Title: The 10 Best 5 Star Hotels in Cardiff - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Cardiff Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff.dx6054272)[Hotels in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Holiday-Rentals.d6054272.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cardiff Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cardiff Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff.d6054272.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Bute Park which includes a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084233/c19ce034-821c-4264-a5d2-f29a698302e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Compare and book 5 Star hotels in Cardiff, Wales - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - 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5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Celtic-Manor-Resort.h456532.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/545700/545633/38b7a0b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/545700/545633/b8d697a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/545700/545633/530b5b3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Super King, Tiger Bay, Bay View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/545700/545633/023f94e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### voco St David's Cardiff by IHG [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Voco-St-Davids-Cardiff.h545633.Hotel-Information) Butetown 9.2/10 Wonderful (1004) "Room was spotless, staff friendly and professional, breakfast in the room was excellent and in the restaurant, check in was quick and efficient, evening meal in restaurant was great, " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Phyllis £101 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Voco-St-Davids-Cardiff.h545633.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19390000/19385800/19385738/2f964c22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19390000/19385800/19385738/44c833ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19390000/19385800/19385738/afd8dbc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19390000/19385800/19385738/ed3e97c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Lanelay-Hall-Hotel-Spa.h19385738.Hotel-Information) Talbot Green 9.0/10 Wonderful (775) "Excellent stay!" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Matthew £100 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Lanelay-Hall-Hotel-Spa.h19385738.Hotel-Information) ![House, 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 10) | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48300000/48296900/48296887/b051cb6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![House, 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 10) | Living area | 48-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48300000/48296900/48296887/3658493b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![House, 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 10) | Living area | 48-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48300000/48296900/48296887/c01c4556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48300000/48296900/48296887/7a4b0e0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hollywood Beautiful 3 Bedroom House [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Hollywood-Beautiful-3-Bedroom-House.h48296887.Hotel-Information) Roath 10/10 Exceptional (1) "We loved our stay - property was clean and in good condition, and walkable to everything we wanted to do. Would stay here again. Pro tip - there’s a coffee shop run out of a church about a block away. Hours are atypical, but great coffee and the nicest people on planet earth!!!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Daniel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Hollywood-Beautiful-3-Bedroom-House.h48296887.Hotel-Information) ![Cottage, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791691/d1af3b51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791691/945d7426.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791691/9c17a3ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791691/85f99303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cheese House at Gileston Manor [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Cheese-House-At-Gileston-Manor.h34791691.Hotel-Information) Saint Athan 9.8/10 Exceptional (7) "Lovely place to stay" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Jude [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Cheese-House-At-Gileston-Manor.h34791691.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791690/2b6d9dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791690/ee577aaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791690/fb42478a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791690/9ead4dff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stalls at Gileston Manor [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Stalls-At-Gileston-Manor.h34791690.Hotel-Information) Saint Athan 10/10 Exceptional (17) "Amazing place. Second visit. Doesn’t disappoint. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Paul [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Stalls-At-Gileston-Manor.h34791690.Hotel-Information) ![Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791688/381b0c0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791688/e0c54185.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791688/ac23d295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34791700/34791688/d23559d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Coach House at Gileston Manor [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Coach-House-At-Gileston-Manor.h34791688.Hotel-Information) Saint Athan 8.4/10 Very good (5) "Fabulous property, has everything you could possibly need." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Paul [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Coach-House-At-Gileston-Manor.h34791688.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20205600/20205586/7459c5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20205600/20205586/eb0c375e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20205600/20205586/fe3ee7ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20205600/20205586/58cf6bec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Restaurant James Sommerin [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Restaurant-James-Sommerin.h20205586.Hotel-Information) Penarth 9.0/10 Wonderful (20) "This was the first time we had stayed at the hotel and made the decision to upgrade our room for one with a sea view - it was well worth the extra! The room was extremely well presented and comfortable. Unfortunately, we didn't get the opportunity to have dinner in the restaurant but breakfast was good. The staff were all friendly and attentive without being over powering." