The Cliff Hotel & Spa, perched on the Cardigan Bay coast in Ceredigion, offers what many consider the best sea views in Wales, along with private hot tubs and a subterranean spa. A recent guest secured an economy room for under £100 including breakfast, highlighting the hotel's range of budgets.
Location and Accessibility
The hotel is ideally positioned for exploring the Wales Coast Path and the nearby town of Cardigan, with the River Teifi trails close by. Free parking is plentiful, a welcome relief from the overpriced charges at some city hotels.
Cardigan Bay remains one of Wales's most underrated stretches of coastline, according to the guest, sandwiched between Pembrokeshire and the Llŷn Peninsula. In 2023, Time Out magazine dubbed Cardigan the "most underrated" spot in west Wales.
Accommodation Options
The hotel offers a dozen room and suite types, from modest to luxurious. Many have sea views and private balconies, and some rooms come with a private hot tub. The guest's economy room, while lacking a sea view, was well-equipped with tea and coffee facilities, robes, and a hairdryer, with a cosy bed.
Spa Facilities
The subterranean spa features a bubbling hot tub, steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool, and heated loungers. Guests must email ahead to secure spa access, as the guest discovered upon check-in. Spa packages with treatments such as massages, scrubs, and mini facials are available.
Dining Options
Carreg at the Cliff offers ocean-view dining with seasonal menus featuring Welsh twists, including Braised Loin of Lamb, The Carreg Burger, and Y Ddraig pizza with bacon, leeks, and laverbread. The Point Bar & Lounge is ideal for cocktails. For more casual fare, the nearby Flat Rock Bistro provides affordable pub grub with a view.
Guest Experience
The guest enjoyed sunset walks along the Ceredigion Coast Path, witnessing a kaleidoscope of colours over the ocean. They noted the relative remoteness of Ceredigion and its strong Welsh language and culture, with ancient castles, local crafts, and food festivals to explore.
"A great coastal escape with just enough luxury to make you feel like you've indulged, without going overboard," the guest concluded. "Definitely one to consider for your next trip."
