The Rock
3.5 star property

Comfortable Blackwood hotel in Oakdale with free breakfast

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The Rock

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Restaurant
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of The Rock

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

Map
Tredegar Road, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1DD
  • Popular LocationCaerphilly Castle15 min drive
  • Popular LocationBikePark Wales25 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrincipality Stadium29 min drive
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)59 min drive
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Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Blackwood

The Rock is located in Oakdale, a neighbourhood in Blackwood. Castell Coch and Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Festival Park Shopping Village and Friars Walk Newport. The Visit Caerphilly Centre and Super Tubing are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Caerphilly Castle - 15 min drive
  • BikePark Wales - 25 min drive
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 25 min drive
  • Principality Stadium - 29 min drive
  • Cardiff University - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Pengam Station - 4 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 18 min walk
  • The Sirhowy (Wetherspoon) - 18 min walk
  • The Square Cafe - 2 min drive
  • Caesars Cafe - 2 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 16 min walk

About this property

The Rock

Hotel located in Oakdale
The Rock provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Rock have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Rock Hotel Blackwood
Rock Blackwood
The Rock Hotel
The Rock Blackwood
The Rock Hotel Blackwood

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rock?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rock?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Rock?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Rock located?

Located in Oakdale, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bargoed Woodland Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Pan-Y-fan Country Park. Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Twmbarlwm Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Rock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautifully clean and very comfortable. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast arrangements were unique and very nice indeed with a varied choice to eat. Food in the restaurant was superb. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly place to stay, nice warm welcome and went out of their way to make or stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent hosts,excellent everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service. Very friendly and attentive. Only dissapointment was for £95 per night would expect a cooked breakfast option in the morning. Other than that fab stay and and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Fantastic overnight stay. Lovely friendly owners and staff. Nice room and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rock - little gem
Very friendly staff, nothing too much bother, we were made to feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owners were excellent breakfast area was always laid out With variety of teas cold meats fruits jams etc. Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B
Lovely B&B Pub, all rooms upstairs imaculately clean and comfortable. We didnt eat here as at a local festival, but the food looked good. Hosts are friendly and cant do enough for you to make your stay excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a friendly greeting at The Rock and an ideal location for us to visit family. Not the plushest, but comfortable and spotlessly clean and good value via Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over night travellers
Was a one nite over night stop & was very nice.eve meal was very good .Hosts very helpful and made us feel very at ease. Would defiantly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019