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The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$133
$119 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1

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8 Riketts Ave., Runaway Bay, Saint Ann
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Hall Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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About the neighborhood

Runaway Bay

With a stay at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach. .This beach resort is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Cardiff Hall Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ocean View Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Runaway Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Flavours Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Dunn's River Falls - 29 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orquídea Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas - Rodizio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jasmin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sharkie's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garden Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa offers 56 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Runaway Bay resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Isabella's, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Isabella's - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Onsite venue #2 - bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 286 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. and very quiet.air conditioner was working great.staff friendly courteous.breakfast good and variety to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.My experience was a great one as I was able to do what I wanted comfortably. As a lover of nature I felt relaxed as I walked, lounged and just lavished in the beauty of landscaped palm tree etc. relaxing in the gazebo or just catching up with the staff. The view was breathtaking and I would definitely visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay . The pastry and food were tasty and made with love.. Friendly pleasant staff, very helpful and polite. My room was clean, comfortable bed . Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and was very happy. Staff are very friendly and professional. The room spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and very good. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene Hayward and Astley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Staff members were very professional. Excellent housekeeping. Ice cold AC, pretty nice view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, accommodation and food were world class.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant change from the massive resorts! I felt well taken care of and safe. The food was also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wrendon, COCONUT CREEK

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tanketa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean. Food is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annett Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly but the room wasn’t soundproof, I could hear the neighbors talking on their phones while I was locked up in my room. Overall I enjoyed my time there. I like the outdoor dining setup also they have a garden with vegetables which I visited daily only wish there was water to water the plants. I have a garden of my own so when I see a garden I always check it out . I love the outdoors. I also eat a lot of mango from a tree near my room.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter-Gay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in close proximity to the beach. It provided a family atmosphere this was ver
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
took a long time for our food to arrive during meal times
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent characterful hotel with lovely gardens and dining facilities, and plenty of helpful staff. A refreshing change from the formulaic modern hotels that dominate the market.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orville O

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are a traveler/vacationer who needs to take pictures of your room and enjoy luxurious facilities, then cardif hotel and spa is not for you! If however, you enjoy and value authentic interactions with seasoned hospitality staff as well as those that are in training then this is the place for you! The staff are wonderful! They catered to us like a community caters to it's returning residents. Brreakfast was of the kind and quality, that even after checking out, we returned the following morning as a walking customer for take out! Overall i enjoyed the atmosphere and ambiance of the space and will definately be staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The menu was limited no seafood available
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. The only thing missing was nightly entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My fifth time staying there, gets better every time. Will be back soon. John M. Ct. , USA
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay but needs update!!

The hotel staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel decor is clean but really needs updating. The are wonderfully natural, with a variety of fruit trees and plants. Food was really good and authentically Jamaican. Would stay again, but the decor and furnishings need updating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sashawna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing unique just small upgrades since I was last there
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Easton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice getaway, suitable prices and convenience of spa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025