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The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property
Upscale beach resort with spa

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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8 Riketts Ave., Runaway Bay, Saint Ann
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardiff Hall Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪59 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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Runaway Bay

Steps from the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the resort, you'll find Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach. Ocean View Beach and Cardiff Hall Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Runaway Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Flavours Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dunn's River Falls - 31 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas - Rodizio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sharkie's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stush in the Bush - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Jasmin - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Upscale beach resort with spa
Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 1.8 kilometers away. For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a steam room, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Runaway Bay resort.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cardiff Hotel & Spa offers 56 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JMD 9600.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JMD 9600.00

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: JMD 9600.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JMD 9600.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cardiff Hotel & Spa to the airport?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa is 26.3 mi (57-min drive) away from the Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa on Jun 13, 2026 start from $133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Cardiff Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This resort is a short 12-minute walk from Runaway Bay Beach and 13-minute walk from Flavours Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs JMD 9600.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Cardiff Hotel & Spa?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa features an outdoor pool.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa is home to Isabella's, which features local and international cuisine.

Does The Cardiff Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features mani/pedis, body scrubs, and body treatments.

How close is The Cardiff Hotel & Spa to downtown Runaway Bay?

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa is 1.2 mi away from Runaway Bay.

The Cardiff Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 338 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, room clean overall great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynsum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Evett

Clean room, and breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and good overall experience.... i love how close it was to everything. Beach, food, store
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Cardiff Hotel was built on a hillside away from the main road. I started every morning was started with an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, the view was great . Food was okay , Room was clean but I would've prefer a higher level room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was good. Rooms were great. Place awesome vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staffs were very polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aikens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded, safe and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simone Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness of the room and the exceptional service provided by the staff. The grounds were also well-maintained. However, I deducted a star because the property, particularly the guest rooms, is in need of renovation. Nevertheless, it's a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really surpassed my expectations. The breakfast easily rivaled any all inclusive resort in terms of variety. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great clean with amenities including a stocked mini fridge. Very courteous, friendly and helpful staff. Spa services had great prices. We looked forward to the Daily breakfast that was included in the rate.
Panoramic aerial view of the pool from dining patio.
Lunch at the Cardiff
Jamaican Breakfast at the Cardiff Resort & Spa
Resident peacock in the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Audrey

Clean room the air conditioner was wonderful I will go back there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

tyece

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean l. The staff were ok
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Courteousnesses, helpfulness and kindness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrene

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. However a palm tree was growing in front of the patio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom was not great, toilet, shower head and faucet need to be changed. The tub ma has mildew.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yolanne

No hot water for 2 nights and a.m. of our living the island. Room service breakfast was better than walking to breakfast area and actually hot. They took 30mins just to bring breakfast to the table and the order was incorrect and cold. Wont be back..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanketa

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