Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa

Hotels
7.5 (1601 reviews)
Cwm Taf , Merthyr Tydfil , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated amenities
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.83
Numerous complaints about dirtiness and maintenance issues noted in several reviews.
Service
8.8
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.34
Guests praised the perfect location and access to outdoor activities.
Room Quality
6.29
Issues with comfort and maintenance highlighted, including complaints about the bed and overall decor.
Amenities
6.82
Some amenities were appreciated, but many were noted as outdated or poorly maintained.
Value for Money
7.28
Guests felt the hotel was worth the price considering the location, despite other shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Guests enjoyed the food, particularly the breakfast and dinner options.
Overall Experience
7.3
Generally an okay experience with many positive aspects but significant room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:15

Property Description

Spa, Pool, and Fitness Centre
Nant Ddu Lodge boasts a relaxing spa, inviting swimming pool, and well-equipped fitness centre for guests to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay.

Cozy Rooms and Welsh Breakfast
The spacious and warmly decorated rooms at Nant Ddu offer a comfortable retreat, complemented by amenities such as TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can start their day with a complimentary Welsh cooked breakfast.

Scenic Surroundings and Local Dining
Surrounded by picturesque mountains and lush moorland, Nant Ddu provides a tranquil escape. The hotel's bistro restaurant offers dishes crafted from local ingredients, accompanied by a diverse wine list.

Experience the beauty of the Brecon Beacons at Nant Ddu Lodge. Book now for a memorable stay in stunning South Wales.

Important information:

Additional Cancellation Information:
Notice period for cancelations for larger parties and longer stays:
1 - 3 room nights: 24 hours
4 - 6 room nights: 48 hours
7 - 10 room nights: 1 week
11 + room nights: 2 weeks

Room nights are defined as the number of rooms reserved multiplied by the number of nights booked. In the event of no-shows, the first night’s accommodations rate will be charged in full.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 15 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

7.5
Based on 1601 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.83
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 6.29
Amenities: 6.82
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 7.3
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jessica • couple • gb
5
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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The G-Man • family_with_children • gb
7
Would recommend - although still room for improvements.
Pros:

Great location for exploring Brecon. Having a gym and pool/spa onsite is a plus. Lovely food, friendly staff. Electric car charging. (Domestic)

Cons:

Minor repairs and maintenance need to be addressed. These thingsWoul make for a good score, rather than a great score.
The mattresses on the beds need an upgrade. Fully sprung and you will feel and hear it when you move. Coffee and Tea facilities in the room feel like an afterthought as elements needed were missing.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Pros:

very nice service

Cons:

noise of the fan in the bathroom

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
9
A delightful stay in lovely surroundings.
Pros:

Our room was great, spacious and clean on the ground floor. Only one or two additions would have completed the stay - would have been good to have a foldaway suitcase stand, a beaker in the bathroom and a soap dish in the shower. Breakfast was very good, perhaps some fruit would have been nice, if only prunes!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • family_with_children • gb
8
Great time away with family in perfect location
Pros:

Great friendly staff - great food

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

great room, nice food, excellent staff, good leisure facilities

Cons:

left a pair of expensive running shoes in the room on departure by accident, apparently housekeeping failed to find them, despite them being bright orange and the only thing in the bathroom, several phone calls and nothing, no phone calls or emails despite being told I would receive them. My fault entirely for leaving them, but definitely the hotel's fault for whoever serviced the room not owning up to finding them. This overshadowed a lovely one night stay, I should take better care of my stuff, hopefully they weren't thrown out, but someone gets a PB using them🤷

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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ALISON JANE • couple • gb
7
Pros:

We have been numerous times. Enjoy location and staff. Dinner always excellent

Cons:

Television in room not working. Hotel looking a little tired. Window sills were filthy.
Breakfast room far too hot to enjoy food.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
5
A beautiful location but alot of easy ‘wins’ that could be implemented throughout the hotel to improve and elevate the e
Pros:

The location was perfection for hiking The Brecons

Cons:

Unclean Spa, stingy tea facilities in room (no teaspoons even), tired and dilapidated inside

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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lee • couple • gb
5
Great location and food but hotel needs a refurbishment
Pros:

The location was great and the staff were very good. It was clean and tidy everywhere with good food aswell.

Cons:

It is looking old and dated with lots of repairs needed and updates . Missing tiles and sharp edges in the jacuzzi actually make it dangerous to use ,pumps hardly working . All doorways and walls need a freshen up . We had a double room that was just two single beds pushed together making it uncomfortable and moving apart.
No shower in the room.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • extended_group • gb
6
Working progress but showers should be a priority over everything.
Pros:

Great location and food fab. I just couldn’t understand why are 3 x twin rooms couldn’t have been at least on the same corridor considering how long in advance I booked it,

Cons:

Non existent showers in the room. Dirty and cheap public leisure centre style showers in the health suite too.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • gb
5
A hotel with great potential that is clearly being run badly, with poor oversight on cleanliness.
Pros:

The location was fabulous and the grounds were nice - decent surroundings and peaceful. Most of the staff were friendly and were all very helpful when we had questions. Free parking was nice and the bar section looked cosy. The pool was fantastic, the best bit of the whole place and the only bit that felt clean and tidy.

Cons:

Our booking stated that we would have a view and a bath. Our room faced a dirty flat roofed area with noisy kitchen extraction units running until 9pm, and had no view. There was also no bath, just a shower - the bathroom was grubby and dusty. We asked to change to a room that matched our booking and were told that it was an error on the booking and that they were fully booked and had no spare rooms. The breakfast was mediocre, with tough bacon and everything was over-salted. We were not keen to use the restaurant as we had originally planned, and ate in Brecon instead.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
10
Will return again and again 👍
Pros:

Have stayed here several times over the past year, very nice spot with kind friendly staff

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • family_with_children • gb
8
Adequate for what we were looking for
Pros:

Good food… rooms dated but comfortable…spa facilities could be better

Cons:

Jaquzzi not very good

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Jayde • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Quiet

Cons:

Bed was 2 single push together

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Omar • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Shelagh • couple • gb
5
Location great and grounds beautifully maintained. Decor tired and dated. Food and staff excellent.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Mattress needs to be renewed, very saggy. Lamp shade had a rip in it. Decor dated. Nails in wall with no pictures.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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gregory • solo_traveller • gb
3
Very poor,very dirty ,the bed was broken the draw handle and cupboard handles missing .there loads
Pros:

Just location

Cons:

The whole place was dirty,the sink fell off the side , shower pole rust dripping, toilet back keeps coming off ,the room and place very tried the spa it's falling apart I was sit on the glue not the tiles I was glad to get out from there very poor don't stay there

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
Valentines evening
Pros:

Loved everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee