Maltsters
$118
/ night
Avg. for September
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$118
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Maltsters average $85 in January, the cheapest month, and $129 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $85 |
| February | $112 |
| March | $108 |
| April | $103 |
| May | $110 |
| June | $129 |
| July | $120 |
| August | $112 |
| September | $118 |
| October | $121 |
| November | $95 |
| December | $100 |
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Most expensive: June (~$129)
Cheapest: January (~$85)
About this property
Adults-only inn with a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and comfortable rooms in Llandaff, Cardiff.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Maltsters Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at The Maltsters Arms in Cardiff (Llandaff), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. This inn is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Cardiff Bay and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Barry Island Beach.
What's nearby
Llandaff Cathedral(0.2 miles)
St. Fagan's Castle(0.3 miles)
Insole Court(0.4 miles)
Victoria Park(0.6 miles)
Cardiff Metropolitan University(0.8 miles)
Dinas Powys Castle(1.3 miles)
Trelai Park(1.3 miles)
Swalec Stadium(1.4 miles)
Sophia Gardens(1.5 miles)
Caerphilly Mountain(1.8 miles)
All Nations Centre(1.8 miles)
Western Leisure Centre(1.9 miles)
Blackfriars Priory(1.9 miles)
Forest Farm Country Park(2 miles)
Heath Park(2 miles)
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)(11 miles)
Bristol International Airport (BRS)(49 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Golf Course (nearby)
Designated Smoking Area
Location
42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Llandaff Cathedral (0.2 miles)
St. Fagan's Castle (0.3 miles)
Insole Court (0.4 miles)
Victoria Park (0.6 miles)
Cardiff Metropolitan University (0.8 miles)
Dinas Powys Castle (1.3 miles)
Guest reviews
9
Fabulous
Based on 676 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
45%
Family
18%
Group
21%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Guests describe Maltsters as a pub hotel in Llandaff with comfortable, often spacious rooms, a well liked breakfast and meals, and a convenient location for the cathedral, buses and Cardiff, with free parking appreciated.
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What guests think
Guests describe Maltsters as a pub hotel in Llandaff with comfortable, often spacious rooms, a well liked breakfast and meals, and a convenient location for the cathedral, buses and Cardiff, with free parking appreciated.
Service is repeatedly praised as welcoming and helpful, with smooth check in and staff going out of their way for requests. A few reviews note minor maintenance issues such as worn mattresses, bathroom fixes or dripping showers, and some front rooms can pick up street noise with windows open. Overall, expect a comfortable, convenient stay above a popular pub.
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Facilities
The on site pub and restaurant are convenient, and free (sometimes secure) parking is frequently mentioned.
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Thomas
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel and bar/restaurant was excellent.
Lovely hotel and bar/restaurant was excellent.
10
Janet
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location for the Cathedral at the other end of the high street and we stayed in the wonderful Llandaff Cathedral Family Room. wonderful shower and very comfortable bed. Excellent classic cooked breakfast (meat & vegan). But best of all was the service from Chris, Ben and the rest of the team (sorry forgotten the young ladies names) we had two great evening meals and our fellow choristers also enjoyed the food and drink (they were staying at the uni) Excellent pints of Rev James (perhaps had too many!!) Great to have secure free parking too. Thank you!
Great location for the Cathedral at the other end of the high street and we stayed in the wonderful Llandaff Cathedral Family Room. wonderful shower and very comfortable bed. Excellent classic cooked breakfast (meat & vegan). But best of all was the service from Chris, Ben and the rest of the team (sorry forgotten the young ladies names) we had two great evening meals and our fellow choristers also enjoyed the food and drink (they were staying at the uni) Excellent pints of Rev James (perhaps had too many!!) Great to have secure free parking too. Thank you!
10
Victoria
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location for our needs, lovely bar downstairs, convenient for food. Several cafes and shops close by, and easy walking distance to Llandaff cathedral.
Good location for our needs, lovely bar downstairs, convenient for food. Several cafes and shops close by, and easy walking distance to Llandaff cathedral.
