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About the Hotel

42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF5 2DS

Rooms with essentials

The Maltsters Arms offers individually styled bedrooms with free WiFi, a bath, and a rain shower. Each room includes a laptop-friendly workspace, a flat-screen TV, and an electric kettle. Some rooms feature air conditioning and a bathrobe. The private bathrooms come with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Pub and dining

The Maltsters Arms is the oldest licensed pub in Cardiff, serving a range of Real Ales and classic pub food. The on-site restaurant and bar provide a modern setting for meals and drinks.

Nearby attractions

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Llandaff Cathedral and 3.5 km from Cardiff Central. Nearby landmarks include St Fagans National Museum of History (3 km), Bute Park (2 km), and the National Museum Cardiff (3 km).

Transport and parking

The Maltsters Arms is 20 km from Cardiff Airport. Free private parking is available on-site. The hotel is in a shopping district, with easy access to public transport.

Practical services

Safety features include a fire extinguisher. Rooms have ironing facilities and tea/coffee makers. The property is family-friendly, with accommodations suitable for children under 2 years old.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Cardiff 1.9 mi

Airports

Cardiff (CWL) 12.0 mi

Swansea (SWS) 46.1 mi

Train

Cardiff Central Railway Station 2.1 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Parking

Paid parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Bowling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Room features

Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF5 2DS

Map view

42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF5 2DS

City landmarks

Landmark

Cardiff Castle

1.9 mi

Landmark

Principality Stadium

1.9 mi

Park

Bute Park

1.4 mi

Museum

National Museum Cardiff

1.9 mi

Garden

Insole Court

2400 ft

Park

Thompson's Park

4300 ft

Landmark

Chapter Arts Centre

1.1 mi

Park

Llandaff Fields

2900 ft

Park

Victoria Park

4900 ft

Landmark

Roath Park

2.1 mi

Stadium

SWALEC Stadium

1.3 mi

Museum

St Fagans National Museum of History

2.3 mi

Landmark

Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre

4800 ft

Gallery

Fountain Fine Art

1.1 mi

Art object

Animal Wall

1.8 mi

Stadium

Cardiff City Stadium

1.6 mi

Market

Cardiff Market

2.0 mi

Church

The City Parish of St John the Baptist

2.0 mi

Landmark

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

1.6 mi

Mall

St David's Dewi Sant

2.1 mi

Park

Heath Park

1.7 mi

Landmark

Melingriffith Water Pump

1.5 mi

University

Cardiff University

1.8 mi

Landmark

Hailey Park

1.3 mi

Public Building

City Hall

1.9 mi

Landmark

Tramshed Cardiff

1.9 mi

Church

Parish Church Of Saint Mary's

1.4 mi

Nearby

Church

Llandaff Cathedral

1400 ft

The Old Probate Registry 49 Cardiff Rd

Off the Wall Art Gallery

200 ft

Restaurants

The Maltsters

100 ft

42 Cardiff Road Llandaff

Porro

400 ft

22 High Street

Bay Leaf

400 ft

28-30 High Street Llandaff

Traders Cafe and Cocktail Bar

300 ft

24-26 High Street

Summer Palace

700 ft

2-4 High Street

Caffe Ritazza

800 ft

Vale of Glamorgan Cardiff Airport

The Potting Shed Cafe Ltd

2700 ft

Insole Court Fairwater Road Insole Court

The Heathcock

1500 ft

58-60 Bridge Street

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Danny

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.4/10

The hotel offers clean, spacious, and comfortable rooms with convenient facilities, but some noise disruptions. The staff are extremely accommodating and helpful, providing a warm welcome. The location is comfortable and stylish, with minor disturbances from external noise sources. The dining experience is excellent, especially for Japanese food lovers.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, although initially cold until we adjusted the air con and used a radiator.

Service

9.0

The staff were efficient, helpful, and engaged with visitors, enhancing our stay experience.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is pretty good, not far from Bute Park, and close to the city center, despite some kitchen noise disruptions.

Dining

9.0

The dining was excellent, particularly for Japanese food enthusiasts, in a brilliant location for city center exploration.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers excellent facilities, making the stay enjoyable and convenient.

Roger

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the Maltsters, making it ideal for attending events in the area. The rooms are warm and comfortable, albeit a bit hot at times. The service is fantastic, with hardworking and lovely staff. The dining experience, while slow, offers amazing dishes but could be more inclusive in pricing. The location near Llandaff Cathedral and with free parking is a major plus.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very comfortable and recently decorated to a good standard, providing an extremely comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly, helpful, and efficient, making the stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is 200 yards from the Maltsters, which is ideal for events in the area, and near Llandaff Cathedral, offering convenience for visiting the immediate area with free parking provided.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, although slow, offered amazing hot pot dishes but had an additional price which could be more inclusive given the overall room price when compared to other hotels.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities needed some deep cleaning but provided convenience for guests.

Neil

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.8/10

The hotel had stunning rooms with exceptional attention to detail in decor, furniture, and fittings. The service was very friendly, and the veggie breakfast was amazing. The location was nice with a lovely relaxed atmosphere, but some furnishings looked tired. The dining was of good quality and value. The facilities were well-maintained.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were stunning, with outstanding attention to detail and exceptional quality in decor, furniture, and fittings.

Service

9.0

The service was very friendly, and the veggie breakfast filled a large plate.

Location

8.0

The location was nice with a lovely relaxed atmosphere, but some furnishings looked tired.

Dining

8.0

The dining was of decent quality and good value.