St Mellons Hotel & Spa Cardiff, Cardiff
About the Hotel
St Mellons Hotel & Spa is a 19th-century manor house nestled in the countryside of South Wales. This beautifully restored hotel combines original period features with modern luxury. It serves as an ideal venue for conferences, weddings, and events, enhanced by picturesque views and efficient service. Located between Cardiff and Newport, it offers guests a tranquil retreat with easy access to both cities.
Location
The hotel is situated in the rural area of St Mellons, approximately 15 minutes' drive from Cardiff city center. Easy access to the M4 motorway connects guests to local attractions and sights in Cardiff. Cardiff Airport is the nearest airport, located within a convenient driving distance.
Rooms
The hotel offers a range of accommodations, including superior rooms and executive double rooms. Each room features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen satellite TV. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can enjoy views of the landscaped gardens from their rooms.
Eat & Drink
On-site dining is available at the hotel's restaurant, which specializes in British cuisine using seasonal, locally sourced produce. Guests can relax at the Panacea Bar, which serves a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. Light fare is offered in the dining area, ensuring a satisfying meal for all patrons.
Leisure & Business
St Mellons Hotel & Spa includes a full-service spa featuring a health club, indoor swimming pool, and treatment suites. Additional amenities include a steam room and a hot tub. For business travelers, the hotel provides conference spaces and meeting rooms, complemented by friendly service and well-equipped facilities.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cribs
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel had seen better days and needed some improvements in the rooms, but it was of adequate size and quality. The service was a mix of being lovely and welcoming but needing a major refurbishment. The location was in need of a definite change but provided lovely surroundings and good staff. The dining experience left something to be desired with no continental option. The facilities were just okay, with nothing special to highlight.
The hotel's location was perfect for my special trip with my mother to see the Millennium Stadium. The rooms were newly decorated and clean, but the lack of amenities like a lift and the challenging shower situation on the first floor seriously let the place down. The dining experience was not up to par with limited options, and the location was convenient for work but needed some maintenance. Overall, it was a mixed experience with some highs and lows.
The room was nice and spacious but showing signs of wear, needing some updates to match the price. The service was attentive and quick to resolve any issues. The location was convenient for exploring nearby areas but lacked aesthetic appeal. The dining options were subpar in taste and variety despite the elegant setting.
The hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms looked shabby and the bed was not comfortable, but they were warm and spacious with a large bathroom. Service was mixed, with attempts to charge for unrequested breakfast, although staff were friendly and helpful. The location was excellent despite neighboring issues, and dining was good despite limited breakfast options. Facilities were decent overall.
The hotel had a nice surrounding, with a first-class location and lovely staff. However, the rooms looked like there was effort made to spruce them up but had a terribly uncomfortable bed and were pretty run down with a moldy smell in the bathroom. The service was a mix of being super helpful and accommodating but also miserable at times. The dining experience was a mix of tasty dishes and one of the worst ever encountered. The facilities left much to be desired with some areas being out of use and not properly maintained.
I stayed at the hotel, which was in a chalet. The rooms were in desperate need of some attention, feeling a bit dated, but I got upgraded to one of their refurbished rooms, which was excellent. The service was a mix - the staff were friendly and very helpful overall, although one staff member seemed confused about mineral water. The location was fab, with very helpful staff, making me want to return despite the disappointing surroundings. The dining experience was lovely, with plenty of choices, although it felt a bit stingy given the price paid. I found the facilities to be adequate.
The hotel rooms were a bit dated but still nice with modern amenities. The service was charming, although there were slight issues with timing in the dining experience. The location was nice and secluded, offering good facilities like room service and reliable Wifi. The dining was cooked fresh to a good standard. The facilities overall were pleasant.
The hotel offers spacious rooms that lack the charm of a Manor House but are terrific, renovated, and located on the upper level with a pleasant outlook. The service provided by the staff was exceptional, friendly, and always eager to assist. The location is perfect for a visit to Cardiff, ideal as a base for Cardiff City Centre, and set in front of a lovely period building with tailored front gardens. However, some investment is needed in various areas. The dining experience was a mix of nice, well-presented dishes but also included some skimpy and unappetizing options. Overall, the hotel provides a comfortable stay with great service but could improve in certain aspects.
I had a lovely stay at the hotel with my dog. The rooms were nice and warm, especially in December, located in a separate block which was perfect for some peace and quiet. The service was exceptional, beyond faultless and the staff were very pleasant and helpful, offering larger rooms than other alternatives for just a few pounds more. The location, while beautiful, could use a bit more attention to detail, especially in the stairs area. The dining experience was disappointing due to the inedible food and poor breakfast options. The facilities were good overall.
The hotel felt more like a B&B rather than a hotel, with rooms needing attention due to issues like rotting facia boards and cracked bathroom tiles. The noise from the nearby generator room and a disruptive pipe noise outside impacted the stay. The price of £270.00 for one night seemed excessive for the condition of the room, with a suggested value of around £70.00 per night being more appropriate.
