The Castle Inn

A traditional inn with rooms in the heart of Newport

The Castle Inn sits right in the centre of Newport, one of the most appealing little towns on the north Pembrokeshire coast. It is a proper Welsh inn — a welcoming bar with a real fire, a restaurant serving breakfast and evening meals, and comfortable en-suite bedrooms above. With the sandy estuary beach, the slopes of Carningli and the ancient Preseli Hills all close by, it makes a characterful and central base for exploring this quiet, beautiful corner of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

The rooms

Accommodation is a mix of a double room and larger quadruple rooms that sleep up to four, so the inn suits couples and families alike. Each room is en-suite and comes with a television, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The rooms sit above the bar in a historic building, keeping you right at the heart of the action while giving you a comfortable, private retreat at the end of the day.

Food, drink and a warm welcome

Eating and drinking is very much part of the experience here. The bar has a genuine local atmosphere — warmed by a real fire, with a pool table and darts — and the kitchen serves both a continental and a full cooked breakfast, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available. Evening meals are served in the restaurant, so you can settle in for the night without going far. Guests consistently single out the friendly staff and the “superb breakfast.”

Good to know

There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and all rooms are non-smoking. Well-behaved dogs can be accommodated in some rooms by prior arrangement, so it is worth asking when you book. The inn earns an excellent 9.3/10 from Booking.com guests across more than 150 reviews, scoring especially well for cleanliness, facilities and its central location.

At a glance

• Traditional inn with comfortable en-suite rooms
• Double and quadruple rooms (sleeping up to four)
• Restaurant and a welcoming bar with a real fire
• Full cooked breakfast, plus vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
• Free parking and free Wi-Fi
• Dogs welcome in some rooms by arrangement
• In the centre of Newport, near the beach and the Preseli Hills

Exploring Newport and north Pembrokeshire

Newport (Trefdraeth) is a gem: a small town with a Norman castle, independent shops and galleries, and a sandy beach where the River Nevern meets the sea, around a mile and a half away. Behind the town rises Carningli, the “mountain of angels,” while the wider Preseli Hills — source of the Stonehenge bluestones and home to the remarkable Pentre Ifan burial chamber — lie just inland. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs right through, with the harbour town of Fishguard a short drive west and Cardigan and its restored castle to the east. For more places to stay across the county, see our guide to accommodation in Pembrokeshire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of place is it? A traditional inn with en-suite rooms above a bar and restaurant, in the centre of Newport.

Is breakfast available? Yes — a full cooked breakfast and a continental option, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.

Is there parking? Yes — free parking is available.

Can I bring my dog? Some rooms accept well-behaved dogs by prior arrangement; charges may apply.

How far is the beach? Newport’s sandy beach is around a mile and a half away.

Plan your Pembrokeshire stay

For a characterful, central base in one of north Pembrokeshire’s loveliest towns — good food, a friendly bar and the coast on your doorstep — the Castle Inn is well worth considering. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.