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Our top choices for Darran Valley hotels

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, trophies on display, a patterned carpet, and a chandelier.

1. Castle Hotel

Castle Hotel
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Darran Valley
6.8 out of 10, (194 reviews)
"The staff are really lovely and helpful. The lady at the reception was very kind to me and helped me when there was an issue with the booking as Expedia had not sent the booking through properly and she still managed to find me a room. Second time I have stayed here and will definitely stay again ❤️"
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is ₹7,534
₹9,040 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Castle Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

2. Howfield Hotel

Howfield Hotel
2.0 star property
7.5 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (100 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay in the middle of Merthyr"
United Kingdom
Julie
The price is ₹8,265
₹9,918 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Howfield Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Darran Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (807 reviews)
"The food was excellent"
United Kingdom
Sharon
The price is ₹7,629
₹9,155 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Llechwen Hall Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, wooden beams, and arched doorways.

4. Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
10.2 km from Darran Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (538 reviews)
"Excellent - well recommended hotel"
United Kingdom
Sanjay
The price is ₹12,908
₹15,490 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
A modern living room with a brick wall, a round mirror, a wooden table, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. James Place @ Dowlais

James Place @ Dowlais
3.0 star property
6.6 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying at any James Place properties, never had a complaint to make. Clean, comfy, great decor, staff are always friendly and helpful. Just splendid!"
United Kingdom
Hans
The price is ₹8,370
₹10,045 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
James Place @ Dowlais
A bar area with a beverage dispenser, a fruit display, and a coffee machine.

6. Best Western Ebbw Vale

Best Western Ebbw Vale
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Darran Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (281 reviews)
"The staff were excellent. The breakfast was exceptional. The property was very well situated."
United Kingdom
David
The price is ₹7,153
₹8,584 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Best Western Ebbw Vale
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7. The Newbridge Hotel

The Newbridge Hotel
2.0 star property
10.9 km from Darran Valley
The price is ₹7,417
₹8,900 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Newbridge Hotel
A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

8. The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel
4.0 star property
27.8 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,820 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, staff were so helpful and friendly. The rooms were spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The location was excellent, very central."
United Kingdom
Angela
The price is ₹13,224
₹15,868 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Parkgate Hotel
A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a headboard with a light fixture.

9. Tŷ Newport

Tŷ Newport
4.0 star property
27.6 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (576 reviews)
"Ideal location, great room and fabulous breakfast"
United Kingdom
James
The price is ₹7,651
₹9,181 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Tŷ Newport
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white and black bedding, a mirror with a black frame, and a window with frosted glass.

10. The Cwmcarn Hotel

The Cwmcarn Hotel
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"Beautiful property, hosts were very attentive and polite couldn’t have asked for a better stay"
United Kingdom
Jersey
The price is ₹5,407
₹8,777 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Cwmcarn Hotel
A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

11. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
4.0 star property
27.4 km from Darran Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,496 reviews)
"We have stayed here a number of times and it doesn’t fail to meet expectations"
United Kingdom
Joanne
The price is ₹7,099
₹8,519 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
A wooden dining area with a large table and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen area with various appliances and dishes.

12. Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4.0 star property
14.7 km from Darran Valley
7.6 out of 10, Good, (865 reviews)
"Great shirt stay, the beds were really comfy and the room was spacious with everything we needed. Staff were lovely."
United Kingdom
Ruth
The price is ₹7,366
₹8,839 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

13. Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff
4.0 star property
27.3 km from Darran Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"As shown, a very pleasant stay with a young family"
United Kingdom
Nell
The price is ₹9,059
₹10,871 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Park Plaza Cardiff
A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed certificate, and a television on the wall.

14. The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (381 reviews)
"Excellent restaurant, staff were good fun ,rooms were spot on"
United Kingdom
tony
The price is ₹6,141
₹7,370 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Coach & Horses Hotel
A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a wooden crate labeled "Agricultural & Horticultural For The Smallholder & Home Gardener" with a note about seed varieties.

15. James Place @ Brynawel

James Place @ Brynawel
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Darran Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Splendid stay as always."
United Kingdom
Hans
The price is ₹7,947
₹9,536 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
James Place @ Brynawel
An indoor swimming pool with a glass railing, a hot tub, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

16. Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
22.1 km from Darran Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Welcome to the Village Hotel Cardiff It’s a lovely place with convenient modern resort in-house tgi fridays american diner. Good pool and spa."
United Kingdom
Moira
The price is ₹8,487
₹10,185 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Village Hotel Cardiff
A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a table, featuring a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
3.0 star property
24.4 km from Darran Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, excellent breakfast"
United Kingdom
Shane
The price is ₹6,252
₹7,502 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

18. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
28.1 km from Darran Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast clean rooms friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is ₹7,115
₹8,538 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, clear water, and a tiled floor.

19. Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa by Belvilla

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa by Belvilla
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Darran Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (645 reviews)
"Always a nice stay!"
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is ₹10,635
₹12,761 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa by Belvilla
A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

20. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4.0 star property
28 km from Darran Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,252 reviews)
"Easy check in and perfect location"
United Kingdom
Lauren
The price is ₹9,960
₹11,952 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Compare top hotels in Darran Valley

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, trophies on display, a patterned carpet, and a chandelier.

Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
7.7 km from Darran Valley
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Howfield Hotel

2.0 star property
7.5 km from Darran Valley
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.

Llechwen Hall Hotel

3.0 star property
9.3 km from Darran Valley
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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, wooden beams, and arched doorways.

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
10.2 km from Darran Valley
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A modern living room with a brick wall, a round mirror, a wooden table, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

James Place @ Dowlais

3.0 star property
6.6 km from Darran Valley
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6.8
194 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
100 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
807 reviews
8.2
Very good
538 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
105 reviews
The price is ₹7,534
₹9,040 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The price is ₹8,265
₹9,918 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The price is ₹7,629
₹9,155 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The price is ₹12,908
₹15,490 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The price is ₹8,370
₹10,045 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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Where to stay in Darran Valley

Find the best Darran Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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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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.

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Butetown

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

A modern bridge with a unique design, a river, and a stadium with distinctive architecture.
Photo by Mick Lobb
Open Photo by Mick Lobb

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.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

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

Top Darran Valley Hotel Reviews

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location V nice rooms Executive Lounge perfect. Amazing staff Thank you"
Paul 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Darran Valley like?
Travellers to the Darran Valley neighbourhood in Bargoed will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Parc Cwm Darran as part of your Darran Valley travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Darran Valley, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Darran Valley.
What is there to do in this Bargoed neighbourhood?
Parc Cwm Darran is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Darran Valley. When you're sightseeing in Bargoed, New Tredegar Leisure Centre and Llancaiach Fawr Manor are also worth a stop.