The Manor Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1254 reviews)
Brecon Road , Crickhowell , gb
+44 1873 810212

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Comfortable amenities
Cons:
Poor WiFi
Tired-looking rooms
Inconsistent food portion sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Room was clean; however, there was a noted issue with the state of the bath/shower screen.
Service
8.78
Outstanding service from staff; very attentive and friendly.
Location
8.82
Beautiful location with stunning views, but accessibility requires a car.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some were described as tired looking.
Amenities
8.3
Leisure facilities and extra amenities such as sauna and steam room praised.
Value for Money
7.96
Good quality food served; however, portion sizes at breakfast could be larger.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfast and dinner selections were great with well-prepared meals.
Overall Experience
7.98
Overall a very pleasant stay with minor issues that did not overshadow the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:53

Property Description

Mountain-top Retreat with Stunning Views
Located high on the side of the Black Mountains, this hotel offers a tranquil escape with breathtaking views of the Usk Valley.

Luxurious Amenities for Relaxation
Enjoy top-notch facilities including a fully equipped gym, indoor pool, and a farm-to-table restaurant serving fresh ingredients from their own farm.

Adventure Awaits in Brecon Beacons National Park
Explore the great outdoors with easy access to public pathways, market towns like Crickhowell and Abergavenny, and various outdoor activities amidst the beautiful countryside.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at our mountain retreat!

Important information:

Please note there will be an additional cleaning charge of 10GBP per night for pets.

We don't have EV charging facilities at the hotel.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CWL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1254 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 8.78
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 7.98
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IestynH • Couples
8
Lovely location for short break
Pros:

Needed an overnight stay in or near Brecon and this ticked all the boxes. Quiet, out-of-town (*), pool and fitness facilities, a great breakfast and medium priced for this type of hotel.

Pluses: location, privacy and good night's sleep in very comfortable bed, lovely staff (shout out to Gabs who found us a charger adaptor when we'd left ours at home), decent pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fitness centre, nice bar with outdoor terrace for the warm summer evening, and the breakfast (more below).

Slight negatives: it was warm - at the end of 3 weeks of heatwave and not easy to keep the rooms cool - fan and portable air con unit just about worked; shower in room 5 was a bit weak and temperature not easily controlled (but cool was fine, as it happens); some signs of wear and tear, but not 'bad' if you don't mind this sort of traditional hotel.

Breakfast: we were all alone for our breakfast and don't know what it might be like if very busy, but frankly it was superb!! Full Welsh for Mrs H, Veggie for me, but the hot breakfast was not either/or with the continental, we had cereal, pastries, juice and toast too!! Spinach in the veggie breakfast a great idea - my suggestion would be to replace soya/quorn sausages with a Glamorgan sausage to make the whole thing perfect. And piping hot. Five Star breakfast, seriously.

(*Finally, we walked the half mile to Red Indigo, the local curry house, rather than eat an evening meal at the hotel - a pre-determined decision. I'm sure on reflection that the evening meal at the hotel would have been great too, but wouldn't put anyone off a stroll into Crickhowell as the alternative. Red Indigo review elsewhere.)

Thanks to all at the Manor Hotel - if we were wanting a night in that neck of the woods again, we'll be back.

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Chris • extended_group • gb
8
Ideal stay for a couple oc bikers doing the Beakans.
Pros:

Great breakfast and fab location. Lovely staff with nothing to much trouble. Evening meal in the restaurant was superb.

Cons:

Pool was closed during our stay. Disappointing naturally but these things happen.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Judit • couple • ch
6
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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stuartfQ6435HT • Business • Gosport, Hampshire, England
10
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location
Pros:

Had the pleasure of staying here and thoroughly enjoyed it. During the heat wave the team did an amazing job of keeping the rooms cool. The location is beautiful. Breakfast was divine! Will definitely stay again.

2026-07-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
6
The hottest room in the world
Pros:

The staff were absolutely lovely and the bed was very comfortable - I had a decent night's sleep once the room cooled down a little but did have to have the fan directly on my face all night for this. The room was a good size and the view was incredible from the giant window in the bedroom.

Cons:

I stayed in mid July and it was approximately 26° outside when I arrived so not too hot really and I was hoping the room would be a bit cooler, but the room was shockingly hotter than outside. Sadly, there was no aircon, a very small window, and dusty rundown fans, so it was unbearably hot in the room. I arrived at 5pm with the intention of getting some admin done in the room before bed but ended up doing my admin in the car because I honestly couldn't stay in the room. I eventually went up again at 8pm and had a cold bath because the bathroom was the only bearable place.

The shower was also terrible. It was either scolding hot and a gentle dribble, or it was powerful but freezing cold. I eventually filled the bath again and washed my hair with a cup. The cleanliness was also not fabulous - other people's hairs all over the bathroom and desk. However the bed was pristinely clean so I can't fault that.

Also, I chose this hotel over another one locally specifically because it had a swimming pool but was told when I arrived that it was out of service for my stay which was really disappointing. The booklet in the room and the website say that the bar is open until midnight on a Friday so I popped down to get some ice at 10pm because I was still uncomfortably hot and the bar was closed early with nobody working on reception or in any of the communal areas.

Lastly, I had breakfast included which was a great deal and good value for money, but the hot food wasn't the best. Definitely okay and I managed to finish it but nothing to write home about.

I'm so sad to leave such a negative review and want to make sure I say how lovely the staff all were! If the room was a safe temperature and the shower worked properly, it would have been an alright stay for the price but sadly it was a really difficult stay and I wouldn't stay again.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Grant • extended_group • gb
9
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

All very nice and relaxed . Food excellent.

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Value for money. Location on a road trip from the south coast to North Wales. Tapas menu.

Cons:

I've nothing to mention.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Frankie • solo_traveller • gb
6
It’s was nice would of been a lot better and comfortable with air con
Pros:

Only property, location and the views are amazing.

Cons:

No aircon was a killer in the hot weather. Fans just didn’t cut it.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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John Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Room was very comfortable

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
7
Superb location and friendly staff
Pros:

Superb location, lovely bar and garden seating area, staff were brilliant (friendly, helpful)

Cons:

Bedrooms are tired

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing staff team, jucuzzi was relaxing food at the hotel was amazing.
Pros:

Absolutely delicous many options on the menu. I fully advise the eggs royale

Cons:

Nothing I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The Location, the staff

Cons:

Sink was cracked and bathroom mirror wasnt fixed properly making it slip out of its fixings..

Doors banging shut constantly..

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Satisfactory stay
Pros:

The Location was breathtaking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Alun • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Comfort throughout. Brilliant breakfast. Fantastic views

Cons:

Shower not so easy to use

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • gb
8
Stunning location
Pros:

Location, views, rooms are huge.
Food was excellent at breakfast and evening meal.
Staff were great.
Comfortable beds.

Cons:

Windows only had top openings.
Rooms were too hot.
Fans supplied were adequate but far too noisy resulting in disturbed sleep.
Swimming pool area looks dated and grubby. Also, far too warm in there.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Nik • family_with_children • gb
8
Always good
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Coonick • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee