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The Porthcawl Hotel

7-11 John Street, Porthcawl CF36 3AP, Wales
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The Porthcawl Hotel
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Durham
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Stayed at the Porthcawl Hotel with my 12 yo son for the rugby international weekend. While the hotel is my first choice when in South Wales anyway, the rooms have actually improved as has the decor. Another improvement was the reintroduction of the cooked breakfast which was gorgeous. Staff as always go above and beyond the call of duty to... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

The noise from the club downstairs was so loud that the glasses in the bathroom physically shook, how they can justify charging money for a room with that much noise is unbelievable, when we finally got a room switch (which was still unbelievably noisy) we were swapped to a twin and two fire alarms went of during the night...needless to... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Wow is all I can say! Have been to this hotel on several occasions over the years but have never had a Sunday roast here. Had one last week and have to say it was absolutely gorgeous. Can highly recommend their roast dinners and the drinks are reasonably priced too. Children are also welcome in the bar area and it... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012 via mobile

we booked this hotel at laterooms for £60.00 a night,when telephoning to check booking we were told £70 but "okay guess we will honour the 60pound price" on check in a very rude receptionist,bright red hair, abruptly told us "its half one, you shoulda been told check ins 2pm" with raised eyebrows and the tone of a patronising nursery teacher.... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

I rather liked this hotel, its my sort of place, but judging by the other reviews its not for everyone. The negatives are that there's no parking, I paid to be in the car park, but should have read the reviews recommending somewhere close. The warren of corridors is also true and some did look a little shabby. Also there's... More

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kent
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24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

where to start , greeted by a very surly member of staff, no people skills whats so ever , a lady with shoulder lengh red hair, who was very unfriendly throughout my stay.long hike up stairs to room,on no one botherd to show us room or help with suitcase , just told numbers were on walls with directions.. !!room nice... More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

i have been a regular visitor to the porthcawl hotel since the change in management, in the past the food and service have been of an average to good standard, however, over the last few months the standard of bar service has been going down hill. last night was the worst so far, the lady serving in the bar has... More

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Rhondda, United Kingdom
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8 hotel reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Have not stayed at this hotel so cannot comment on that side of things but, have a few good meals there. A good variety of meals available at reasonable prices and their Sunday lunch I excellent, plenty of meat, veg and it is hot. Well worth the money.

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Maryport, United Kingdom
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19 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

Stopped in Porthcawl from a recommendation; it was raining very hard when I arrived, most Hotels & Guest houses were fully booked. Porthcawl Hotel in John Street was a Last resort, I was able to Park my Disabled car at the front entrance just across the road, outside the fruit & Veg shop. On arriving at reception I asked for... More

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Rackenford, Tiverton, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

The Porthcawl Hotel was great if you only want to spend a brief time in your room. Situated in the small town of Porthcawl, it had a lot of positives but, my negative thoughts would be this: Negatives ========= 1) Would not recommend for an older couple - Hotel is more of a Stag/Hen Do, Lads and Ladies venue. 2)... More

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The Porthcawl Hotel UK - Wales
Address: 7-11 John Street, Porthcawl CF36 3AP, Wales
Region: United Kingdom > Wales > Southern Wales > Vale of Glamorgan > Porthcawl
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Ranked #5 of 6 hotels in Porthcawl
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