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The Maltsters Arms

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

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Interior
Deluxe Double Room | Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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
  • Restaurant
The current price is ฿1,953
฿2,343 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Llandaff Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cardiff City Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cardiff University - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Principality Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Black Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Maltsters Arms Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Victoria Park - ‬18 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 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

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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

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

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 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maltsters Arms on 16 Nov 2025 start from ฿1,952.5, excluding 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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Reviews

The Maltsters Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 229 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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

brian

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

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

Michael

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

Lovely stay

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

Verified traveller

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

Pub hotel in Llandaff

Great little hotel in Llandaff with very friendly and helpful staff. We had a large, comfortable room. On-site parking was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For an overnight stay it was a good experience. The staff involed in every aspect of our stay was welcoming, friendly and professional. We enjoyed the food, which was well presented, tasty, was a decent portion and served in a timely manner. The cocktails was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Lovely

Lovely room. Amazing bath and water pressure! The bed was super comfy, we had a great night sleep. Staff really helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Top Pub and B & B

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Malsters Arms. Fabulous place to stay. Such a vibrant place to eat and drink. The food is fabulous and there's a great selection to choose from. Great ale too. The rooms are well laid out and very tasteful. They are lovely and quiet too, had a great sleep. Breakfast is great too. Most definitely recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean boutique room. Helpful staff. Great food. Trivial downside - a couple of dining room windows cobwebbed with dusty blinds but wouldn’t deter us from staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay comfotable room. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. One slightly sticky table in bedroom but I have a feeling it had been re varnished and not dried out properly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Fantastic 10/10

Fantastic set of rooms attached to a pub, but 4* rating. My room had air conditioning and an amazing power shower. I had two loverly evening meals. Staff were very friendly, couldn’t fault the place. I will be back 👏👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Malsters

It was a very pleasant stay in Llandaff for a couple of days. The room was comfortable, good value for money and food was available at an extra cost. Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I had no issues with my stay and I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

K

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

Ideal base for visiting Cardiff and surrounds .

My 3 day visit to Cardiff and surrounding area had been on my wish list for many years and having noted that parking in the City Centre was a problem and expensive I booked to stay at The Maltsters Arms as it offered free parking on site . In addition I wanted to visit St Fagans a short drive away and Llandaf Cathedral a mere 5 minute. walk .This proved to be ideal and my stay was most comfortable and enjoyable . The duty manager during my stay was Chris who was excellent and attentive and I would certainly stay there again on any future visit to Cardiff .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Teodora

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

Kwok

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

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