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The Maltsters Arms

3.5 star property

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Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Interior
Exterior
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

Explore the area

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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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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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About the area

Cardiff

At The Maltsters Arms you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Llandaff Cathedral and St. Fagan's Castle. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Llandaff inn include Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Cardiff Metropolitan University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Fagan's Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Llandaff Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Insole Court - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Victoria Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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
  • ‪The Halfway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Black Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Maltsters Arms

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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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 all 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

Is parking available at The Maltsters Arms?

Yep, The Maltsters Arms has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maltsters Arms on 24 May 2026 start from AU$139, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Maltsters Arms?

The closest beach to The Maltsters Arms is Barry Island Beach (12.2 km).

Is The Maltsters Arms family-friendly?

No, The Maltsters Arms is an adults-only property.

Does The Maltsters Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Maltsters Arms?

No, The Maltsters Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Maltsters Arms?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Maltsters Arms's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Maltsters Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Maltsters Arms?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Maltsters Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 247 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a great location, and our room was spacious and comfortable (Millenium Stadium) which was right next to the exit and made it very easy to come and go. We had lunch there and the food was delicious, although the service got very slow after our first course, so we didn't order dessert, although we did want one. We were a little disappointed that the bar closed at 10pm, as by the time we got back from the event in the Cathedral, it was too late to have a nightcap. Breakfast was delicious, and we would highly recommend. All in all, a very nice stay and we would go back.
Millenium Centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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