The Elephant & Castle Hotel

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.0

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Elephant & Castle Hotel in Newtown offers family rooms with private bathrooms, river views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoy the bar, and utilise the outdoor seating area. The hotel provides free on-site private parking, a lift, and daily housekeeping service. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served with juice and fruits. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the room or outdoors, catering to diverse dietary needs. Prime Location: Located 130 km from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Womaston Castle. Nearby attractions include Elan Valley (44 km) and Dolforwyn Castle (9 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
Budget Double Room
1 double bed
Budget Twin Room
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great welcome from the duty receptionist, well prepared for our arrival (2 blokes on motorcycles) and unlocked gates for safe storage as we’d requested. We were made to feel very welcome and quickly pointed to the rooms and then the best bar in...”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location for town was good and nice views of the river”
Jen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very Accommodating, breakfast was great and there was a lot of choice too. Overall great stay; easy to get too. Parking onsite was a bonus. We will be definitely booking again to stay 😊”
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was excellent..bed very comfortable. Nice spacious room”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The welcome on arrival was great. Location also excellent with easy parking.”
Harry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were brilliant, friendly and attentive. The hotel itself was in fantastic condition, really enjoyed our stay.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly. The room was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet considering the location in the middle of the town. Ample free paring is always appreciated. Great value all round.”
Duncan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was in the centre of town and good parking. The room was comfortable and clean.”
Legg
Ireland Ireland
“The riverside room that I was in was very pleasant and it was lovely to open the french window and listen to the river whilst relaxing before going out for dinner. The duty manager was very friendly and particularly helpful.”
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and clean rooms, perfect location in the town centre. Breakfast was lovely and fast service. If your not great with stairs, ensure you request a lower floor, its a quirky old building but well maintained, with a section that...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Elephant & Castle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Elephant & Castle Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.