Barry

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Barry
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Where to stay in Barry

Saint Athan

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Watch House Beach to Limpert Bay – discover Saint Athan, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Saint Athan

Rhoose

3.5/5(55 area reviews)

Rhoose is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Watch House Beach and Porthkerry Country Park.

Rhoose

Penmark

Travellers like the monuments in Penmark, and Penmark Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penmark
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Llancarfan

Llancarfan might not have many top sights, but Barry Island Beach and Barry Island Pleasure Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Llancarfan

Porthkerry

Visitors to Porthkerry enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Porthkerry Country Park is worth a stop.

Porthkerry
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The Knap

The Knap might not have many top sights, but Barry Island Beach and Barry Island Pleasure Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Knap
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

3 out of 5
Port Road, Barry/Cardiff, Barry, Wales
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (739 reviews)
The hotel was lovely. Clean. Generous with tea/coffee and biscuits 😋 the towels were nice and big. Very quiet. Great nights sleep and great base place for Cardiff city centre without paying extra! Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
The Mount Rooms

The Mount Rooms

4 out of 5
Porthkerry Road, Barry, Wales
The price is HK$366 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
HK$366
HK$439 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great room
Stuff is friendly and helpful, room is as described in the pictures, things were clean. Hilarious spot easy to walk everywhere.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

The Mount Rooms
Fox & Hounds

Fox & Hounds

4 out of 5
Llancarfan, Barry, Wales
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly inn in Barry. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Barry Island Beach and Fonmon Castle ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (117 reviews)
Such a warm friendly welcome at this great find. Food, service and pub vibe was exceptional. Rooms was spacious and clean and well presented but do need updating, but as I understand it this pub changed hand 6 months ago and I would also prioritise the pub!!. This was a great pet friendly find in ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Fox & Hounds
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space

Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space

4 out of 5
Hood Road, Barry, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and furnished patios. Popular attractions Barry Island Beach and Cardiff Bay are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Really convenient apartment for visiting Barry Island. We also enjoyed the facilities at Good sheds.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space
Vale of Glamorgan - Cottage - Sleeps 4 - Parking

Vale of Glamorgan - Cottage - Sleeps 4 - Parking

3 out of 5
Barry
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Barry Island Beach and Penmark Castle are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great property in a great location

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Vale of Glamorgan - Cottage - Sleeps 4 - Parking
21 Heol Gylfinir

21 Heol Gylfinir

2.5 out of 5
21 Heol Gylfinir, Barry, Wales
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Barry Island Beach and Cardiff Bay are located ...
21 Heol Gylfinir
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Barry

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
15
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
24
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
28
3 - Okay 40%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Its a bit grotty in places, very run down, but the front is lovely

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The hotel is in rhoose even though listed as barry great for people flying out of aiport and good location to barry,vale of glamorgan and easy reach to cardiff city centre.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely clean beach, cheap parking! Would definitely recommend a visit especially for Gavin & Stacey fans! Whitmore & Jackson is a fantastic place to eat too.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Was so surprised at how lovely Barry is and how big it is - kids loved it down on the beach even in December! All rides open and again lovely friendly people .

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It's a typical Welsh town, don't expect much more.

3/5 - Okay

David

Roads are awful. This is Cardiff Airport main route flying into Wales, needs a major sort out. Embarrassing.