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The Maltsters Arms

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only inn near Cardiff Castle

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Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Restaurant
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 2DS
  • Place, Cardiff Metropolitan University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Llandaff Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Insole Court
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Llandaff stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Llandaff inn, you'll find Llandaff Cathedral and St. Fagan's Castle. Also, Insole Court is within half a mile (1 km) and Victoria Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Fagan's Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Llandaff Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Insole Court - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bute Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Waun-gron Park Station - 12 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tesco Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Maltsters Arms Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Halfway - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Maltsters Arms

3.5-star adults-only inn near Cardiff Castle
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Cardiff inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Maltsters Arms offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.45 per person
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.45 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Maltsters Arms Cardiff
The Maltsters Arms Inn Cardiff
The Maltsters Arms Inn
The Maltsters Arms Inn
The Maltsters Arms Cardiff
The Maltsters Arms Inn Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Maltsters Arms to the airport?

The Maltsters Arms is 11 mi (32-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Maltsters Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Maltsters Arms.

How close is The Maltsters Arms to the beach?

This inn is 5.8 mi (14-min drive) from Pennarth Beach and 10.7 mi (34-min drive) from Whitmore Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Maltsters Arms offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Maltsters Arms, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.45 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Maltsters Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Les Croupiers Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Maltsters Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Maltsters Arms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Maltsters Arms have a pool?

The Maltsters Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Maltsters Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Maltsters Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Maltsters Arms to downtown Cardiff?

The Maltsters Arms is 1.9 mi away from Cardiff.

The Maltsters Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 243 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ranald

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all great. Nice welcome. Lots of information about travel links. Bus into and out of town from right outside. Staff polite. Food great. Rooms nicely decorated. Access easy. Parking convenient and efficient. Lovely walks in local area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checked in online so quick and easy and show to our room straight away. Room was spacious well decorated and warm. Plenty of tea, coffee etc. Bathroom spacious and toiletries. Breakfast freshly cooked and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellently clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable warm hotel, pleasant staff, good bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teodora, Columbia

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very rude to me. I stayed at the hotel part but also decided to have my dinners at the restaurant. The first time I had dinner, a server told me that I get a 15% discount because I was staying at the hotel. The second time I returned, another server told me there was no discount. She was very rude, doubted what I said, and insisted that it wasn’t possible. After checking, she realized I was right—but she never apologized. It made me feel uncomfortable and left me with a bad impression. In addition, the room was dirty and very dark. It is very far from downtown, so you have to take Uber all the time, and there is a lot of traffic. Sometimes it took me 30-40 minutes by Uber to downtown. I would not recommend this place, and I would never stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brian, THATCHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service from all the staff and easy parking. Strong pub ambience and good breakfast food. Very helpful and proactive to alert me to a couple of items left behind which were posted immediately. Thank you! Would orefer a room not on the staircase in future stays and thought the price was pretty heavy for the actual offering.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwok

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice, stylish pub to stay overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Customer request.

Few faults in room. Bathroom tap wobbly. Curtain rail loose. Bedside lamp flickering. Unavailable to choose a latte for breakfast, we were informed rather abruptly that they wouldn't make 5 different coffees for us ,although we only asked for one. Only filter coffee available. We would have paid the extra if asked. Some of our group had to go to a cafe around the corner for takeaway coffee. Then we noticed staff making their own barista coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A short break in Cardiff.

The hotel is in a great location with shops and restaurants just across the road and a short walk to the river, plus with the bus stop right outside getting to the city centre was easy too. The bed was comfy and an excellent breakfast made it a refreshing stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Nice but not perfect.

I stayed at the Maltsters Arms earlier in the year and enjoyed my stay. I was greeted by a charming lady (with bright red hair) who showed me to my room and exclaimed that it was her favourite. Unfortunately, whilst an excellent size and plenty of facilities, the room was a little disappointing. The bathroom needed some refurbishment: a rusty grab handle, noisy fan and protruding screws. No bottles of bodywash or shampoo for the bath. No soap. The room also suffers from noise from the room above. Next time I will make sure to book a room on the first floor. Apart from the niggles, I advise that you book a table if you wish to eat as the restaurant gets busy. The lower area of the restaurant is used for a quiz night on Tuesdays which restricts the dining area even more. Excellent breakfast and, once again, served by pleasant staff. I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfy bed and room and a great meal. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

R E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and bar/restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025