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Black Boy Inn

4.0 star property
British cuisine awaits by day, while two bars offer evening relaxation in this historic inn near Caernarfon Castle. The garden provides a peaceful retreat.

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Located near Caernarfon Castle, the Black Boy Inn welcomes travelers with a warm fireplace in the lobby. Children enjoy the playground while adults appreciate the two bars and restaurants serving breakfast. The helpful staff can arrange bike rentals for cycling adventures nearby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €96
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

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Black Boy Inn Executive Double

Black Boy Inn Executive Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Four Poster

Black Boy Inn Four Poster

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Double

Twr Du Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Boy Inn Single

Black Boy Inn Single

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Black Boy Inn small double

Black Boy Inn small double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn Twin

Black Boy Inn Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

Black Jacks Easy Access Suite Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Double

Black Jacks Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks Suite Double | Living area

Black Jacks Suite Double

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

Black Jacks 4 Poster Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Executive Double

Twr Du Executive Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twr Du Small Double

Twr Du Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Black Boy Inn Double

Black Boy Inn Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

Ty Dre Easy Access Suite Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Twin Suite

Ty Dre Twin Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Ty Dre Executive Double

Ty Dre Executive Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Suite Double

Ty Dre Suite Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ty Dre Double

Ty Dre Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Llety Small Double

Llety Small Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Llety Double with a sofa bed

Llety Double with a sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

Ty Dre House 2 Double beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Caernarfon, Black Boy Inn is in the city centre and near the beach. Caernarfon Castle and Menai Bridge are notable landmarks and GreenWood Forest Park is a popular local attraction. National Slate Museum and St Tysilio's Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Map
Northgate Street, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 1RW

What's nearby

  • St Mary's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parc Glynllifon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gypsy Wood Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Redline Indoor Karting - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Llanfairpwll Station - 17 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tafarn Y Porth (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anglesey Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Boy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Palace Vaults - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Black Boy Inn

Upscale inn remodelled in 2025 and located near Caernarfon Castle
Located close to GreenWood Forest Park, Black Boy Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and British cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Bike parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • 4/6
  • Craft Bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1522
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night (984 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Black Boy Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon
Black Boy Hotel Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon, Wales
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn Inn
Black Boy Inn Caernarfon
Black Boy Inn Inn Caernarfon

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Boy Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Boy Inn?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Boy Inn on 18 Jan 2026 start from €95.65, 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.

What time is check-in at Black Boy Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Black Boy Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Black Boy Inn located?

Located in the heart of Caernarfon, this inn is steps from Caernarfon Castle and within 9 mi (15 km) of GreenWood Forest Park and National Slate Museum. St Tysilio's Church and Menai Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Black Boy Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and excellent castle view location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so lovely. Room really clean, staff really helpful and food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Staff very helpful, clean & tidy room, very comfortable bed, very enjoyable stay, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central location with great breakfast and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Food and beers very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean, lovely character room, friendly helpful staff and great dining options!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Amenities
We loved this inn! The style of the accommodations, the staff and the food were all excellent. If we ever get back to Caernarfon we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool and charming old inn. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

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

Thumbs up recommendation

The wonderful Black Boy Inn was everything and more than I expected from a 500+ yr old. The bedroom and bathroom was spacious clean and modern, but with a feel of nostalgia in its furnishing. The food was generous and good honest home-style cooking. More than satisfactory I would recommend this Inn. The only issues was with the parking arrangement and the Wifi was not so reliable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brewlab Ltd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay - food excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Very friendly staff, went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eirwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time pub has loads of quirky charm, excellent food ,plenty of options to suit all, with fantastic staff which are all so helpful, thank you All
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Great location. The room was very hot the first night with only a fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room, so convenient to everything and staff were very helpful and friendly. Totally recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmuda Akter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a hotel! From the efficient check-in/check-out process, each moment was delightful. Also, the hotel has a very secure and safe environment
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love space room not far from pubs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive, room was clean. Bar pleasant, very good location to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

titia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully located, totally charming, wo derfull staff. Only downer we had an attickroom when ot was 30+C way to hot and not enough possibilities to cool down the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inn is perfectly situated within the walls of Caernarfon Castle, convenient to shops, restaurants and bars. Staff are uniformly friendly and welcoming. My room (#34) was in an old building but had been completely modernized inside, including the bathroom. Room was immaculate and had plenty of well-located electrical outlets. Bed and linens were comfortable. Couldn't find a thermostat but HVAC seemed to be centrally controlled. It was nice and cozy by day and cooled down by bedtime; ditto for the heated towel rack. Breakfast was tasty and came quickly, accompanied by a big smile. Cold items were help-yourself and hot foods cooked to order. Dining room breathed history, as did the bar. Dinner was piping hot and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem full of old world historic context, with gorgeous, lush hanging flower baskets adorning the front to greet you as you walk from the cobblestoned street. Eat at their festive outdoor seating or in a quaint interior. Staff helpful. Rooms available in a number of different buildings within the site. Very nice room but no elevator to upper floors in our building. Perfect place to stay to visit Caenarfon Wales, such a great walled town with one of the best castles in Wales nicely presented, several historic flag-lined streets with nice shops and eateries. Great base to visit nearby attractions such as Welsh Historic Railway, the quaint seaside village of Cricceith, and pleasant city plaza and boat tour of the Menai Strait and views of the castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights and we had a very comfortable time. Our room was spacious. The property is well kept-better than many other historic hotels we’ve stayed at in the past. The breakfast was good and the snack selection in the bar was good. We didn’t eat a meal, but the nachos were delicious. The best thing about this place were the staff. Every person we talked to was friendly, helpful and efficient. A special shout out to Delwyn and Eryl for making our visit memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Lovely hotel

We really enjoyed our stay, lovely clean rooms staff very friendly Breakfast was lovely nice hot food and a lovely variety
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Wonderful

Wonderful. Excellent service and friendly staff. Amazing food and fantastic room. Well done!"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Great weekend

Great location, fabulous food and friendly staff. Car park very tight for larger family vehicles and room was cold with no heating control staff quickly resolved the matter. Would definitely visit again in this historic inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access in a car was tight but a decent car park (at a price). Reception very helpful. Room comfortable. Five minute walk to the castle. Food served in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025