Penmaen Travel Guide

Cardiff

A suspension bridge, a statue of a person with a tool, and a field with red flowers.
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A Victorian-style house with green trim and a brick facade.
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A narrow rural road flanked by hedgerows and trees, leading towards a distant house.
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A residential street named Underwood Road with houses, a tree, and a sign.
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Things to do

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

฿713
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

฿2,006
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

฿3,811
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff in a Day

Cardiff in a Day

฿3,788
per adult
Cardiff in a Day
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

฿981
per adult
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

฿3,788
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
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Top hotels in Penmaen

Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is ฿4,699 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,699
฿5,638 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,430 reviews)
"Great place to stay, golf driving range was great, lots of food options with a variety of restaurants. Loved the adults only floor of the hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿1,997 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿1,997
฿2,396 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,365 reviews)
"3rd floor was unbearably warm and poorly maintained. Staff were kind and helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,852 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,852
฿4,622 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,812 reviews)
"Great place to stay at in Cardiff"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,451 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,451
฿2,941 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,667 reviews)
"Need to mop and clean the toilet floor, and the room when we enter has an uncomfortable smell in the room. Other than that, everything good."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
St Mary Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,536 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,536
฿3,043 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,655 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,655
฿3,186 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good Overall The staff were all very r helpful. The play area for kids was a great surprise. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was much better then I thought so good surprise again. The only downside is that the changing rooms for the fitness centre definitely needs some TLC. (Broken shower (as in the ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
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Where to stay in Penmaen

Find the best Penmaen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Open Photo by Darryl Ellson

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
Photo by Gareth James
Open Photo by Gareth James

Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

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