Glendale Hotel

Hotels
7.2 (627 reviews)
Plymouth Road , Cardiff , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Street parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Good location
Great food
Cons:
Dirty surfaces
Uncomfortable beds
Noisy rooms
Poor WiFi

Categories

Cleanliness
5.78
Many mentions of dust and cleanliness issues.
Service
8.75
Staff were pleasant and attempted to accommodate issues.
Location
8.79
Convenient location for accessing Penarth and Cardiff.
Room Quality
5.24
Reports of uncomfortable beds and noisy rooms.
Amenities
6.27
Issues with WiFi and lack of heating during the night.
Value for Money
7.23
Value appears acceptable based on some positive mentions.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Food was praised as top class.
Overall Experience
7.25
Mixed experiences leading to a fair but not great stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:37

Property Description

Award-winning Italian Restaurant and Traditional Bar
Experience the culinary delights at Glendale Hotel's renowned Villa Napoli Restaurant serving fresh fish dishes and authentic Italian cuisine. Unwind at the traditional bar offering a range of light snacks and beverages, creating the perfect ambiance for a relaxing evening.

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of the stylish rooms at The Glendale, each uniquely decorated with elegant furniture and equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private modern bathrooms. The cosy seating areas provide a perfect retreat after a day of exploring Penarth and Cardiff.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just a 10-minute drive from Cardiff centre, Glendale Hotel offers easy access to Penarth Railway Station and popular attractions like Cardiff Bay and the Millennium Stadium. With free parking nearby, guests can explore Glamorganshire Golf Club and beyond effortlessly.

Book your stay at Glendale Hotel now and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience during your visit to Penarth and Cardiff!

Important information:

The Villa Napoli Restaurant & Glendale Bar are closed on Mondays.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 627 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.78
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 5.24
Amenities: 6.27
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Alam solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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J couple gb
6
It enabled us to visit an attraction as planned otherwise wouldn’t recommend or stay again .
Pros:

We had to pay extra for breakfast so declined .

Cons:

Great bar and good location .
Room was very dated with visible mold .

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Ildikó solo_traveller hu
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Solomons couple gb
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Gregory solo_traveller gb
4
Some poor aspects
Pros:

Bed, location

Cons:

The cold water tap in the room didn't turn. Couldn't unplug the bathroom sink. No mat in the bath for the shower to prevent slipping. No breakfast menu. To view beforehand. When i rang reception about the bathroom plug no one offered to come up to solve the issue

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Barney solo_traveller gb
4
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Keith couple es
9
Great location and friendly staff.
Pros:

A lovely location with very helpful staff. The room was great with plenty of room. Breakfast was first class.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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JTG extended_group nl
6
Viel erg tegen
Pros:

De afstand tot het treinstation.
Het was relatief stil in de nacht.

Cons:

Onze bagage zou naar de kamer gebracht worden omdat we te vroeg waren, maar toen we s`nachts in het hotel kwamen stond onze bagage nog open en bloot achter de receptie waar iedereen z bij had kunnen komen.
De douche was slecht met waterdruk en moeilijk op warm te krijgen.
De wastafel op de kamer lekte waardoor ik een handdoek in de wastafel heb moeten leggen.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Andrew W solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was great for the beach - a short walk, and the station, an even shorter walk. Staff were friendly and helpful, The room was just as you would expect for a low budget - I found it perfect for my one night stay. Just a generally nice atmosphere all round.

Cons:

Just a minor thing but left when no staff around and unclear as to where to leave the key.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Vasuiyasawa solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Varasiko solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Varasiko solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, great breakfast.
Quiet during the night.

Cons:

Parking can be tricky although there's parking across the road in front of the job centre.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Susie couple gb
9
Nice hotel nd facilities
Pros:

Lovely staff, nice restaurant and clean room

Cons:

The parking outside is just on the road, not specifically for the hotel guests. Only just managed to get a space.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Claire Louise solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location. Spacious room and incredible staff

Cons:

Out of date coffee in the room ! Didn't realise until after I drank it and im perfectly fine so all good

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Danny solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Karl-Johans solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Berry solo_traveller gb
10
Overall great place to stay, price is worth it, staff are great and location wise, pretty perfect, for non drivers, shor
Pros:

Very close to the train station, and shops, short walk to the waterfront. Great place to eat at. Rooms very big and spacious, mostly clean and the bed was the best nights sleep I’ve had in a while.

Cons:

Honestly, the shower it was quite awkward to get the temperature just right, or it’s either ice cold or really hot.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Saimah solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

I enjoyed the room, the bed was comfy. There were a lot of amenities. Staff were very pleasant.

Cons:

My bathroom was separate from my room. No elevator, and had to use manual keys for the room which were fiddly.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous hotel that i stay in often. Many thanks
Pros:

Greet location and value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-25 via Nuitee