The Cliff Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.9 (2840 reviews)
Cardigan, Gwbert On Sea , Cardigan , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Colder food at times
Small room sizes
Gym amenities need updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Most reviews indicate rooms were clean, but some mentioned issues with cold food.
Service
9.85
Staff consistently praised for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.35
Several reviews highlight the beautiful location and sea views.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms generally described as clean and comfortable, but some small.
Amenities
8.35
The gym needs updating, and some service elements could be improved.
Value for Money
8.85
Overall in line with hotel expectations, though some mentioned pricing concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Breakfast was mostly well-received, but dinner quality varied.
Overall Experience
9.25
In general, a good experience with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:04

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Luxurious Accommodation
Located in Wales overlooking Cardigan Bay, The Cliff Hotel and Spa offers stunning views of the rugged coastline and Poppit Sands. All rooms feature en suite facilities and some offer views of the bay and golf course.

Relaxation and Indulgence
Guests can unwind in the bar or lounge while taking in the picturesque surroundings. The hotel's spa facilities include a saltwater hydro spa, steam room, sauna, hot tub, and gym. Additionally, there are 5 treatment rooms in the salon area for ultimate relaxation.

Unwind and Rejuvenate
Indulge in a perfect relaxation zone at The Cliff Hotel and Spa, where you can pamper yourself and escape the daily grind. Book your stay now to experience luxury and tranquility at its finest.

Important information:

For guests staying over the Christmas and New Year period, our restaurant service times and menu will change. For further information, please contact the hotel. Please be aware that the hotel cannot guarantee availability for dinner reservations. Should you wish to book a table in our restaurant please contact the hotel in advance of your stay to avoid any disappointment. Use of our spa facilities is restricted to between 08:00 - 10:00 for children aged 16 years and younger. Please note that spa treatments must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. One hours use of the spa facilities is included for each night of your stay, pre-booking is essential. Accommodations reservations in Holiday Houses do not include use of the spa facilities.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 4 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.9
Based on 2840 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Alexander solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very kind bar staff. Thank you.

Cons:

Nothing. Perfect

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
Wonderful from start to finish, we will definitely return some day.
Pros:

The staff were friendly, attentive and professional throughout. We felt right at home immediately, we were given a free room upgrade by the manager as we had got married the previous day in a different hotel. We were given a congratulatory plate of brownies for free with our room service order. The evening meal was delicious, the spa was fantastic, and the breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Being hyper critical, the room that we were given was not hugely spacious; it was definitely big enough to not be cramped, but there was not a huge amount of space in and around the bed, and the bathroom was a little small for us. This is in no way adversely affected our stay at all really.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Gwyneth solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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HEULWEN couple gb
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
7
Over priced for room and restaurant quality, breakfast is good and the terrace and views are stunning
Pros:

Location, terrace and views are exceptional

Cons:

Rooms are a bit tired and simply not worth £200 a night! The choice of food in the restaurant for this supposed quality of hotel is poor and very unimaginative

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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william couple gb
9
Excellent stay up to date hotel clean good food staff were very helpful friendly nice spa,golf nearby lovely walk along
Pros:

Well run hotel very clean.

Cons:

No faults

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Jan couple gb
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
Fantastic views, relaxing and clean.
Pros:

Location was fabulous, clean comfy rooms with everything you needed, great selection of hot drinks in room. Breakfast was delicious. Relaxing calm place. Would definitely recommend.

Cons:

The vending machine had out of date chocolate.
The evening meal menu didn't really have much choice. But what was ordered was cooked great.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Susie solo_traveller gb
5
Compared to 2023 stay - very disappointing
Pros:

Location & sea views

Cons:

Boring uninspiring expensive menus, tired terrace furniture, poor housekeeping - unmade bed & bathroom not cleaned on day 2 , inattentive waiting staff ……

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable room.
Good selection on breakfast menu and buffet.
Bar menu limited selection, food was tasty

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful venue

Cons:

Restaurant service slow and food quality not as we expected

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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harley solo_traveller gb
3
Spa experience spoilt by rowdy guests and a noisy room.
Pros:

Location was fabulous. Staff great and food amazing.

Cons:

Please bear in mind I may have been unlucky because there was a classic car rally.
I went for Spa so was super relaxed until I got to my room.
I didn't mind it being a small single but it was right on the stairway with banging up and down and doors crashing half the night . There was shouting with one couple having a very swearing argument up and down the corridor.
By the time I did manage to sleep, the wonderful spa experience had evaporated.
My suggestion to hotel. Do what The Towers in Swansea does. They have a designated area for purely Spa package guests to stay. Away from the noise and hub bub. I would return there, i don't think I'd come back here.
If you are traveling alone, make sure to say you do not want a room alongside stairwell.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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James Harrison 75 solo_traveller gb
9
I could have stayed longer!
Pros:

Great location. The spa looked great despite not using it. The terrace was lovely and check in was easy.

Cons:

They really need to improve their wayfinding, particularly signposting for reception. It's a bit of a maze and I didn't see a single sign for reception. A very easy fix

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
Very good value.
Pros:

Staff were so helpful.

Cons:

Could not fault anything.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Jane extended_group gb
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
8
Good value spa stay, worth paying for better room perhaps.
Pros:

Loved the spa, restaurant and food brilliant.

Cons:

Our room wasn’t great, bit dated and small. Some staff were not attentive and in a rush to close.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
Cliff hotel gwbwrt
Pros:

I loved that is so close to the sea the food was absolutely stunning the room was cosy but very clean and well presented the spa was great the staff was brilliant and helpful the breakfast especially the full english couldn't fault it plenty of everything thoroughly enjoyed our stay will definitly be doing it again great to recharge the batteries on the body real peacfull no stress just a chilled night thankyou all at cliff hotel

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like top place stunning place and great food what more could u ask for

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Philippa couple gb
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Location fantastic views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Rhael couple gb
3
Lack of communication between staff
Pros:

We complained about the first room and we were moved to a much nicer room - room 16 which was much cooler.
We were also given a discount from our evening meal because we were kept waiting for the second room to be cleaned even though we were told we were a priority.
We liked the Happy Anniversary slate/cakes and wine.

Cons:

Room 217 - it was uncomfortably hot and the one window only opened a little. There should have been air conditioning instead of a desk fan that did very little to make the temperature bearable. Also, the window let in the very noisy disco from below. We slept very little the first night.
Also, we were made to wait half an hour for our evening meal - the manager of the restaurant asked us to sit in the bar and then had actually forgotten about us!
This was meant to be a memorable Ruby Anniversary for us.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We stayed here for a wedding and it was just magical. From start to finish the venue was amazing and the staff so attentive

2026-07-02 via Nuitee