Vale Resort

Hotels
8.5 (1807 reviews)
Hensol Park, Hensol , Hensol , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean environment
Excellent food
Helpful staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Housekeeping issues
Reservation problems
Balcony access limitation

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Some housekeeping issues mentioned, mattresses not made properly.
Service
8.61
Staff were friendly and helpful but some service inconsistencies noted.
Location
9.15
Great location with easy access to South Wales, described positively.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were comfortable but had some issues with bed making.
Amenities
8.13
Good amenities like spa and gym but noted functional issues.
Value for Money
8.59
Good deals for packages but restaurant reservations were a challenge.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Food praised as excellent, breakfast had minor heat issues.
Overall Experience
8.61
Positive stay overall but with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:57

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Activities

Nestled in 650 acres of Welsh countryside, Vale Resort offers a lavish experience with its luxury spa, championship golf courses, and exquisite dining options. The elegant bedrooms feature modern amenities and stunning views, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment

Indulge in modern Welsh cuisine at Vale Grill, awarded an AA Rosette, or unwind at the stylish champagne bar with live piano music. With a casual bistro and Clubhouse bar, guests can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences during their stay.

Relaxation and Wellness

Guests can rejuvenate at the Vale Resort Leisure Centre, complete with a swimming pool, gym, sauna, hot tub, and spa treatment rooms. The serene countryside setting and top-notch facilities ensure a tranquil and pampering retreat.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Vale Resort - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that children cannot be accommodated in any of the standard rooms, however a cot for a baby is available on request.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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1807 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 8.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Ankeet couple gb
6
Great facility, staff but let down by rooms
Pros:

Amazing facilities

Cons:

Rooms are extremely basic, needs an urgent update. Uncomfortable beds, mattress and pillows.
Very bare rooms and bathroom. Could do with some sprucing up

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice room, good breakfast, stayed for a golf trip-tough course.Spa looked good but did not use

Cons:

No fridge in room to keep drinks cool overnight

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Bettina couple de
6
Unpersönliches großes und lautes Hotel
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
8
Pleasant stay and an enjoyable breakfast experience
Pros:

Welcoming and clean

Cons:

To get to the pool you have to walk through a bar and a gym

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

The setting and surroundings of the hotel and facilities. Free access to swimming pool, gym etc. Checking in online. The room was excellent, breakfast, again lots of choices. The cafe bar nice for meeting friends. The staff were very professional, friendly and helpful in making your stay very relaxing and enjoyable.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Williams couple gb
6
Lovely hotel and the breakfast is lovely. We would stay again but next time I’ll make sure to check which room and ask f
Pros:

We have stated before and loved the hotel. Lots to enjoy. Staff are friendly. Very clean.

Cons:

The room we had this time was adjoining with I didn’t like. The bed was smaller (my husband is 6ft 3) so his feet were right at the bottom of the bed. The room didn’t have a separate bath and shower. E were just a little disappointed.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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ALLISON couple gb
10
Relaxing.
Pros:

Lovely room.
Excellent facilities.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
An enjoyable stay
Pros:

Comfy bed, nice bathroom, great location

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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shaun354 Business Hampshire, England
8
Good value
Pros:

Good value for money. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Would advise more reception staff around 17:00. Having one person can take a while to check in. Bar food menu needs more selection. What they have is nice just need more options. Rooms really nice just make sure you have USB plug as no USB ports for charging. Beautiful location easy parking. New car charging ports have been installed would recommend

2026-06-11 via Tripadvisor
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Looey123 Couples
8
Great golf experience …few food niggles..expensive drinks.
Pros:

Came for a one night golf break…played 2 courses which were in excellent condition and enjoyable. We arrived a couple of hours early and checked in the pro shop if there were any earlier tee off times…we were told rather abruptly “No”…within 2 minutes we were approached by the course Marshall as they’d had a group cancellation and did we want to tee off early… not sure if the pro shop even checked…the Marshall guy was lovely and very helpful. .The resort advertises that there is a “refill station” to purchase drinks half way around both courses…however on the hottest day of the year 33°…the vending machine was empty and we saw no one on a cart around the course selling drinks. Following a mention to the pro shop, the next day there was someone on a drinks cart..however yet again we were unable to use the vending machine as it wasn’t accepting card payments…it would be good if the machines were kept under constant review throughout the day and re stocked.

The room was very clean and comfortable…however if booking definitely ask for a room away from the massive noisy outdoor fans.
The check in and out staff were great….really friendly and helpful.
The food was good and bad…husband had good size portion and excellent food, but as a vegetarian the options were very limited..the starter of babaganoosh was good…but the “flatbread” was the size of a darning needle..so basically it was very very sloppy. The cous cous main was tiny…more like a starter…the dessert was exceptional…a few extra options for vegetarians would be good…when people have played 18 holes of golf they need something substantial with a bit of carb.
Breakfast was excellent…veggie sausages were a welcome addition…just ask for them.
The price of drinks was extortionate….nearly £14 for two pints of shandy… this put us off having another drink or a pre dinner drink…the mark up on one pint of lager split between 2 drinks, and lemonade out of a dispenser must be phenomenal…. Shame as we’d have drunk a lot more if it was more reasonable.
Special mention to our lovely server Beth…and the lovely blonde lady checking in for breakfasts
Overall I would definitely recommend the vale…and will go back for another golf break..just need to sort out the food options for veggies…veggie burger and chips always goes down well!

2026-06-11 via Tripadvisor
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Hosam Jamal family_with_children kw
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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paul couple gb
9
Pros:

The staff were incredibly helpful, attentive and appeared to truly like their work.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Carrie family_with_children gb
10
AMAZING
Pros:

It was all faultless- i have rebooked to come back next week!

Cons:

Gold course wouldn't allow my 15 year old experienced son to play- i understand though so not a huge deal

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
8
The whole resort is lovely. It’s just that the drink and food prices are crazy expensive.
Pros:

Bedroom and gym/spa facilities were lovely.

Cons:

Drink prices were extortionate- £25 for a double g&t and a pint of lager is crazy.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Dagmar couple de
8
"Sport"Hotel in ruhiger Lage an 2 Golfplätzen - aber mehr Schein als Sein
Pros:

Reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet in überraschend ruhiger Atmosphäre, auch beim Abendessen nicht überlaufen. Im Pool konnte man gut Bahnen schwimmen. Dier Massage war professionell und angenehm.

Cons:

Keine Bademäntel auf dem Zimmer trotz gebuchter Massage. Auf Nachfrage hieß es, man habe nicht genug und gebe sie nur für DeLuxe Gäste oder für die, die Spa-Days gebucht haben, aus. Das sagt Einiges über die Einstellung - Massenbetrieb und auf Umsatz aus. Auch die Qualität des Abendessens im The Grill war eher Durchschnitt und nicht so exquisit, wie auf der Homepage angepriesen.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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AMY couple gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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jessicamac23 Family Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
2
Dirty rooms
Pros:

Stayed at The Vale for one night. Unfortunately, our initial room was dirty, and after reporting this we were moved to another room which was also not clean.

We requested a refund due to the condition of the rooms, but were only offered a discounted stay and later a complimentary future stay. After explaining that we live a considerable distance away and would prefer a refund rather than another stay, we were disappointed that a satisfactory resolution could not be reached.

The facilities appear to be well presented, although we did not have the opportunity to use them.

Overall, this was a disappointing experience, and based on our stay, I would not recommend the hotel for an overnight visit.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Annamirador116 NONE Swansea, Swansea County, South Wales, Wales
10
Lovely trip, just wish you had better wine glasses
Pros:

Spa and hotel was great. Food was amazing!
Shame you have rubbish wine glasses instead of the thick rimmed ones you provided. When we seen the thinner better glasses in the restaurant you were unwilling to let us use those, despite us spending over £100 for 2 bottles of wine.

Also pillows were lumpy

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Darryl Sims solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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paula solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The spacious room. The facilities were excellent, the staff were helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Only one thing we didn't like was the cost of the food, it was quite expensive.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee