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A narrow passageway with wooden walls and a stone-tiled floor.

A white building with a sign reading "Little Crown Inn & Restaurant."

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, a balcony with curtains, and a door.

A bar area with multiple beer taps, including brands like Amstel and Guinness, and a variety of bar tools and decorations.

1. The Little Crown Inn

Pen Tranch, 1.5 km from Shell Grotto

colin

P5,897

P5,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A breakfast table with plates of toast, eggs, beans, and bacon, along with condiments and a coffee cup.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass.

A Best Western hotel with outdoor seating and a 'Welcome' sign.

A spacious lobby with a large window offering a view of the outdoors, a reception desk, and seating arrangements.

2. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Pontymoile, 1.4 km from Shell Grotto

Sandra

P3,989

P4,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of yellow flowers, a television, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a large window overlooking a green landscape.

A mobile home with a patio area, a wooden table, and a fire pit.

3. Grandads Shack

2.5 km from Shell Grotto

Chris

P26,031

P31,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A bar area with a variety of bottles and glasses, a selection of cheeses and meats, and a bottle of Calignone.

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and juices, a television, and a wooden counter.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a coffee table with candles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a TV on the wall.

4. The Abergavenny Hotel

13.1 km from Shell Grotto

Andrew

P10,691

P12,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A garden with a table and chairs, a rainbow, and a view of the countryside.

A garden with a stone wall, various flowering plants, and a wooden fence.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a comfortable red sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a robe hanging on a wooden rack, and a wall decoration.

5. The Celyn

19.7 km from Shell Grotto

Laura

P8,538

P10,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, and a potted plant with flowers.

A wooden dresser with drawers, a mirror above it, and a window with a view of greenery.

A two-story house with a garage, a front porch with potted plants, and a driveway.

A wooden dresser with multiple drawers, a candle on top, and a framed mirror above it.

6. Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons

14.4 km from Shell Grotto

Geoff

P6,544

P7,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A white building with a sign reading "King's Head".

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a mirror, a shelf with plants, and a clothing rack.

7. Kings Head Usk

9 km from Shell Grotto

Ian

P6,466

P7,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a headboard with a light fixture.

A conference room with a long table set for a meeting, equipped with chairs, tables, and glassware.

A bar area with a brick counter, shelves of bottles, and a sign for CASA Kitchen & Bar.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and armchairs, arranged around a central coffee table.

8. Tŷ Newport

13.3 km from Shell Grotto

Anthony

P5,422

P6,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed certificate, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee maker, a wine list, and a remote control on a tray.

A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A sign for a hotel with a direction arrow pointing left, indicating the hotel's location.

9. The Coach & Horses Hotel

17.6 km from Shell Grotto

John

P3,989

P4,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A charging station for electric vehicles, a white car parked nearby, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including chairs and sofas, arranged around a central table.

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating area, and a large screen displaying the hotel name.

A coastal landscape with a calm sea, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill.

10. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

15.8 km from Shell Grotto

Louise

P3,808

P4,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and flower arrangements.

A couple under a metal arbor with white flowers, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a wooden fence in the background.

A dining area with tables and wicker chairs, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A row of modern, two-story buildings with a uniform architectural style, featuring large windows and a mix of stone and plaster exteriors.

11. The Old Barn Inn

15.5 km from Shell Grotto

Julie

P4,423

P5,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A stone house with a white exterior, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and several outdoor tables and benches.

A traditional stone house with a garden, a picnic table, and a stone wall.

A bar with a wooden counter, beer taps, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

A stone building with a sign reading "Country Accolade."

12. The Greyhound Inn & Hotel

11.3 km from Shell Grotto

Shirley

P7,932

P9,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A traditional stone building with a large tree in the foreground, a garden with purple flowers, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bathtub, wooden flooring, a bed with a white bedspread, a hanging light fixture, and a large mirror.

A bar area with a tiled backsplash, a fire feature, and several glasses of wine.

A historic stone building with a traditional facade, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with purple crocus flowers.

13. The Priory Hotel and Restaurant

11.7 km from Shell Grotto

Sally

P7,479

P8,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden door, a chair, and a television on a dresser.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A traditional white building with a stone bridge in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden door, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Newbridge on Usk

11.5 km from Shell Grotto

Jenny

P7,242

P8,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern high-rise building with a geometric facade and numerous windows.

A conference room with a long table, black chairs, and glassware.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative wall panel.

15. Mercure Newport Hotel

13 km from Shell Grotto

Susan

P5,678

P6,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A seafood platter with mussels, shrimp, and bread on a wooden table, accompanied by a glass of white wine and a lemon wedge.

A spacious interior with a wooden dining table, leather sofa, and various chairs. There are large windows with arched frames and several potted plants.

A breakfast buffet with croissants, fruit, and juice.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance flanked by columns.

