The Bulkeley Hotel
Castle Street, Beaumaris seafront · Hotel
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A Grade I listed Georgian hotel on Beaumaris seafront, built in 1832, with 43 rooms, real ale bars and views over the Menai Strait to Snowdonia.
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About The Bulkeley Hotel
The Bulkeley occupies a prominent position on Castle Street in Beaumaris, facing out across the Menai Strait. It was built in 1832 by the Bulkeley family as a Georgian showpiece, in part to accommodate the young Princess Victoria on a royal visit, and it is now Grade I listed. The scale of the entrance hall, staircase and first-floor rooms still reflects that original ambition.
There are 43 en suite bedrooms. The front-facing rooms on the upper floors have the best of it, with sash windows framing the Strait and the Carneddau mountains behind; rooms at the rear are quieter and cheaper. Decoration is traditional and the building's age shows in places, so this is a hotel chosen for character and position rather than contemporary polish. Family rooms are available and dogs are accepted in some rooms.
Public areas include a restaurant, a coffee shop that opens onto the street, and bars serving real ale, with log fires in winter. Breakfast is served in the main dining room looking over the water. The hotel is a fixture of Beaumaris life, and the bars draw locals as well as residents.
Beaumaris itself is the most attractive town on Anglesey: a UNESCO-listed Edwardian castle at one end, a Victorian pier, an independent bookshop and a run of good cafés and restaurants, plus boat trips out to Puffin Island. The Menai Bridge and Bangor are fifteen minutes away and Snowdonia is within half an hour by car. The Bulkeley suits couples and older visitors who want to walk everywhere from the door, and anyone who values a historic seafront address over modern fittings.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
We stopped for 1 night as part of our road trip in Wales. The staff was lovely ans friendly from start to end (reception, restaurant, bar). The hotel is furnished with old furniture and the interior is classy and cosy. Loved the peacock bar! The room was great, comfortable and clean. The food was a highlight! I would definitely recommend the restaurant, high quality tasty and well-presented food. Amazing view on the sea and mountains from the restaurant.Breakfast was delicious with a wide choice and options. We loved it and will definitely be back!
4 months ago · via Google
Some what older styled hotel with a grand Central staircase and tall ceilings. Out room was small and slightly cramped. No fridge and only view was to the rear overlooking a roof. Parking was an absolute nightmare but the receptionist managed to find a space outside off the main road outside the hotels car park. Everyone were helpful and polite. Our evening meal was outstanding. Extremely tasty. If you are staying you must have an evening meal.
a month ago · via Google
It's a lovely old hotel with history including queen Victoria. It's right on the beach front so you can look out over the Menai Straights if you book an applicable room. DOG friendly 🐶🐶🐶. There is a small lift too if you have mobility issues. There is currently a separate restaurant for the dog owners but the same service level. All the staff were very accommodating and friendly. The carpark is small, if you drive a Q8 or X5 you'll find it tight. I was ok in a 3008.
a month ago · via Google
We came to the hotel to dine as non residents. Had exceptional welcome from Bar manager who gave us a window table. Whole dining experience was excellent and we will return next time as residents
2 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers delicious food, including amazing breakfasts and excellent evening meals, with many rooms providing beautiful sea and mountain views. They also highlight the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, and appreciate the hotel's dog-friendly policy.
Some reviews mention dietary accommodations can be inconsistent.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 19 Castle Street, Beaumaris, LL58 8AW Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Castle Street, Beaumaris seafront
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.0 / 10 (1,620 reviews)
- Prices from
- £105 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Anglesey