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Glendale hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A staircase with a patterned floor leading to a room with a view of a garden. - Glendale hotel (Penarth)
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a chandelier. - Glendale hotel (Penarth)
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Glendale hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Penarth is home to Glendale hotel. Cardiff Castle and Coal Exchange building are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mermaid Quay and St. David's. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Utilita Arena Cardiff or Principality Stadium. Visit our Penarth travel guide
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Plymouth Rd, Penarth, Wales, CF64 3DH

What's nearby

  • A historic Penarth Pier building with a distinctive dome and columns.
    Pennarth Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.
    Cardiff Bay
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A marina filled with various boats docked in calm waters.
    Cardiff International Sports Village
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A lake surrounded by dense green forest, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
    Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
    8 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Penarth Pier Pavilion
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Penarth Station
    4 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ocho Lounge
    7 min walk
  • The Busy Teapot
    10 min walk
  • Kegbelly
    8 min walk
  • Hickmans Bar And Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • The Pilot
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Glendale hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Glendale hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glendale hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Glendale hotel located?

Situated in Penarth, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pennarth Beach and Cardiff Bay. Penarth Pier Pavilion and Penarth Leisure Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Penarth Station is only a 4-minute walk and Dingle Road Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Glendale hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location and staff. The rooms were small but well stocked and comfortable. The second room we rented only had a sink -the toilet and shower facilities were in the hallway but it didn’t seem to be much of an issue unless you awake several times a night. A hidden surprise that we found out about by mistake…there is a walking path just outside the hotel entrance “behind the restaurant” (take a left) that leads to a beautiful trail and meanders to the road near the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Get yourself out here it’s beautiful and the Glendale and it’s staff & owner are absolutely wonderful people so thank you all .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Rooms were quite clean, and the hotel is
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room with very comfortable bed but tired room decor and furniture, and essentials like loo brush, soap or bins in bathroom missing. But, very lovely restaurant below with great atmosphere and amazing authentic pizzas and pastas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with a genuine welcome. Room as described with plenty of tea and coffee. The restaurant was excellent with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very gpod fpod
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Return visit

Have stayed here a few times and find it very comfortable, both the singles and doubles. Really lovely staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless with new fixtures and fittings. Staff were friendly and accomodating. There is a bar and a breakfast room. The room was quiet and the double bed was roomy. We were on the 2nd floor so a little tricky getting up with suitcases etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great to be able to have a reasonably priced single room on a busy weekend for the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I would usually rent a whole property but this was last minute decision and I am so glad I came here . It’s a beautiful and quaint old world style place and the staff ,, every single one of them have been so helpful and attentive I can’t praise them enough. They all work hard yet will stop and help you with anything a nd that is not always so at some places. No it’s a great place and the Italian owner ( Tony)) is a great guy . Really easy going but always respectful and courteous,,, I would easily count him as a friend in a different situation because he is a busy guy but totally loyal to his customers. I would like to that every single staff member who I mostly know by name . They have a wonderful establishment and in a wonderful part of wales and long may it be so. I will definitely return. Thank you to everyone at the Glendale , I can’t thank you all enough but i haven’t used names as there is a lot of staff but they know who they are .You are wonderful people in a wonderful and beautiful hotel and area Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well sited next to station & comfortable. Parking is limited to street with a 2 hour maximum until 18.30
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The property is what you expect, a 2 star hotel, I stayed in single bed with en-suite, Overall the room was clean and I had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute and comfortable

What a lovely little hotel. We arrived quite late on a Saturday and we're welcomed by the friendly owner. Our room was clean and comfortable with a cute, old fashioned door key. We had a drink in the bar but didn't eat in the restaurant, although it did look lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I stay at the Glendale regularly to visit my daughter and granddaughter who live nearby. It is a lovely hotel above an Italian restaurant with very convenient access to Penarth train station with regular trains into nearby Cardiff. It has both single and double size rooms and I usually choose a single. The rooms are well appointed with rather basic shower facilities, tea & coffee etc. a very nice full cooked English breakfast is available (extra) and of course there is the very convenient excellent restaurant downstairs. The owner/manager is very friendly and chatty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I can only give 5 stars for the Glendale,,, it’s very quaint and a very unique hotel and so interesting with its design and decorative features and architecture, it really is a beautiful place to stay and in a beautiful location . The staff every single one of them are just amazing,, so helpful and caring people who work very hard at the Glendale but will always give you their time and help. I found it to be a very beautiful place to stay all round so yes i definitely recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to visit Cardiff and Penarth with its lovely beaches and i could just go on and on but go and see for yourselves because i can be choosy but i had a feeling about the Glendale when I first spotted the advert as it just isn’t some bland & boring place and Tony ( the owner) he works so hard yet is so welcoming and i could easily imagine him as a friend i would trust because i know people and i can spot a fake in a nano second but Tony I knew from the moment i fiirst met him ,, at midnight because it’s almost 5 hrs and combined with the motorway shutting down due to an accident i arrived alone at midnight and it was so quiet and i banged on the door thinking “ im not going to get in “ when suddenly Tony just appeared behind me in his Italian accent welcomed me and said “ your safe now so come and get in we were worried you hadn’t arrived “ and I knew then n there what a decent man he was because I spot a fake,, i think he lives nearby and maybe heard me, great man
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good for a budget hotel.

The bed was really comfy. The room, including the carpet, was very clean. The decor is a bit tired in places (faded curtains and tatty bathroom). The TV is tiny. There was no floor towel in the bathroom so ask for one when you check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

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The restaurant is excellent for breakfast and/or dinner. Lots of stairs to get to the rooms. Very convenient for the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean comfortable room friendly welcome Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great location - short walk to the seafront. Easy to park just for an overnight stay. The only issue was the water pipes making a lot of noise for a short while while i was trying to get to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really lovely room, beautifully and tastefully furnished. Much larger than anticipated. Great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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This is an old hotel so not able to have modern tech included (i.e air conditioning) However, if you like old style property and decor + the noise of a fan in your room, then this hotel is for you. It certainly worked for my needs for a 1 night stay. only thing to consider is some clear signage for the travel arriving late at night as you had to go through a restaurant to get to the check-in desk - that wasn't clear
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was not Very Good it was Very Bad some one left a terrible mark on the mattress and it Didn’t look very nice so I came Back Home the next morning and the food was to much money for what it was not worth anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above an Italian restaurant this older establishment has been converted into hotel rooms. A small room which included a double bed, a toilet, shower and hand basin. The wardrobe was an alcove. Adequate despite being on the top floor and no lift.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy rooms, tasty breakfast and would like to highlight how lovely, friendly and professional the staff were!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

no one to check you in or out and noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025