The Parkgate Hotel
A four-star hotel with its own spa and fitness centre
About this hotel
The Parkgate Hotel offers four-star comfort in Cardiff's city centre, with air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms, free WiFi, a work desk, TV and city views. Beyond the room, the hotel runs a fitness centre, terrace, spa and beauty services, giving parents a genuine wellness option between pool days. The modern restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options at lunch and dinner, and a bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. The hotel is a short walk from Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, with Cardiff Airport 19 kilometres away and Cardiff Bay 9 kilometres out, plus a 24-hour front desk and room service for families arriving late after a long travel day.
- Four-star with spa and fitness centre
- Short walk to the stadium
- Restaurant with dietary options
Our take
This suits families wanting a central four-star with its own spa and fitness centre, without the price tag of the city's five-star waterfront options. The restaurant's dietary range is a genuine plus for families with mixed needs, and the short walk to the stadium and castle keeps the trip simple.
- ✓Book a spa treatment or beauty service in advance, since slots can fill up during busier weeks in the city.
- ✓Use the fitness centre for a workout before breakfast, particularly on days with an early pool booking planned.
- ✓Check the restaurant's dietary options ahead of your stay if anyone in the family has specific requirements.
Why we love it
- Spa and beauty services on site
- Fitness centre and terrace
- Short walk to the castle
- Restaurant covers dietary needs
Why guests love itThe spa treatment I booked on our third afternoon was exactly the reset I needed after two long days chasing the kids around the pool. The restaurant handled our gluten-free requirement without any issue, which took the stress out of every dinner. Being a short walk from Cardiff Castle meant we still managed a family outing despite the spa afternoon taking up some of my time.