The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Bathroom
Restaurant
Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

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Caxton Place, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HA
  • Place, Pentwyn Leisure Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Leisure Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection offers 47 accommodations. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection, you'll be close to Cardiff University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 11 minutes by car from Cardiff Bay and 9 minutes from Cardiff Castle
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

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  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 11 for adults and from GBP 6 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 162 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, well accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good value for money and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were all very lovely , room was clean , the hotel is a bit dated in places but we had a quiet night and slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean rooms and bathroom everything was as needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel type hotel, rooms were basic, but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, staff are lovely! Amazing shower!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff welcome and service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maizi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely stay again

The staff at reception were wonderful very welcoming and friendly room was really good with a comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable nights sleep, decent public area, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, beds comfy. All we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Amenities
Helpful staff, comfortable quiet room, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exalent, our 2 rooms where spotless, beds where VERY comfertable, and All the staff where very freindly, and helpfull, plus a very convenient location, also there is a pub, and 2 supermarkets next door, great value for money....Highly recomended!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, clean and tidy room, perfect location for our stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Receptionist was very friendly room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

So Yuk

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is good

The location is convenient and there is a free car park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
TV didnt work, something questionable smeared on the back of the front door. Breakfast was ok. Staff friendly. It is its price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very friendly, the rooms are basic, clean but that was expected with the price. A lack of bar and restaurant was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Svetlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Booked same day good price and calm place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, lovely and very affordable, the stuff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and great hot water but not a great deal of pressure. Staff were excellent and provided extra pillows and blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025