10% OFF CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS (Use code: gift24) Redeem nationwide & valid for 12 months from just £25. Shop Now>>>

Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa

Ewenny Road, Cardiff, CF35 5AW

From £69.50 per person

Our customer rating: 5/5

About

Got a thing for Welsh spa hotels with a fabulous location, lavish leisure and decadent dining? We’ve got a feeling you’re going to like it at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa. Situated slap-bang between capital city Cardiff and the coastal cool of Swansea, it has a semi-rural setting. But the centre of Bridgend is only a mile from the hotel’s front door. 

A familiar sight to those driving to the blissful beaches of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, the hotel has had a huge revamp in recent years. Step inside and the decor is chic, stylish and super-Instagrammable. But it’s not just the fresh and bright reception that’s had a glow-up. With 75 beautifully refurbished bedrooms to check into, you’ll feel relaxed before you’ve even set foot in the spa! 

But while your bed feels so inviting, chances are you won’t want to linger in your room for too long. Not when there’s the mood-lighting and curved lines of the indoor swimming pool waiting for you! You’ll be tempted to spend all your time at the Heronston’s Leisure Club, unwinding with a Schmoo ritual or revelling in the warmth of the sauna and steam room. Like to crunch before brunch? There’s even a well-equipped gym. 

If you do decide to leave the comfort of your fluffy robe, adventure awaits. A short drive takes you to the sandy beaches in Porthcawl - or the bright lights of Cardiff and Swansea. Shop for bargains at Bridgend’s McArthurGlen Designer Outlet or discover the great outdoors at Bryngarw Country Park. History lover? Nearby Coity Castle is a Norman stronghold rebuilt in the 14th century.

There’s nothing like a day of sightseeing and shopping to put you in the mood for drinks and dinner. So settle in for a tipple beside the fire at Ewennys Bar before heading to dine at the elegant Crane Restaurant. Here you’ll find Welsh cuisine at its finest, lovingly prepared  by Heronston’s in-house chefs.

Popular Facilities

  • Heated indoor swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi - Currently closed
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Mood lit pool relaxation area
  • Fully equipped fitness suite
  • Crane Restaurant
  • Ewennys Bar & Grill

Packages

Bookings & Advice024 7671 6192

Filter Packages

Festive Season - SAVE 13%

Schmoo Luxury Spa Experience

  • 1 treatment, up to 50 minutes
  • A light brunch/lunch (served between 10am - 2.30pm) or afternoon tea (served between 2.30pm - 6pm)
  • One hour use of the swimming pool
  • Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
  • Arrival time TBC
View full details

From £69.50 per person

Festive Season - SAVE 35%

1 Night Schmoo Luxury Spa Break

  • 1 treatment, up to 50 minutes
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Two course dinner
  • Full breakfast
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
  • Check in from 3pm - Room departure 10.30am
View full details

From £105.00 per person

Schmoo for Him Spa Experience

  • 1 treatment, up to 50 minutes
  • A light brunch/lunch (served between 10am - 2.30pm) or afternoon tea (served between 2.30pm - 6pm)
  • One hour use of the swimming pool
  • Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
  • Arrival time TBC
View full details

From £69.50 per person

Schmoo Pregnancy Pamper Experience

  • 1 treatment, 50 minutes
  • A light brunch/lunch (served between 10am - 2.30pm) or afternoon tea (served between 2.30pm - 6pm)
  • One hour use of the swimming pool
  • Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
  • Arrival time TBC
View full details

From £79.50 per person

Schmoo Body and Soul Deluxe Spa Experience

  • 1 treatment, 80 minutes
  • A light brunch/lunch (served between 10am - 2.30pm) or afternoon tea (served between 2.30pm - 6pm)
  • One hour use of the swimming pool
  • Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
  • Arrival time TBC
View full details

From £85.00 per person

Winter BushWinter Bush

Gift Vouchers

Buy a monetary spa voucher to suit your budget

Get in touch

Contact us for bookings and advice

Prices from £NaN per package

Details

Towel and robes providedYes
Length of pool15m
No. of treatment rooms3
Dual treatment roomsNo
Max no. in group20
Lockers availableYes
Product houseSchmoo
Spa Accessible accessYes
Dress for lunchYes
Minimum age18
Local attractionsBrecon Beacons National Park, Porthcawl Beach, Llanerch Vineyard, Castell Coch, Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium and Oakwood Park
No. of bedrooms75
Check-in time15:00
Use facilities before check in timeYes
Hotel Accessible accessYes
Additional InformationGuests aged 16 years and under have special access times to the hotel's Leisure Club & Spa between 7am-9am and between 5pm-7pm.
Pets welcomeYes, £10 per night, in a Double Deluxe Room only
Electric car charging pointYes, chargeable
Car parkingComplimentary

