The Cardigan Bay Guest House

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Suite, Ensuite, Sea View
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 1A )
Front of property
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

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63 Marine terrace, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2BX
  • Place, Aberystwyth Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Aberystwyth Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Aberystwyth University
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 102 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 1A )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Aberystwyth

At The Cardigan Bay Guest House you'll be within steps of Traeth y Gogledd - North Beach and Aberystwyth Beach. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This beach guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Aberystwyth guest house include Ceredigion Museum and Cardigan Bay.

What's nearby

  • Traeth y Gogledd - North Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aberystwyth Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aberystwyth Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Constitution Hill - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aberystwyth University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Aberystwyth Station - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baravin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Glengower Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tŷ Seidr Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Light of Asia - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Cardigan Bay Guest House

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Cardigan Bay Guest House also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a television in common area.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Cardigan Bay Guest House offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 8

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6.00 per night (341 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 7 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 3:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 8 (subject to availability)

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Cardigan Bay Guest House Guesthouse Aberystwyth
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Cardigan Bay Aberystwyth
Cardigan Bay House house
The Cardigan Bay Aberystwyth
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cardigan Bay Guest House?

The Cardigan Bay Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardigan Bay Guest House?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardigan Bay Guest House on 17 Dec 2025 start from NZ$105.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Cardigan Bay Guest House?

Yep, The Cardigan Bay Guest House is on Aberystwyth Beach.

Does The Cardigan Bay Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cardigan Bay Guest House?

No, The Cardigan Bay Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cardigan Bay Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

The Cardigan Bay Guest House Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 336 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ideal for an overnight stay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dear Expedia Customer Service, ​I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with my recent stay at the Cardigan Bay Guest House in Aberystwyth, which I booked through your platform. ​The accommodation failed to meet the standards advertised on your website and resulted in a very unpleasant experience. The key issues I encountered are as follows: ​Faulty Window: The window in my roomdid not open or close properly. This was a significant issue for ventilation and general comfort. ​Inaccurate Room Description: The room I was given did not match the description provided on your website. The room was advertised as having a sea view, but most of the view consisted of rocks. Our "superior" twin room consisted of 2 single beds and haedly any room. ​Non-functional Heating: The heating in the room was not working throughout my stay. This made the room uncomfortably cold, especially during the evenings and at night. We requested a heater which was also faulty (missing a leg) and did not procide sufficient heat throughout the night. ​Uncomfortable Beds: The beds were incredibly uncomfortable, which made it very difficult to get a good night's sleep. The quality of the mattresses was poor and did not provide adequate support. ​These issues directly impacted my stay and significantly detracted from the experience I paid for. I would like to request a full refund for this booking as it has spoiled mine and my sisters holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Meinir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Saturday stay

Clean enogh but very run down and dated. Room was very hot and patches of paint has peeled off the wall.Convenient on the prom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Quirky.

Such a friendly staff. Small white room but we expected that, comfy bed, broken chair. View over sea fab, but windows suffer condensation and only one opened, so very hot. Key to door jammed locking us in but staff so helpful . Needs a new lock. Would we stay there again? yes we would, outdoor bar, coffee and cake excellent and happy hour. A quirky place with a small quirky cafe attached. We had a lovely time.
Outside cafe
Stunning sunsets
Happy bunny in happy hour
View from window
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach & town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

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

My first holiday in Aberystwyth

Stay was good, weather great, bed and room comfortable, Christian conference brilliant and inspiring. Great seafront location, friendly staff. Could consider staying there again. Last night of stay I was disturbed by other guests talking till 3:45 am, not your fault. Finding places to park for free was difficult sometimes, but there always was a space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

denise

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy-Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view - if window had been clean! Unable to open any windows. Property very tired and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peacefully place and friendly staff. Really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a 2 night break at this guest house. Very reasonable price for a double ensuite room with sea view. Will definitely return. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Great situation, one young lady very pleasant and helpful. Was right up top with no view. 78 years old and had to take my luggage up all the stairs. Bed and pillows not great, otherwise clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was tempted to go 5*, but just a tiny bit of modernization could be done with, like a bit of paint on the room, however the guys downstairs were great, amazing view (room 6 i stayed with daughter), if had the option I'd go maybe 4.7/5, so much going for the place, just a few minor touches could make it from great to brilliant I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room was cramped and bed was extremely uncomfortable. a poor night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Poor

The location is ok. The hotel is very tired and in need of some TLC and staff have no idea what is going on. Carpets and decor definitely not as shown in photos! Sea front rooms have no view as windows completely fogged up and the windows don't work. Carpets and decor are old and stained but the linen was clean. You will need binoculars to watch TV from the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith Albert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of sea was clean walkable to restaurants Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cost was very reasonable. I’m hoping my feedback will be received in the good spirit it comes from. Location was fantastic with sea views. Staff friendly and welcoming. The interior was tired. The bed bases were frayed and carpets coming away from the grippers. The bathroom was clean. The bedding was clean but the bed was leaning downhill. The bedside lampshade was stained. This accommodation was very reasonably priced but I would have been disappointed had I paid more money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wipe your feet on the way out

The worst hotel we have ever stayed in . So unclean , tired and should be advertised as a hostel . I booked this as a surprise for my partner and was so disappointed when we pulled up outside . You get what you pay for here for sure . I even had a pint of cider served in a cardboard coffee cup . No storage for your clothes either . I have learnt from this , will never book three star again .
In a public area . The carpet
In our shower room
Even the toilet flush is broken
In the ceiling of our shower room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025