Blaenavon
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The Lion
Very friendly staff. We called ahead to let them know we would be arriving late, and as the kitchen would already be closed, they took our orders and managed to let us have dinner anyway, which was great as the food was delicious!
Reviewed on 23 Oct, 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
This was our third stay, all stays in the suites, 6th 8th and 10 floor. Amazing stays, rooms were clean, spacious very friendly staff. A number of activities onsite aswell as restaurants. Will be our preferred place for long weekend breaks.
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025

The Manor House At Celtic Manor
Stayed for work. Beautiful hotel with lovely facilities. Shame my room was opposite a doorway to the stairs, lots of banging. The hairdryer was broken. The lights didn’t all work in the room. But overall is was authentic.
Reviewed on 23 Nov, 2025

Quay Apartments Clarence House
Friendly, simple check -in. Easy parking in multistory just behind which can be added to the room. Great TV, good shower and comfy bed. Roomy flat with good equipment level in the kitchen. Some welcome gifts too (tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid and tea towels) which were very welcome. Mini ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct, 2025

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
Very happy with the price and quality of stay. Everything we needed for the weekend!
Reviewed on 15 Aug, 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
The room smells clean as you come in, always a great start. Spotlessly clean. Rooms are ensuite with a little kitchen area, all decorated differently. We had a little table to eat at as well. Chocolates and home made Welsh cakes with milk in the fridge was a nice touch. Self check in with a pin code ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025
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