Penarth

Travel Guide

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, a row of lamp posts, and a building with a dome and tower.
A lake with a wooden dock and various birds, including swans and ducks, on the water and on the dock.
A marina with several boats docked, a wooden cabin boat in the foreground, and buildings in the background.
A toll booth with barriers and signs.
A marina with various boats docked, including a red and white boat named 'Dev-Ocean' and a white boat named 'Pattona'.

Where to stay in Penarth

Find the best Penarth areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Penarth
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A stone building with a gravel driveway and a parked car.
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Dinas Powys

Travelers like the golf courses in Dinas Powys, and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
A stone church with a pointed steeple, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones and a wrought iron fence.
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Llandough

Though Llandough might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cardiff International Sports Village and Cardiff Bay.
A gravel beach with wind turbines in the background.
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Sully and Lavernock

If you're spending some time in Sully and Lavernock, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Pennarth Beach are top sights worth seeing.
A lake with swans and ducks, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy area with trees in the background.
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Sully

When in Sully, you can plan a visit to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Barry Island Pleasure Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Glendale hotel

Glendale hotel

2.5 out of 5
Plymouth Rd Penarth Wales
The price is CA $157 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $157
CA $188 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Penarth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium are located ...
Glendale hotel
Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

3 out of 5
The Esplanade Penarth Wales
The price is CA $97 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
CA $97
CA $182 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Penarth. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions Cardiff Bay and Utilita Arena Cardiff are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
"Excellent location Stunning apartments very modern and super comfortable room Iron kettle hairdryer and toiletries were very handy Courtyard was beautiful WIFI was very sporadic Overall a great stay and would definitely book again"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is CA $187 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $187
CA $225 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,426 reviews)
"Great pool and gym"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (327 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Utilita Arena Cardiff are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"Very disappointing start to our stay We arrived at 6pm with our 19-month-old granddaughter, only to find another couple already in our apartment. They had been given the same entry details as us, despite booking a different apartment. To make matters worse, the cot we had requested was not provided. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
Quay Apartments Clarence House

Quay Apartments Clarence House

3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (155 reviews)
"Booked for 3 people and only had 1 King sized bed and you can open windows and the air on unit was only in the living room which made the bedroom unbearable hot. Wouldn’t stay here again"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Quay Apartments Clarence House
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Penarth attractions

A pier extending into calm waters with a rocky shoreline.
Photo by Sean Pike
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Pennarth Beach

<p>Experience stunning coastal views and relax on the sandy shores of Pennarth Beach, where the vibrant beach vibes create the perfect atmosphere for a memorable getaway.</p>
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Things to do

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

CA $85
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

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

CA $160
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

CA $161
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

CA $160
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

CA $30
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

CA $160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
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Cities near Penarth

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Cardiff

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