Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Olivia House Hotel Porthcawl sits a 25-minute walk from St. John's Well. Offering bicycle usage, this hotel is within easy reach of Grand Pavillion.
The 5-star hotel is situated 1.2 km from a sandy beach. The property offers access to St John the Baptist Church, located a 30-minute walk away. This Porthcawl hotel is also in the vicinity of Sandy Bay. 1.8 km from Coney Beach Amusement Park is a perk for guests staying at the Olivia House. For those travelling from afar, Swansea airport is 49 minutes' drive away.
This beachfront property offers 6 rooms with tea and coffee making equipment, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also have a refrigerator and glassware as well as views of the sea. The private bathrooms feature hairdryers and bathrobes.
The bar The Atlantic Hotel & Restaurant Porthcawl Mid Glamorgan is situated near Olivia House Hotel.
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Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
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Services
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Housekeeping
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Leisure facilities
Beach access
Leisure/ TV room
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Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Pets
No pets allowed
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Porthcawl United Services Club Ltd
600 m
Supreme Leisure
200 m
Coney Beach Amusement Park
750 m
Church of All Saints
350 m
Grand Pavilion Theatre
50 m
Porthcawl Harbour Quarter
400 m
Trinity Church
400 m
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Swansea Airport
42 km
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This beachfront property offers 6 rooms with tea and coffee making equipment, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also have a refrigerator and glassware as well as views of the sea. The private bathrooms feature hairdryers and bathrobes.
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Derek
2024-06-08
9/10
The staff we met was welcoming. The hotel was close to the roof garden and the sea front thanks to its great location.
David
2024-05-18
9/10
Great and stunning location to whomever is responsible for the new walkway along the Porthcawl golf course made it easy to get to key attractions. There was restaurant Top Floor Cafe, that I found within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel.
Robert
2024-04-28
8/10
I spent our time here lovely. The breakfast offered a wide range of food and was lovely. The rooms were reasonably spacious and airy and with TV. The location was magnificent close to the shops and the staff here was very welcoming and affable. Again, the venue was an easy walk to The Regent Antique Store.
Richard
2024-04-14
6/10
Good-sized and nice styled unit with roll top bath, TV, fridge. Amazing location a short walk from a victorian museum.
Beds were slightly uncomfortable.
Andy
2024-01-28
8/10
Amazing and incredible location, the breakfast was marvellous with free juice and yogurts, as example.
Alan
2024-01-26
9/10
The breakfast is gorgeous and amazing and the location is fab. The rooms are en suite with comfortable bathrooms and have a delightful interior.
Anthony
2023-12-17
9/10
Thanks a lot for a terrific stay on my next visit to Wales. The location it offers is incredible, near to the sea and restaurants, the sea front and Cardiff. You will be about a 5-minute drive from Coney Beach.
Mary
2023-12-06
9/10
Great bedroom. Exceptional service from the polite, incredibly nice staff members.
Peter
2023-12-03
7/10
The location met the demands, it was magnificent close to sea front. Church of All Saints was just outside the door. The breakfast was marvellous and we tasted complimentary drinks.
Jack
2023-11-30
8/10
Magnificent and fantastic location, close to the sea. Marvellous breakfast selection for all tastes with free juice, different varieties plus fruit.
Keith
2023-11-17
8/10
Central location, fine base for discovering Porthcawl. Besides, easy access to Grand Pavilion Theatre. Great room with added extras and a separate shower plus a huge bath in the bedroom.
Alan
2023-11-14
9/10
Thoroughly enjoyed the deluxe king room overlooking the sea. Fantastic and wonderful location very close to the beautiful beaches and harbour, Close to shops, and the sea front and theatre, with lots of restaurants /pubs about 100m away, I felt safe.
Jeremy
2023-11-14
9/10
Unique accommodation with incredible setting adjacent to the sea front and theatre, a maze of beautiful rooms, and Olivia House. Outstanding options for breakfast with a couple of croissants and cereal options, as example.
