Sids restaurant and bar with rooms

Hotels
8.6 (178 reviews)
The Esplanade , Cardiff , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Cons:
Room was cramped
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
The property was right on the seafront so in a great position. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful.
Service
9.03
Sid and his team were all wonderful. Their customer service was exceptional.
Location
9.07
Great location, close to Penarth Pier, perfect for our late return on the Waverley Paddle steamer.
Room Quality
8.12
Some rooms were cramped with a view of a brick wall, as mentioned in reviews.
Amenities
8.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.31
Disappointing room for the money but good breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Breakfast was great and the dining experience was enjoyable.
Overall Experience
8.63
We loved EVERYTHING about the place, the people & the location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:36

Property Description

Luxurious Stay and Culinary Delights

Exquisite Dining Experience: Indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant offering a variety of culinary delights.

Comfortable Accommodation: Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.

Convenient Location and Hospitality: Benefit from our prime location in Penarth, with easy access to Cardiff and assistance from our friendly reception staff.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Pickford’s Hotel and Restaurant with Rooms. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 178 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Gareth solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Nigel family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Staff were helpful, Sid was great. Location was very good. Breakfast was lovely.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
Check opening times otherwise enjoy the experience
Pros:

The location, cleanliness, breakfast and staff were excellent. The room (no7) was snug and the bed a little low for us but that is our preference and no criticism of SIDS. Unfortunately the night when we stayed the restaurant wasn’t open and we had to dine elsewhere (Chef Gs) just 100 m away. Again our fault because we did not check opening times. This is no fault of Sids as the breakfast was excellent. We wouldn’t stay there again due to the fact we have a holiday home in south Wales and this was a birthday treat night away.

Cons:

For us the room could have been larger

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
10
A lovely bed and breakfast facility.
Pros:

The food was lovely, the staff were polite and really helpful.

Cons:

Nothing at all!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location on the seafront. Good food and super friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
We would recommend to othere. That says it all in one word
Pros:

Breakfast was hot and enough .The booking was last minute. We could not ask for any more the sun was out .The drinks were reasonable priced .
Great stay .we did try to book again on the way home .but no dates were Available. But will look again 🙂

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Glynn couple za
10
Pros:

We loved EVERYTHING about the place, the people & the location ❤

Cons:

Nothing!

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
9
Pros:

We loved it, would happily stay again. Sea views amazing, food superb, staff 👍

Cons:

Penarth seafront has no convenience stores and no local bus roots

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
10
Wonderful stay in a great location
Pros:

Wonderful location. Really friendly lovely people. Great breakfast. We will return

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Constance couple gb
9
2025-11-12 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
7
Pros:

Great location and very friendly staff

2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Llewelyn family_with_children gb
7
Did the job.
Pros:

It's really important to note, that we got there late, and left early so it really was just a room for the night. I didn't like the bed, but then I'm 6'4" and didn't fit. My son was fine in his bed, and it was his event so that was the main thing.

Cons:

As I said it would have been good to have a bigger bed. But that is a very personal thing

2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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Winmill couple ca
7
Good stay - nice location if looking for close to ocean
Pros:

View of the ocean. Sid was friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Would have preferred earlier than 9 am breakfast. Room was a bit small to the get in/out of the bed.

2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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Linaker extended_group gb
10
2025-10-28 via Nuitee
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Pascal couple fr
8
Parfait pour un séjour sans souci !
Pros:

Bel emplacement, face à la mer. Chambre confortable et accueil agréable. Dîner apprécié, avec une soirée animée avec chanteur "country". Déjeuner copieux et personnalisé.

Cons:

La salle d'eau pourrait être un peu plus moderne, même si l'essentiel est présent.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
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Magali couple us
10
Pros:

The location and the friendliness of the owner and the staff.

2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
8
Lovely stay at Sids
Pros:

Fab location, could see the sea from our bed!
Enjoyed a lovely breakfast in the morning and it seemed to be the place to come to.

Cons:

Not much

2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Hook couple gb
7
Comfortable bed lovely clean room and bathroom. Made very welcome
Pros:

The property was right on the seafront so in a great position. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Especially Kuhma who could not do enough for us and made sure we were very well looked after.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple gb
8
A welcoming B&B by the sea!
Pros:

Sid and his team were all wonderful. Their customer service was exceptional and they all wanted to make our stay easy and positive.

Cons:

Sadly the tv didn’t work in our room, every channel was glitchy and we could access the WiFi from our room either.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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julian couple gb
10
Pros:

Sid and team were 1st class

2025-09-29 via Nuitee