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The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Outdoor pool
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The price is NZ$434
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
8 Riketts Ave., Runaway Bay, Saint Ann
  • Runaway Bay Beach
    11 min walk
  • Flavours Beach
    12 min walk
  • Flavours Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    49 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Runaway Bay

A luxury stay in Runaway Bay awaits you at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach. Highlights at this beach resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Isabella's, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and steam room. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Runaway Bay resort include Cardiff Hall Beach and Ocean View Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Runaway Bay Beach - 11 min walk
  • Flavours Beach - 12 min walk
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 20 min walk
  • Ocean View Beach - 20 min walk
  • Green Grotto Caves - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas - Rodizio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Jasmin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orquídea Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪picasso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa such as an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a steam room, a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Runaway Bay resort.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa offers 56 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Runaway Bay resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Isabella's

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cardiff Hotel Runaway Bay
Cardiff Runaway Bay
Cardiff Hotel
The Cardiff Hotel Spa
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Resort
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Runaway Bay
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Resort Runaway Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, The Cardiff Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

As of 31 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa on 14 Jan 2025 start from NZ$433.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, The Cardiff Hotel & Spa is a short 11-minute walk from Runaway Bay Beach.

Is there a spa on site at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool.

What makes The Cardiff Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 230 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MS. Rashiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place really enjyed my stay, great food but room needs an update, and more bug prevention applied
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdated but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

toniann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel hands down is my favorite from all others i visited. It was my husband birthday and they decorated complimentary and gave us free drinks as well. The property was beautiful and full of greenery. The staff was so welcoming and professional the services was top tier and great communication. The food was delicious and very appeasing and free breakfast included.The room is big spacious very clean and neat with drinks in the fridge. Good amenties tv ac fridge safe iron board n balcony outside.The pool was warm and perfect and got access to a private beach the prettiest water ive seen. I highly recommend here and i will return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria Hall

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and room was comfortable. The staff is pleasant and attentive. Michelle was always responsive to and assisted in resolving any issues that arise. The safe in the room did not work. The WiFi and Tv service were unstable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CESAR

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Towel holder fell off getting a towel in the bathroom. The TV sounds was bad not clear. The food was very good for.dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy my stay. Hope more flexibility on cancellation for future reservations.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

DENVER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and high school trainees; ocean view; easy check in and out; relaxing atmosphere; local breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed and comfortable
My family and I are return visitors. We enjoy our stay here. The staff make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy my time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room had several mosquitoes and other insects
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Spent a night. Service and food were excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Aniki

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The guard at the gate “what are you here for?” Not welcoming at all. Reception was okay. We arrived early so went to the restaurant and had tasteless soup in a very strange shaped bowl. Not a great start. But 2 servers were very pleasant. The property is very dated. The reception, bedroom and bathroom in particular, straight out of the 70’s. It is clean but the colours make it feel grubby. Room size is generous but the lighting from the lamps is very dim. The view from the little verandah was lovely. Bed was comfy but the pillows thick and hard. A/c cooled nicely, tv stations very limited. Delicious Ackee and saltfish breakfast, again the servers were very pleasant. All in all, fair value for money. Would I stay again ? Probably not.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Calm, peaceful, relaxing
This was my third time staying at the Cardiff Hotel. It is very clean and comfortable. The atmosphere is peaceful and pleasant. The staff are always willing to help. My room had a balcony with chairs where I sat and enjoyed the beautiful view of trees and the ocean. The hotel grounds are well kept with lots of plants and fruit trees. Meals are served outside with the beautiful view. I had the breakfast plan. There was a variety to choose from each day. Breakfast was delicious. I chose traditional Jamaican menu items. During this stay, I used the hotel shuttle to go to the hotel's nearby private beach and I also had a wonderful massage in the spa. I stayed at the hotel for six nights and enjoyed each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Olive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was like home away from home. Friendly staff all around. Clean healthy surroundings, fresh air.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. Loved the accommodations and the breakfasts were delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chenae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and food were great. Property could do with some updating. The environment is very quiet and offers a really relaxing stay. More outdoor seating areas would also be great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rockelia, St Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall service was good. I must say very clean and the ambiance was refreshing. Very tranquil. It was worth the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cardiff hotel is a very wonderful hotel no to big and very friendly staff. I especially like the fact they have young people working their from the hospitality college next door. I would recommend and definitely Go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lunette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to mambee area and ocho Rios, property verry clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024