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Our top choices for Darran Valley hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Darran Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (791 reviews)
"Always stay here, friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is ￥13,310
￥15,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Llechwen Hall Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, wooden beams, and arched doorways.

2. Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
10.2 km from Darran Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (531 reviews)
"Staff were welcoming and friendly. Hotel appearance looked good. Our bedroom and bathroom was clean and tidy buy very dated. Needs a fresh coat of paint and a shower cubicle instead of a shower over the bath it’s not safe for elderly people. There were toiletries to use. It would be economical to have a hand soap dispenser instead of a bar of soap. But we had an enjoyable stay."
United Kingdom
Alexander and Vanessa
The price is ￥20,983
￥25,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, trophies on display, a patterned carpet, and a chandelier.

3. Castle Hotel

Castle Hotel
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Darran Valley
6.8 out of 10, (191 reviews)
"The staff are really lovely and helpful. The lady at the reception was very kind to me and helped me when there was an issue with the booking as Expedia had not sent the booking through properly and she still managed to find me a room. Second time I have stayed here and will definitely stay again ❤️"
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is ￥13,049
￥15,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Castle Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

4. Howfield Hotel

Howfield Hotel
2.0 star property
7.5 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"Great room"
United Kingdom
Chrysa
The price is ￥13,050
￥15,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Howfield Hotel
A bar area with a beverage dispenser, a fruit display, and a coffee machine.

5. Best Western Ebbw Vale

Best Western Ebbw Vale
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Darran Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (273 reviews)
"The staff were excellent. The breakfast was exceptional. The property was very well situated."
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥11,746
￥14,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Ebbw Vale
A modern living room with a brick wall, a round mirror, a wooden table, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. James Place @ Dowlais

James Place @ Dowlais
3.0 star property
6.6 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"It had everything we needed for a one nights stay. The only thing we couldn’t find was the switch for the heating as we did need to take the chill off now it’s getting cooler. Despite the fire alarm going off and no one knowing what to do at 5am we had a pleasant stay"
United Kingdom
Julie
The price is ￥13,745
￥16,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
James Place @ Dowlais
A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

7. The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel
4.0 star property
27.8 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,818 reviews)
"Clean room, a bit of a walk from the lift but other than that a good stay."
United Kingdom
Mike
The price is ￥17,476
￥20,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Parkgate Hotel
A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

8. 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, (1,509 reviews)
"We have stayed here a number of times and it doesn’t fail to meet expectations"
United Kingdom
Joanne
The price is ￥13,746
￥16,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
28.1 km from Darran Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"
United Kingdom
Luke
The price is ￥11,104
￥13,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
A charging station for electric vehicles, a white car parked nearby, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

10. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and clean comfortable room. Would stay again."
United Kingdom
Louise
The price is ￥9,569
￥11,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
A wooden dining area with a large table and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen area with various appliances and dishes.

11. Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4.0 star property
14.7 km from Darran Valley
7.6 out of 10, Good, (858 reviews)
"Great shirt stay, the beds were really comfy and the room was spacious with everything we needed. Staff were lovely."
United Kingdom
Ruth
The price is ￥12,554
￥15,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white and black bedding, a mirror with a black frame, and a window with frosted glass.

12. The Cwmcarn Hotel

The Cwmcarn Hotel
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Friendly people that run it with a bar upstairs! Family owned and they are very helpful and friendly will be back when I come back to wales!"
United States
Nicholas David
The price is ￥9,513
￥15,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Cwmcarn Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a glass railing, a hot tub, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

13. Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
22.1 km from Darran Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Welcome to the Village Hotel Cardiff It’s a lovely place with convenient modern resort in-house tgi fridays american diner. Good pool and spa."
United Kingdom
Moira
The price is ￥13,899
￥16,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Village Hotel Cardiff
A stone building with a red awning labeled "Gwaelod y Garth Inn".

14. Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn
3.5 star property
19.3 km from Darran Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (88 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay in the Welsh Countryside. The room was large, quiet and comfortable. The staff were amazingly friendly (well, let's face it, aren't most Welsh people?). The breakfast was classy and of excellent quality. I highly recommend this inn for a stay. You won't regret it for a moment. 5 stars all around!"
United Kingdom
Alistair
The price is ￥16,268
￥19,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Gwaelod Y Garth Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. 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, (1,022 reviews)
"Great location, nice room"
United Kingdom
Jayne
The price is ￥11,658
￥13,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a wooden crate labeled "Agricultural & Horticultural For The Smallholder & Home Gardener" with a note about seed varieties.

16. James Place @ Brynawel

James Place @ Brynawel
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Darran Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Splendid stay as always."
United Kingdom
Hans
The price is ￥13,050
￥15,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
James Place @ Brynawel
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a brick wall with decorative lighting.

17. Parkway Hotel & Spa

Parkway Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
20.3 km from Darran Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was amazing 👏"
United Kingdom
Edward
The price is ￥18,369
￥22,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Parkway Hotel & Spa
A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

18. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4.0 star property
28 km from Darran Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,249 reviews)
"Location was really convenient and room was super comfortable and quiet."
United Kingdom
Priyanka
The price is ￥16,355
￥19,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
3.5 star property
27.9 km from Darran Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location and atmosphere"
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥11,878
￥14,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

20. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
27.5 km from Darran Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent stay , will visit again"
United Kingdom
John
The price is ￥12,371
￥14,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
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Where to stay in Darran Valley

Find the best Darran Valley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Cardiff City Centre

Discover the bustling shopping scene in the sixth most successful UK destination, featuring Queen Street, St. Mary's Street, and the Hayes. Explore Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, and the National Museum, while enjoying dining options at Mill Lane cafe quarter.

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Castle Quarter

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Castle Quarter. Make a stop by Cardiff Market or St. David's while you're exploring the area.

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Butetown

The ample dining options and luxurious spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.

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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

Tree-lined streets and large houses define this affluent Cardiff district, boasting cafes and independent retailers on Pontcanna Street and Cathedral Road. Enjoy Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields, and the nearby SWALEC Stadium for cricket enthusiasts.

Top Darran Valley Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff

8/10 Good
"The main lift was out of service"
andrew 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hilton Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

What is Darran Valley like?
Travelers to the Darran Valley neighborhood 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Darran Valley.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Darran Valley?
For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Darran Valley, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Bargoed neighborhood?
Parc Cwm Darran is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Darran Valley. When you're sightseeing in Bargoed, New Tredegar Leisure Centre and Llancaiach Fawr Manor are also worth a stop.