The Cardigan Bay Guest House
Location: 63 Marine terrace, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2BX, Aberystwyth, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Complimentary Reception
Socialize at the complimentary reception held on select days.
Featured Amenities
Benefit from multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Book now to experience a relaxing beach getaway at The Cardigan Bay Guest House in Aberystwyth.
Important Information
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Television in common areas
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Meeting rooms
- Free reception
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Rooms Available
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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 1A )
1 Twin Bed
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Towels not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board and highchair
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View
1 Queen Bed
129-sq-foot room with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and highchair
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Queen Bed
118 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board and highchair
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
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Suite, Ensuite, Sea View
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
183-sq-foot room with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and highchair
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
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Apartment, Private Bathroom
1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
1098 sq feet
Layout - 3 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
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Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View
2 Twin Beds
172-sq-foot room with sea views
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Desk, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
Guest Reviews
- Andriejus (10/5): - fantastika!
- samantha (6/5): - Lovely spot with sea veiw. Room very clean. Very dated holes in bathroom door covered by a sticker.. frayed carpets Staff barely spoke. Stairs need reparing overall in need of TLC. But beautiful spot overlooking sea..
- Robin (10/5): A good stay - Easy check-in, comfortable and quiet room with tv and fast wifi.
- Eric (10/5): - Excellent staff. The room could do with updating and the stairs must be taken into account(3 flights). But OK for an overnight stay
- Richard (4/5): - NO VIEW NO BREAKFAST TO MANY STIRS
- Sumit (4/5): - Great view. But not a nice place to stay.. very small room, poorly equipped. No air conditioning .. so when it’s sunny then you can’t stay in the room because of heat. The shower stopped working in the night. There is no one at the reception after 9:00. They did not have enough towels. So I was given one face towel instead of a bath towel.
- Kevin (10/5): - Great sea view.Needs a bit of TLC.Meg,the morning receptionist was a ray of sunshine.Sam,the evening was most helpful.Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Thanks.
- Jasbier (8/5): Clean room and lovely bay view - The room overlooked the bay as described when booking room. The room was clean, but bed was a bit hard and uncomfortable for me. There was a TV but there was no signal to receive any channels.
- Elisabeth (2/5): Choose somewhere else - In a very poor state of repair carpets threadbare and stained, walls marked and paint peeing off. Table and chairs unstable windows very draughty. Bathroom very dated and although superficially clean toilet bowl was very marked and sealant peeling from around shower that dribbled out.
- Evelyn (2/5): - 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.
- Meinir (6/5): 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.
- Janine (10/5): 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.
- JOHN (8/5): 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.
- Marcy (8/5): - Great location for the beach & town.
- Christine (4/5): - Great view - if window had been clean! Unable to open any windows. Property very tired and run down.
- Jade (10/5): - Very peacefully place and friendly staff. Really enjoyed my stay here.
- MARTIN (8/5): - 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.
- Lynne (6/5): - 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.
- Robert (4/5): - room was cramped and bed was extremely uncomfortable. a poor night's sleep
- Craig (8/5): - 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.
- Marguerita (10/5): - Great view, centrally located.
- Verified traveler (4/5): 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.
- Deborah (10/5): - Lovely view of sea was clean walkable to restaurants Lovely staff
- Denise (6/5): - 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.
- John (2/5): 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 .
- Scott (10/5): Great value, pleasant location and staff - Sea view was lovely. Nice atmosphere.
- Rosalie (8/5): - Out shower wasnt workimhg and plug on hand basin dodnt stop water from leakimg out Good wee cupboard with hangatrs, comfy bed etc
- Matthew (6/5): A bit old and dated. - Lots of little things not working such as shower too hot, plugs not working. Dated rooms. Requested bay window but didn't get, no table and chairs as shown in photos and sounded like a nightclub at 3am with the amount of noise. On the positive side quiet clean, a good price and great position.
- Jacqueline (8/5): - Location was great, the property is in need of a major remodel. Worked okay for our one night stay.
- Susan (6/5): - I asked about a shower curtain twice, as l didn't have one. The shower head was so high up l couldn't reach it. There is no house keeping, room was not checked at all
- Andrew (8/5): - Great location on the beach, close to shopping and restaurants. Good walking proximity to everywhere in the town. Would stay there again.
- Tracy (4/5): - The owner of the guest house and the receptionist were very friendly and welcoming and generally the stay would have been ok except the bed was very uncomfortable. The mattress was hard and lumpy, meaning we had a very poor nights sleep for the 2 nights we stayed. The guest house is though conveniently located on the sea front and it was very clean but a bit out dated. If you stayed in any room but room 2 your stay may be ok.
