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HOTEL BREAKS AT CHRISTMAS
Cardiff hotel offers, deals & safety information over the festive period.
We can’t deny it, 2020 has been a tough year for everyone. Why not put the year to bed and treat yourself to a relaxing overnight stay in one of Cardiff’s lavish hotels? Or send someone the perfect gift of R&R in the form of a spa break. We’ve put together list of packages, discounts, and safety information to help you plan your ultimate Cardiff festive stayover.
Enjoy 24hrs of pure luxury in the beautiful capital City of Cardiff. The perfect escape from the recent stresses of life with stunning culinary treats, pure relaxation in the Spa and a wonderful time Christmas shopping.
Just a short walk away from Cardiff Central Train Station, you’ll find the ideally located Clayton Hotel. Rediscover the magic of Cardiff with a great value breakaway and enjoy 25% off Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rates. With safe & spacious public areas & bedrooms, The Clayton Hotel is perfect for couples, families or friendly get-togethers.
Or if you’re feeling thrifty, get your room from just £50 per night when you spend £50 at dinner on food in the Grill Bar & Restaurant. Central location, ideal for sightseeing, flexible booking with no prepayment required, and free cancellation up until 2pm the day prior to arrival.
THE EXCHANGE HOTEL
Why not treat a loved one to a festive break at the magnificent Exchange hotel this Christmas? With prices starting at £159 per couple or £165 per family it’s a steal!
Whilst you’re there, dine in the new ‘Tempus Fugit’ restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays during December. Try the three course Festive Express menu for £25 per person or the Festive Choice menu for £35 per person.
THE PARK PLAZA
Planning on shopping ‘til you drop in the City Centre? Relax at the end of a busy day at the luxurious Park Plaza Hotel and escape from the recent stresses of life with stunning culinary treats, comfy beds and pure relaxation in the Spa.
- Festive Afternoon Tea OR 3 course candlelit Dinner
- Arrive from 1.00pm so you can enjoy 24hours of relaxation, guaranteed check in by 2.00pm
- An hour use of the 20m heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and poolside loungers
- Full use of 2 storey gym with state-of-the-art exercise equipment
- Overnight accommodation in a Superior Room
- Full Welsh Breakfast
- 10% discount off any 50mins+ Spa treatment pre-booked prior to arrival – Spa Treatments
- £64.50 per person sharing a twin or double room
Available Sunday to Thursday.
- Festive Afternoon Tea OR Gentlemen’s Afternoon Tea OR 3 Course Dinner
- Arrive from 1.00pm so you can enjoy 24hours of relaxation, guaranteed check in by 2.00pm
- An hour use of the 20m heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and poolside loungers
- Full use of 2 storey gym with state-of-the-art exercise equipment
- Overnight accommodation in a Superior Room
- Full Welsh breakfast
- 10% discount off any 50mins+ Spa treatment pre-booked prior to arrival – Spa Treatment Menu
- £69.50 per person sharing with on Afternoon Tea
- £79.50 per person sharing with 3 Course Dinner
THE VALE
Set in 650 acres of lush green South Wales countryside, the hotel offers a one-stop-shop for rest and rejuvenation. Does a long lie-in and leisurely breakfast sound good, or is an early start and an energetic ramble through Welsh woodland more your thing? Either way, this one could be for you.
- 1 night luxury accommodation
- Full Welsh breakfast (view menu in downloads)
- Dinner (view sample menu in downloads)
- FREE bottle of wine in your room
- Use of our leisure, pool and gym facilites
- Free parking
- Free wifi
FUTURE INN
Stay in the Bay at Future Inn Cardiff Bay, you can step away from the world, catch your breath and relax. An Overnight stay, including a full Welsh breakfast, and a 3-course dinner in Thomas Restaurant or a Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea for just £54.50 per person.
Stay for Christmas
You are also more than welcome to stay for Christmas. Whether you are travelling to be with loved ones and need a place to stay or you just want to have that delicious turkey meal cooked for you for a change, we have just the right package to suit your needs.
Twixmas
The period between Christmas and New Year is known as Twixmas. If you want to hit the Boxing Day sales, Cardiff is the ideal location to indulge in a spot of retail therapy. With sizeable indoor shopping centres with all of your favourite high street brands or the historic arcades with independent businesses, it is the perfect time to explore Cardiff.
HOTEL INDIGO
For a stay with a Welsh flare, just a few steps from the fabulous Christmas shopping of Queen Street, the Victorian & Edwardian Arcades & Queen’s arcade, book into the Hotel Indigo.
Get a night out on the house! Book a minimum of three nights and Indigo Hotel Cardiff will treat you to a night on the house! With a long stay, there’s no rush. Just more time to relax and explore. But be quick – offer ends 30th December 2020. Valid on stays until 31st March 2021.
