Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.8 (1519 reviews)
Lanelay Lane , Hensol , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Great food
Excellent service
Cons:
Overpriced
Limited amenities
Mixed location sentiment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
The hotel was exceptionally clean, although there were mixed sentiments about the overall setting.
Service
9.6
Outstanding service from staff members like Bonnie Rae and Robert, who were attentive and helpful.
Location
8.64
The location was convenient, although expectations of the surrounding area were not fully met.
Room Quality
9.09
We had a dual aspect room but had some view-related concerns.
Amenities
8.12
Spa facilities were underwhelming as they only included a pool and sauna with no impressive features.
Value for Money
7.58
Considered overpriced for the experience provided, especially given the service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.63
Food quality was phenomenal; the meals received high praise from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
9.1
An overall enjoyable stay highlighted by excellent service and food, but marred by a few disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spa
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa in Hensol offers a tranquil escape just 20 km from Cardiff University. Indulge in the hotel's serene garden, free private parking, and exquisite dining options at the restaurant and bar. Unwind in the indoor pool and sauna, or enjoy the convenience of room service during your stay.

Elegant Rooms and Exceptional Service
Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully designed with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. The attentive staff, fluent in multiple languages, are available 24/7 at the front desk to cater to your needs. Experience comfort with amenities like bed linen, towels, a wardrobe, and a kettle in every guest room.

Sun Terrace and Beyond
Relax on the sun terrace or explore nearby attractions like Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium, both just 21 km away. With multilingual assistance and proximity to Cardiff Airport, Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa ensures a memorable stay for every guest.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel will take full payment until 10 days after the reservation is made.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1519 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 9.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Philippa solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Casey couple gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lynnnette couple gb
9
Fab service lovely room. Parking for disabled was insufficient and not enough or big enough spaces to allow sufficient r
Cons:

Parking was insufficient

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything! Especially the food. Sunday lunch was fenomenal. The spa was wonderful and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The lady who served our breakfast was very cheerful and a pleasure to speak too. A very relaxing 2 days and the weather was glorious to be able to dine outside and use the jacuzzi. We had a deluxe room with a standing bath looking out with pleasing views.

Cons:

Our stay Would have been that much better if there was air conditioning in the rooms.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
9
Relaxing beautiful hotel
Pros:

Beautiful building and setting. Spacious comfortable room. Good restaurant and bar area. Staff friendly and helpful.
Spa beautiful outside and good treatments.

Cons:

We were there when the weather was very hot. Air conditioning would have been great.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The decor is fabulous

Cons:

Not being informed that there was a wedding and that it was busy and chaotic.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Daydream24314752155 Couples
10
Blok restaurant 🥩
Pros:

Bonnie-Rae, our server was attentive and friendly! She ensured we had the best experience at the Blok restaurant, which was fantastic! We had the Porterhouse with a variety of sides, and the apple crumble was divine!

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Katie couple gb
3
Poor communication put in accessible room with wet room
Pros:

Property was lovely and clean

Cons:

Payed for a deluxe room only to be put into the only wheelchair accessible room which was not required, the wet room was a major let down as this was not communicated at all. Felt as if I was in a hospital room. Not as advertised on the website.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Welshtyke01 Friends getaway Blackwood, Caerphilly County, South Wales, Wales
10
Spectacular
Pros:

Visited the spa today with three friends to celebrate a birthday. The building itself is beautiful and is the star of the show. We arrived early for our Spa day and ordered coffee while we waited , the young man behind the bar suggested we have tea instead as we wouldn’t have time for him to make the coffee and for us to drink them. This is what customer service is all about ,he thought about our needs before we did.
Ww were collected from the bar by the spa receptionist who was delightful and showed us the changing area and where everything was. Our treatments were very good and very professional. The spa area itself is amazing and as the times are staggered you are the only people using the pool which is a refreshing change to other Spa’s where you are fighting for a recliner. No children are allowed in until after 6 and hotel guests have to pay to use the facilities this makes it a little oasis if calm.
The brunch was also delicious both buffet and menu selections with fruit juice ,tea and coffee included.
All the staff we encountered were polite and friendly.
Highly recommended and can’t wait to go back for an overnight stay.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Steve Thomas solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay each time
Pros:

The welcome we received as returning guests was a nice surprise

Cons:

Bar food not available on a sunday

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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618hayleyi Family
8
Nice hotel shame about the hidden costs and bar staff
Pros:

The hotel itself is stunning, the blok restaurant is outstanding. However it was very disappointing to learn that you have to pay to use the pool outside £25 each, I’ve never been to hotel where you pay additional fees to use the facilities. The two bar male staff that also served us on the Sunday night and Monday morning were also incredibly rude and stood out so much more due to the rest of the staff being so kind and accommodating. Also never been to a spa hotel where you cannot dine in the robes provided, interesting!!
Beautiful hotel but slightly spoiled by the rude bar men and added extras of the outstanding pool!

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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James solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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laurenpP2363PP Family
10
What a little gem of a place!
Pros:

Celebrated my sisters 30th birthday here and we had a great time! Every member of staff were so helpful, polite and welcoming. The food was really good too, especially breakfast. The handwritten card and sweet treat left for my sister was a really nice touch. We can’t wait to come back!

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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catherinehC7943TF Business
10
Beautiful room, lovely food, included use of spa, friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

Exceptional! A rare gem of a find.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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914kelvine Couples Cardiff, South Wales, Wales
10
Anniversary
Pros:

Went to this hotel for one night to celebrate a wedding anniversary. The hotel was kind enough to upgrade our room. I can only describe the experience as extremely enjoyable, the staff were very polite and professional, I would definitely recommend this hotel.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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Inspire00706024575 Couples
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

We had a lovely night's stay at Lanelay. It was a Monday evening, so we got a great-priced room, and check-in was smooth. The pool great. Would be nice to have been able to use the jacuzzi free of charge as a paying guest- it was an additional £25 PP, which didn't seem worth it. The Bar food and drinks were delicious, and lovely evening atmosphere out on the terrace area. The room was massive and the bed very comfy, though a little dusty and I would have loved a bath. Overall, very enjoyable and one of the nicer spa hotels I've been to.

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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mollied262 Family
10
Jared and Ashley are FAB
Pros:

There was a big group of us celebrating and Jared and Ashley on the bar were absolutely amazing so accommodating and couldn’t have been more helpful. 10/10 for the staff tonight👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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joeldC452DZ Family
10
Mothers graduation!
Pros:

We went for my mothers graduation and Jared and Ashley were amazing!! Their hospitality was brilliant! And they couldn’t do enough for us! Thank you both so much! Xx

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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656elsat Friends getaway
10
Bestest service, thank you. You made me feel very pampered 🌟
Pros:

Jared and Ashley were top marks in their service

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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P1935LFsophier Family
10
Thank you very much Jared and Ashley!
Pros:

Here to celebrate graduation, outstanding service from Jared and Ashley throughout the whole evening. We were a very large group and ordered lots of food and drinks

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor