Vale Resort

4.0 star property

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An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, a pond, and surrounding greenery.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a reception area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A dining area with tables, chairs, and a variety of dishes.
A hotel with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, a conservatory, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
Hensol Castle - Deluxe (On Vale Resort Grounds)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hensol Park, Hensol, Pontyclun, Wales, CF72 8JY
  • Place, Llantrisant Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Fagans National Museum of History
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, The Royal Mint Experience
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room - Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Large Double Room in Hensol Castle

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hensol Castle - Deluxe with Sofa Bed (On Vale Resort Grounds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room - No Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hensol Castle - Suite (On Vale Resort Grounds)

  • Resort view
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hensol Castle - Deluxe (On Vale Resort Grounds)

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hensol Castle - Executive (On Vale Resort Grounds)

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Vale Resort

2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, an indoor pool, 3 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are onsite.
Vale Resort offers 143 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 3 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Vale Spa has 20 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Vale Resort. During your stay, you'll be close to Llantrisant Castle. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 3 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body treatments, facials, or body scrubs at Vale Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and a gym
  • 5 minutes by car from Llantrisant Castle and 8 minutes from Llantrisant Leisure Centre
Vale Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. An indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Vale Resort. Valet parking is free.

This 4-star Pontyclun hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Vale Resort has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Champagne Bar - Onsite Champagne bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Champagne Bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 20 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Vale Pontyclun
Vale Resort Pontyclun
Vale Resort
Vale Resort Hotel
Vale Resort Pontyclun
Vale Resort Hotel Pontyclun

Vale Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay lovely hotel and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant, spa was nice - very good value stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, very easy to make your way around, staff were very friendly and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just an all round very good hotel, especially for the price and the amenities it provides
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are nice and food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, busy hotel due to the gym, golf and spa activities going on, restaurant and food that we ordered from the bar and restaurant was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was lovely Breakfast was fantastic Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff brilliant and food and facilities really good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming, breakfast was excellent and evening meal delicious.room was very comfortable. Overall we had an excellent stay and qould degibately atay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel with loads of parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious with beautiful views over the golf course. Perfect for relaxing! Staff were very polite and helpful. Food was lovely too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for a charity function. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room with big comfy bed. Staff are super welcoming and food is lovely. Definitely worth a stay. You wont be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very comfy beds, lovely room. Had a wonderful evening too. Breakfast was gorgeous, stunning view over the golf course. Definitely recommend the hotel 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very informative at reception explaining where everything was within the hotel . Room was well maintained and comfortable . Good breakfast and items were presented well. Would definitely recommend the hotel and facilities. A good buzz in the bar also .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, good food in the bar and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We used the pool which was good ,only thought our breakfast could be hotter but overall very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel great, staff, rooms & restaurant quality food & great menu. Would highly recommended, setting beautiful too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place! Staff couldn’t do enough to help when my friend had a dress disaster! Lovely place to stay would happily go back. Very clean and great facilities, delicious breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the vale resort on 28 march. Made use of the spa and had a 2 hour walk around the grounds,lake and castle after a lovely breakfast . Well recommended for a break away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent location, lovely pool and tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026