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Porthcawl hotels and places to stay

Porthcawl Seaside Apartment
Porthcawl Seaside Apartment
4 out of 5
Top Flat, 38 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, Wales
The price is £107 per night
0.6 mi from city centre
Porthcawl Seaside Apartment
The Brentwood Hotel
The Brentwood Hotel
2.5 out of 5
37-41 Mary Street, Porthcawl, Wales
The price is £79 per night
0.74 mi from city centre
3.1/5 (32 reviews)
Xmas present

"I’ll be going again very friendly owner and staff"…"

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2019

The Brentwood Hotel
Seagulls
Seagulls
3.5 out of 5
Seagulls Bryneglwys Avenue, Porthcawl, Wales
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1.16 mi from city centre
Seagulls
Caravan to rent trecco bay
Caravan to rent trecco bay
Trecco bay holiday park, Bay view road, Porthcawl, Wales
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0.92 mi from city centre
Caravan to rent trecco bay
Rose And Crown
Rose And Crown
3.5 out of 5
Heol-Y-Capel, Nottage, Porthcawl, Wales
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £64 per night
0.16 mi from city centre
4.4/5Wonderful! (12 reviews)
lovely place

"A warm welcome and friendly staff. Everything I could have asked for."…"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2020

Rose And Crown
Bayside Guest House
Bayside Guest House
3 out of 5
70 Mackworth Road, Porthcawl, Wales
The price is £54 per night
0.65 mi from city centre
Bayside Guest House
Harbour Lets - New Road House - Porthcawl
Harbour Lets - New Road House - Porthcawl
4 out of 5
235 New Road, Porthcawl, Wales
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0.58 mi from city centre
Harbour Lets - New Road House - Porthcawl
Mary House
Mary House
3 out of 5
46 Mary Street, Porthcawl, Wales
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £40 per night
0.76 mi from city centre
3.7/5Good! (43 reviews)
Pay for what you get,

"Next to the main shopping street, by the sea all local in walking distance , manager very polite and welcoming, everything you want for a continental breakfast very happy for a short stay nothing special you pay for what you get , would stay again ."…"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2020

Mary House
The Fairways Hotel
The Fairways Hotel
3 out of 5
The Seafront, West Drive, Porthcawl, Wales
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0.89 mi from city centre
4/5Very Good! (120 reviews)
brill hotel and very friendly staff

"we had a wonderfull stay room lovely and clean and staff very welcoming"…"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2019

The Fairways Hotel
The Dragon Hotel
The Dragon Hotel
4 out of 5
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £55 per night
13.93 mi from city centre
3.9/5Very Good! (903 reviews)

"Perfect place for Swansea city centre. Seagulls noisy in the morning so be a good idea to have ear plugs."…"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2020

The Dragon Hotel
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Visiting Porthcawl

Visitors can enjoy all that Porthcawl has to offer including the seaside, restaurants and bars. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its golf courses. Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea Beach and Oystermouth Castle are some of the top sights around the area.

  • You'll find 378 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in the larger area of Cardiff
  • The closest major airport is in Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.), 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from the city centre
  • The next closest is in Swansea (SWS), 17.6 mi (28.4 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Porthcawl

The city's natural beauty is on display at Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach, Pink Bay Beach and Newton Beach. Additionally, you might want to add Royal Porthcawl Golf Club to your agenda.

As you plan your holiday retreat, you'll find 14 hotels and other lodging options to choose from in Porthcawl. Here you'll find top ones based on our user reviews:

  • Mary House - This 3-star guesthouse is a favourite with Expedia travellers for its breakfast and central location.
  • The Fairways Hotel - Our customers like the beach locale and clean, comfortable rooms at this hotel. This 3-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant and free WiFi.
  • The Brentwood Hotel - Amenities at this 2.5-star hotel include free breakfast and free WiFi. Expedia customers like its breakfast and beach locale.

Popular places to visit in the area include Dylan Thomas Centre, located 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from the city centre, and Swansea Beach, which is 14 mi (22.5 km) away.

Dressing for Porthcawl

  • Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 11°C, whilst night-time temperatures stay around 2°C
  • From April to June, the average is 19°C during the day and 4°C at night
  • July to September sees average temperatures of 20°C during the day and 9°C at night
  • Between October and December, you can expect 16°C as the daytime average and 2°C as the night-time average
  • About 957 millimetres of rain falls on Porthcawl each year
  • July and August are usually the hottest months averaging 19°C, while February and January are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 2°C

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Porthcawl?
The Brentwood Hotel is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Mary House is another top choice for your stay based on traveller reviews.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Porthcawl, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You’ll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates and click on “Search”, then you can use the “free cancellation” filter to review the best options available in Porthcawl.
What's the best hotel for a family holiday to Porthcawl?
The Fairways Hotel is a top 3-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free parking. Also, attractions in the area such as LC Swansea and Plantasia are fun for children of all ages.
What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Porthcawl?
The Fairways Hotel is a top 3-star beach hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. The Brentwood Hotel is another good option for your stay near the beach. To enjoy some time by the water, head to Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach or Coney Beach.
What's the best place to stay if I'm looking to play golf in Porthcawl?
The Fairways Hotel is a top 3-star hotel that has an adjacent golf course and features free breakfast. You can tee off at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club during your trip.
What are some hotels with pools in Porthcawl?
Caravan to rent trecco bay: Features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants.

Porthcawl Hotel Reviews

    Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5
    The staff were very helpful and eager to make my stay a pleasant one. …
    A verified traveller from Cardiff-Caerdydd stayed at Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd
    Posted 2 months ago
    Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd
    Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4
    Very good and food very nice …
    5 / 5
    Hotel staff very friendly and efficient Car park very good Good access to M4 Good WiFi Food nice and staff friendly …
    A verified traveller stayed at Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4
    Posted 6 months ago
    Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4
    The Fairways Hotel
    brill hotel and very friendly staff…
    5 / 5
    we had a wonderfull stay room lovely and clean and staff very welcoming…
    A verified traveller stayed at The Fairways Hotel
    Posted 11 months ago
    The Fairways Hotel
    Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5
    This stay was perfect as is / initially this wasn’t a part of the honeymoon, but once I added it, the stress of car rental returns and getting to the airport at 6am went away / staff was wonderful…
    A verified traveller stayed at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport
    Posted 6 months ago
    Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport
    The Bath Hotel Lynmouth
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5
    Upgraded to a newly decorated room. Very nice. The breakfast was very good. The TV did not work but as soon as I mentuoned this it was swiftly dealt with. Would stay again …
    A verified traveller from Hertfordshire stayed at The Bath Hotel Lynmouth
    Posted 6 months ago
    The Bath Hotel Lynmouth

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