The Crown Inn

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite (or Twin Ensuite)
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Miscellaneous

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

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North Street, Rhayader, Wales, LD6 5BT
  • Place, River Wye
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Elan Valley
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (or Twin Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, Ensuite (Family Room)

  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rhayader

The Crown Inn places you next to Rhayader Leisure Centre and Rhayader Library. This 3-room, 3-star inn offers guests a bar/lounge.

What's nearby

  • River Wye - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gilfach Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rhayader Museum and Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Elan Valley - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pen-y-Bont Station - 12 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Halt Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lamb & Flag Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lost Arc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Delight - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Crown Inn

At The Crown Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Crown Inn?

This inn is located in Rhayader, just steps from Rhayader Library and Rhayader Leisure Centre, and within a short walk of River Wye. You'll also find Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre and Gilfach Nature Reserve less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crown Inn?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown Inn on Jun 14, 2026 start from $91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Crown Inn?

No, this inn doesn't offer parking.

Does The Crown Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Crown Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Crown Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Crown Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does The Crown Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Crown Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Crown Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Crown Inn.

Does The Crown Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Crown Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Crown Inn.

The Crown Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 109 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless staff very friendly and helpful food was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, warm room, welcoming host, easy access to restaurant if needed, cheap good food. Perfect location no faults at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm & comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Clean comfy stopover and great pub

A lovely pub to stay in clean room , great food in the pub downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service

Small but perfectly ideal for a base

Lovely little place. Small but more than adequate room for a base in mid wales. Hotel owns the cafe which do a fantastic breakfast starting at 8am.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people, lovely village great pub!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

glan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok for overnight stop in centre easy acces to town..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely Inn full of character. Lovely staff and easy check in. Room was clean, comfortable and lots of character. Right in the middle of Rhayader so a nice walk in the evening. Would stay again and recommend 😃
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

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

Cozy pub in Rhayader

Lovely cozy pub in the centre of the village with a nice rural beer garden . Nice young bar staff and the landlady was very helpful ...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the owners to all of their staff they were all very welcoming and friendly. Food was excellent value. Our room was good adequate for what we wanted as we were visiting the Royal Welsh show so not in our room very much. Bedding was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Staff & service

Great location to explore Elan Valley.

The perfect location to explore the valley. The team were friendly and helpful. The accommodation needs updating is in a pub, so not great if you go to bed early as it can be a bit noisy, however, if you enjoy a drink and good food until closing time then it's perfect. The food served in the pub was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Fantastic pub with all the charms required. Staff were lovely and friendly and I had one of the best evening meals I have ever had here! Great location close to the Elan valley, quirky little shops and everything you could need for a lovely night away. Downside, there is only pay and display parking a street away & breakfast is served in the bistro also a street away. The rooms are basic and up a flight of stairs but I would still recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not going to win 4 in a bed ! But clean comfortable and a pleasant stay !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Husanbir Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be better

In need of decorating or a spruce up. There was mold on the walls and ceiling. Wouldn't take much to make it a really nice room to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, poor room

The photos of the rooms look good but the rooms were very small and cramped with an overall “grubby” feel. The staff were really friendly but they were let down by the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

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

Nice gem of a place and food very good

Staff absolutely fantastic - room was hot due to radiator on all the time and though turned off, was still on. Opened a window that helped and there was a fan in the room so bearable. Had requested double but got a twin - wasn't that fussed so didn't bother asking if could change. Overall would recommend for sure - location great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Amenities
The room was cold, carpet is worn out, mold on the ceiling of bathroom. Right next to main road through the town, another 2 pubs opposite, so noisy at closing time, then noisy when people were leaving at 5:30 & 6:30 am
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Iestyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We needed a place to stop for just one night and the Crown Inn was functional and convenient. We had Room 2 in the courtyard annex. Straightforward and friendly check-in, a small and clean double room (ensuite, but no soap or shower gel, take your own!), comfortable and warm bed, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV. The only problem wasn't of the Crown's doing: it was the pub-pretending-to-be-a-nightclub opposite (it was Saturday night). The street noise itself wasn't too bad, but the thump of the music was two notches too high on the thumpometer. When you can feel the vibrations in the pub across the road, you have to wonder what the locals make of it each week. Perfectly quiet location when the nightclub finally closed. Only 3 stars as a result; wouldn't stay here again over a weekend, but other times probably a great option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
On arrival at 8.30pm we were told that we could not get a meal as the kitchen was overworked with a large table. This despite the last food order time of 9.00pm. We were informed that if we had booked a table then they would have served us!! Not sure what difference a booked table would have made to an overworked kitchen. Also very noisy street until half past midnight. Otherwise facilities average for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and welcoming but unfortunately couldn’t fit us in for dinner but that was our fault for not pre booking. The room was really small but not a problem but the cleanliness was disgusting. The bathroom had use toilet tissue down the side of it, public hairs and fluff all on the floor and the shower wasn’t as clean as it could have been. Also the draws to the bedside cabinet were broken so unusable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no parking at The Crown Inn, which wasn't highlighted when making the booking. There was no parking nearby, so we had to park on the street, several minutes walk away The room was small, the ensuite bathroom was tiny, it wasn't clean. The rooms were in a separate building, accessed by steep external, open backed steps, which were unsafe and icy in the morning, when we left. We had booked to stay with our dog and were greeted on arrival by a staff member who said 'Oh, he's a big dog, don't think he'll fit in the room!' We had requested a table, in advance, for 7:30pm, via email and were told on arrival that they didn't have the message and had no tables until 8:00pm. In the end we were able to locate a table that was vacated around 7pm and sit there. The food was prepared in advance, and had obviously been hanging around for a while and wasn't very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023