Gift Vouchers – with 2020 being the year to stay at home, why not treat your loved ones to a well-deserved night away? Our gift vouchers come in £10, £25, £50 & £100. Call us on 02920 102711 to purchase and they’ll send them directly to your door.
VOCO ST DAVIDS
Fancy a night in a lavish hotel overlooking the picturesque waters of Cardiff Bay? You’re in luck, Voco St Davids have exclusive offers ahead of time in their early access sale. We’ve put together some of our most popular vouchers, and you don’t have to wait till Black Friday to get your hands on them.
HILTON HOTEL
Book your stay at the Hilton Hotel with the Dream Away Family offer and receive the flexibility you need and save up to 20% off usual rates. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before your check in, plus no deposit is required. Enjoy large family rooms. Kids 5 & under eat free with a delicious kids’ menu available for ages 6 to 12. Plus you can book your family swim time and enjoy the heated, indoor pool.
Treat yourselves to a getaway from £66 per person with the Cardiff Festive Break offer. Get into the festive spirit with an overnight break in Cardiff City Centre with breakfast and your choice of dinner or afternoon tea.
BREAKFAST FOR TWO
Start the day with a delicious cooked breakfast in Grey Restaurant
with all of your favourite choices.
DINNER OR BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
Choose from a romantic dinner for two in Grey Restaurant or our
famous Bottomless Brunch experience the next morning.
LEISURE FACILITIES
Book a swim time in our heated pool or a fitness session in the gym.
SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP
Explore the Christmas market, shop the boutiques in the arcades
or visit your favourite high street stores, all just steps away from our
front door.
FREE GIFT WRAPPING
So that you have more time to spend relaxing together.
Offer valid from 13th November 2020 to 23rd December 2020 and bookable using code PR20GP.
THE ANGEL HOTEL
Why not make the most of your festivities and treat the family to a memorable break at the Angel Hotel? Just a stone’s throw away from the Christmas celebrations at Cardiff Castle! Enjoy some quality time with the family, no need to wash up, just spend all your time relaxing and re-charging your batteries!
DECEMBER 23RD
Arrive at the hotel to be welcomed by our friendly reception team and enjoy your first evening with us by dining in Castells for our Welsh inspired menu.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Whether you are arriving or enjoying your second day, take time to enjoy a mince pie and tea or coffee with us, then spend some time at your leisure, getting to know the hotel and taking advantage of some last minute Christmas shopping in Cardiff’s fantastic shopping areas. Join us in the evening for a welcome reception hosted by our team. You’ll sit down to a superb meal in our restaurant with live entertainment and then you can relax for the rest of the night. Guests attending midnight mass will be served brandy and mince pies upon their return.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Once you’ve opened your presents, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and have the morning to yourself before enjoying a 4 course traditional Christmas lunch accompanied by the sounds of a live pianist. We’ll serve coffee and Christmas cake during the Queen’s speech and in the evening, there will be a wonderful gala buffet, if you have room!
BOXING DAY
After a well-deserved lie in, join us for a relaxed breakfast and spend the day as you please or stay in and take part in our fun Boxing Day quiz. In the evening, we’ll host a drinks reception and you will sit down to a fabulous four-course gala dinner, which will be followed by live entertainment and dancing.
THREE NIGHT FESTIVE STAY FROM £305.00 PER PERSON / FOUR NIGHT FESTIVE STAY FROM £395.00 PER PERSON / SINGLE SUPPLEMENT- £25.00 PER NIGHT / CHILDREN SHARING WITH TWO ADULTS FROM £75.00 PER PERSON (UP TO 16 YEARS) AGED 4 AND UNDER SHARING FREE WITH TWO ADULTS
DO YOU PLAN ON USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
For further transport information including Car Parks and Park & Ride, please visit our Christmas page and scroll to the bottom.
Where possible, please consider travelling by bus over other means of public transport due to reduced capacities.
Please note that face coverings are compulsory when travelling by bus except when exempt for medical reasons. Cardiff Bus have put together a guide informing you how to best keep safe whilst using their services, please read here.
A useful tool when planning your visit is the Cardiff Bus Capacity Checker. The live bus tracking feature on the website and app can now tell you if the bus you’re waiting for has many or few passengers on board.
Are you aware of the new timetable and city centre route changes from 29 November? Don’t get caught out, view the new maps here.
If you are considering travelling to the city centre by train, please ensure you plan your journey well in advance. Where possible, reserve your seat ahead of arriving at the station to guarantee your place on the train.
Please read the ‘COVID19 Travel Safer Guide’ ahead of your journey.
The Transport for Wales Capacity Checker tool helps give an indication of the trains that are often full and the ones with plenty of seats available, so you can decide the best time for your journey.