16. The Angel Hotel Abergavenny

13.3 km from Shell Grotto

Anthony

P18,002

P21,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large, historic building with a prominent entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A room with a high wooden ceiling, a red carpet, and rows of chairs with white covers and bows.

A park with three wooden benches and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a tray with champagne glasses and strawberries, and a window with curtains.

17. The Glen Yr Afon House Hotel

8.6 km from Shell Grotto

Andrew

P10,259

P13,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

The New Court Inn with a signboard advertising "eat drink sleep" and a sign for "Lavazza served here".

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and flowering plants.

A garden with a sign for The New Court Hotel Beer Garden.

A cozy room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red cushioned bench. A chalkboard menu is visible on the wall, listing items like sandwiches and pies.

18. The New Court Inn

9.1 km from Shell Grotto

Kevin

P7,587

P9,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a brick wall with decorative lighting.

A modern building entrance with a brick facade, a glass door, and a small round table with a potted plant inside.

A residential area with a glass conservatory, a paved pathway, and a garden with various plants.

A grand piano in a spacious room with a patterned carpet, multiple seating areas, and large windows.

19. Parkway Hotel & Spa

7.8 km from Shell Grotto

Edward

P7,542

P9,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white and black bedding, a mirror with a black frame, and a window with frosted glass.

A bar area with a green counter, multiple beer taps, and a television screen. There is a stone wall and a window with curtains.

A hot tub in a courtyard with a stone building in the background.

20. The Cwmcarn Hotel

9.8 km from Shell Grotto

Nicholas David

P3,771

P6,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Grotto

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Little Crown Inn	9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Grandads Shack	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View
The Abergavenny Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
The Celyn	10.0 Exceptional 113 reviews	View

Top Shell Grotto Hotel Reviews

The Little Crown Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I needed a hotel for business travel at a reasonable cost and this ticked all the boxes. The staff were so friendly on arrival and also at breakfast and I will definitely be coming back. The room was clean and shower was perfect. Ample room to work at the desk and breakfast was really nice. It was a little gem of a place to stay."

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel was fairly clean and tidy, under the beds had not been cleaned in quite some time and the bathroom was in need of a good deep clean as there was mould in the corner of the shower and dust on top of the shampoo and shower gel. Staff were very nice and helpful. Room was very comfortable."

Premier Inn Cwmbran

10/10 Excellent

"Upon arriving I found the reception helpful and very welcoming ."

Premier Inn Pontypool

10/10 Excellent

"A very comfortable stay with a good breakfast and friendly staff. Would come again!"

Aqueduct Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage is in an idyllic location, great local cafe and canal boat hire on hand. We had a fabulous restful week!"

Heron's Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Lovely property. Pillows were awful and couldn’t get WiFi unless we paid for it (after 2 hrs) The information about the property was great. We would have expected a couple of washing machine tablets though But this did not spoil our stay."

Grandads Shack

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely caravan thats been lovingly maintained"

Other attractions near Shell Grotto

Pontypool Park

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pontypool Park and enjoy the golf courses in Pontypool. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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G-Force Karting

You can take time to visit G-Force Karting during your travels to New Inn.

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Grosmont Castle

Find out about the history of Cwmbran with a stop at Grosmont Castle. Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre

Take the family on an outing to Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre during your trip to Cwmbran. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial

Find out about the history of Six Bells when you take a trip to Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial. Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.

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Newbridge Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Newbridge Leisure Centre during your stay in Newport. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Blaenavon when you take a trip to Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum during your travels in Blaenavon. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shell Grotto?

Shell Grotto is located in a welcoming area of Pontypool known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Shell Grotto?

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a bar. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Shell Grotto. Other good choices within a short distance include Premier Inn Pontypool and Holiday Inn Express Pontypool-cwmbran.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Shell Grotto?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shell Grotto.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shell Grotto, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Shell Grotto.

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Our top choices for Shell Grotto hotels

1. The Little Crown Inn

2. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

3. Grandads Shack

4. The Abergavenny Hotel

5. The Celyn

6. Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons

7. Kings Head Usk

8. Tŷ Newport

9. The Coach & Horses Hotel

10. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

11. The Old Barn Inn

12. The Greyhound Inn & Hotel

13. The Priory Hotel and Restaurant

14. Newbridge on Usk

15. Mercure Newport Hotel

16. The Angel Hotel Abergavenny

17. The Glen Yr Afon House Hotel

18. The New Court Inn

19. Parkway Hotel & Spa

20. The Cwmcarn Hotel

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Top Shell Grotto Hotel Reviews

The Little Crown Inn

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Premier Inn Cwmbran

Premier Inn Pontypool

Aqueduct Cottage

Heron's Lodge

Grandads Shack

Other attractions near Shell Grotto

Pontypool Park

G-Force Karting

Grosmont Castle

Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre

Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial

Newbridge Leisure Centre

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum

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