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) David [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Restaurant-James-Sommerin.h20205586.Hotel-Information) ![Cottage, Garden View | Shared kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36840000/36839600/36839577/eb1972e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36840000/36839600/36839577/070c1458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36840000/36839600/36839577/db45db3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage, Garden View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36840000/36839600/36839577/d792753f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carpenters Cottages [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Carpenters-Cottages.h36839577.Hotel-Information) Trellech United 9.8/10 Exceptional (22) "Was a few days away with my boyfriend and the cottage was a lucky find. Would stay in a heartbeat lovely place ,great host and food in the pub next door was amazing " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Belinda [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Carpenters-Cottages.h36839577.Hotel-Information) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.co.uk/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2F5Star-Cardiff-Hotels.s50-0-d6054272.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2F5Star-Cardiff-Hotels.s50-0-d6054272.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Explore similar 4-star hotels Many 4-star hotels have the same amenities as 5-star hotels. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Cardiff and related destinations - Cardiff - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Bristol - Bucharest - Aberdeen Cardiff Castle anchors a city where Victorian shopping arcades sit alongside modern waterfront plazas. Explore the National Museum's art collection in the morning, then catch a rugby match at Principality Stadium where locals' passionate singing will give you goosebumps. [See all hotels in Cardiff](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&adults=2®ionId=6054272) ![Bute Park which includes a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084233/c19ce034-821c-4264-a5d2-f29a698302e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&p=1&q=high) ## Top Cardiff Hotel Reviews ![Celtic Manor Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456600/456532/0deab7de_y.jpg) ### Celtic Manor Resort 10/10 Excellent "The staff are friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. There was a lovely, Christmas atmosphere in the hotel ." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Celtic-Manor-Resort.h456532.Hotel-Information) ![voco St David's Cardiff by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/545700/545633/38b7a0b4_y.jpg) ### voco St David's Cardiff by IHG 10/10 Excellent "Excellent from start to finish x" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Voco-St-Davids-Cardiff.h545633.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Cardiff ## Pocket Guide: 5 Stars Hotels in Cardiff [Cardiff](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Hotels) is both the capital and the largest city in [Wales](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Wales.d11220.Hotel-Destinations), and as such can offer travellers the ultimate in luxury hotels, whether you’d rather stay centrally in a hotel overlooking Cardiff Bay or a little further out in nearby [Newport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newport-Cardiff-Hotels.0-n6054307-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) or [Pontyclun](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pontyclun-Hotels.d601825.Travel-Guide-Hotels). If you choose to stay in the centre of Cardiff, you will find yourself conveniently located to take advantage of everything this bustling modern city can provide. Put your feet up and allow yourself to be pampered, while you enjoy the fine dining, indoor pool, health club and extensive spa facilities available. You could even choose to stay in a room with stunning views out across Cardiff Bay. There are plenty of recreational activities on offer, either on site or nearby. You can choose from golf, sailing, rafting, parasailing, pilates, scuba diving, windsurfing, hiking, mountain biking, aerobics and yoga, and you can also rent scooters, mopeds, bicycles and personal motorised watercraft. Spa services available include aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy, Ayurvedic, body and facial treatments, as well as body scrubs, body wraps, massages, a sauna, a spa tub, manicures and pedicures. If you’d prefer to stay a little further out around Newport, you have a choice of five star hotels, whether you’d prefer to stay in a large family-friendly hotel with several restaurants and excellent facilities, or something rather smaller but no less luxurious. If you choose the large hotel, you will find a number of family-friendly amenities, including a children’s pool, a playground, babysitting or childcare, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, indoor tennis courts and more. In addition, there are many recreational activities available on site, such as aerobics, golf, hiking, cycling, pilates and yoga, while spa treatments such as hydrotherapy, body and facial treatments, massages, body wraps, body scrubs, manicures and pedicures are also offered. More intimate five star accommodation is also available near Newport, in a quiet location in the countryside. The handful of rooms are well appointed, with free Wi-Fi, televisions, DVD players, coffee makers, hairdryers, ironing boards, and complimentary cribs and infant beds. The guesthouse offers breakfast and has a charming garden, and staff are very attentive. If you prefer intimate accommodation, you can also choose to stay in Hensol, near Pontyclun. This guesthouse is located in the countryside, and features an attached winery, as well as a restaurant, a garden, and barbecue facilities. Rooms have their own television sets, DVD players, en-suite bathrooms, telephones, hairdryers, ironing boards and free Wi-Fi. Whether you decide to stay in the centre of Cardiff or a little further out, you will find plenty to see and do in this bustling metropolis. Sights worth seeing include Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Cardiff City Stadium, Roath Park and Lake, the National Roman Legion Museum and much more. The city has a lively entertainment and music scene, and offers a huge selection of restaurants, clubs and bars. 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