The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4.5
Runaway Bay beach resort with spa and free beach shuttle

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The Cardiff Hotel & Spa is a great choice for your beach stay in Runaway Bay. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and Isabella's serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a fitness center, a steam room, and a beach shuttle. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$119
The current price is $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
This resort balances business needs with luxurious downtime. A full business center supports productivity, while the spa offers massages and body treatments.
Breakfast and beyond
A resort restaurant dishes up local and international cuisine. The free, full breakfast satisfies morning cravings, and a bar awaits for evening libations.

Room options

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View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a small balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the landscape.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A room with a desk, chair, TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a small balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the landscape.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Riketts Ave., Runaway Bay, Saint Ann

What's nearby

  • Runaway Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flavours Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dunn's River Falls - 49 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 73 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ultimate Jerk Centre & Rest Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Don Pablo Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪picasso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jerkie's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

  • The Cardiff Hotel & Spa is a great choice for your beach stay in Runaway Bay. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and Isabella's serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a fitness center, a steam room, and a beach shuttle. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 56 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great, with many reviewers praising its quality, variety, and deliciousness. (37 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food with excellent service and a wide variety of options. (36 reviews)
  • The property offers a private beach with beautiful views and warm waters, accessible via a convenient hotel shuttle. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

All around a wonderful experience. Felt like a locals hidden gem. The breakfast was incredible and included. The views was beautiful. I would def recommend it to anyone and stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and clean surroundings. Delicious food and scenic view.
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10/10 Exceptional

From the minute of check in staff was very welcoming and accommodating! Room was already cool upon arrival and to my surprise a fridge with beverages! Room was very comfortable with a nice view! Breakfast was not just toast and fruit ~ full menu! Dinner was also very delicious with great prices! Pool was clean and private beach was close! Extended our stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean, and the staff was super attentive and nice. This is my family's first time in Jamaica, and we felt, based on this resort, that the service is better in Jamaica than in America.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service as usual. Excellent value for money.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean. Property was older. Food was excellent. Especially if looking for authentic Jamaican meals.
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was always great. The staff were helpful and friendly. Was not bitten by mosquitoes.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay will return. Nice views
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay is a true gem. The staff was warm and attentive, making me feel welcome. Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, with reliable amenities. The property was beautiful with some amazing views. We did not go into the pool, but I visited the beach and had a wonderful time in the water. We had breakfast at the well‑kept dining area, and it was so, so delicious; the food was 10/10. Overall, it’s a peaceful retreat with excellent service and great value. Highly recommended. 10/10 Excellent stay! They will surely see me again
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was excellent and provided a lot of options.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Staff were great, room clean overall great place to stay.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Clean room, and breakfast was great.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Cardiff's ambience was tranquille and relaxing. The food portions were ample and delicious.
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8/10 Very good

This is our second time at the Cardiff and I returned because of the amazing property, service levels and staff that we experienced. They did not disappoint second time around as well and we will definitely be back. Great job Cardiff Team!
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10/10 Exceptional

I stay there with my two kids during spring break in March. The staff was excellent. The food was excellent. I will return again.. shout out to the staff at the check-in desk.
The view from my room was spectacular.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was pleasant and welcoming. The buffet breakfast was great, the Jamaican breakfast was excellent! Room was clean and balcony view very nice to have lunch on the patio.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast menu was beautiful. You had lots of choices between Canadian food to their Jamaican dish every day air-conditioning kept us cool all day. Staff were wonderful very pleasant. Very kind knowledgable what I stay there again yes 100% good place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes the breakfast was always fresh, mostly local and very tasty. AC worked perfectly. Room was nice and cool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious clean air conditioned room. Buffet breakfast was delicious. Friendly and helpful staff. Grounds of the property were clean and perfectly maintained. Free shuttle to the private beach. Ambience at dinner in the evenings was superb 👌.
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8/10 Very good

Affordable and nice place to be. You get your money's eorth and the staff and trainees are usually friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. However, dining can take longer than usual, especially if it's a la cart service. The Kitchen needs to do better with the time frame for serving meals.
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6/10 Good

Great views but Property needs renovation. At night, the dogs, the vehicles, and the goat noises woke me up at 2-7am+. Ants and other insects inside the units, roach was in my cousin's unit. Cat poop was on the stairs near the pool. Breakfast was good but dinner was lacking. The fish was frozen battered pieces. Never expected nor ever received frozen battered fish in JA. Rice n peas was very good. Helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Food was good. Rooms were great. Place awesome vibe.
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8/10 Very good

The Cardiff Hotel was built on a hillside away from the main road. I started every morning was started with an amazing breakfast.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Secluded, safe and quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the vegetable gardens, the friendly staff and our spacious clean room with our very private balcony. Good food and lovely grounds as well as seeing the resident peacock at meals made our stay very special. So happy not to be at one of those 5star all inclusives.