Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.8 (1536 reviews)
Lanelay Lane , Hensol , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Great food
Excellent service
Cons:
Overpriced
Limited amenities
Mixed location sentiment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
The hotel was exceptionally clean, although there were mixed sentiments about the overall setting.
Service
9.6
Outstanding service from staff members like Bonnie Rae and Robert, who were attentive and helpful.
Location
8.64
The location was convenient, although expectations of the surrounding area were not fully met.
Room Quality
9.09
We had a dual aspect room but had some view-related concerns.
Amenities
8.12
Spa facilities were underwhelming as they only included a pool and sauna with no impressive features.
Value for Money
7.58
Considered overpriced for the experience provided, especially given the service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.63
Food quality was phenomenal; the meals received high praise from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
9.1
An overall enjoyable stay highlighted by excellent service and food, but marred by a few disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spa
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa in Hensol offers a tranquil escape just 20 km from Cardiff University. Indulge in the hotel's serene garden, free private parking, and exquisite dining options at the restaurant and bar. Unwind in the indoor pool and sauna, or enjoy the convenience of room service during your stay.

Elegant Rooms and Exceptional Service
Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully designed with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. The attentive staff, fluent in multiple languages, are available 24/7 at the front desk to cater to your needs. Experience comfort with amenities like bed linen, towels, a wardrobe, and a kettle in every guest room.

Sun Terrace and Beyond
Relax on the sun terrace or explore nearby attractions like Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium, both just 21 km away. With multilingual assistance and proximity to Cardiff Airport, Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa ensures a memorable stay for every guest.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel will take full payment until 10 days after the reservation is made.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1536 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 9.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Alan • couple • gb
5
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent, really classy place.
Pros:

Really classy place

Cons:

Bed was a bit hard for me.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Alice • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay in a beautiful hotel
Pros:

The property is stunning, the facilities are incredible, you must visit the spa!!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Alyn • family_with_children • gb
10
Just felt relaxed
Pros:

Extremely helpful staff

Cons:

Beautiful surroundings

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Miles • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Bar food meals really good and well presented

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mari • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
10
very comfortable and very friendly
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Beautiful weekend , great food, great staff and facilities
Pros:

Beautiful decor, very warm and friendly

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • gb
5
Disapointing, very poor customer service and communication, unreasonable responses to concerns raised, do not recommend
Cons:

Disappointing stay, with poor communication

We stayed at Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa for a special break following our honeymoon and, unfortunately, left feeling extremely disappointed. For £150, we had hoped for a relaxing experience, but several issues really let our stay down.

The swimming pool was extremely noisy, with a child screaming for over an hour. I completely understand that the hotel is family-friendly, as we have a child ourselves, and I am not suggesting children shouldn’t be welcome. However, I do think clearly advertised family swimming times would be helpful so guests can plan their use of the spa facilities accordingly.

We were not made aware of the specific children’s swimming times when booking through Booking.com or when checking in. When the noise became too much, I was willing to pay an additional £50 to use the advertised Outdoor Vitality Pool instead, only to be told that this wasn’t possible because the spa staff had finished for the day. At no point had we been made aware that we couldn’t simply add this to our stay when we wanted to use it.

The other major disappointment was the lack of communication regarding food. I contacted the hotel before our visit to ask about gluten-free options because my wife has coeliac disease and needs to avoid gluten strictly. I was sent a menu that didn’t identify suitable options and was told the kitchen would contact me directly, but nobody ever did. As a result, we ate elsewhere before arriving, only to discover that there were actually several options my wife could have eaten at the hotel. Had somebody responded to my enquiry, we could have enjoyed a meal there and made better use of our time.

I raised these concerns directly with the hotel and, to their credit, management acknowledged that our dietary enquiry should have been followed up. However, despite several emails explaining the impact this had on our stay, they refused any goodwill gesture or compensation.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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gemma • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
8
Wonderful stay and spa experience
Pros:

Beautifully designed hotel with a friendly and helpful team. The suite was spotlessly clean, spacious, and luxurious. The food was delicious, and the spa is a great feature.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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ANNE • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable highly recommend
Pros:

The location, standard of cleanliness, professional and efficient staff. Food is well presented and delicious.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • lu
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • gb
10
Short stay
Pros:

The food was superb.
The spa was amazing.
All staff were amazing.
The room was spotless.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee