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Mrs Potts Hostel

2.0 star property
Ski hostel with 10 indoor pools and a golf course

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Mrs Potts Hostel near St. David's offers a comfortable stay with practical laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax in the inviting lobby with TV, and the front-desk safe keeps valuables secure while exploring Cardiff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Day bed
8 bathrooms
Heating
Day bed
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Smoking

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Smoking | Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Day bed
6 bathrooms
Wardrobe or closet
Heating
Day bed
Wardrobe or closet
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Day bed
3 bathrooms
Heating
Day bed
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Day bed
4 bathrooms
Heating
Day bed
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
St Mary St, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1DX

What's nearby

  • St. David's - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Cardiff - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Cardiff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queens Vaults - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mrs Potts Hostel

Hostel near St. David's
Located close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront, Mrs Potts Hostel provides a golf course and laundry facilities. Hit the slopes at this hostel offering a free ski shuttle, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, and snowboarding.
Additional perks include:
  • 10 indoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals, scooter rentals, and golf cart on site
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours and smoke-free premises
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and toilet paper

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free ski shuttle

Things to do

  • 10 indoor pools
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Archery
  • Bingo
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hunting
  • Mountain biking
  • Pachinko
  • Rock climbing
  • Ropes course
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Skydiving
  • Snowboarding
  • Spelunking
  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 10 indoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (100 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: GBP 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mrs Potts Hostel Cardiff
Mrs Potts Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Mrs Potts Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Does Mrs Potts Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 10 Indoor pools.

Is Mrs Potts Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mrs Potts Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mrs Potts Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Mrs Potts Hostel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Mrs Potts Hostel located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this ski hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. David's and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Cardiff Central Station is 7 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 7 minutes.

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Mrs Potts Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 90 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

A great place to stay!

Everything fine!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adonis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pradiptya Kr

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for the amazing location, this Hostel is home to shabbiness, dirt and most importantly “Bed Bugs”. Stay at your own risk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maritza Martínez

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 bedbugs found The personal at front desk never there. I dont know how this hotel still open if its a healthy hazard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Door didn't work properly, and some random person came in in the middle of the night, my niece's sheets had what looked like dried blood on them, so she slept on the quilt from another bunk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The offer stated it came with a complementary massage and that turned out to be not the case. The room smelled like some type of burnt oil and the kitchen was closed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AVOID AVOID AVOID. Room 15 is basically a prison. Dirty and despite what Mrs Potts claims, privacy usb ports welcome drinks clean linen and much more it’s far far from that. DO NOT BOOK. Go elsewhere. Words cannot describe how horrendous this place is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Briana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was told that I had to move my stuff on the 29th for them to do a bed bug cleaning because my room was infested. This was on the 27th. First of all - it is so disgusting that they could not move me sooner and kept me in a room that was infested. And second of all, I was told the date multiple times that it was the 29th. Come to find out, while I’m out exploring Cardiff on the 28th, I get a message that my expensive personal lock was not only cut but my possessions moved without my permission. As it turns out the owner had told all his staff the wrong date. The bed bug cleaning was not the 29th, it was the 28th. I was promptly moved to a cheaper room which I have yet to be refunded for and after explaining this to the owner was told that it was my fault and that he would not be reimbursing me for the lock that I paid for from home that he cut without my permission. The girl at the front desk was as friendly as she could be but the owner was abysmal and has not responded to any of my messages. I recommend no one stay here as they are scam artists that will steal your money, put you in a room you did not pay for, and break your personal belongings and then say it is your fault. The owner was rude and curt with me and is now hiding behind his phone because he does not want to face the consequences of his own actions and own up to them. Stay ANYWHERE but here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca

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

Overall an enjoyable experience

It was enjoyable everything was as one could hope wide, airy, fresh rooms, wide beds seemingly clean to the naked eyes, Shower unit wide & clean toilet also clean bins emptied daily. Adequate facilities available everywhere to keep & hang our clothes. Staff members friendly & approachable. The only downside were bed bugs of which I have never experienced before & thought I was reacting to perhaps something I had eaten, & had gone out & brought medication accordingly I spent 4 nights & of course the issue got worse the back of my neck, legs & arms thinking the medication I had brought was not working I spoke to a pharmacist & got something stronger still thinking it was allergic reactions I am back home now after 4 nights & will still call it a glorious stay b/c everything was great wifi worked fine in my room, we had a fan which was very helpful. The staff were friendly & very approachable ie Julianna & Ahmed. The bedbugs which I found out was the issue & not any allergic reaction as first thought was the only bad aspect. Arriving home & going through the reviews I can see I am not the only one who had this experience if this can be sorted out then it would be great having visitors from all over this is to be expected at times thus it is surly not a fault of mgt but it would be the mgt's fault if they decide to do nothing regular cleaning of the mattresses & pillows with the right products would do the trick. I would still stay again trusting the issue would be dealt with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

john

Potts was closed, no one told me before I arrived
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a great place to stay on such a tight budget. The kitchen could have been nicer and kept to a better standard. Some of the toilets needed to be cleaner and with handles on them, but Jimmy a good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mariana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People shouting all night long and staff nowhere to be seen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALAH EDDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was very good stay kinf staff and clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Im Untergeschoss kein Wifi verfügbar. Die Betten/Zimmer in Raum 15 sah nicht so schön aus wie auf den Fotos. Toilettenräume müssen neu renoviert werden. Keine Spint verfügbar. Sollte einiges verbessert werden. Preis gut. Lage gut.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jen

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

The worst

The worst place I’ve ever stayed, we booked a room altogether months ago and the woman said we are all going to have to be split into different hostel rooms, she said they need that room for another group of three who haven’t booked in yet.. we are young women, after a very long conversation a manager came over and said we could just have that room, everything filthy all the toilets were broken and had poo in them, looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years, we were worried after reading review about bed bugs but they were putting new mattresses on the beds that day but left the plastic on them so all night they were crunching. I travel a lot and have stayed in a lot of hostels this is by far the worst! One good point is it’s very close to the stadium and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was awful, bed full of bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

A perfect stay

The stay was perfect and the hostel is located near the Cardiff castle, the best location to stay in Cardiff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely quiet even though shared rooms, great space for storing valuables under the beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Cant fault it.

Was an awesome location. Clean and friendly. Had a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Good to chill in own space

Nice for a over night stay and chill out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap and cheerful

Nice staff which were very helpfull. Ablutions require updating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Jackc

Easy clear and acessable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Con

Arrived for check-in and reception claimed booking not received. 15 minutes later and after taking a photo of the booking and talking with his 'owner' - yes, it was received but only for 1 person and not the 4 as booked. Very dubious we decided to leave and not stay at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the beds (maybe not the mattress itself…). They all had privacy curtains. Its old and very dated but low in price and the area it is in is great! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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