Reviews of Rooms at Penarth Marina
The Deck The Boatyard, Penarth Marina, Cardiff, CF64 1TT, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWhat a gem of a place . Stunning views, modern rooms with high quality finishes, beautiful selection of toiletries again of high end quality and lovely tea / coffee tray and biscuits we felt we were on our own mini cruise ship. Lovely to have the balcony and close to a choice of Restaurants without the need to drive. Informative and friendly staff. have already recommended to family and friends and will definitely stay again if in the area ( we live 4.5 hours away ) Wished we had booked another night now . Good value for money compared to some other places we stayed in Wales
Nothing - everything was perfect
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat attitude from staff and great accommodation
The automatic light under the sinks in the bathroom that cannot be disabled. It is very bright and stays on a long time. The rooms become a sauna in hot weather and would benefit from air conditioning.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location on a marina pontoon
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful and heartwarming weekend at Penarth Marina We absolutely loved the whole experience Ell is so polite and warm. The room was clean and spacious We felt so comfortable and will be recommending Penath Marina to friends and family
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFabulous room and facilities, friendly staff, great location
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff amazing location amazing lovely little cafe next door for cooked breakfast. Bathroom was amazing loved the large shower and double sink and huge light mirror. Came with a large amount of teas and coffee. Lots of bathroom products.
No all brilliant
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFabulous place to stay very unique, quiet and relaxing.
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Nothing not to like beautiful well deserved break pure comfort and spotlessly clean
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was clean and fresh looking. Good furnishings well put together.
The shower was difficult to operate. No dressing gowns. No fridge..
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location on the marina with free parking was perfect for our fishing trip. Bed was extremely comfortable, room was perfect, the private lockable balcony with an outside cupboard was a bonus! The staff are very nice and friendly. Elle was so accommodating and she kept the room clean and tidy.
We did hear the boats around us but they didn’t bother us too much. Our only downside was the poor pressure in the shower but it was still ok.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely quiet , clean rooms lovely experience
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location in the summer. Normally you can breakfast at a nearby cafe but was closed so cant comment.
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything. This was an incredibly relaxing and unique stay. The staff were great, the facilities all clean and luxurious, and waking up on the water was a real highlight. The bed was unbelievably comfortable and I would definitely recommend breakfast at the Galley just next door!
We liked everything, but would recommend an eye mask if you're a light sleeper.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location and room, the pictures don't do it justice.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewEverything couldn't fault it
Everything
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWonderfully comfortable accommodation. Lovely location. It was all very clean and everything thought of. Best of all are the staff, especially Ell who went out of her way to make it special.
We had some problems with locking a door, which the staff knew about and intend to fix.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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