Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa

Hotels
7.5 (1624 reviews)
Cwm Taf , Merthyr Tydfil , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated amenities
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.83
Numerous complaints about dirtiness and maintenance issues noted in several reviews.
Service
8.8
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.34
Guests praised the perfect location and access to outdoor activities.
Room Quality
6.29
Issues with comfort and maintenance highlighted, including complaints about the bed and overall decor.
Amenities
6.82
Some amenities were appreciated, but many were noted as outdated or poorly maintained.
Value for Money
7.28
Guests felt the hotel was worth the price considering the location, despite other shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Guests enjoyed the food, particularly the breakfast and dinner options.
Overall Experience
7.3
Generally an okay experience with many positive aspects but significant room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:15

Property Description

Spa, Pool, and Fitness Centre
Nant Ddu Lodge boasts a relaxing spa, inviting swimming pool, and well-equipped fitness centre for guests to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay.

Cozy Rooms and Welsh Breakfast
The spacious and warmly decorated rooms at Nant Ddu offer a comfortable retreat, complemented by amenities such as TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can start their day with a complimentary Welsh cooked breakfast.

Scenic Surroundings and Local Dining
Surrounded by picturesque mountains and lush moorland, Nant Ddu provides a tranquil escape. The hotel's bistro restaurant offers dishes crafted from local ingredients, accompanied by a diverse wine list.

Experience the beauty of the Brecon Beacons at Nant Ddu Lodge. Book now for a memorable stay in stunning South Wales.

Important information:

Additional Cancellation Information:
Notice period for cancelations for larger parties and longer stays:
1 - 3 room nights: 24 hours
4 - 6 room nights: 48 hours
7 - 10 room nights: 1 week
11 + room nights: 2 weeks

Room nights are defined as the number of rooms reserved multiplied by the number of nights booked. In the event of no-shows, the first night’s accommodations rate will be charged in full.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 15 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

7.5
Based on 1624 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.83
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 6.29
Amenities: 6.82
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Roland couple gb
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Beautiful location and staff very nice.

Cons:

Room and bathroom very tired. Bathroom and shower curtain mouldy and very worn, needed replacing. Toilet seat broken and hanging to one side. Breakfast not great. Ok choice of cold buffet, but the eggs received with all four breakfasts overcooked.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
M
McFarlane solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Cost of meals and drinks

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
6
Pros:

The food was excellent.

Cons:

The room was very basic and dated the hotel is in need of improvements.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
4
One night at Nant Ddu
Pros:

The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Nant Ddu is in a great location with Brecon Beacons literally on your doorstep. Restaurant food is good, too.

Cons:

The place has a very tired feel to it and I had reservations about the overall cleanliness of the rooms. For example, some of the spare bedding was blood-stained and dust and cobwebs were in abundance.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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clive couple gb
7
normal down to earth stay.
Pros:

it was just a normal room and settings, dinning very expenceive, having dined in other hotels for far less
pool and gym ok, but nothing at the hotel to write home about, thank you

Cons:

less expenceive.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
S
Shirley solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff very good and helpful friendly, very accommodating

Cons:

The hotel a little bit dated

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
H
Hannah family_with_children gb
8
Perfect place to stay, we shall be back.
Pros:

Beautiful location.

Cons:

Hotel was everything we needed. A comfy, clean room and a delicious breakfast in the morning.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
G
Gemma solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
B
Brett couple gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple gb
9
Lovely getaway with friend
Pros:

Location. Comfort

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
3
Food was outstanding but accommodation looking tired
Pros:

The food was amazing

Cons:

The building is totally run done.
The tiles on the floor and seat of the jacuzzi were falling off in your hand and making it very dangerous when walking on it. Someone’s sushi was left in our fridge, which had frozen to the back of the fridge. The ceiling in the dining room looked like it was going to fall in, just the whole place can do with a really good clean, dusting and a lick of paint!

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
J
Janet couple gb
7
Slightly under standard
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

The bathroom needed some attention, cracked tiles etc. The bar area was very basic

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
E
Entwangled solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful location, good food, friendly staff and very good value for money.

Cons:

Spa could do with renovations and furniture in room a tired, especially the bed but it was still comfortable.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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charlotte couple ie
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Farookster solo_traveller gb
6
Great location, a bit on the expensive side for average facilities
Pros:

Great location, lovely garden area and greenery. Ample parking. Room was clean, hot drink area with tea and coffee. Complimentary biscuits was a nice touch. It was good to have an iron and extra heaters, it did get a bit cold in the room, so it was great that we warm it up as the main radiators were off (it was June so not surprised)
There was a spa, swimming pool etc but we didn't really get a chance to use it. I'm sure it was great.

Cons:

There was a slight damp smell leading up to the room. The bathroom was very basic and biggest issue was no shower. The bath tub had a hand held shower attached to the taps and no shower curtain, so it was difficult not to get water on the floor. I visit a lot of hotels and sometimes you just need a quick shower. This was designed for people who like to fill up the bath.
I also think the bath tub may have been leaking. The floor was full of water and there's no way we got that much on the floor.
I pay a lot less at Premier inns and you get a proper shower at all of them.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
A
anna couple gb
5
Nice bed, nice staff, lovely location, bathrooms not good
Pros:

Lovely location. Lovely staff .

Cons:

Bathroom was just a bath and a shower hose. No shower, or shower curtain - only way to “shower” was whilst holding shower hose in one hand and trying to wash hair with other hand, whilst trying not to spray water everywhere in the bathroom - Bathrooms suboptimal for the rate paid . Even just a shower curtain and a fitting to allow the hose to be used as a shower would be a cheap and simple fix!

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Shankar family_with_children gb
7
2026-06-02 via Nuitee