Oakdale Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Things to do

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

£45
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

£16
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

£85
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour

£22
per adult
Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

£86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

£22
per adult
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Oakdale

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £52 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£52
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is £116 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£116
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £96 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£96
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is £62 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£62
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,641 reviews)
"From start to finish was delightful. The staff at check-in was amazing making sure my car was registered and recorded properly. I had a very pleasant experience staying there. Thanks for a wonderful evening. Dinner staff could be more attentive to what they are doing and serve with a smile and remove ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is £72 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£72
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely, very friendly staff, booked the Executive room for a short family vacation and it was unbearably hot, even with 2 fans in the room. No air conditioning and temperature control wasn't working. Sleep was impossible due to the heat."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is £86 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£86
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"I stayed there because of the swimming pool, unfortunately the sauna was out of action but I had a nice swim! The hotel is good but for a single traveller it was expensive."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
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Where to stay in Oakdale

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Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Open Photo by Darryl Ellson

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
Photo by Gareth James
Open Photo by Gareth James

Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

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Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

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