Title: The Rock - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Rock Hotel in Blackwood with free breakfast ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29110000/29109700/29109637/2accf787.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29110000/29109700/29109637/fc3c36f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29110000/29109700/29109637/3b883df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29110000/29109700/29109637/504c3494.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29110000/29109700/29109637/e60213ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Rock offers a warm atmosphere with modern comforts. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCardiff-Hotels-The-Rock.h29109637.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCardiff-Hotels-The-Rock.h29109637.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.68059%2C-3.18877&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pgpytffwg6GwFCl6khjU01cZPPA=) Tredegar Road, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1DD #### What's nearby - Bargoed Woodland Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Cardiff University - 31 min drive - 30.7 km - Cardiff Castle - 33 min drive - 32.1 km - Principality Stadium - 34 min drive - 32.7 km - Cardiff Bay - 36 min drive - 47.0 km #### Getting around - Newbridge Station - 6 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Sirhowy (Wetherspoon) - ‬19 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk - ‪Square Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### The Rock Hotel located in Argoed The Rock provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at The Rock offer amenities such as free WiFi. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Electric kettles and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10960000/10952100/10952020/5959ab57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maes Manor Hotel Blackwood - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.0 Good 212 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=10952020&PinnedHotelID=10952020&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/8e9247bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Highmead Blackwood - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping 8.8 Excellent 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035447/bdc662a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Glen Yr Afon House Hotel Usk - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 86 reviews CA $277 CA $361 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=4035447&PinnedHotelID=4035447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### 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 staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### 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 Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know 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? > 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? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is The Rock located? > Located in Argoed, 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 Parc Penallta are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Rock Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 9.6/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 9, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 4, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn Oct 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Excellent hosts,excellent everything ##### Kathryn Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### STEPHEN Sep 24, 2019 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 ##### STEPHEN Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn Sep 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Fantastic overnight stay. Lovely friendly owners and staff. Nice room and excellent food. ##### Dawn Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith Aug 9, 2019 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. ##### Keith Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The owners were excellent breakfast area was always laid out With variety of teas cold meats fruits jams etc. Excellent ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Aug 1, 2019 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. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 25, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham Jun 10, 2019 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. ##### Graham Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly staff and an excellent service, rooms are very comfortable and clean ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Ian Mar 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quality Service at the Rock Pub A very warm welcome, significant pride in the facility, excellent food and wonderful service. The bedroom was immaculately clean. I had a meeting in one of the local business parks and this was an excellent location for an overnight stay. The only downside was the road noise, especially with the room window opened, however, this was a tolerable negative during a very positive stay. ##### Ian Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee Dec 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay We had a great weekend Paul & his wife made us very welcome, lovely food great service would stay here again. ##### Lee Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Oct 23, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay Very friendly owners, happy to help. Treated more like a long lost friend than guest. ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Alt Hotel Calgary East Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Alt-Hotel-Calgary-East-Village.h31069558.Hotel-Information) > > [Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana an All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Hard-Rock-Hotel-Casino-Punta-Cana-All-Inclusive.h2464251.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Jamaica-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2057712.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Cardiff-City-Centre.h526111.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Cardiff.h2609745.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Antigua and Barbuda](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Antigua-And-Barbuda-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d7-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Holiday Inn Express Toronto - Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Toronto-Downtown.h13722.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points By Sheraton Los Angeles International](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Los-Angeles-International-Airport.h28110.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Hotel-Nacional-Rio.h42275495.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Paradisus-Cancun-All-Inclusive.h525789.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Waterslides in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d178315-tHotelswithWaterslides.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Abidjan (ABJ) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/abj/yul/abidjan-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Libreville (LBV)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/lbv/montreal-to-libreville) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Timehri (GEO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/geo/toronto-to-georgetown) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Bucharest (OTP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/otp/calgary-to-bucharest) > > [Flights from South Burlington (BTV) to Buffalo (BUF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/btv/buf/burlington-to-buffalo) > > [Flights from Madrid (MAD) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mad/lhr/madrid-to-london) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yvr/toronto-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Dieppe (YQM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/yqm/kelowna-to-moncton) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Dublin (DUB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/dub/montreal-to-dublin) > > [Flights from Rionegro (MDE) to San Andrés (ADZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mde/adz/medellin-to-san-andres) ### Cars > [Avis Car Rentals In Davisville](https://www.expedia.ca/Avis-Car-Rentals-In-Davisville.d553248635976008568-c41.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Gananoque Boat Line](https://www.expedia.ca/Gananoque-Boat-Line-Gananoque.d6125787.Vacation-Attraction) > > [San José del Cabo Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Del-Cabo.d8650.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Denmark Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Denmark.d47.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Campamento Piñones](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Juan-Campamento-Pinones.dx553248635976399546)