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The Maltsters Arms

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star adults-only inn near Cardiff Castle

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and a poster advertising the hotel.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, framed pictures, a menu board, and tables set for dining.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, two sinks, and a mirror.
A plate of breakfast with eggs, sausages, beans, tomatoes, and toast, accompanied by a cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice.
A white building with a tiled roof and a sign reading "Maltsters."

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two bedside lamps, a tray with toiletries, and a view of the room's patterned wallpaper.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a patterned carpet, and a large mirror.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a door.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom.

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

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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

  • Cardiff Metropolitan University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Fagan's Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Llandaff Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Insole Court - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Maltsters Arms Hotel - ‬1 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 9.75 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 9.75 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Maltsters Arms?

As of Sep 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maltsters Arms on Sep 27, 2026 start from $74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 10.8 mi (34-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 5.8 mi (14-min drive) from Pennarth Beach. 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 9.75 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. 169 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 250 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and the rooms fantastic. Food also nice if u eat in with added bonus of free parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved everything staff amazing and friendly food delish thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable nights sleep, staff were great and very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Liked that we could chose a later breakfast time, and that checkout wasn't until 11. Lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, breakfast was good and a great location just outside of the city centre. Bus service just outside the hotel. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top quality room, clean and tidy. Comfortable bed for a good nights sleep. Friendly welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was lovely but the staff were even better! Helpful, polite and really made us welcome and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kwok

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spotless room. First class staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot wth plenty of free parking and good value breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brilliant stay, will definitely be coming again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, comfortable bed and breakfast was amazing quality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alun

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay at The Maltsters Lovely staff doing it right every time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay. When I drive down to Cardiff in the future, I will be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location good pub with helpful and friendly staff we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room Great Staff Great Food Would use again 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and very comfortable It a convenient place to stay with good transport to the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and the staff were all so polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

We had a very comfortable stay at The Maltsters. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was very good - both breakfast and evening meals. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rooms above a lovely pub

Great little hotel above a lovely pub
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel but lovely and clean very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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