St David's Hotel & Spa

Cardiff


One of the few five-star hotels in Cardiff, this high-end modern hotel favoured by corporate types and couples sits right on the water's edge in Cardiff Bay. Its location offers panoramic views across Cardiff Bay, Penarth and over the Bristol Channel towards England. Rooms are plush and spacious. The spa is easily one of the best in Wales.


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1. Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve

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2. Techniquest

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3. Ianto's Shrine

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4. Norwegian Church Arts Centre

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5. Roald Dahl Plass

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6. Pierhead

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7. Senedd

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8. Water Sculpture

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