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The Castle Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Brecon Beacons National Park

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
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Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Bronllys Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Wales, LD3 0AA
  • Place, Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Llangorse Lake
  • Place, Pen y Fan

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Cabin, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Brecon

The Castle Hotel places you next to Talgarth Livestock Market and Talgarth Community Library. This 11-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Talgarth Livestock Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Brecon Cathedral - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 26 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Builth Road Station - 24 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Triggs At The Mill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antur Brew Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Honey Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Griffin Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cock Hotel - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Castle Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Brecon Beacons National Park
At The Castle Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and a computer station. If you drive, put free parking to good use.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 329 reviews
$53 nightly
The price is $64
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 12:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number UTR 5537733031

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel Brecon
Castle Hotel Brecon
Castle Brecon
Inn The Castle Hotel Brecon
Brecon The Castle Hotel Inn
The Castle Hotel Brecon
Castle Hotel
Castle
Inn The Castle Hotel
The Castle Hotel Hotel
The Castle Hotel Brecon
The Castle Hotel Hotel Brecon

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around The Castle Hotel?

This hotel is located in Brecon, just steps from Talgarth Livestock Market and Talgarth Community Library, and within a short walk of Brecon Beacons National Park. You'll also find Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve and Talgarth Mill less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Castle Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Castle Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The Castle Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Castle Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Castle Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Castle Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Castle Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Castle Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Castle Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Castle Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Castle Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Castle Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Castle Hotel offer a deck and may feature garden views.

The Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 187 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room seemed to be mid-renovation, with some things looking new and others in need of replacing or upgrading. We booked and arrived very late so were grateful they could accommodate that. Maybe the room had only been partially cleaned from the previous stay due to the late notice? The bed was clean and well-made, but there was rubbish in the drawers and it hadn't been hoovered. Toilet didn't look clean either. The next day I asked if someone could hoover and they did, but not very well and with either an old hoover or one that needed emptying (it left behind that musky smell that old hoovers have). There was plenty of space to hang and store clothes and a small tea & coffee station, but only one mug and one spoon for a double room. Very limited supply of toiletries, though we take our own everywhere so not a massive issue for us. It was day 3 before we got a top-up of toilet roll so we'd been replenishing it ourselves. The (cream) carpet was heavily stained and really needs replacing. We could see other rooms had new-looking grey carpet, which added to the feeling of it being mid-renovation. There was a squashed spider on the bathroom ceiling and lots of cobwebs. It was okay as a low-budget option. Could be a lovely place to stay with more attention to detail.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in wales short but sweet

Room was nice a big on main road Bath was big and roomy To hot needs fan in room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ketan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room shown when booking and the room given to us was very different. It was right in the basement. Lots of mosquitoes and bugs. This was despite them having other rooms empty when we checked in, but they didnt give us one. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Steven Cook: 5 stars

Castle Lodge, I was in room 1. it was a nice hotel. I recommend it to stay there. The people the owners was very nice and made me feel welcome. I would stay there again. The breakfast was okay and offered me a pack lunch to take with me because I had a long way to go. I would recommend four stars.⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprieter stunk of smoke. Advert did not show the chip shop attached to the hotel. Choice of smells , fish and chips or cigarette smoke. Carpets stained. Different smell of wee inside hotel. Dirty cups in room, mouldy shower mats, booken windows in room with dead flies on window sills. Broken glass outside in car park. Left after 10 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Generally good great breakfast and friendly service but housekeeping needs to improve on room cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very dirty and well worn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tahir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money. In addition to other good qualities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quick Stopover

Quick stopover enroute to another destination. Clean comfortable had everything required but don’t expect luxury. Very happy with accommodation for the price 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

kate

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this place after a day of hiking in Brecon. It’s a pub/chippy with a few rooms. Reception in the bar. Got taken to room which was outside, downstairs. Room was cold, and partly used as a storage room. Wasn’t very clean. Was a kitchenette there but no utensils to make use of it. The boiler cupboard in the room had a few dirty duvets, decorating material and other items that belonged elsewhere. The noise from the room/bar above travelled through and disturbed us all. The room serves a purpose after a day of hiking, and we only stayed there because we were tired. We chose to use the hotel chippy for food and also regretted that - it wasn’t very nice. Apparently the owners are quite new and finding their feet so I feel a bit hard for this review but we didn’t enjoy our stay. The breakfast was poor - a bunch of instant coffee, poor quality bread for toasting and that’s about it. We didn’t see a staff member at all apart from check in. Overall, I would recommend for a means to an end type of stay, but if you want a bit more of a personal service then go to a Travelodge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh dear. It’s a pub with rooms, reception at the bar. If we’d seen the TrAd reviews we wouldn’t have booked. We were allocated a room (vii) which was - literally - barely bigger than the bed; the only window was in the tiny shower room which has a basin the size of a breeze block and a WC made of non-fitting parts. It was a disgrace and should not be advertised. Fortunately we spotted a larger room and after some discussion (nothing in the blurb said “small”) we were moved there. The new room was spacious, the linen and towels were clean and fresh, but the surfaces - even the TV remote - were dirty and sticky. Serious lack of maintenance: screw missing from light switch, blind wouldn’t go down at first, then wouldn’t stay up; good shower but the door wouldn’t close; no plug in sink. Nobody there to help with breakfast, but anyway we couldn’t get away fast enough. Obviously not learned much from the reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shocking

I cannot believe this hotel is rated as good. Filthy carpets on way to rooms, halway covered in dirt, cobwebs in the room, dust on all the furniture, bed was as soft as marshmallow, no soap in toilet, just terrible. In fact it was that bad we didn't even stay, we just handed back the keys and walked out despite losing our payment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went with my husband for our anniversary. Was left waiting for a key for half an hour. Someone wondered off to get it and then forgot about us. I had to go find someone else as we were waiting to go out. The 'cosy'room with a double bed which is next to a wall was lumpy and uncomfortable. Marks all over the wall and mould in the bathroom. Only 1 mug etc. The toilet seat and lid was far too small for the toilet. When I sat down on it during my half an hour wait for the key, I could feel the toilet basin all cold and wet on the back of my thighs. Decided we couldn't stay here. Went downstairs to say, couldn't see anyone so we decided to leave the key on the side in the bedroom. I got a voicemail the next day saying I had checked out and could they have the key back. They've no clue what's going on there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maarion

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have dogs, this is one of the best pet friendly hotels I've stayed at. Friendly, helpful staff, nice curry house just along the road and a short drive to the Parkrun I was taking part in. Thanks 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Total lack of care of the property in general. Rat faeces in drawers with water leaks and a major sewerage burst on our front steps as we were packing up to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Short overnight stop. Friendly. Somewhat tired but overall ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024