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The Maltsters Arms

3.5 star property
Adults-only inn in Cardiff with free parking

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The Maltsters Arms provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Llandaff, a neighborhood in Cardiff, The Maltsters Arms is in a shopping district and near the airport. Cardiff Castle and St. Fagan's Castle are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cardiff Market and Queen Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Principality Stadium or Swalec Stadium.
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42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 2DS

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 Heathcock - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Maltsters Arms

Inn near Principality Stadium
The Maltsters Arms provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Maltsters Arms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

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

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

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.45 per person

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is The Maltsters Arms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Maltsters Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Maltsters Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Maltsters Arms located?

Located in Llandaff, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Llandaff Cathedral, St. Fagan's Castle, and Insole Court. Victoria Park and Cardiff Metropolitan University are also within 15 minutes. Waun-gron Park Station is 12 minutes by foot and Fairwater Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Maltsters Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 237 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Lovely room

Good location for our needs, lovely bar downstairs, convenient for food. Several cafes and shops close by, and easy walking distance to Llandaff cathedral.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and staff were very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay from check in to leaving, nothing was to much trouble. Beautiful room comfortable beds temperature controled rooms to gour own taste. Managwr was friendly and nothwr was to much trouble. Highly recommended. Woll stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Recommended inn close to Llandaff Cathedral

Stayed one night at The Maltsters and was very happy with the experience. Clean and comfortable room, strong wifi, free parking, excellent evening meal and breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Comfortable stay

Great bolthole- super confy room with benefit of pub/restaurant on site. Central to Llandaff and easy short walk to Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

Perfect one night stay

One night business trip and even was perfect. Good room, food, location and the staff are exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Perfect

Could not fault my stay. Great accommodation, excellent food and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Love Me Some Maltsters

Maltsters Arms was wonderful. Friendly staff and accomodations!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Great stay and staff

The young girl who checked us in could not have been more friendly and helpful. Actually really impressive in her attitude and way she dealt with staff and customers alike. Lovely room. Were it my hotel I would put mattress toppers on the beds as they are a bit tired. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, prices very reasonable, very comfortable and staff were great. A great location with plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great pub stay.

Wonderful pub in Wales with wonderful accommodation, great staff, and great food in the restaurant. Would stay here again in a heartbeat, with additional dining options nearby. This is what a pub-stay should be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Great hotel

A lovely comfortable stay, slept well in a comfortable bed. The bathroom was nice very spacious and clean. We had a nice meal and a very tasty breakfast, bonus point for Gluten free sausages. All staff were very friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Maltster's Arms is clean and comfortable. The area it is located in is really beautiful, with lots of historic buildings, nice little gift shops and excellent restaurants and cafes. I can highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

We were made very welcome by Chris who was extremely pleasant. Our room was spotless and comfortable. We ate in the restaurant and all the staff were very attentive and polite. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Night Away

Really friendly welcome on arrival. Staff were really helpful throughout our stay, nothing was too much trouble. Would like to give a big thanks to Chris who greeted us on arrival. Room was was really comfortable and we had everything we needed. Really enjoyed our meals, we had dinner in the evening and cooked breakfast in the morning. Couldn’t fault either. Good selection for breakfast - cooked, continental, omelettes, pancakes. Would definitely recommend Maltsters Arms, and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025