Curated luxury hotels in South Wales

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

You'll be centrally located in Cardiff with a stay at voco St David's Cardiff by IHG, within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Bay and Wales Millennium Centre. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cardiff International Arena and 2.5 mi (4 km) from St. David's.

With a stay at Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa in Pontyclun (Talbot Green), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The Royal Mint Experience and 14 minutes from Castell Coch. This luxury bed & breakfast is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Cardiff City Stadium and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Cardiff Castle.

The Parkgate Hotel is in the heart of Cardiff, within a 5-minute walk of Principality Stadium and St. David's Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cardiff Castle and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cardiff International Arena.

With a stay at Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran (Llantarnam), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Bowlplex Cwmbran. This family-friendly hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Cardiff Bay.

A stay at Hilton Cardiff places you in the heart of Cardiff, within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. This luxury hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cardiff Bay and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Barry Island Beach.

A stay at Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG places you in the heart of Cardiff, within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Cardiff Bay and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Barry Island Beach.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cardiff Bay and 1.2 mi (2 km) from National Museum Cardiff.

Located in Cardiff (Cardiff City Centre), Cardiff Marriott Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cardiff International Arena and St. David's Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cardiff Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wales Millennium Centre.

With a stay at Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 5-minute drive of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. This spa hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cardiff Bay and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Barry Island Beach.

A stay at Mercure Newport Hotel places you in the heart of Newport – a 5-minute drive from Riverfront and 6 minutes from Newport Transporter Bridge. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of Wales-Newport and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club.

With a stay at The Priory Hotel and Restaurant in Newport (Caerleon), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre. This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from International Convention Centre Wales.

With a stay at The Swan at Hay Hotel in Hereford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Hay Castle. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from River Wye and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hay Cheese Market.

With a stay at New House Country Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 15-minute drive of Principality Stadium and Cardiff University. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Cardiff Bay and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Cardiff Castle.

With a stay at Village Hotel Cardiff in Cardiff (Whitchurch), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Cardiff Bay and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Barry Island Beach.

A stay at Park Plaza Cardiff places you in the heart of Cardiff, within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cardiff Bay and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Barry Island Beach.

Located in Cardiff (Llanedeyrn), Mercure Cardiff North Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of National Museum Cardiff and Cardiff International Arena. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Cardiff Castle and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Principality Stadium.

This former coaching inn is set on the edge of Brecon Beacons, in the historic market town of Abergavenny. The Angel Hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and free Wi-Fi. Abergavenny‎ Railway Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms at The Angel Hotel feature a flat-screen Freeview TV with radio, desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms feature a hairdryer, towel warmer and complimentary The White Company toiletries.

The inn offers a cooked breakfast each morning. Fresh baked goods and afternoon teas are served daily. The Oak Room restaurant serves quality food made using the freshest and finest ingredients, and The Foxhunter Bar features a wine and cocktail menu.

The Abergavenny Castle ruins and the River Usk are less than 400 metres from The Angel. Linda Vista Gardens are 5 minutes' walk away.

The town is surrounded by mountains and is close to the Welsh-English border. It is just a 45-minute drive of Cardiff city centre. The hotel has an on-site car parking area. In the event the hotel's car park is full, there is metered parking available cross the street.

Located in Pontyclun, Llanerch Vineyard Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Llantrisant Castle and 8 minutes from The Royal Mint Experience. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Principality Stadium and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Cardiff Bay.

Located in the heart of the Welsh market town of Abergavenny, Kings Arms Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The property is set in a late 16th century coaching inn.

Each of the contemporary rooms at the Kings Arms Hotel is individually decorated, and all feature a satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom equipped with complimentary toiletries.

A full English breakfast is served every morning, together with continental breakfast. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and snacks, and features an extensive wine list and choice of beer and ale.

The property is just 14 minutes’ walk from Abergavenny Rail Station, and about 40 minutes’ drive from Cardiff. Abergavenny is situated at the borders to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is well-known for its fishing and walking trails.