Penarth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, a row of lamp posts, and a building with a dome and tower.
A lake with a wooden dock and various birds, including swans and ducks, on the water and on the dock.
A marina with several boats docked, a wooden cabin boat in the foreground, and buildings in the background.
A toll booth with barriers and signs.
A marina with various boats docked, including a red and white boat named 'Dev-Ocean' and a white boat named 'Pattona'.

Our guide on where to stay in Penarth

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Dinas Powys

Travellers like the golf courses in Dinas Powys, and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Llandough

While there might not be top attractions in Llandough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cardiff International Sports Village and Cardiff Bay.

Sully

When in Sully, you can plan a visit to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Barry Island Pleasure Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sully and Lavernock

If you're spending some time in Sully and Lavernock, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Pennarth Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

3 out of 5
The Esplanade Penarth Wales
The price is AU$220 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$220
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Penarth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and concierge services. Popular attractions Barry Island Beach and Cardiff Bay are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"Stayed in room 6 beautifully furnished loved colour scheme great view of the pier and the sea from our window. Everything was very clean and the bed comfortable. Great breakfast each morning just a few yards down the road, think it was called Coffi. Parking is a bit of an issue. Would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$97 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$97
19 July - 20 July
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! (3,219 reviews)
"I don't like giving a bad review but for £220 it was a shockingly bad experience. Admittedly it was at the end of the heatwave and despite a fan working full blast every surface in the room was not warm but hot, only one window would open 4" max. The suite overlooked the inner yard with massive pipework ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$239 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$239
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,795 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! The staff were super helpful and the facilities were perfect. The room was perfect and large. Very well maintained and clean. Personally I would have preferred a little amenities kit in the bathroom and I was slightly disappointed with the breakfast. With a buffet I expected more ..."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Large Victorian Terrace, Penarth (Cardiff)

Large Victorian Terrace, Penarth (Cardiff)

Penarth Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Penarth. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Relaxing home from home
"Beautiful home. Comfortable, clean and with thoughtful touches such as Welsh cakes in the kitchen and soaps in the bathrooms."

Reviewed on 19 July 2024

Large Victorian Terrace, Penarth (Cardiff)
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews)
"The apartment was really clean and tidy. Easy access to The Principality Stadium. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Quay Apartments Clarence House

Quay Apartments Clarence House

3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and Friars ...
8.4/10 Very good! (152 reviews)
"Friendly staff at check in. Well equipped apartment in a great location. The addition of air conditioning units was very welcome in the very hot weather."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Quay Apartments Clarence House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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