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Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay
3.0 star property
29.5 km from Darran Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7)
"Location on Cardiff Bay is excellent, away from the growing weekend crowds and in a beautiful quiet location, close to tramsport. Parking was also easy and discounted for hotel patrons."
Australia
Chinique
The price is ฿1,793
฿2,151 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Cardiff Bay
Reception hall
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel
4.0 star property
27.8 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1764)
"Luxury five star rooms and service great place to stay!"
United Kingdom
Adrian
The price is ฿3,304
฿3,965 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Parkgate Hotel
Interior entrance
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
3.0 star property
27.5 km from Darran Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2833)
"Fantastic room - clean and spacious....and a great breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ฿4,781
฿5,737 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
The Angel Hotel
Cocktail bar
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4.0 star property
28 km from Darran Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1129)
"Fab hotel great rooms Browns bar was very good "
United Kingdom
sian
The price is ฿2,637
฿3,164 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
4.0 star property
27.4 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1597)
"Excellent hotel very central and a wonderful breakfast "
United Kingdom
Vanessa
The price is ฿2,601
฿3,121 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
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voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
5.0 star property
29.9 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Staff were very friendly, lovely room with an excellent view"
United Kingdom
John
The price is ฿3,550
฿4,260 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Family Triple Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff
3.0 star property
27.5 km from Darran Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1183)
"Good location, nice staff, comfortable room."
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is ฿1,230
฿1,476 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
easyHotel Cardiff
Interior entrance
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
4.0 star property
29.3 km from Darran Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1570)
"Will definitely stay here again "
United Kingdom
Gwenan
The price is ฿2,499
฿2,999 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
King size Deluxe room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deri-Down Guest House

Deri-Down Guest House

Deri-Down Guest House
3.5 star property
22.4 km from Darran Valley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36)
"Mike and Del were very helpful and welcoming. Perfect set up!"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ฿3,093
฿3,712 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Deri-Down Guest House
2 indoor pools, pool loungers, lifeguards on site
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort
5.0 star property
26.8 km from Darran Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1341)
"The stay was very pleasant overall. "
United Kingdom
Rima
The price is ฿3,796
฿4,556 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
3.0 star property
28.1 km from Darran Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1066)
"Breakfast menu was good "
United Kingdom
Ibrahim Kunju
The price is ฿1,554
฿1,864 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Presidential Suite | View from room
Hilton Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff
4.5 star property
27.3 km from Darran Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"All round an excellent stay. The room, staff and facilities were excellent. Great location for access to all the key locations in Cardiff. "
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is ฿2,988
฿3,585 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Cardiff
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Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
3.5 star property
27.5 km from Darran Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very clean, polite helpful staff. Room was great, plenty of space. Breakfast ok, some of the fruit was past it’s best. "
United Kingdom
Andrea
The price is ฿2,039
฿2,447 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View | Balcony view
Roadhouse LLanwenarth

Roadhouse LLanwenarth

Roadhouse LLanwenarth
3.0 star property
18.5 km from Darran Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (24)
"Great stay. Very friendly staff, great views"
United Kingdom
Marc
The price is ฿1,758
฿2,109 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Roadhouse LLanwenarth
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff
4.0 star property
27.3 km from Darran Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Had a nice stay at the hotel which is in a good location for Christmas shopping. Breakfast was very nice. Only downside was that the music from the Christmas parties at the hotel was quite noisy in our room."
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is ฿2,847
฿3,417 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Daily full breakfast (GBP 15.95 per person)
Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
28.1 km from Darran Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Staff very helpful with an early check in."
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is ฿2,777
฿3,332 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Superior Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
OYO Flagship Cardiff Central

OYO Flagship Cardiff Central

OYO Flagship Cardiff Central
2.0 star property
27.7 km from Darran Valley
7.6 out of 10, Good, (92)
"Clean room staff welcoming "
United Kingdom
Mary
The price is ฿1,294
฿1,553 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
OYO Flagship Cardiff Central
Front of property – evening/night
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
3.0 star property
24.4 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very helpful staff, room was spotless and very comfortable, would definitely stay here again."
United Kingdom
Neil
The price is ฿1,582
฿1,898 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
3.0 star property
28.8 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (257)
"Decent breakfast and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ฿2,672
฿3,206 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Interior
Dragon Inn Crickhowell

Dragon Inn Crickhowell

Dragon Inn Crickhowell
4.0 star property
17.9 km from Darran Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (382)
"The stay was very good, the staff were very good. We will be going back when the weather is better to do some walking "
United Kingdom
Chris
Dragon Inn Crickhowell
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Where to stay in Darran Valley

Find the best Darran Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and modern architecture

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.

Cardiff featuring a city and street scenes

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.

Wales Millennium Centre showing modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

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.

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.

Whitchurch

Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Top Darran Valley Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent
"No breakfast to dear"
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Cardiff

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Frequently asked questions

What is Darran Valley like?
Travellers to the Darran Valley neighbourhood in Bargoed will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Parc Cwm Darran as part of your Darran Valley travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Darran Valley, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Darran Valley.
What is there to do in this Bargoed neighbourhood?
Parc Cwm Darran is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Darran Valley. You might also plan a visit to Llancaiach Fawr Manor when you're sightseeing in Bargoed.