Gwalia Falls

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled into Gwalia Falls – the name suggests something grand, but you’re actually arriving at what looks like a caravan park on the outskirts of Tresaith. Don’t let that fool you though, because this place has something really special going on. The location is absolutely stunning, perched right where you can hear the actual Gwalia Falls cascading down the cliff face. I mean, you’re literally staying next to a waterfall that tumbles straight onto Tresaith beach below. The sound is incredible at night – sort of like nature’s white noise machine, but way better than anything you’d get from an app.

What makes this place work so well is that it’s not trying to be something it’s not. Sure, it’s technically part of a caravan park, but the accommodation itself feels more like a boutique escape that someone with real taste put together. The owners clearly know this stretch of the Ceredigion coast inside and out, and they’ve managed to create something that feels both cozy and connected to the dramatic landscape around it. You’re a proper short walk from Tresaith’s beach – and I’m talking about one of those hidden gem Welsh beaches where the sand is actually golden and the rock formations look like something from a fantasy novel. Plus, if you fancy exploring a bit more, Aberporth is literally next door with its twin bays and that little coastal path that’ll give you some of the best sunset views in Wales.

The whole setup just works, you know? Parking’s never an issue (which, let’s be honest, is half the battle when you’re staying anywhere along this coast), and the check-in process feels refreshingly personal – like staying with people who actually care about whether you have a good time. I’ve stayed here during both the busy summer months and in autumn when things are quieter, and honestly, I think I prefer it in the shoulder seasons. You get all the dramatic coastal weather – those moody skies that make the waterfall look even more impressive – without the crowds that descend on this part of Pembrokeshire in July and August. The fact that this place has an 8.7 rating tells you everything you need to know about how it delivers on what it promises. It’s not fancy in a stuffy hotel way, but it’s got character and that connection to the landscape that you just can’t manufacture.