Escape to Gails Guest House, a cozy retreat close to Barry Island Beach. Begin your day with breakfast and stay connected with WiFi in public areas. Challenge yourself at the mini golf course or relax amidst outdoor furniture.
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 14 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 96 min drive
Barry Docks Station - 5 min drive
Barry Island Station - 7 min walk
Barry Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Marco's Cafe - 15 min walk
Wong's Chinese Takeaway - 4 min drive
Finnegan's Inn - 9 min walk
Whitmore+Jackson - 9 min walk
Academy Espresso Bar - 18 min walk
About this property
Gails Guest House
Gails Guest House puts you within a 15-minute drive of Barry Island Beach and Cardiff Bay. Freebies like breakfast and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite mini golf.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Traveling with children
Mini golf
What to do
Mini golf
Pool table
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Does Gails Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gails Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gails Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gails Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gails Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Gails Guest House?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Gails Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around Gails Guest House like?
Gails Guest House is a short 7-minute walk from Barry Island Station and 15 minutes' walk from Barry Island Beach.
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Reviews
Gails Guest House Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and freshly cooked with plenty of options to choose from. (12 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Good value stay, ideal for exploring. Great for exploring Barry Island and very friendly staff. Also nice breakfast.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
Great location for visiting Barry Island
The location of Gail's Guest House was perfect for our stay.
The included breakfast was a nice touch.
We appreciated the wifi code along with emergency contact details being given to us on arrival with our key.
The host was very welcoming.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
M hope
I stayed at the B&B for one night. Service was brilliant. Couldn’t fault the people they were very friendly.
Martyn
Martyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Fantastic short stay
Really lovely guest house in a quiet location but just a short walk from the railway station and centre of town. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast excellent and the host extremely welcoming.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Fantastic Stay Again
This was my second stay in this lovely guest house this year. As before, the room was clean and quiet with everything I needed (and more!). There was a fantastic choice of breakfast items and the host was extremely welcoming and helpful.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2025
Very homely would stay here every time I'm in Barry.
KIRI
KIRI, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 2, 2025
140 Euros pour des lits défoncés
Et une chambre mansardée
Petit déjeuner.........!!!
A vous de voir.
Didier
Didier, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
I had a great experience at Gales guesthouse, Lyndon was very helpful and a pleasure to be around, great selection of breakfast and close to the seafront
Gemma
Gemma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Great stay
Very comfortable overnight stay, welcoming owner on arrival, very friendly service at breakfast and a lovely tasty breakfast with lots of options to choose from, will definitely stay again if in the area and would recommend.
mark
mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
Booked for a night and was lovely and clean very friendly staff and morning breakfast was lovely would stay here again
Qaisar
Qaisar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2023
Loved friendly place we love it, we'll be back agsin
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
This was a last minute trip, we wanted guest house that was near hotel, not far to walk into centre. A quiet location, street parking but seemed safe, just look out for permit parking signs(guest house did give us plenty of information) a good breakfast, so quite a good stay. There was just a couple of things that hadn't been done, mirror in bathroom still had marks on it and there was used and empty complementary toiletries still in the shower, it wasn't a problem but just wasn't nice to see. A good guest house for a visit to Barry Island
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Really enjoyed my stay
I was there for three nights on a business trip. Bed was comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were amazing. I'll be back
gary
gary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2023
Lovely place, staff and food. Thankyou x
Gill
Gill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2023
Jon
It was perfect. Planning to come back to see Barry island.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2023
Amazing Place to Stay
Had an amazing stay here at Gail’s Guest House. Arrival and check in are is super efficient and staff are lovely. We (3 adults) stayed in the Family Room and it was perfect for us. Price is so affordable and the breakfast is as amazing as everything else there! Would 100% stay again and already planning our next trip there!
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2023
Wonderful place to stay
The friendliest welcome! Only there for 1 night but our room was spacious cosy & the bed was ultra comfy, Gail works with her family in the guest house they’re all so helpful & friendly, we will definitely be back
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2024
The room was clean,but the rest not, dinning room needs a good clean breakfast not good,needs a inspection especially for the price you pay
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2023
Lovely little guest house with the convenience of a little shop few doors down. It was close to the train station with the fun fair and beachfront over the road( so everything within short walks) lovely and clean, great breakfast choices! Very friendly staff and added bonus of a mini fridge and fan. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return and recommend.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2023
Perfect for barry island and cardiff.
We stayed to go to the rugby at the principality stadium.perfect location as it was 5min from the train station.
The staff/owners were so friendly and the bed was really comfy! The room was clean and spot on for what we wanted and the breakfast was fab!. Next time we are down this way we will definitely be re-booking!
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 30, 2024
Owner welcoming and accommodating in every way. Just felt a bit unloved with cleanliness in rooms. Comfortable but broken light fittings and just missing stars for cleanliness
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 9, 2023
Extremely clean, but dilapidated and very basic.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2023
One night only
Bed against wall on one side. Room was not modern looking like photos. Clean and excellent breakfast with excellent service. Very few options for accommodation in Barry.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2024
Good place to stay as a base
I have stayed here twice before. The welcome from Lyndon is great. The breakfast is freshly cooked and plenty of it. Beds are comfortable and the bathroom was clean. However the wardrobe was in need of repair and the fridge had old food in it. The bedside cabinets had a layer of dust but I base my review on comfort and hospitality
Meinir
Meinir, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2023
Lovely guest house, would recommend.
We had a lovely stay at Gails. I received a phonecall earlier in the day from Lucy to say that the boiler was not working and they were unable to get anyone to fix it so they would be refunding us half of the cost back which was very nice of them as this was not their fault and these things happen. Checking in was easy, parking was fine, the room was lovely, comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was included and was very nice. If i'm ever in Barry again I would definitely stay at Gail's again. Thank you for a lovely stay :)