Name: Castle Hotel
Address: South Road, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, GB
Price range: US$129–US$184 per night
Rating: 7.8

What guests think

Castle Hotel is a pub-with-rooms in a handy spot near the beach and castle, with modern, clean bedrooms and generally friendly staff, but recurring late-night noise from the bar and occasional service lapses affect some stays.

Rooms are often comfortable and spacious, with some mentioning sea views and thoughtful touches. Parking is on surrounding streets rather than on-site, and breakfast impressions range from very good to limited. It suits travellers who value a vibrant pub setting over early nights.

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Facilities

Bar downstairs creates a lively atmosphere, but music and noise can carry late into the night. No on-site parking; guests typically use nearby street parking.

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6

Chris

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice enough for, essentially, a room above a pub. But overpriced. No 24-hour reception (nobody there at 11.30 am when we wanted to leave bags in advance of check in).

8

Adam

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall nice hotel, above a bar which can be a bit noisy if you want an early night. Only real complaint is there was a lot of loud door slamming in the morning on one day.

10

Nicola

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, everything accommodated for, good location. No parking.

10

John

8 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the pub downstairs

6

Annalise

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and is close to the beach, was stood about 30 minutes in the lobby before anyone came to us I rang and I could hear the phone ringing no one was answering, when staff were about, so customer service could definitely be improved. it’s more of a pub rather than a hotel. If it was more professional and organised it could be lovely.

6

David

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Music in bar below room 3 went on until 2am

2

Hannah

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was ok bed solid as a rock same as pillows. Music / band was super loud until 2am. Had 3 hours sleep. Asked to move rooms and was ignored twice. Checked out and asked for a refund for the second night at least and ignored. No talk or mention of live and loud music on website. One of the worst places I have ever stayed

10

Kate

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastically located pub with boutique standard rooms.

10

Becky

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little room, very comfortable with some nice little touches. Easy to find, walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go, parking was easy to find nearby. 5 stars from us. Thank you!

8

Alison

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to stroll along the prom. Close to restaurants. Parking is on the street so a certain amount of luck to get parked close by.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are often described as very clean and well kept. A few maintenance quirks are mentioned, but overall standards appear strong.

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10

Betsy

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean rooms. Easy walk to the beach, the castle and the train station.

10

Belle

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel in the perfect location by the beach and close to the town ! Room was clean and comfortable !

10

Martyn

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean staff was very polite and helpful.

10

Phil

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Friendly staff, nice, spacious, clean room, comfy bed. No complaints at all.

10

David

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room staff were amazing and friendly my kind of people would highly recommend the castle hotel 👍 😀

10

Jayne

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a gem of a hotel, would recommend 110%. Was friendly, value for money, clean, comfortable and nothing was any trouble and would definitely stay and recommend anyone to stay first class 🙂

10

Lee

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at The Castle were really friendly and helpful, easy check in, modern, clean and contemporary rooms with extra surprises we didn’t expect including dressing gowns and large rain shower. Will definitely stay again, Janene

10

Christopher

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. Surprised at the other reviews as the hotel was very clean and the staff very friendly & helpful. Would return for another visit.

8

Sarah

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a clean, spacious top floor room and bathroom with view of sea. Staff really friendly. Would stay again. Pillows thin and single bed of twin rather creaky. Bottled water not available as complementary item. Still slept well. Location very close to seafront/harbour and pretty quiet.

10

Mateusz

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place to stay, all in good condtion and clean. Very friendly staff.

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Rooms

Many find the rooms comfortable and sometimes spacious, with a few offering sea views and nice touches. However, recurring comments mention late-night noise, some hard or small beds, and occasional bathroom or TV issues.

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Heather

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms above a pub, some have sea views. We’ve stayed a few times and will be back.

10

Melita

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and small but nice room

10

Betsy

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean rooms. Easy walk to the beach, the castle and the train station.

10

Belle

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel in the perfect location by the beach and close to the town ! Room was clean and comfortable !

4

Victoria

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is not a hotel. It’s a noisy pub with rooms. Bed very hard and not comfortable. Breakfast offering is poor so went elsewhere for breakfast. Doors slamming up to 11pm - could not get to sleep before then.

8

Adam

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall nice hotel, above a bar which can be a bit noisy if you want an early night. Only real complaint is there was a lot of loud door slamming in the morning on one day.

10

Phil

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Friendly staff, nice, spacious, clean room, comfy bed. No complaints at all.

8

Jennifer

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved staying at the Castle Hotel. The staff were super friendly, checkin was quick, and for being above a bar- it wasn’t too loud. It is super close to the beach and the castle ruins and a brief 5 minute walk to all kinds of cute restaurants and shops. The only thing of note was the toilet took a bit to flush and the shower water was more tepid than hot but overall, I can’t say enough good things.

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Chris

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower didn’t work properly literally trickled out the shower head . Bed not big enough for 2 adults but if you fell asleep on your back and didn’t move would be ok just about but if you move about in your sleep it’s not fit for purpose. Watch your should on the bedside cupboards too. The last and final thing, other people staying they come back in a late evening. You can hear every door open close and slam as the room is directly above the entrance. I’m very loud people living in the Properties opposite and when opening window having a strong Smell of a substance. Apart from this very clean throughout. Young girl behind bar absolutely perfect at her job very welcoming polite and explained everything 10 out of 10. Oh one more thing I forgot don’t get into watching anything because after 10 minutes TV just goes fuzzy this is on all channels.