- Sion (8/5): - Room small, but otherwise everything fine.
- Ceri (2/5): - I never write reviews but my little girl and I were upset by the dirty and tatty conditions of this guest house. Won’t be returning, we had to dodge the mould in the shower, the carpet was threadbare and the windows were so dirty we couldn’t see the beautiful sunset. Beds were awful too
- Verified traveler (10/5): Comfy and worth it - We stayed there for a day and the room was small but comfy in all sort of means. Seaside view was awesome and everything was in reachable distance.
- Lyn (6/5): - Room was tiny and quite run down. View was stunning!
- Sheila (8/5): - Love this olace as it is right on the seafront, best view ever
- C (8/5): Clean - Good stay. Clean, friendly . Exactly as advertised
- Russell (10/5): - Offers excellent value for money and is right on the sea front. Zero complaints and very clean. Would stay again.
- Paul (10/5): - Very friendly hospitable hosts. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and with lovely coastal views.
- jon (10/5): - great sea view comfortable,nice room
- Iolo (10/5): - Everything was satisfactory.
- Louise (6/5): - This room was little tatty around edges but very clean However the sash window in our room was completely stuck open which made our night noisey and cold and there was no one in lobby to see about it
- Lisa (8/5): Good overall - This was a very cheap stay in a great destination. The hotel was excellent value for money and we had a fabulous view. It was very quiet so had a good sleep. However, it is tired in places and would benefit from a makeover. Wouldn't take a lot of work but would be beneficial in my view. Just needs more attention to detail. Staff very friendly and helpful.
- Mike (8/5): Great value for money. - Good location and a nice view over the bay. Room fixtures and fittings are very old and really could do with an update, but that is reflected in the cost so fair enough. However, cleanliness of the room and en-suite shower room we’re excellent. Top marks for that.
- Emma (8/5): Good value for money- room only - This is a no frills self-catered room. It had a queen sized double bed, desk, table and two chairs by the window overlooking the sea. Shower ensuite and the smallest built in wardrobe I have ever seen (6in deep). There was hot drink making facilities in the room and some toiletries. On the ground floor there was a kitchen and a communal area that was clean and user friendly. There is a cafe onsite on the ground floor....open from 0930 to 1700ish. There is a continental breakfast option o. A weekend. With it's location right on the front and walkable for town you don't need anything else. It was good value for money and we will stay again.
- Denise (10/5): - Very good value. Lovely views, would stay there again
- Jill (8/5): Clean, basic accommodation in a great location - Nice clean room, comfortable beds, great view of the bay. Bathroom a little cramped, nowhere to put anything (including hand towel, had to hang it over the shower) and fan did not work. Would stay again.
- DIEPIRIYE (10/5): - The heating system seems quite efficient round the clock and during Winter it's a lovely place to be. Staff were quite helpful with attending to the needs and inquiries of the Guests.
- Tehnaz (10/5): - It was a fabulous location, plenty of restaurants and cafes around, beach across the road. Very comfortable, excellent staff who provided us with a warm welcome on arrival, good facilities (breakfast and kitchen). Will stay here again. Thank you
- s (4/5): - Bottom end..Hostle style
- Juliette (8/5): - The views from the front bedrooms are breathtaking. The tea and coffee facilities were generous and the bed was comfortable. The shower was great and the staff were friendly and helpful
- Alice (4/5): - Needs a deep clean and some maintenance
- Simon (10/5): - The only issue I had was not having my own en-suite, beyond that it was perfect
- Lorraine (8/5): - A simple and clean guest house. The windows could do with replacing but other than that the staff were friendly and quick to help. Lovely to hear and see the sea from the room. Parking is a pain when busy in the day but after 5pm we were able to park right outside until we left the next morning.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - The window room number 6 was broken and heater in two rooms were not working properly
- Meleri (8/5): - Clean basic room ✅
- sarajayne (6/5): - bed extremely uncomfortable and left with bitten legs !
- Paul (6/5): - Nice place, clean.
- Karen (8/5): - Excellent staff. View was amazing.
- Anthony (10/5): - Very good value. Friendly staff. Seafront Room.Definately stay again. Daughter in Aber Uni so very convenient.
- Rachel (8/5): - Fabulous staff on arrival, informative and excellent knowledge of the area. Clean room, but mattresses were very uncomfortable 😕. Would probably not stay there again on that basis. Great view though!