Mary
2023-11-13
9/10
We booked it before and recommend it to everyone. The breakfast was fantastic, gorgeous, the location was wonderful!
Jack
2023-11-10
7/10
The hotel provides a friendly service. Make sure you stay in the deluxe queen room with a high window. It has a relaxing bar and incredibly nice and very attentive staff.
Michael
2023-11-04
8/10
Peaceful, small property. Big size rooms with interesting interior design. The bed was very comfy and the breakfast was marvellous and outstanding. Great location in a shopping area not far from Olivia House for the second time as well as the Porthcawl golf course. Really close to a famous Victorian entertainment complex and other tourist attractions.
Anthony
2023-11-03
8/10
Central location, at a medium distance from Gilgal Baptist Church. Great-sized room & lovely bed.
Gerald
2023-11-03
7/10
I loved staying at this hotel, and do recommend. All in all everything was perfect, had a terrific stay on my next visit to Wales. The location was marvellous close to the Promenade and exceeded high expectations. Plus, it was next to Cardiff and Annette the owner, the seafront which had restricted times and the RNLI shop at the beginning of the pier.
Frank
2023-11-01
8/10
Themed and beautifully decorated rooms with a Jacuzzi, a separate shower, for example, amazing breakfasts. Excellent and perfect location to a local cafe where you could get a cooked breakfast with views of the beach. Plus, just close to The Wave Project.
Peter
2023-10-30
8/10
I loved the hotel, it was charming old and truly exceptional with free wi-fi.
Noel
2023-10-17
8/10
Its location was excellant and ideal, to whomever is responsible for the new walkway along the Porthcawl golf course, and in an interesting area. Plus, it was good for exploring Porthcawl Museum.
Edward
2023-10-11
7/10
The room was airy, spotless with a lovely view over sea. I had a balcony, a lounge, and tea/coffee, extremely comfy bed. This accommodation had a central setting to a local cafe where you could get a cooked breakfast. A cool bonus was Cafe Fresco, located nearby, it offered tea and coffee.
Derek
2023-09-30
7/10
The location was magnificent for traveling around Porthcawl, really close to the restaurant, sea front, shops, restaurants, and The Grand Pavilion. What's more, it was 5 mins drive from Coney Beach.
Ken
2023-09-09
7/10
Thanks a lot all for a terrific stay on my next visit to Wales. The location offered was marvellous near to the Porthcawl golf course, the seafront which had restricted times, and Porthcawl on numerous occasions. Spent my evenings in nearby The Rock inn, especially when it was hot outside.
Jim
2023-08-25
9/10
The staff was polite and exceptionally nice, everything was perfect. The location was great, around 4-6 minutes away by foot from Porthcawl Promenade.
Norman
2023-08-24
9/10
All the stuff was exceptional and greeted us warmly. The room was well-appointed and en suite, had essentials, like shower facilities, a hair dryer, and dressing gowns.
Geoff
2023-08-01
9/10
It had an excellent and ideal location really close to the Porthcawl seafront, the beautiful beaches and harbour and Annette and Olivia House. Plus, it was approx 10 mins walk from Coney Beach.
Chris
2023-07-29
9/10
Great room, spacious bed and luxury bathroom.
Jamie
2023-07-21
9/10
The hotel had a central setting right on the seafront.
Frederick
2023-07-05
8/10
We would recommend it.
Leonard
2023-07-02
8/10
Lovely beds in our deluxe king room. Comfortable bathroom, and a balcony, a lounge, and tea, coffee. Stunning location with parking nearby. Found in a shopping area near everything, the sea front and shops and seafront & beaches.
Graham
2023-07-01
9/10
Romantic unit with a bath. Amazing and fantastic location right on the seafront, eclectic style building. And not far from restaurants and look out to the sea.
Garry
2023-06-29
7/10
Overall it was a really unforgettable stay on my next visit to Wales. The location was incredible and wonderful, on the beach.
Katherine
2023-06-28
9/10
We both liked the stay, it was quite comfortable, and will be back. We came to Porthcawl for celebrating anniversary, everything was perfect.
