Title: Visit Maerdy: 2026 Travel Guide for Maerdy, Ferndale | Expedia.com [Hotels in Maerdy](https://expedia.com/Maerdy-Hotels.d553248635976006868.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Maerdy](https://expedia.com/Maerdy-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635976006868.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Maerdy](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Maerdy.d553248635976006868.Car-Rental-Guide)[Maerdy Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Maerdy.d553248635976006868.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Maerdy ## Travel Guide ![Pont Lluest-Wen Bridge Footbridge over Afon Rhondda Fach on the Coed Morgannwg Way Footpath](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/e1ef66c7-9042-47a8-9a15-10ae73fc05d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/e1ef66c7-9042-47a8-9a15-10ae73fc05d3.jpg) by [Nick Earl](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/40008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Pont Lluest-Wen Bridge Footbridge over Afon Rhondda Fach on the Coed Morgannwg Way Footpath](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/e1ef66c7-9042-47a8-9a15-10ae73fc05d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/e1ef66c7-9042-47a8-9a15-10ae73fc05d3.jpg) by [Nick Earl](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/40008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Confusion of tracks The tracks in this part of the forest do not exactly correspond with those shown on the 1:25K map, although this one is shown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/9dc69e9e-b650-47b9-82d4-a2d1f23c367b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/9dc69e9e-b650-47b9-82d4-a2d1f23c367b.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Afon Rhondda Fach The river has come down from the Lluest-wen Reservoir, the dam of which can be seen just below the skyline. A road from the reservoir follows the north bank. In the foreground is Pont Lluest-wen, carrying footpaths but not vehicles across the river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/cf444ff5-69ac-43bc-af78-5865c01149a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/cf444ff5-69ac-43bc-af78-5865c01149a0.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lluest-wen Reservoir At the head of the reservoir would have been where a number of streams met to form the embryonic Afon Rhondda Fach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/8865bcf5-64f1-40ed-8080-28ed2f250660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/8865bcf5-64f1-40ed-8080-28ed2f250660.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Maerdy - Maerdy Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Maerdy ![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angel Hotel Castle Street Cardiff Wales $60 nightly $73 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,969 reviews) Nice place, comfortable and stylish. Does need a bit of sprucing up. Good location, close to bars and restaurants. Parking across the road, and Cardiff Castle over the road. Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006868) ![Cardiff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13776/f5854d28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardiff Marriott Hotel Mill Lane Cardiff Wales $81 nightly $97 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews) Clean room, great toiletries, nice breakfast. Nice staff. WiFi was extra paid so not ideal but acceptable for a short stay. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=13776&PinnedHotelID=13776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006868) ![Village Hotel Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200400/200304/2fd814f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Cardiff 29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales $96 nightly $115 total Feb 19 - Feb 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Spotless Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=200304&PinnedHotelID=200304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006868) [See all 2,098 properties in Maerdy](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026®ionId=553248635976006868) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58240000/58238100/58238044/c0a2809c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff 10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews) Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Spires-Cardiff.h58238044.Hotel-Information) ![ Park Lane Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54290000/54287800/54287774/f3cdc05a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Lane Aparthotel 23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ... 7.4/10 Good! (58 reviews) Great Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-Park-Lane-By-Urban-Space.h54287774.Hotel-Information) ![The Old Stables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83180000/83177700/83177652/6e2ef309_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Old Stables Caerllwyn Ganol Farm Newport Wales Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Parc Penallta ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Amazing as always. You can't find a better place to stay in the area. Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Stables.h83177652.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Maerdy](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635976006868&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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