Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa
Cwm Taf, between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil · Hotel
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A relaxed hotel and day spa on the A470 in Cwm Taf, with 33 rooms, an 18-metre indoor pool and a bistro restaurant using local produce.
What's nearby
- Coed Owen Bunkhouse next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa
Nant Ddu Lodge sits directly on the A470 in Cwm Taf, roughly halfway between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil and within easy reach of the Neuadd reservoirs, the Taf Fechan forest and the standard walking routes up Pen y Fan and Corn Du. It began as a small shooting lodge and has grown into a hotel of 33 bedrooms and suites, but the tone has stayed informal: flagstone floors, a log fire in the bar and staff who are used to guests arriving in walking gear.
Bedrooms are split between the original lodge and later courtyard and garden wings. They are generously sized and warmly decorated, with good beds, en suite bathrooms, televisions, tea and coffee trays and Wi-Fi throughout. Suites add sitting space and, in some cases, private terraces. Rooms at the front are closer to the road, so ask for one facing the courtyard or the hillside if you are a light sleeper. Dogs are accepted in designated rooms and there is plenty of free parking.
The spa is the main draw for many guests. It has an 18-metre indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym, all free to residents, plus a range of treatments that can be booked as day packages. The Lodge Restaurant and Bar serves a bistro menu built around regional Welsh produce, with local beers and a decent wine list, and has picked up OpenTable Diners' Choice awards in recent years. Breakfast is included in most rates.
It suits walkers who want a pool and a sauna after a long day on the hill, couples looking for an affordable spa break, and groups who need somewhere with enough rooms to keep everyone together. It is not a luxury hotel and does not pretend to be. The location is excellent for the central Beacons but you will want a car, since public transport along the A470 is limited.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Overall our stay was very nice!. Rooms were clean and the staff maintain the rooms clean and tidy for our arrival everyday. The only thing would be to change the bed for new one. Our package includes breakfast which we really enjoy and it has a continental option too, the portion were good and helps us to go though they day very well. Service was nice and friendly. Lots of different activities to do in the area and I was very surprised how much this are has to offer. The hotel has a pool which we really enjoy with our 11 year old kid which is open for children a couple of hours in the morning and afternoon. It has sauna and steam room and they provided towels for the pool. We truly enjoy our stay and thank you for everything! We could see how much hardwork is put every day ! 🙏. The are is surrounded with town and villages if you would like to eat o dine outside. Very accessible to reach different areas.
2 months ago · via Google
My friends and I came for a spa day a few months ago using one of the offers for a spa treatment, use of the facilities and a light lunch. The hotel is lovely, easy to find and the grounds are beautiful. The staff are friendly and we were really happy with the massages we all had. However the facilities are crying out for renovation. The changing rooms are very small. The jacuzzi barely worked and had more tiles missing than the tiles that were left which is such a shame! Lunch was lovely.
6 months ago · via Google
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room was the average hotel room, nothing much to say about that. The remote to our roku tv wasn't working so we had to use an app to control the tv but thankfully room service brought us a new one that worked better. Also, the pull-out sofa bed was a bit lumpy and took a while to get comfy on. Breakfast was good, there was a table at the back with a few options of snacks like toast and pastries to have with your main breakfast. There was even tea and small fancy 28g jam containers. The full welsh breakfast was good. Although, the spa was a bit of a disappointment. The jacuzzi barely worked and was not worth sitting in at all. The pool was warm which is nice to go into but personally I enjoy cold water especially when youre warmed up from all the swimming. Though, I do understand that this is more of a place to relax than to do extreme swimming in. The steam rooms were also normal, but not quite as hot as I'd like them to be. The overall experience was very enjoyable and the location is great to be in, especially since there's a bus stop right next to the hotel and another one across the road that goes in the other direction. All I ask is to renovate the pool floor as there was missing tiles and a bit of debris in some places, and to fix the jacuzzi to make it bubble more, please. p.s Pen-Y-Fan is a quick 8 minute~ bus ride away or if you're not into hiking then you could take the bus to Brecon and see the ethereal views of mountain peaks through your window. I also recommend going to the spa at 19:00-20:00 since that's the quietest and empty time. I've attached some photos from the hotel and many unnecessary photos/videos of random mountains and Brecon.
3 months ago · via Google
Location is great and peaceful quiet area just few mins from Beacons. A good well cooked breakfast & cold options. Rooms are basic but clean & comfortable. Pool & Sauna's are great but changing room cud do with a spruce & strange no secure lockers. WiFi fkakey
7 months ago · via Google
People say this hotel offers delicious food, including a good full Welsh breakfast, and has a pool, sauna, and steam room. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and the excellent value for money.
Some reviews mention the rooms can be dated.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Cwm Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HY Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Cwm Taf, between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.4 / 10 (1,900 reviews)
- Prices from
- £110 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Brecon Beacons