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The Maltsters Arms

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

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Enjoy a warm and inviting dining experience in our restaurant with a cozy fireplace, chalkboard menu, and comfortable seating.
Classic hotel room with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, and a wooden nightstand.
Enjoy a meal in our rustic dining area with wooden tables and a stone wall, featuring a chalkboard menu above the fireplace.
Situated on a street corner, Maltsters pub offers a charming outdoor seating area with umbrellas and flower baskets.
Bathroom features a walk-in glass-enclosed shower, two pedestal sinks, and a large mirror.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is £58
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 2DS

What's nearby

  • Llandaff Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff City Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cardiff University - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Park Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Maltsters Arms Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffi Lab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Clive - ‬3 min drive

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 property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Maltsters Arms have comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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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 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 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

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

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 does it cost to stay at The Maltsters Arms?

As of 19 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maltsters Arms on 17 Aug 2025 start from £58.00, 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.

How much is parking at The Maltsters Arms?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Maltsters Arms located?

Located in Llandaff, this inn is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Llandaff Cathedral and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Principality Stadium. St. Fagan's Castle and Insole Court are also within 10 minutes. Waun-gron Park Station is 12 minutes by foot and Fairwater Station is 15 minutes.

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The Maltsters Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 213 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely hotel and bar/restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Great service and staff were very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Always a great stay at The Maltsters Lovely staff doing it right every time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

Lovely room, comfortable bed and breakfast was amazing quality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

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

Lovely spot wth plenty of free parking and good value breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

A brilliant stay, will definitely be coming again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Fantastic stay. When I drive down to Cardiff in the future, I will be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

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

10/10

Wonderful location good pub with helpful and friendly staff we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Great staff and a great pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Really nice stay, staff, food and room were great. We will defiantly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Small hotel but lovely and clean very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

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

Very nice pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Great location, friendly staff. Good sized rooms with well maintained facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

So friendly on arrival. Evening meal good breakfast awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024