William
2023-06-28
7/10
The hotel had a central position very close to the RNLI shop, promenade and South Wales in the future. The staff were incredibly nice and knew their area. No complains at all, I appreciated the stay and would come here again.
Colin
2023-06-23
9/10
The staff are very welcoming and friendly and offer wake up calls and ironing free of charge. The units are airy, spotless with a bath.
Gerald
2023-06-04
9/10
Appreciated our stay, and will be back. We where offered a lovely breakfast with cheese. It was in a marvellous and fab location near to the sea front and wonderful stuff, good for celebrating anniversary. Also, the place was approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Gilgal Baptist Church.
Geoff
2023-06-04
7/10
Magnificent location to a local cafe where you could get a cooked breakfast with views of the beach.
Vivian
2023-05-29
8/10
This accommodation was in the central location near the town centre. What's more, it was next to right next to the theatre.
Gerald
2023-05-25
9/10
The location was great and amazing - within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go. And the area was shopping, really close to Cardiff and Annette the owner, the sea and restaurants and the sea front and theatre.
Edgar
2023-05-12
9/10
Fantastic central location just off So close to the sea front, the seaside and sunsets and Porthcawl on numerous occasions. Also, it was 3 km from a key beach.
Mark
2023-05-07
9/10
Reasonably spacious and unique units with reading glasses, a deep bath, for instance, and incredibly nice staff. Shopping area, central location right by the seafront and two roads over from the high street, the shops, and the town centre. Besides, very convenient to Grand Pavillion.
Douglas
2023-04-10
8/10
Unique hotel located right by the town center, the sea front and theatre and the pier. Breakfast with different varieties and fresh fruit, for example. The location incredible and amazing near shops and restaurants. A super close walk to Wales Coast Path boardwalk and 100 metres from Porthcawl Promenade.
John
2023-04-06
9/10
Sincerely, it was an enjoyable stay on my next visit to Wales.
Michael
2023-03-24
8/10
The location was incredible, very close to the RNLI shop at the beginning of the pier, Cardiff and Annette the owner and sea front. We could drink something at Dockside bar and grill, located 1 km away.
Stephen
2023-01-31
8/10
Simply nothing too much trouble, lovely stay. Immaculate, stunning unit with enjoy the bath, complementary wine, as for instance. Central location close to beach.
John
2023-01-10
7/10
The total stay was just perfect on my next visit to Wales. The location was central, near pubs and Porthcawl. Plus, Wales Coast Path boardwalk was close by.
Its breakfast certainly should have been included.
Herbert
2023-01-10
6/10
Central location so close to restaurants and the sea front, it was in a nice area. The room with a high window.
Its breakfast certainly should 've been included.
Richard
2022-12-27
7/10
Airy and en suite room with lovely view of sea. Amicable and amazing personnel, exceptionally comfortable bed. Location adjacent to shops, pubs, restaurants, seafront & beaches, and the Porthcawl golf course.
Ian
2022-12-01
7/10
i loved marvellous and stunning location and the exceptional service of the team. there were an electric kettle, a refrigerator and glassware in the spotless and en suite room.
Nothing that i didnt like!
William
2022-11-26
8/10
The rooms are spotless and themed with comfortable beds and smoke detectors. The staff is amicable as well as hotel's host.
Ernest
2022-11-23
9/10
There was sumptuous breakfasts with yogurts, fresh fruit plus even Bucks Fizz left out to help yourself to.
Janet
2022-11-22
8/10
The staff were amiable and the wake up service and ironing were free of charge. The hotel was in a central location right on the seafront. Moreover, it's just off the sea front, beaches and shops.
Hugh
2022-11-16
6/10
Besides, the location was marvellous for our stay, within 5 minutes' walk of Grand Pavilion Theatre. The breakfasts were marvellous and sumptuous, always with plenty of meals.
The breakfast certainly could be included.
