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The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury resort with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Front of property – evening/night
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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8 Riketts Ave., Runaway Bay, Saint Ann
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardiff Hall Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Runaway Bay

A luxury stay in Runaway Bay awaits you at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach. Highlights at this beach resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Isabella's, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and steam room. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .In proximity to this 4.5-property class Runaway Bay resort you'll find Jamaica Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Runaway Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Flavours Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Salem Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jasmin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orquídea Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas - Rodizio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mikado Japanese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Luxury resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa such as an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a steam room, a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Runaway Bay resort.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa offers 56 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Runaway Bay resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Globe – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Isabella's

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cardiff Hotel Runaway Bay
Cardiff Runaway Bay
Cardiff Hotel
The Cardiff Hotel Spa
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Resort
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Runaway Bay
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Resort Runaway Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, The Cardiff Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa on 18 Nov 2025 start from NZ$234.33, 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 Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, The Cardiff Hotel & Spa is a short 11-minute walk from Runaway Bay Beach.

Is there a spa on site at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool.

What makes The Cardiff Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.