8
brian
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
lyndsey
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here while dropping my son at Uni. Was really convenient (25 min walk) to his digs in Tally South. Free parking was the initial reason I booked and was great, easy to access and felt secure. Check out time being 11am also meant I could run Cardiff Parkrun and grab a shower before leaving. The accommodation is above a pub but you wouldn’t know as it was quiet and easy to access via a side door so no need to go through the pub. Food at the pub was great and reasonably price. Staff really welcoming. Five stars, would stay again.
Stayed here while dropping my son at Uni. Was really convenient (25 min walk) to his digs in Tally South. Free parking was the initial reason I booked and was great, easy to access and felt secure. Check out time being 11am also meant I could run Cardiff Parkrun and grab a shower before leaving. The accommodation is above a pub but you wouldn’t know as it was quiet and easy to access via a side door so no need to go through the pub. Food at the pub was great and reasonably price. Staff really welcoming. Five stars, would stay again.
10
Geoff
Oct 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice pub.
Very nice pub.
10
Alvin
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spot wth plenty of free parking and good value breakfast.
Lovely spot wth plenty of free parking and good value breakfast.
10
Mike
Nov 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff and a great pub.
Great staff and a great pub.
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Daniel
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A great location for cardiff metropolitan university. Rooms are surprisingly quiet given that they're above a pub.
A great location for cardiff metropolitan university. Rooms are surprisingly quiet given that they're above a pub.
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Claire
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great bolthole- super confy room with benefit of pub/restaurant on site. Central to Llandaff and easy short walk to Cathedral.
Great bolthole- super confy room with benefit of pub/restaurant on site. Central to Llandaff and easy short walk to Cathedral.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean or spotless, though a few reviews note maintenance or housekeeping niggles such as dripping showers, aging fixtures, cobwebbed blinds, or a stuck sink.
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Paul
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Jonathan
Jan 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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 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.
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Alexander
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Ethel
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Small hotel but lovely and clean very friendly staff
Small hotel but lovely and clean very friendly staff
10
Frederick S
Apr 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Me and my partner stayed while we were visiting family, its a brilliant hotel, the staff are so friendly and helpful, the room was fantastic, we will definitely book again when we come to Cardiff.
Me and my partner stayed while we were visiting family, its a brilliant hotel, the staff are so friendly and helpful, the room was fantastic, we will definitely book again when we come to Cardiff.
8
Mike
Dec 20, 2022
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Stayed 19,341 nights
Really pleasant stay of a few days in this pub. The staff were all great - helpful and personable. Room was suprisingly large and fairly well appointed. Bed comfortable, water hot and plentiful and food very good indeed. I had been concerned about noise but those concerns were unfounded. A few things that could have been better: The shower dripped - A LOT! I managed to put a sponge under it which stopped the noise otherwise it would have driven me mad. Apparently it\'s going to be fixed soon. The heating in the room was a bit odd - the A/C indicated it would heat and most of the time it did, although rather intermittently. There is a back up option of a plug in radiator. The thing that really bugged me was having the cleaners in every day. I\'d said not to bother but they "tidied" nontheless. Having towels changed daily just isn\'t necessary or desirable. If you\'r there on business then the desk wasn\'t really big enough to work on. TBH, that wasn\'t a problem as I found a quiet table in the bar and worked from there. The food in the pub is far better than your average "pub-grub". Being Xmas, there wasn\'t much in the way of other options so I ate here most nights and didn\'t have a disappointing meal. Good food and good beer - perfect! I\'d certainly stay again.
Really pleasant stay of a few days in this pub. The staff were all great - helpful and personable. Room was suprisingly large and fairly well appointed. Bed comfortable, water hot and plentiful and food very good indeed. I had been concerned about noise but those concerns were unfounded. A few things that could have been better: The shower dripped - A LOT! I managed to put a sponge under it which stopped the noise otherwise it would have driven me mad. Apparently it\'s going to be fixed soon. The heating in the room was a bit odd - the A/C indicated it would heat and most of the time it did, although rather intermittently. There is a back up option of a plug in radiator. The thing that really bugged me was having the cleaners in every day. I\'d said not to bother but they "tidied" nontheless. Having towels changed daily just isn\'t necessary or desirable. If you\'r there on business then the desk wasn\'t really big enough to work on. TBH, that wasn\'t a problem as I found a quiet table in the bar and worked from there. The food in the pub is far better than your average "pub-grub". Being Xmas, there wasn\'t much in the way of other options so I ate here most nights and didn\'t have a disappointing meal. Good food and good beer - perfect! I\'d certainly stay again.