8

Sarah

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a clean, spacious top floor room and bathroom with view of sea. Staff really friendly. Would stay again. Pillows thin and single bed of twin rather creaky. Bottled water not available as complementary item. Still slept well. Location very close to seafront/harbour and pretty quiet.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with standout assistance noted. Some guests report gaps such as absent staff, limited reception hours, and unaddressed requests.

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Jade

4 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the trip, only stayed a night, staff were lovely and happy to help us. We checked in early and when we checked out they were happy to hold our bags while we checked out the town and the beach, woukd go there again

6

Chris

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice enough for, essentially, a room above a pub. But overpriced. No 24-hour reception (nobody there at 11.30 am when we wanted to leave bags in advance of check in).

10

Tamasin

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service was excellent: really welcoming and also took the trouble to send some belongings that we left behind.

10

Martyn

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean staff was very polite and helpful.

8

Jennifer

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved staying at the Castle Hotel. The staff were super friendly, checkin was quick, and for being above a bar- it wasn’t too loud. It is super close to the beach and the castle ruins and a brief 5 minute walk to all kinds of cute restaurants and shops. The only thing of note was the toilet took a bit to flush and the shower water was more tepid than hot but overall, I can’t say enough good things.

10

David

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room staff were amazing and friendly my kind of people would highly recommend the castle hotel 👍 😀

6

Annalise

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and is close to the beach, was stood about 30 minutes in the lobby before anyone came to us I rang and I could hear the phone ringing no one was answering, when staff were about, so customer service could definitely be improved. it’s more of a pub rather than a hotel. If it was more professional and organised it could be lovely.

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Hannah

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was ok bed solid as a rock same as pillows. Music / band was super loud until 2am. Had 3 hours sleep. Asked to move rooms and was ignored twice. Checked out and asked for a refund for the second night at least and ignored. No talk or mention of live and loud music on website. One of the worst places I have ever stayed

10

Mateusz

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place to stay, all in good condtion and clean. Very friendly staff.

8

Alexander

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent little hotel, the staff couldn't do enough for you. Will be using the Castle Hotel again.

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Location

Highly convenient for the beach, castle, promenade, and town restaurants, with most sights walkable. Parking relies on surrounding streets, and one review noted concern about leaving a car.

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Melita

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and small but nice room

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Betsy

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean rooms. Easy walk to the beach, the castle and the train station.

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Belle

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel in the perfect location by the beach and close to the town ! Room was clean and comfortable !

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Jennifer

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved staying at the Castle Hotel. The staff were super friendly, checkin was quick, and for being above a bar- it wasn’t too loud. It is super close to the beach and the castle ruins and a brief 5 minute walk to all kinds of cute restaurants and shops. The only thing of note was the toilet took a bit to flush and the shower water was more tepid than hot but overall, I can’t say enough good things.

10

Nicola

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, everything accommodated for, good location. No parking.

6

Michael

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Never checked in. Didn’t feel safe leaving the hire car in the neighborhood.

8

Sarah

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a clean, spacious top floor room and bathroom with view of sea. Staff really friendly. Would stay again. Pillows thin and single bed of twin rather creaky. Bottled water not available as complementary item. Still slept well. Location very close to seafront/harbour and pretty quiet.

10

Kate

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastically located pub with boutique standard rooms.

10

Becky

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little room, very comfortable with some nice little touches. Easy to find, walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go, parking was easy to find nearby. 5 stars from us. Thank you!

8

Alison

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to stroll along the prom. Close to restaurants. Parking is on the street so a certain amount of luck to get parked close by.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed, ranging from very good to limited or poor. No consistent detail on other dining.

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Samuel

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is less a hotel, and more bed and breakfast. I was disappointment by not being able to drop a bag before check-in and the limited breakfast options. But the room was very comfortable, warm, and clean. The standby light from the TV was bright, but this is my only complaint with the actual room.

4

Victoria

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is not a hotel. It’s a noisy pub with rooms. Bed very hard and not comfortable. Breakfast offering is poor so went elsewhere for breakfast. Doors slamming up to 11pm - could not get to sleep before then.

10

Robert

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were fantastic, room was great, great breakfast to end my stay

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Month	Average price
January	US$113
February	US$120
March	US$120
April	US$138
May	US$138
June	US$141
July	US$158
August	US$143
September	US$138
October	US$125
November	US$131
December	US$122

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $129	7 $175	8 $150	9 $150	10 $151	11 $169	12 $174
13 $167	14 $168	15 $167	16 $169	17 $171	18 $173	19 $174
20 $163	21 $168	22 $170	23 $165	24 $173	25 $178	26 $169
27 $169	28 $173	29 $173	30 $169

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $169	2 $175	3 $173
4 $174	5 $178	6 $180	7 $179	8 $180	9 $179	10 $179
11 $175	12 $180	13 $173	14 $179	15 $166	16 $172	17 $179
18 $174	19 $180	20 $184	21 $172	22 $172	23 $174	24 $173
25 $175	26 $172	27 $180	28 $180	29 $179	30 $180	31 $180

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