Facilities

  • Heated indoor swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi - Currently closed
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Mood lit pool relaxation area
  • Fully equipped fitness suite
  • Crane Restaurant
  • Ewennys Bar & Grill

The Spa & Wellness at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa

Dive into bliss at Stepping Stone Spa at the Heronston Hotel, a place where only the best will do. Designed for your utter rest and relaxation you’ll feel your shoulders drop the minute you see the curved lines of the atmospherically-lit, kidney-shaped swimming pool!

Here, three luxurious treatment rooms offer rituals from top-notch spa brand Schmoo. Schmoo products are natural, fruit-based and smell amazing. Whether you’re a hotel guest looking for a quick facial or you’re savouring a selection of delicious therapies, you know from the very start that you’re in for something special. This place is an oasis of calm, so come inside and soak up the decadence.

But being pampered and pummelled is just the start of your journey into indulgence. Cuddle up in a soft robe and curl up on a lounger in the mood-lit pool relaxation area. Flit between the sauna and steam room. This is your time to do as you please.

The Gym & Fitness at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa

Sticking to your fitness goals while you’re on a decadent spa break can be a tough sell. But the hotel’s fabulous Leisure Club will make you want to take a break from all the splurging, pampering and treating yourself. No, really! 

The fully-refurbished gym is kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment, including weights and cardio kit. You can have a workout then relax in the sauna!

Like a bit of vitamin D while you feel the burn? Grab a map from Reception and head out for a walk. There are a wide range of walking and cycling routes available throughout Bridgend County Borough that let you enjoy the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and countryside while you stroll.

Restaurants & Food at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa

Days of indulgence should alway be followed by evenings full of delicious food and drinkie poos. And luckily, the Heronston Hotel doesn’t disappoint! Here’s where to head for your post-pampering sustenance.

Ewennys Bar & Grill

Time for a drink before dinner? Head to cosy and contemporary Ewennys for a tipple by the fire. Enjoy a local craft beer or cocktail, and sample some of the bar snacks. Crispy Cockle Popcorn, anyone?

Crane Restaurant

Named after the famous heron that used to adorn the building in days gone by, the Crane Restaurant wins rave rewards for its locally-sourced food. Tuck into Welsh aged steaks, cooked just how you like them. Or try the ever-changing menu of chef’s signature dishes in this elegant space.

Spa Location

Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa

Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa

Ewenny Road
Cardiff
CF35 5AW
01656 668 811

Get Directions

How to get to the Spa?

By train: The nearest train station is in Bridgend, one mile from the hotel, for services to London Paddington and Swansea.

By bus: A bus runs from Bridgend station to a stop that’s just 200 yards from the hotel entrance. 

By car: Take the M$ to junction 35. Stay on the A473 until you get to the A48. The hotel is just off the A48.

Parking: There is free parking on-site, along with an EV charging point.

Reviews

Filter Reviews

Amazing experience
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Booked a dual Spa for birthday treat for my wife, I had full body massage which was amazing totally relaxed me and got rid of a lot of tension, Wife had facial with neck shoulders massage a brilliant experience. Would recommend the 2 ladies who took care of us. Fully relaxed & chilled.

Andrew Ford, Neath

Spa treat
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Thoroughly enjoyed our body massage & facial. My face felt glowing & nourished. The massage left me feeling relaxed & extremely chilled. Highly recommended!

Josephine Jones , Pembrokeshire

A lovely afternoon
  • 4 Service
  • 3 Quality
  • 4 Satisfaction

Experienced the Luxury Schmoo Package with afternoon tea. Came with 2 friends and we all had a very pleasant relaxing experience. The treatment I had - the 'Back Tonic' was a very good massage with a cleansing mask. The pool area had subdued lighting which added to the relaxation. Sauna very good too. Afternoon tea was plentiful and delicious. Staff a bit thin on the ground but those we met were all pleasant and helpful. Few small issues of safety (door to cupboard containing cleaning materials left propped open).

Pam Bryant, Neath Port Talbot

Shmooliciuos
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Fantastic experience, full body scrub & facial for myself & my daughter with 2 lovely ladies who took care of us with their magic hands, followed by a swim sauna solarium & afternoon tea .