- Andrew (8/5): - Excellent seafront location. Rooms are basic but comfortable.
- Dale (8/5): - Thanks for a comfortable pleasant stay on my trip to Aberystwyth 😀
- Verified traveler (4/5): Sad - UK hotels are so over priced for what you get and this one is a prime example. Both beds had very uncomfortable old mattresses. Paint peeling off walls. Poor, mismatched furnishings. Fire doors held open, no PAT of electricals. The only plus was the view but dirty windows don't help.
- Alfred (10/5): - It was very good
- Max (8/5): - Nice stay
- Paul (4/5): - Shower drain clogged. If the cleaner clear the bathroom that they should have noticed. It's a great location and right at the beach. In general if they improve the room conditions. It is a nice place to stay.
- Helen (2/5): - Booked a suite with a queen and single bed which Expedia and the owner confirmed. Confirmed room over the phone with owner the day before. He still gave my room away to someone else leaving us with only a double room which meant we had to have someone sleep on the floor. Refused to issue refund or authorize Expedia to do so when they called.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Bef mattress need to be replaced. Middle sunken with not enough support. Can hear adjacent room TV. Good view to the bay.
- Lisa (2/5): - Just excellent 😁
- Carol (10/5): - Stayed for 1 night, room overlooking the beach
- Nicoleta (10/5): - Was amazing and quite place.
- Wendy (10/5): - I was very fortunate to be given an free upgrade as my room was no longer available. The room & on suite was very clean .Lovely sea view. Large selection of Tea,coffee & hot chocolate. Bed was very comfortable too.
- Asha (10/5): - Excellent staff, lots of space in bedroom & had an amazing view
- MARK (8/5): - Great stay
- Ian (8/5): - Fine here! Clean and tidy, with just a couple of bits that could have been improved, but wouldn't stop me going again :) Car parking at North Road was 24 hours. This worked well for me.
- Julie (6/5): Aberystwyth stop over - The position of the hotel was excellent. It was clean but the mattress was very thin and you could feel the springs but for the money it was great.
- Andrew (8/5): - Great location. Adequate accomodation, with nice friendly service.
- Stephen (8/5): - Lovely café within the building and great customer service. Personally I had a lovely ensuite room with a great view of the sea. I had an fantastic stay and would definetly consider staying here again!
- Graeme (8/5): - Amazing value. Right on the seafront, an easy walk from the train station. Chilled, nice and quiet, friendly service. Simple rooms, but ideal for my needs. Would happily stay again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing - The room was so charming ! We had our dinner in the bay window with a view of the sunset. 10/10 maybe my favourite hotel room ever!
- Andrea (10/5): - Lovely views close to all
- Ian (8/5): Aberystwyth one night stay - Clean and comfy room but the bathrooms are in need of updating.
- rachel (6/5): Filthy windows - The staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful. The room was nice but the windows were so dirty and covered with seagull poo that you could not enjoy the view and gave the impression that the whole room was unclean and unsanitary. I was told that it was against health and safety laws for housekeeping to clean them.
- CLARE (8/5): - Great view of the bay friendly staff
- Alice (10/5): - Really cozy good price for by the sea
- Shirley (8/5): - Very convenient right on the seafront, and can walk into town about 2 mins away, nice comfy room beds comfy tv, tea and coffee facilities couldnt fault it.
- Jonathan (10/5): - Great location, beautiful sea view, fantastic staff.
- Jeanette (8/5): - Fab views, comfy bed, great location. no shelves to put all our clothes only a couple of drawers.
- Tina (10/5): Class place to stay - First class accommodation, amazing value for money, spotlessly clean, very hardworking and friendly staff. Breakfast was exceptional. Highly recommend the Golden Fleece
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Location
- Ajith (10/5): - Great View of beach
- David (10/5): - I liked the sea view and I did not like the
- Marilyn (10/5): - Clean room, beautiful view. Great location, very walkable town.
- Robert Stephen (8/5): The Cardigan Bay guesthouse, Aberystwyth - The Cardigan Bay Guest House was a pleasant surprise for staying in when we were travelling along the coast of Wales. Had a great view of the beach and a magnificent sunset. Friendly and helpful receptionist.
- Bethan (2/5): - Need to have more facilities
- susanna (10/5): - Good price, for small single room with shared bathroom though great that it had its own loo and wahbasin.
- Reg (8/5): - Clean and tidy. Good location, friendly staff
- Susan (6/5): - It was like staying in a youth hostel the bedroom door was damaged the bathroom tiles were cracked and there was a used ladies razor in the shower it was very run down
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