Vale Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
VIP Access

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Hensol Park, Hensol, Pontyclun, Wales, CF72 8JY
  • The Royal Mint Experience
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Barry Island Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬
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Room options

Hensol Castle Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room - No Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room - Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pontyclun

Located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Llantrisant Castle, Vale Resort is within a 15-minute drive of The Royal Mint Experience. This 143-room, 4-star hotel has a golf course, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mint Experience - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • St. Fagans National Museum of History - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 19 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 19 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Barry Island Beach - 21 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pontyclun Station - 9 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pipeworks Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boars Head - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miskin Arms - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Vale Resort

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Vale Resort have access to a golf course, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. If you drive, put free valet parking to good use. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and outdoor tennis courts.
Guests can expect 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards are also available.
Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 3 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Vale Spa has 20 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Champagne Bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 20 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free valet parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Vale Pontyclun
Vale Resort Pontyclun
Vale Resort
Vale Resort Hotel
Vale Resort Pontyclun
Vale Resort Hotel Pontyclun

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Vale Resort?

Vale Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Vale Resort?

This hotel is located in Pontyclun, close to The Royal Mint Experience, St. Fagans National Museum of History, and Castell Coch. You'll also find Llantrisant Castle and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Vale Resort?

Yes, valet parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Vale Resort?

Vale Spa is the hotel's spa and services include body treatments, facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Vale Resort have a casino at the property?

No, Vale Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Vale Resort?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Vale Resort a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, 3 bars, and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Vale Resort?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Vale Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Vale Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Vale Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Vale Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Vale Resort?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Vale Resort?

The closest major airport to Vale Resort is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is 15 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is around 29.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Vale Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Vale Resort.

Does Vale Resort host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Vale Resort if that's in your vacation plans.