Sharon Zagorski, Pontypridd

Lovely break
  • 3 Service
  • 4 Quality
  • 3 Satisfaction

The hotel was lovely very well kept and with the gift voucher we had a fantastic meal in the restaurant and a wonderful clean hot full breakfast with overnight stay and a spa each The spa unfortunately was cut short from 50 mins each to 25 due to staff illness. As this was unforeseen we accepted the reduced time and a monetary compensation which actually paid our bar bill. The room was lovely I’d upgraded to a junior suite but the in-house coffee and teas weren’t fully stocked so we weren’t able to have a morning coffee. The swimming pool sauna and steam room was very relaxing. All in all our experience was great and we are planning to revisit soon, especially as its right on our doorstep.

Jeanette Sinnott, Wales uk

Paige was great
  • 5 Service
  • 4 Quality
  • 4 Satisfaction

The experience was lovely, if I book again I would like more time in the pool are, hopefully the spa pool would be fixed. My treatment was really relaxing, Paige was very good and really lovely, the treatment room was clean and the atmosphere very calming.

Boo Hart, Mountain Ash

great location for visit to South Wales
4 / 5

Comfortable bed and spacious room, only let down by being too hot - ironically due to heated towel rail being on all the time and with no way to turn it off! Great value breakfast. Friendly staff...... Read more

Lovely hotel
5 / 5

Rooms were lovely bed was comfortable breakfast was plentiful staff were all very friendly We were a wedding party of lots of couples & 1 family of 5 and everyone had a wonderful time. The children...... Read more

Great family mini break in a lovely hotel, I would highly recommend staying here!
5 / 5

The whole stay down to the hotel, the spa/swimming pool, the cleanliness, the food, the rooms, the beds were so comfortable and most of all the staff were 10/10. We stayed here for two nights and...... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa serve afternoon tea?

Yes it does, and many of the spa packages on offer at Heronston Hotel include the three-tiered treat. Book the one that takes your fancy and enjoy a refined afternoon, polishing off freshly baked scones, dinky sandwiches and cakes so pretty it seems a shame to eat them.

Is there a swimming pool at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa?

There is, and it’s a beauty. Don’t forget to pack your swimming costume because the curved lines of this kidney-shaped, 15m pool is so inviting. Atmospherically lit, this relaxing haven also has a sauna and steam room to bask in.

Is there accommodation at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa?

Of course! Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa has 75 beautifully refurbished bedrooms which make extending your spa day into a spa stay a real temptation. Choose from room categories that range from Standard and Deluxe to Superior, to family rooms that let you all spread out. Suites have patio doors opening directly onto a patio area and surrounding garden.

Is Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa accessible?

Yes it is, with designated disabled car parking spaces, level access to reception and a lift to all floors. There’s one accessible bedroom fully fitted with handrails, an electronic bath seat, lowered light switches and bed blocks to raise the bed.

What time is check-in and check-out at Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa?

For spa packages, arrival times vary, so please check your booking confirmation. If you’re here on an overnight stay, check-in to the hotel is at 3pm. On your day of departure, check-out is at 10.30am. 

Are events held at the hotel, and will they affect my stay?

Light sleeper who likes an early night? Bring some earplugs. The hotel holds events and functions - party celebrations may be audible at times.

Where is Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa located?

It’s just outside of Bridgend, and equidistant from the vibrant capital of Cardiff and the cosmopolitan coastal city of Swansea. Although the hotel has a semi-rural location, you’re still only about half a mile from the city centre so you can stroll to the shops if you wish. Or hop in the car and head to the Glamorganshire heritage coastline.

Is Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

It sure is. While treatments at the spa are for those aged 18 and over, children are welcome at the hotel - it’s called a Best Western Family Favourite! You’ll find free ice-cream rituals and family games, and kids can splash in the pool on weekdays everyday between 7am and 9am and 5pm and 7pm. 

There’s plenty of family-friendly activities nearby. Little explorers will love Folly Farm, while Oakwood Park has big rides for teens. The hotel is also within easy reach of Wales' natural adventure park - the Brecon Beacons.

Is Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes it is, but you’ll have to book in advance as pet-friendly rooms are limited. Your pampered pooch can stay with you in a Deluxe Double for £10, per pet, per night.

Does Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa have a golf course?

No, but if you like to pamper and putt, you’re in the right place. The Heronston Hotel is located within striking distance of two of the best golf courses in the country - Southerndown and Royal Porthcawl.