The Deck The Boatyard, Penarth Marina, Cardiff, CF64 1TT, United Kingdom
#2 of 47 hotels in Cardiff
Guests' ChoiceBased on 322 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Adam
United KingdomThe rooms are stunning, the staff are great. The food at the restaurant was beautiful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Richard
United KingdomWe loved everything about it from start to finish lovely staff they made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in we even got chatting to some of the locals which was nice. The food and room was 5* we'll be highly recommending it to our friends and family thank you for a great stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Andy
United KingdomNothing
Room on the marina was excellent, very clean and looked modern with small deck to sit.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomNothing , could do with outside table first drinks
Quirky, different and large
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Lesley
United KingdomExcellent pods on the water spotlessly clean everything you would require for your stay. Staff helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Ruth
United KingdomGreat location right on the water! Super-comfortable bed, nice big bathroom, and the private small terrace was a luxury bonus.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Carmen
United KingdomNo fresh milk for hot beverages
Interesting location that we appreciated. Liked the sky light in the bedroom.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Smith
United KingdomThe pressure of the shower is a little low. It wasn't a huge problem and didn't ruin our stay at all, but could be worth noting
Our floating room was absolutely stunning. The bed was very spacious and the decor of the room and bathroom was beautiful. We stayed here on our way home from a week in a lodge with a hot tub in Pembroke and we thought that place was gorgeous, so to find this gem on our way home too was pretty lucky. It was our first year anniversary and it was made even more special by staying at The Deck. Nice food, lovely staff, and beautiful scenery. We booked a 2nd night within 10 minutes of arriving to our room/pod as we wanted more time to enjoy. My partner and me will definitely be returning😊
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Graham
United KingdomBeing on the marina
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Fatma
United KingdomThey didn't clean the room on the second day. But it wasn't that much matter to me. We didn't need to ask.
It was such a fantastic hotel. On top of the water, there is no need to go so far an excotic places. Amazing view from the room, so quite and tranquilizer which all we need. Very good restaurant. Wonderful and helpful staff. Many thanks to Mike. I would definitely like to come back if I can in the future.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Daniel
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Everything was phenomenal
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Richard
United KingdomWe stayed on the first day of the recent ‘heat-wave’ and the room was quite hot at night. We were glad of the fan/air conditioning unit that was within the room.
Good and unusual location within the marina. very friendly and helpful staff. comfortable and well furnished room, all spotlessly clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomLovely location and was made better with the sun being out which is rare in Wales. Would recommend to friends and would also say the food in the restaurant was excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomAmazing location on the marina. Spotlessly clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomSee above
I had eggs benedict...eggs were too hard ...hollandaise sauce was a mustard orange colour and not good with way too much ham
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Michelle
United KingdomNothing
Nice decor, very tasteful, spotless, peaceful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Jenny
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing to dislike
The added benefit of eating wonderful food at The Deck
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing.
Fabulously well equipped. Quirky houseboat. Restaurant great. Staff exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Oliver
United KingdomMarina location, slightly outside city centre but easy to get there by taxi or walk to train station. Very helpful staff. Good vibes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomNothing not to like
A beautiful room with plenty of space, floating in the Marina. Kettle and a coffee machine, lots of little extras, like sewing/shaving kit, great soaps and shampoo! Smart TV with all the apps.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Ben
United KingdomI liked everything about it
Comfortable and interesting
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Bethan
United KingdomNo complaints at all!
The rooms are amazing such beautiful views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Steven
United KingdomService at breakfast was a little 'laid back' so would be an issue if you were under time constraints (which we were not)
Unusual as the rooms are floating 'pods' in the marina. The rooms are well-equipped and comfortable. The location in Penarth is great with one of our favourite restaurants (Old Customs House) a short walk away. Also good access to Cardiff city centre with a bus which takes around half an hour or a walk to the local station and a train which takes 10 minutes if you don't want to drive and park in the City. The Deck restaurant was good with a reasonable choice for breakfast. We will be returning next timne we visit Cardiff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Wendy
United KingdomLeaving 😔 xx
Everything was amazing from the check in to our dinner.. Amazing cheese cake 😋 breakfast was fantastic. Service second to none they couldn't do anymore if they tried. Bed was sooooo big and comfortable, room spotlessly clean. Even booked our taxi for us to go and see James Blunt ❤️❤️ I will return with the husband very very soon.. Thank you so much guys xx
Stayed in April 2024
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