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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
Restaurant
Standard Twin Room
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

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Caxton Place, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HA
  • Place, Pentwyn Leisure Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Leisure Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Principality Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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 22.7 mi (36.5 km) from Barry Island Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pentwyn Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Eastern Leisure Centre - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Principality Stadium - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 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. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 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.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 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

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 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 English 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 139 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nadine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
On arrival I went into the reception/ dining/bar area and it had a smell of damp or musty . I was then advised that I had to pay £5 to park my car overnight in the car park even though I was staying at the hotel. The room was ok but only had 2 pillows none spare in the cupboard . I tried to run a bath but the tap was fixed to have shower only and there was no phone in the room to contact reception regarding these issues . I’ve stayed in this hotel lots of times over 10 years but was very disappointed this time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, well accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, beds comfy. All we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean rooms and bathroom everything was as needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryland

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The room was basic and average, but my issues are with parking which I was charged 5 pound for each night, my major issue was that there was a heavy police presence which interruptted my stay and someone had ended up dying in the room 2 doors down, with police and the undertaker, this occurrence has really distressed me and my friend who stayed with me as we wanted a good night, my friend ended up sleeping in his vehicle as he was traumatised and didn't want to stay anymore, I was left in the room knowing what had happened and I could barely sleep, I will not be staying again & I would like a refund for this issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Room comfort
Didn’t have breakfast, went to reception last night no one there, 3police cars at hotel early afternoon, didn’t sleep for 2 nights due to noise of a phone ringing against the wall of our room. Overall shocking, I’d like to request a refund
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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