Lisa
2022-11-11
8/10
The location was peaceful for walking around Porthcawl Museum.
John
2022-11-05
7/10
Had central location to get the two rooms as everything was so booked up. Moreover, it's just off shops and the sea front. We booked a double room, it was exceptional.
Peter
2022-11-01
7/10
Our deluxe queen room was decorated in the comfortable design. Pleased it had a bathtub.
Allan
2022-10-30
7/10
I loved the room and its comfortable decor. The breakfast had plenty of selection, the food was savoury. The location of the hotel was central, so close to Porthcawl, sea front and cafes.
Although the breakfast itself was marvellous, it had not been included.
Alistair
2022-10-20
8/10
Quirky and exceptional place, wonderful base for celebrating anniversary. Brilliant setting in the fairly nice area, short walk to town centre, Porthcawl, and seafront & beaches. Again, not far from Wales Coast Path boardwalk🙂👌
Muriel
2022-10-14
9/10
The unit we got was spotless with complementary wine as well as roll top bath. Moreover, Coney Beach Amusement Park was 15 minutes' walk away.
Adam
2022-10-10
8/10
It had central location close to Porthcawl Promenade. We were offered a spotless and breathtaking room with very big double bed, the bedroom, for example. Had coffee/tea makers, a refrigerator and glassware at our disposal.
Jon
2022-10-08
8/10
The deluxe double room I got was complete with an extremely comfy bed, a book, as example. It was in the central location to get the two rooms as everything was so booked up.
Craig
2022-09-30
9/10
The rooms were spotless and luxurious and beds - exceptionally comfortable. Appreciated the location near the sea.
Nothing to dislike.
Mike
2022-09-26
7/10
Themed and immaculate units with a bath as well as complementary wine. Nice design. Magnificent location to Coney Beach Amusement Park.
Joan
2022-08-06
9/10
The location is marvellous, 3 km from a key beach. It's based in shopping area, to get the two rooms as everything was so booked up. Their rooms are always fabulous and stylish with a book, very big double bed, as example.
Geoffrey
2022-02-25
7/10
I would go back in flash if I go to Porthcawl, liked my best stay. Overall the place is clean and brilliant, it met expectation.
Caroline
2022-02-05
9/10
A boutique hotel with good food. They made my stay really amazing. The beach was lovely. It was a short walk to Cosy Corner Lounge, where you can have dinner.
Bernard
2021-12-17
8/10
The venue was spectacular, I loved the stay and the location was fab just off the sea front.
Malcolm
2021-11-15
9/10
The place is fabulous and spotless, everything is excellent, it should have higher than 5 star rating.
Thomas
2021-10-20
7/10
Decent staff & gorgeous location. The staff did all they can for a luxury stay.
Eric
2021-09-13
8/10
A very elegant hotel with unbeatable location, plus the staff where ready to help. The rooms were absolutely spotless and very specious, the view was stunningly beautiful. Generally everything was lovely, nonetheless the bathroom was horrible. Super breakfast, impeccable service.
Malcolm
2021-08-16
5/10
Had a fab time. Suburban location and mesmerizing views, fast staff and nice service. The staff recommended a restaurant. I appreciated convenient decor of the double room. Breakfast was exceptional - a wide array of meals - eggs, bread, bangers, cheese and pancakes.
Didn't like the area, it was extremely busy.
Steve
2021-05-20
9/10
Lovely and clean place, everything was wonderful. Toast and cereals were decent and complemented the English breakfast. The staff was absolutely fabulous, as well as owner. Nice location so near the seafront. Besides, excellent for visiting Wales Coast Path boardwalk.
Catherine
2020-12-07
8/10
A GREAT hotel. The location was ideal, convenient to go everywhere. We loved the room with fridge and hairdryer.
Natalie
2020-11-04
9/10
It was an awesome bnb. When I arrived the hostess was wonderful. I booked deluxe queen room and liked it. I were close to the beach. Also, our lady star of the sea was max 20 minutes walk to. The breakfast was superb with a wide range of items...
