19, Tŷ'n Lôn Bach, Lyndene Cottage, Cae Garw Uk47587 and Melin Y Wig list both cots and kitchens, and most also have high chairs and washing machines. Eithinog Ganol has a playground for children.
Which 5-star hotels have a spa or jacuzzi?
Victoria House Room Only Accommodation lists a spa. Jacuzzi is listed at Eithinog Ganol, Y Beudy Gwydir and Cae Garw Uk47587.
Do any of these 5-star properties have sea views or beach access?
Victoria House Room Only Accommodation, Tŷ'n Lôn Bach, Y Beudy Gwydir and Hedd Wen list sea among their facilities, and Tŷ'n Lôn Bach also lists a beach nearby.
Which 5-star hotels in Caernarfon have free wifi?
Free wifi is listed at Plas Dinas Country House, Victoria House Room Only Accommodation, Tyn Rhos Country House, Madryn, Glan Y Gors, Y Beudy Gwydir, Lyndene Cottage, Hedd Wen, Cae Garw Uk47587 and Melin Y Wig.