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The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Standard Twin Room
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Caxton Place, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HA
  • Place, Pentwyn Leisure Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardiff Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cardiff

With a stay at The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection in Cardiff (Pentwyn), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. .This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Cardiff Bay and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Pentwyn Leisure Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eastern Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cardiff Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Principality Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Llanishen Station - 7 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Spice Island - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection offers 47 accommodations. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 11 for adults and GBP 6 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 106 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good value for money and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were only staying one night on a short visit to Cardiff. The hotel was easily accessed from the motorway. It reminded us of American-style motels with the rooms all having external access, although each room had a small lobby to prevent the Welsh rain entering the bedroom. After a quick friendly checkin we found a clean room with the basics we needed for the night. We were allowed to check in early although were warned that the water in the room would be unavailable until later owing to plumbing work. Our only concern was that the mattresses were not the most comfortable, but perhaps that is a matter of personal preference.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We booked 2 rooms, the first was ready when we arrived a little early for check & having explained we would be back late that evening I was told they would leave some notes and our 2nd room key would be ready. Unfortunately that wasn't what happended when we returned and a wait of almost 30 minutes ensued until the room key was provided. The rooms were very clean but he mattresses were very poor and only 1 pillow per person was not good. It is also worth noting the hotel is a steep incline accessed via a trading estate. We were given free coffee on checkout as recompense for the check in th night before as the delays were due to a new member of staff, unfortunately the coffee was as unimpressive as the mattresses. Overall this hotel is reasonable value for money but needs an overhaul to bring it up to modern standards and skimping on things like pillows does nothing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Properly dreadful, in desperate need of a major refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated style but clean bed and room. Perfect for the cheap price I paid
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, staff are lovely! Amazing shower!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tash

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not trust the pictures of this hotel that are online, i think these were taken when hotel was new, definitely does NOT look anything like that now. Dark, dinghy cold room, bed really uncomfortable, did not feel safe at all. Had a terrible night. Breakfast was cooked fresh, but not very well, couldn't eat it. Female cook had really long hair that was not tied up or covered. Would not book this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel type hotel, rooms were basic, but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very friendly, the rooms are basic, clean but that was expected with the price. A lack of bar and restaurant was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
No shower gel or soap in rooms. I know it’s only a lodge / motel but come on Staff very friendly though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no complaints whatever. Our room was clean, warm and comfortable. The beds were really comfy with nice cotton bed linens. The bathroom was very clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and efficient and nothing was too much trouble for them. Excellent value for money and we will certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A1
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kostiantyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff at the check in. The main hotel building and reception looks presentable. The room was great value and exactly what I needed to have a night’s sleep after an event. The bed was comfortable, bedding clean. There were tea making facilities. The room was very basic and dated, with cold lighting - it was not very inviting. However focussing on the value, it was great for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Really run down. Bright lights on outside with thin useless curtains. Stains on the wall. Shouldn’t have to pay for parking at an out of town hotel either. Staff were wonderful though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t have breakfast so scored a half way mark as we were not able to skip it in this review. It’s an old Campanile hotel now run by a small group so I support them all the way. It’s handy as the brown road signs are still there directing from the motorway. Still looks outdated but it’s being upgraded. Lidl a short walk away for groceries. It’s on a steep hill so watch out if it’s wet or icy. Could do with two pillows but a bath towel came in handy. TV wasn’t much good with reception and selection of channels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff welcome and service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exalent, our 2 rooms where spotless, beds where VERY comfertable, and All the staff where very freindly, and helpfull, plus a very convenient location, also there is a pub, and 2 supermarkets next door, great value for money....Highly recomended!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025