Sids restaurant and bar with rooms

Hotels
8.6 (190 reviews)
The Esplanade , Cardiff , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Cons:
Room was cramped
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
The property was right on the seafront so in a great position. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful.
Service
9.03
Sid and his team were all wonderful. Their customer service was exceptional.
Location
9.07
Great location, close to Penarth Pier, perfect for our late return on the Waverley Paddle steamer.
Room Quality
8.12
Some rooms were cramped with a view of a brick wall, as mentioned in reviews.
Amenities
8.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.31
Disappointing room for the money but good breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Breakfast was great and the dining experience was enjoyable.
Overall Experience
8.63
We loved EVERYTHING about the place, the people & the location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:36

Property Description

Luxurious Stay and Culinary Delights

Exquisite Dining Experience: Indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant offering a variety of culinary delights.

Comfortable Accommodation: Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.

Convenient Location and Hospitality: Benefit from our prime location in Penarth, with easy access to Cardiff and assistance from our friendly reception staff.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Pickford’s Hotel and Restaurant with Rooms. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 190 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Simms couple gb
10
A great find.
Pros:

Fabulous location. Everything you needed on site was there. Staff friendly, super fast service and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely return.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Sids was a great place to stay had everything I needed for my visit and a brilliant location.
Food , service and atmosphere were great.
I will certainly stay here again when I visit Penarth.

Cons:

It was a shame sids was closed early and opened late for breakfast , especially if you require an early start .
But then Sids is not a hotel , .

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Michaela couple gb
8
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Small room

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Sid and his staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Excellent food. Very much recommend a stay at Sid’s
Pros:

Wonderful sea front location

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Lilly solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Jodanna family_with_children gb
10
Perfect venue friendly staff
Pros:

Location and staff couldn’t do enough for you.

Cons:

No lift or stair lift and all rooms up a flight of stairs I had my grandmother with me who strugglers but we managed.
I would definitely recommend and go again I just wouldn’t take anyone with mobility issues.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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ADAM solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
10
We were staying to be near our daughter. The room was comfy and the breakfast was delicious. The staff are all friendly
Pros:

It was in a wonderful location on the seafront and the room had amazing views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Ivana Maria Paul couple gb
7
Small, dated room, but great view, staff, and breakfast.
Pros:

Amazing view from the room, nice staff, excellent breakfast.

Cons:

For one night stay it was alright but room was smaller than expected. It also needs an upgrade. We couldn’t access the WiFi.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
9
A very pleasant stay
Pros:

The property is well positioned and kept well. Ample on street parking and appeared to be busy throughout the day with locals and travellers to the area.
Very welcoming and pleasant staff. Sid was extremely helpful and very friendly throughout our visit and did not seem
To stop, consistently working and ensuring customers were enjoying their visit.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Lawrence couple gb
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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CathMac couple gb
9
Fabulous, all round!
Pros:

Perfect location, really lovely staff. Nice spacious room with a sea view, spotlessly clean. We arrived on a Sunday and really enjoyed the Sunday roast, the full breakfast the next day was equally as delicious!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
9
Pros:

Kind, friendly and helpful staff.
Pleasant room with amazing view.
Amazing breakfast 😋

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
10
Lovely rooms clean friendly staff great location
Pros:

Lovely place to stay clean room friendly staff

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Laurence couple fr
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Gareth solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
10
A lovely bed and breakfast facility.
Pros:

The food was lovely, the staff were polite and really helpful.

Cons:

Nothing at all!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nigel family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Staff were helpful, Sid was great. Location was very good. Breakfast was lovely.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
Check opening times otherwise enjoy the experience
Pros:

The location, cleanliness, breakfast and staff were excellent. The room (no7) was snug and the bed a little low for us but that is our preference and no criticism of SIDS. Unfortunately the night when we stayed the restaurant wasn’t open and we had to dine elsewhere (Chef Gs) just 100 m away. Again our fault because we did not check opening times. This is no fault of Sids as the breakfast was excellent. We wouldn’t stay there again due to the fact we have a holiday home in south Wales and this was a birthday treat night away.

Cons:

For us the room could have been larger

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
We would recommend to othere. That says it all in one word
Pros:

Breakfast was hot and enough .The booking was last minute. We could not ask for any more the sun was out .The drinks were reasonable priced .
Great stay .we did try to book again on the way home .but no dates were Available. But will look again 🙂

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee