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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 wooden door, a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a television.

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

Rp2.297.178

Rp2.297.178 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A Starbucks coffee shop interior with seating, a counter, and a menu board.

A bar counter with various bottles of alcohol, a glass, and a decorative item.

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.

2. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Pontymoile, 1.4 km from Shell Grotto

Louise

Rp1.160.679

Rp1.392.815 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A bedroom with a single bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a wooden shelf.

3. Grandads Shack

2.5 km from Shell Grotto

Chris

Rp7.604.868

Rp9.125.842 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a dresser with a mirror.

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

A paved driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a metal fence.

4. Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons

14.4 km from Shell Grotto

Robert

Rp1.904.240

Rp2.285.088 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A stone house with a large front porch and a garden.

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

Rp2.484.579

Rp2.981.495 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A stack of white towels on a wooden table, a wicker basket, a glass jar, and a blue mug on a wooden shelf.

6. Kings Head Usk

9 km from Shell Grotto

Nicholas

Rp2.014.988

Rp2.418.082 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, wooden paneling, and a herringbone wood floor. There are signs for 'Newport' and 'JASA' on the wall, and a reception desk with computers.

7. Tŷ Newport

13.3 km from Shell Grotto

Aaliyah

Rp1.531.452

Rp1.837.742 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A white building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets. There are picnic tables and umbrellas in the foreground.

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.

8. The Coach & Horses Hotel

17.6 km from Shell Grotto

tony

Rp1.233.222

Rp1.479.866 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a table, featuring a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with grey sofas, red and yellow cushions, and a wooden floor.

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

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a large glass entrance, a curved facade, and a parking area with a few cars.

9. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

15.8 km from Shell Grotto

Shane

Rp1.188.890

Rp1.426.668 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

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

10. The Old Barn Inn

15.5 km from Shell Grotto

Audrey

Rp1.791.799

Rp2.150.159 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two pillows with floral patterns, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

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.

11. The Greyhound Inn & Hotel

11.3 km from Shell Grotto

Alan

Rp2.518.836

Rp3.022.603 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 dining table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and a candle.

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

12. The Priory Hotel and Restaurant

11.7 km from Shell Grotto

Sally

Rp2.115.822

Rp2.538.986 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 narrow hallway with patterned floor tiles, a window with a view of greenery, and a door with stained glass panels.

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

13. The Cwmcarn Hotel

9.8 km from Shell Grotto

Joseph

Rp1.028.290

Rp1.669.202 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A martini glass with a purple flower and rosemary garnish.

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

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

14. Newbridge on Usk

11.5 km from Shell Grotto

Jenny

Rp2.035.219

Rp2.442.263 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a large decorative screen displaying a bridge and buildings. There are two chairs and a potted plant on the desk.

The entrance to Mercure Hotel with a modern design, automatic doors, and a staircase leading inside.

A bar area with multiple taps, shelves of bottles, and a seating area with chairs.

15. Mercure Newport Hotel

13 km from Shell Grotto

Mark

Rp1.571.753

Rp1.886.104 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 dining area with tables set for a meal, including plates, cutlery, and glasses.

16. The Glen Yr Afon House Hotel

8.6 km from Shell Grotto

Caroline

Rp3.163.819

Rp4.159.343 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A sunroom with large windows, a dining area, and lounge chairs.

A modern bathroom with a glass display of toiletries, a towel rack, and a seating area.

A hotel with a fountain in front, a brick building, and a sign for the Parkway Hotel & Spa.

A large indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and arched windows, surrounded by a high ceiling with exposed beams.

17. Parkway Hotel & Spa

7.8 km from Shell Grotto

Jayne

Rp2.132.748

Rp2.559.297 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A breakfast buffet with croissants, fruit, and juice.

A reception area with a large orchid plant, a dark wooden door, and a view into a room with a sofa and a lamp.

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

18. The Angel Hotel Abergavenny

13.3 km from Shell Grotto

Anthony

Rp4.277.587

Rp5.133.105 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a brick facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, sofas, and a staircase in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring yellow sofas, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

19. Tŷ Magor

18.5 km from Shell Grotto

Mark

Rp1.430.699

Rp1.716.839 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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.

20. The New Court Inn

9.1 km from Shell Grotto

Paul

Rp2.216.575

Rp2.659.890 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Grandads Shack	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View
Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons	10.0 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
The Celyn	10.0 Exceptional 113 reviews	View

Top Shell Grotto Hotel Reviews

Celtic Manor Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely, spacious room, with balcony, which was pleasant. We stayed on the sixth floor and really enjoyed the peace, away from the crowds and kids! The wine and Welsh cakes were a nice touch too. Breakfast was good and staff members were all excellent - professional, helpful and friendly. A very relaxing stay."

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and comfortable 2 night stay. Fab shower, blackout blind & curtains, friendly & helpful staff. Will definitely stay again when in the area"

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."

Premier Inn Pontypool

10/10 Excellent

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

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. Visit 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 when you spend time at Grosmont Castle. Visit 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. Visit 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 spend time at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. Visit 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 studying the exhibits at Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum in Blaenavon. Visit 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, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Shell Grotto?

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 are there near Shell Grotto?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to 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. Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons

5. The Celyn

6. Kings Head Usk

7. Tŷ Newport

8. The Coach & Horses Hotel

9. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

10. The Old Barn Inn

11. The Greyhound Inn & Hotel

12. The Priory Hotel and Restaurant

13. The Cwmcarn Hotel

14. Newbridge on Usk

15. Mercure Newport Hotel

16. The Glen Yr Afon House Hotel

17. Parkway Hotel & Spa

18. The Angel Hotel Abergavenny

19. Tŷ Magor

20. The New Court Inn

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Top Shell Grotto Hotel Reviews

Celtic Manor Resort

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

The Little Crown Inn

Premier Inn Pontypool

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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