The Cresselly Inn

Hotels
31 Cardiff Rd , Mountain Ash , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Beautiful riverside/mountain location
Clean, freshly renovated rooms
Excellent breakfast
Free/easy parking
Pleasant bar and social atmosphere
Cons:
Not dog-friendly (several guests affected)
Occasional outside noise through windows

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Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews explicitly note rooms as 'lovely clean and new', 'modern, spotless', 'nice and clean' and 'freshly decorated' — overall strong positive on cleanliness.
Service
1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, accommodating and helpful; guests mention being treated like family and staff going out of their way.
Location
1
Consistently praised: beautiful riverside/mountain setting, very close to train station and town, easy parking and pleasant surroundings.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as newly renovated, comfortable beds, excellent showers and good in-room equipment (TV, coffee maker); one guest noted windows didn’t fully block outside sound.
Amenities
1
Good on-site amenities mentioned (breakfast, bar, parking), but the property is explicitly not dog-friendly — several guests flagged this limitation which reduces perceived amenities for pet owners.
Value for Money
1
Some guests praised value, but a small set of practical limitations (pet policy, occasional noise) were raised and may reduce perceived value for affected guests.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast and meals earn praise in several reviews ('very good', 'excellent', 'delicious'), but the mixed nature of comments (pub-style portions, variable expectations) and isolated issues noted lead to a cautiously negative aggregate here.
Overall Experience
1
Many guests describe an excellent, welcoming stay and plan to return, but recurring negatives (not dog-friendly policy and occasional noise) meaningfully affect overall experience for some visitors — yielding a mixed overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-13 19:21

Property Description

Discover the charm of The Cresselly Inn, your perfect retreat in Mountain Ash, just a stone's throw from Cardiff's attractions.

Luxurious Accommodations
Unwind in our thoughtfully designed rooms featuring closets, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring your comfort during your stay.

Delightful Dining Experience
Start your day right with a delicious breakfast offering à la carte, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian options, all served in our inviting on-site restaurant.

Adventure Awaits
Explore the breathtaking landscapes around Mountain Ash with exciting hiking and cycling opportunities, or venture to iconic sights like Cardiff Castle and Caerphilly Castle, just a short drive away.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay at The Cresselly Inn – book your room now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Mandi • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful super clean rooms, wonderful location!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Torabi godarzi • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

It was a good hotel, but it was listed on Booking with parking spaces, but they don't have enough parking spaces and you have to go to parking lots in the city to find a parking space, and that's not easy.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely staff. Clean room

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • gb
9
Perfect stay
Pros:

Very clean staff very friendly good food and beer

Cons:

All good

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
10
I can't recommend it enough. It was a very pleasant stay.
Pros:

The welcome I received upon arrival, was great. The room was very clean and comfortable. I really enjoyed the food and the beer was a very reasonable price. Parking is free and easy to find. The best part is I turned up on a Wednesday which happened to be quiz night and I met lots of lovely locals.

Cons:

I liked it all.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • gb
10
A short but lovely stay, we are definitely coming back, soon.
Pros:

Ideal location, friendly and helpful staff, relaxing atmosphere, nice clean rooms and excellent facilities.

Cons:

Nil !

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • extended_group • gb
10
A brilliant and friendly place to stay when exploring the area. Totally recommended
Pros:

The Cresselley Inn is a combination of a pub, a hotel and a focal point for the community. The first thing to say is that everyone is friendly and helpful
My room was fine, double room with en-suite shower. Everything feels very new, I understand it was all updated in 2025
The bar is friendly and very popular with locals, especially in summer weather as the terrace is a sun trap.
Food in the bar or the adjoining restaurant is very good quality and service excellent
Very very good breakfast, good packed lunch available too
Very handy parking in a public car park just opposite the hotel.

Cons:

Maybe start serving breakfast a little earlier? Its 8 o clock weekdays and 9 at weekends
Otherwise nothing at all

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely staff, clean and modern bathroom, decent food.
Pros:

Excellent staff and atmosphere

Cons:

No lounge facility for residents

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
7
Thoroughly enjoyable, it would have been perfect if we could have had breakfast earlier!
Pros:

Its history, location and social atmosphere

Cons:

No problem with the property itself, however I would have liked breakfast to be available earlier than the 09.00 start. By the time breakfast was ordered and eaten, it was almost mid morning. An 08.00 start ought to be offered.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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sullivan • solo_traveller • gb
10
The whole stay was brilliant
Pros:

Absolutely brilliant lovely and clean
Great location a joy the whole stay staff very friendly and helpful the food was delicious with lots to choose

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Helpful staff and comfortable room.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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McKeown • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Nagu • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Free car parking across the road. Comfortable room and beds Duvets on beds way too heavy, very hot in the middle of a heatwave!!! Nice meal in the bar and drinks outside. Good experience all round.
Nancy Rickard..

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • gb
10
Everything exceeded our expectations
Pros:

Just home from an overnight stop to celebrate my son’s wedding
What a lovely place
The rooms are modern and well equipped.
The beds are super comfortable and the shower was excellent
Above all though, the staff and local people are so friendly and welcoming
I have to particularly thank Richard who kindly took us to the local golf club where the evening reception was due to lack of taxis and also a thank you to Hannah for being so friendly

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike, everything was 100% spot on and could not be faulted

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
10
Perfect hotel
Pros:

Could not fault this wonderful hotel. The location was perfect, the staff were friendly and so helpful and our room was spotlessly clean.
Would highly recommend if you’re thinking of staying here.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Campbell • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Marium • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Clean rooms and furniture and the bathroom had a rain shower which was lovely.

Cons:

The room was quite warm as it was in the top of the building.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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LUDOVIC • extended_group • fr
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee