St. Asaph Hotels: Where to Stay in Denbighshire

Hotels in St Asaph are few, and many online lists are out of date. This guide covers where to stay in St Asaph, Denbighshire, based on what we could confirm. We list the hotels and guest houses still open, explain why the Oriel Hotel no longer takes guests, and show how to pick a base near St Asaph Cathedral. Rates change daily, so we quote none.

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Hotels in St Asaph: What Is Open Now

Talardy Hotel by Marston’s Inns

Talardy is the most established hotel in the city. The address is 1 The Roe, St Asaph, LL17 0HY. Bestloved lists 35 rooms. Eleven sit above the pub restaurant in the main building. The other 24 are in a newer lodge with air conditioning and double glazing. Expedia also lists free Wi-Fi, a bar, a restaurant, a garden, a playground, and an electric car charging point.

Check-in runs from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the Expedia page. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Parking on site is free. Breakfast costs extra, so do not assume the room rate covers a morning meal. Expedia says pets are not allowed and the building is smoke-free.

Two sources place Talardy close to the A55. Bestloved says the hotel stands just off Junction 27 of the North Wales Expressway and under five minutes from the city centre. Tripadvisor calls the setting quiet. Of all the hotels in St Asaph we could confirm, Talardy suits drivers, families, and anyone who wants a simple room with food downstairs.

The White House Hotel and Spa in Rhuallt

The White House sits on Holywell Road in Rhuallt, LL17 0AW. Tourism listings place Rhuallt in the St Asaph area, but the hotel stands outside the city centre. Plan to drive or take a taxi.

Expedia lists classic double, superior double, and twin rooms. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa with a sauna or steam room, massages, body scrubs, and facials. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Parking is free. Pets are not allowed.

Tripadvisor describes a spa hotel with a pool and dining options. A guest review on Expedia says the pool carries an extra charge. Reviews praise the staff and the spa. Some reviewers mention worn rooms. Ask about pool access and room condition when you call to book.

Tan-yr-Onnen Guest House in Waen

Tan-yr-Onnen is a bed and breakfast at Waen, St Asaph, LL17 0DU. Visit Mid Wales lists the phone as 01745 583821 and 07976 839680. An older Wales in Style page lists a different number, so use the first pair and confirm by phone.

Visit Mid Wales lists six rooms, including double or twin rooms, a suite, and a family suite. Breakfast is part of the stay. The same page shows a five-star Visit Wales rating and an AA Gold Star guest house rating. Wales in Style describes king-size en suite rooms with countryside views, a spacious lounge, and a conservatory where guests can relax with a glass of wine.

The Visit Mid Wales page lists the SC2 indoor waterpark at about two miles, Rhuddlan Castle at about three miles, and Denbigh Castle at about five and a half miles. The Wales in Style page says the house opens all year except Christmas and New Year. Treat check-in and check-out times as unconfirmed. Neither source lists them.

Tafarn y Waen, Formerly the Farmers Arms

Tafarn y Waen is a small inn with rooms at Waen, St Asaph, LL17 0DY. The phone is 01745 582190. Tripadvisor rates the property highly and describes a guesthouse in a family home just outside the city. A second listing says the site sits about one mile off Junction 28 of the A55 and offers five pitches for Caravan and Motorhome Club members.

We could not confirm room numbers, breakfast terms, or check-in times. Call before you plan around this property.

Where to Stay in St Asaph: Other Options Worth a Look

Several other places turn up in listings for the area. We confirmed only basic details for each, so treat this list as a starting point.

Bodlonfa Hall Bed and Breakfast holds a strong Tripadvisor rating and includes breakfast. We found no second source for the address or room details. Call to confirm the location before you book.

Llannerch Holiday Park, Rhuallt Country Park, and Lyons Eryl Hall Caravan Park all appear on the Tripadvisor list for St Asaph. These are holiday parks, not hotels. Llannerch offers lodges with hot tubs. Rhuallt Country Park is adults-only with a spa, a pub, and a restaurant. Lyons Eryl Hall lists a pool, sauna, and steam room.

Dolafon on Rhyl Road lists glamping pods with hot tubs. A converted chapel apartment on Gemid Street and Elwy Cottage at Llannerch Park appear as holiday rentals. Rental terms differ from hotel terms, so read the booking conditions.

Motels in St Asaph: What We Found

We found no motel in St Asaph. Travelers who want a roadside stop near the A55 will find Talardy the closest match. The hotel stands near Junction 27, offers free parking, and runs a restaurant and bar on site.

If you need a late arrival, Talardy lists check-in until 10:00 PM. The White House allows check-in until 8:00 PM. Guest houses usually expect an arrival time, so tell the host when you plan to turn up.

The Oriel Hotel Is Closed

Many booking pages still list the Oriel Hotel and Spa on Upper Denbigh Road, LL17 0LW. Do not plan a stay there. The Daily Post reported the company running the hotel went into liquidation. A recorded message at the venue said the hotel was closed.

Boutique Hotelier reported on 17 February 2025 the four-star hotel closed suddenly in January 2025. The article says Christie and Co listed the freehold for sale. The property has 38 bedrooms and stands on 2.3 acres. The Oriel was a popular wedding venue, so couples have had to move plans elsewhere.

We found a Rhyl Journal headline about rumors of a new use for the building. We could not open the article, so we cannot say what became of the site. The old tourism page on the Oriel still shows a 2020 closure notice and a phone number. Do not rely on either.

Old Listings We Dropped

The earlier version of this guide named two more places. We removed both.

Bryn Coed Guest House appears in booking listings under Colwyn Bay, not St Asaph. Colwyn Bay lies well outside the city, so we dropped the entry.

The guide also named The Kinmel and Kinspa. We found no hotel with this name in St Asaph. We could not tie any similar property to the city, so we dropped the entry.

Things to Do Near St Asaph Cathedral

St Asaph is a small city. The 2021 census counted 3,485 residents, and the city received its status in 2012. A short walk covers the main sights.

St Asaph Cathedral stands on the High Street, LL17 0RD. The cathedral phone is 01745 582245. Entry is free and donations are welcome. Visitors can see stained glass, the memorial to Bishop William Morgan, and a copy of the Welsh Bible he translated. One tourism source calls the building the smallest ancient cathedral in Great Britain. The cathedral site lists a pay-and-display car park on Upper Denbigh Road, about 250 meters from the door.

The North East Wales town trail runs about one mile and takes about an hour. Stops include the Translators Memorial, the Barrow Almshouses, the parish church, the grave of Dic Aberdaron, the Henry Morton Stanley obelisk, and the five-arch Elwy Bridge. The riverside path along the River Elwy can be muddy. The trail page mentions herons, kingfishers, and occasional otters.

Bodelwyddan Castle sits close by on the road toward Rhyl. Warner Hotels runs the castle as an adults-only hotel. Day visitors can use The Coffee Nest from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and can book afternoon tea or garden experiences online. Confirm the current terms with Warner before you go.

Getting to St Asaph

St Asaph has no railway station today. The station on the Vale of Clwyd line closed in the 1960s. The nearest stations are Rhyl and Pensarn. Rhyl has North Wales Coast services toward Holyhead and links to Chester, Crewe, Birmingham International, and London.

The cathedral site says a bus stop outside the cathedral serves Rhyl and Denbigh. Wikipedia adds regular buses to Rhuddlan. Check the timetable before you travel, as services change.

Drivers can leave the A55 at Junction 27 or 27A and follow the A525 into the city. From Chester, take the A55 toward Conwy and leave at Junction 27A. From Conwy, take the A55 toward Chester and leave at Junction 27. The A55 opened in 1970 and moved through traffic away from the center.

How to Choose Your Hotel in St Asaph

Pick Talardy if you want a hotel close to the A55 with a restaurant on site, free parking, and a late check-in window. Pick the White House if a spa matters more than a central address. Pick Tan-yr-Onnen if you prefer a small guest house with breakfast included and a countryside setting.

Book early for weddings, school holidays, and events at the cathedral. The loss of the Oriel took one of the bigger wedding venues off the map, so nearby rooms may fill faster on busy weekends.

Ask three questions on every call. What time can I arrive? Is breakfast included? Is parking free? Some booking sites list outdated details.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked each hotel against at least two independent sources, including booking platforms, tourism boards, and the cathedral site. We confirmed the Oriel closure through two news and trade reports.

We could not confirm current rates, and this guide quotes none. Room counts, check-in times, and pet policies come from third-party pages. Tafarn y Waen and Bodlonfa Hall rest on thin evidence, so we flag them as unconfirmed. Phone each property before you book.

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Conclusion

The best hotels in St Asaph are a short list. Talardy, the White House, and Tan-yr-Onnen are the options we could confirm, and the Oriel is closed. Call ahead to check details, then book early for busy weekends. Use the Expedia link above to compare current availability.

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