Aber Bay Holiday Park
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- Peaceful site by Clarach beach, 10 minutes’ drive from Aberystwyth
- Silver Mountain Experience and Devil's Bridge within 30 mins' drive
- Heated indoor pool on site, plus clubhouse with bar and restaurant
Campground type
85
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Aug to
Site types & availability
Roof tent unpowered grass site
Max. persons unlimited 
6.4/10
5 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Unpowered grass tent site
Max. persons unlimited 7.1/10
16 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Reviews
76% would recommend this campground to a friend
71% would stay here again
Good location close to beach. Reasonably priced
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Clean quiet site, can choose where you pitch and there was plenty of choice.
Toilets and showers were adequate and fairly clean.
Disliked Pool closed at 4 but this wasn't explained so we didn't get to use it.
There were loads of black bugs on the balcony of the restaurant which was a shame as this area was mostly unused.
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Great campsite, we will definitely be back
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Lovely campsite, we were in the bottom bit of the field, easy access to toilet and washing up facilities.
Facilities and club house were great and they are closed to the public for an hour before the evening entertainment so you can go in and get good seats.
Easy walk to the beach and there is lots down at the beach
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recommend
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked close to beach, nice views, big restaurant
Disliked busy weekend - toilets were rather dirty
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Aber Bay, could do so much better! If you can’t, don’t offer camping.
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Beautiful views
Disliked We felt care for campers, had been forgotten. I intend on asking for a refund.
We paid £25 for a pitch on long thorny grass threaded with stingy nettles.
I stood on a thorn which ended up embedded in the bottom of my foot. Cutting thistles down doesn’t make them disappear.
Unclean toilet block.
No basics like toilet paper or soap.
3 ladies3 men’s cubical for about 150 pitches.
To cater for the number of camping families, there should have been facilities in each field.
3 fields, family, general and tent box!!
You were expected to, unpack and return your car to a car park.Campers use a car like a storage box. For us this is where our dogs sleep, safe so they can not escape the tent and disturb other camper or bark at loud pear leaving the bar, so not practical.
Campers had to pay £5 per person for an hour, to use the swimming pool- free to static vans.
Cold water to wash up.
No other water available to fill up larger bottles. All water came from these 2 sinks.
Dogs only allowed on one side of the beach, which I understand but it is always the grotty end, so there is a penalty for having a dog.
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Would return but would like to see improvements in toilet hygiene.
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Relaxed camping near a beautiful bay. Good to have some facilities nearby (club, food, swim etc).
Disliked No soap in campsite toilets.
Often no toilet roll in toilets.
Not often checked/cleaned.
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Save yourself and go somewhere else
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked The views were great
Disliked Although the club house is impressive, the bar staff fail to clear and clean the tables leaving the terrace covered in a plague of flys. The camping toilets were vile, hadn’t been cleaned, no toilet paper. Excrement all over the place. The porta shower block wasn’t much better. After realising the facility’s were this disgusting we found alternative accommodation elsewhere in Wales.
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Fantastic view from campsite and from…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Fantastic view from campsite and from bar area, individual plots marked in family part of the site. Quiet after around 10.30
Lifeguard presence to beach. Fantastic coastal walk to Aberystwyth.
Disliked Very poor toilet and shower arrangements - far too few toilets for the size of the field. No toilet paper, no soap. Most loo doors didn't lock. No hot running water to wash dishes (only two sinks), no drinkable stands (water from same taps at washing up). Double the facilities would have made for a far better experience.
Despite being told security would tell people to move cars away from tents at night, it didn't happen - people left car engines on for long time at night. Communal bins overflowing.
Whilst a fantastic view out to sea, this was an odd valley with what felt like thousands of mobile homes. Beachfront poor.
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Loved it and loved the children…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Loved it and loved the children waking up early and giggling as our have grown up
Disliked More showers would be good and I reported bins full and wasps so we took our car down by tent as I got stung
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Beautiful place for everyone!!! Great for…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Beautiful place for everyone!!! Great for family.
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Short 5min walk to beach and…
Roof tent unpowered grass site
Liked Short 5min walk to beach and amenities
Optional use of indoor pool (£5 per person)
Clubhouse with bar and restaurant
Disliked Rooftents had to set up in different area to others away from toilet/shower block, as you weren’t allowed to park next to pitch in other area (despite people actually doing this)
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearbyLocation
Aber Bay Holiday Park
Barkers Well Lane
Clarach Bay
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
Wales
SY23 3DT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.43652°N
4.08029°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarach South | 0.3 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Aberystwyth North | 2.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberystwyth South | 2.9 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Borth | 6.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberdyfi | 11.8 km | Estuary | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 2.8 km
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.3 km
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 23 km
Llanerchaeron - National Trust 26.3 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 44.4 km
National Trust
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 44.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 13.8 km
Black Covert Walk 2 13.8 km
YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 15.2 km
The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 19.7 km
Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 24.6 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Aber Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Aber Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Aber Bay Holiday Park? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Aberystwyth (Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Castell Aberystwyth ruins, National Library of Wales): 10 minutes’ drive - Pen Dinas Hill Fort: 15 minutes - The Magic of Life … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Aber Bay Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Aber Bay Holiday Park? From $52.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.