The Cresselly Inn

Hotels
31 Cardiff Rd , Mountain Ash , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Beautiful riverside/mountain location
Clean, freshly renovated rooms
Excellent breakfast
Free/easy parking
Pleasant bar and social atmosphere
Cons:
Not dog-friendly (several guests affected)
Occasional outside noise through windows

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Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews explicitly note rooms as 'lovely clean and new', 'modern, spotless', 'nice and clean' and 'freshly decorated' — overall strong positive on cleanliness.
Service
1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, accommodating and helpful; guests mention being treated like family and staff going out of their way.
Location
1
Consistently praised: beautiful riverside/mountain setting, very close to train station and town, easy parking and pleasant surroundings.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as newly renovated, comfortable beds, excellent showers and good in-room equipment (TV, coffee maker); one guest noted windows didn’t fully block outside sound.
Amenities
1
Good on-site amenities mentioned (breakfast, bar, parking), but the property is explicitly not dog-friendly — several guests flagged this limitation which reduces perceived amenities for pet owners.
Value for Money
1
Some guests praised value, but a small set of practical limitations (pet policy, occasional noise) were raised and may reduce perceived value for affected guests.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast and meals earn praise in several reviews ('very good', 'excellent', 'delicious'), but the mixed nature of comments (pub-style portions, variable expectations) and isolated issues noted lead to a cautiously negative aggregate here.
Overall Experience
1
Many guests describe an excellent, welcoming stay and plan to return, but recurring negatives (not dog-friendly policy and occasional noise) meaningfully affect overall experience for some visitors — yielding a mixed overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-13 19:21

Property Description

Discover the charm of The Cresselly Inn, your perfect retreat in Mountain Ash, just a stone's throw from Cardiff's attractions.

Luxurious Accommodations
Unwind in our thoughtfully designed rooms featuring closets, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring your comfort during your stay.

Delightful Dining Experience
Start your day right with a delicious breakfast offering à la carte, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian options, all served in our inviting on-site restaurant.

Adventure Awaits
Explore the breathtaking landscapes around Mountain Ash with exciting hiking and cycling opportunities, or venture to iconic sights like Cardiff Castle and Caerphilly Castle, just a short drive away.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay at The Cresselly Inn – book your room now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Helpful staff and comfortable room.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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McKeown • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Free car parking across the road. Comfortable room and beds Duvets on beds way too heavy, very hot in the middle of a heatwave!!! Nice meal in the bar and drinks outside. Good experience all round.
Nancy Rickard..

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nagu • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • gb
10
Everything exceeded our expectations
Pros:

Just home from an overnight stop to celebrate my son’s wedding
What a lovely place
The rooms are modern and well equipped.
The beds are super comfortable and the shower was excellent
Above all though, the staff and local people are so friendly and welcoming
I have to particularly thank Richard who kindly took us to the local golf club where the evening reception was due to lack of taxis and also a thank you to Hannah for being so friendly

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike, everything was 100% spot on and could not be faulted

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
10
Perfect hotel
Pros:

Could not fault this wonderful hotel. The location was perfect, the staff were friendly and so helpful and our room was spotlessly clean.
Would highly recommend if you’re thinking of staying here.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Campbell • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Marium • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Clean rooms and furniture and the bathroom had a rain shower which was lovely.

Cons:

The room was quite warm as it was in the top of the building.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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LUDOVIC • extended_group • fr
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Mike • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Helpful and friendly staff

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great little place
Pros:

Really friendly place. If you're lucky you might even get a history lesson from the owner Richard. Good food, great value for money. Lovely clean place to stay.

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • nz
9
We had a great night stay here. Good meal in the restaurant. Fabulous staff very welcoming.
Pros:

This place has a lift to the first floor. It had been recently renovated. The bed was very comfortable.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Kaye • family_with_children • gb
8
Convenient for travel to Cardiff.
Pros:

Had breakfast there and was nice.

Cons:

Could do with a full length mirror in the rooms.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place to stay, I'll be back in a couple of weeks!
Pros:

Room and en-suite bathroom looked brand new. Very clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful, nothing was too much trouble, and the food was delicious, steak for dinner and a great full Welsh with locally sourced breakfast - didn't need much else for the rest of the day!
Free park opposite.
This is a great base for exploring the area. Great to support the local community without the hotel chain prices.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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sarah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Liked that the Inn retained it's Welsh Mining and railway heritage . Very comfortable, friendly staff

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • extended_group • nl
10
Fantastisch verblijf.
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk personeel.
We kwamen later aan en de keuken was al gesloten.
Eigenaar bestelde Indiaas eten voor ons dat we in de gezellige bar van het hotel mochten opeten.

Cons:

Helemaal niks

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The proximity to the town amd train station. The building os beautiful with lots of history and friendly staff.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • solo_traveller • gb
9
Visiting family over Easter
Pros:

The food. The staff. The location. The locals - Yes, they were all very friendly. I liked sitting outside the Cresselly in the evening and watching the sun go down. I plan to book again for next Easter!

Cons:

I thought that the room was a bit small; But I soon got used to it. The shower was great and I got to watch back episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show. A small thing; but when you're staying in a hotel small things matter.
On the whole, my stay was a very positive experience! 😊

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect 3-day stay!!
Pros:

Fabulous inn in the heart of Mountain Ash. Really can’t fault anything about it; the rooms are very comfortable and well-furnished, the staff are very friendly and professional, and the food is spot on. We will definitely be returning in future and would recommend the inn to anyone.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee