Penmaen Travel Guide
Cardiff
Visit Penmaen
Things to do

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

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
Top hotels in Penmaen

The Angel Hotel
"No A/C service in the rooms but they have controllers in the room which doesn’t work. Terrible experience in this heat wave. Definable not going to recommend to anyone"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
"Great stay, helped to our make the experience of Cardiff better"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
"Great place - a pity the redtaurant closes relatively early, and the long queue for breakfast was annoying..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"We got a suite with a king bed and a sofabed in a connecting room. Both rooms were clean. AC operational, a must during a heatwave. The one down side was only q out of the two elevators were working."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
"Very good Gym and Pool"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
"Upgraded to an Executive Room but nothing in the Executive Lounge @ 1:00 - no soft drinks, water, coffee or snacks, told it didn't start until 3 pm (on check-in) Whole idea was to have somewhere to relax after a 1.5 hour drive. Note alcohol was not available until 5pm. - licensing?? Has requested ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Penmaen

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.

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

Risca East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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.

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.
