10
Donna
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Margaret
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
4
Brian
Dec 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was fine. The mattress has seen better days. The bathroom sink waste stuck so couldn’t drain the bowl.
Room was fine. The mattress has seen better days. The bathroom sink waste stuck so couldn’t drain the bowl.
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Eleanor
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Rooms
Rooms are typically spacious and comfortable, with many guests finding them quiet despite being above a pub. Some front facing rooms pick up street noise if windows are open, and a few reviews mention worn mattresses.
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Angela
Aug 16, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely break in the heart of the village of Llandaff. We had a room at the front which we liked as it had a view of the High Street and the Cathedral Spire. With windows open it was very noisy, which didn’t worry us at all. Rooms at the back are much quieter but no view at all. Greg, the manager, was very welcoming and friendly throughout our stay All staff very friendly. We ate in the restaurant on one night, which was very good. Several good restaurants within 5 minutes walk which we also sampled and would recommend as well. Will definitely return
Lovely break in the heart of the village of Llandaff. We had a room at the front which we liked as it had a view of the High Street and the Cathedral Spire. With windows open it was very noisy, which didn’t worry us at all. Rooms at the back are much quieter but no view at all. Greg, the manager, was very welcoming and friendly throughout our stay All staff very friendly. We ate in the restaurant on one night, which was very good. Several good restaurants within 5 minutes walk which we also sampled and would recommend as well. Will definitely return
10
margaret
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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michelle
Jun 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room we were given had a king bed. The Millennium room" The mattress was well and truely past it's useby date, I'd say by 10 years. Appearance the bed had a huge dip in the middle. Sat on the side of the bed. There was no way we were sleeping on this bed that night. We felt all the way down to the wooden bed base! Telling the young girl that checked us in about the lack of mattress she appeared dumb, I don't normally work in accommodation side. She rang the manager and we were given another room " The Bute" the bed was fine. A review going back December 2023 had the same view about the mattress. I don't for the life of me understand why a mattress like this would still be in use. The only reason is that no care has gone into the accommodation side. The pub meal was so so, and the staff were not enthusiastic. They asked if we had a booking and when we said we were staying here they sat us. Said they were running out of stock.
The room we were given had a king bed. The Millennium room" The mattress was well and truely past it's useby date, I'd say by 10 years. Appearance the bed had a huge dip in the middle. Sat on the side of the bed. There was no way we were sleeping on this bed that night. We felt all the way down to the wooden bed base! Telling the young girl that checked us in about the lack of mattress she appeared dumb, I don't normally work in accommodation side. She rang the manager and we were given another room " The Bute" the bed was fine. A review going back December 2023 had the same view about the mattress. I don't for the life of me understand why a mattress like this would still be in use. The only reason is that no care has gone into the accommodation side. The pub meal was so so, and the staff were not enthusiastic. They asked if we had a booking and when we said we were staying here they sat us. Said they were running out of stock.
8
Anthony
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
10
Sue
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, comfortable bed and breakfast was amazing quality
Lovely room, comfortable bed and breakfast was amazing quality
8
Daniel
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A great location for cardiff metropolitan university. Rooms are surprisingly quiet given that they're above a pub.
A great location for cardiff metropolitan university. Rooms are surprisingly quiet given that they're above a pub.
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Phil
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place, definitely will stay again, had food and recommend the Ceasar salad. Room was spacious with a very smart en-suite, a little road noise with the window open but the double glazing works very well
Lovely place, definitely will stay again, had food and recommend the Ceasar salad. Room was spacious with a very smart en-suite, a little road noise with the window open but the double glazing works very well
10
Michael
Apr 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, friendly staff. Good sized rooms with well maintained facilities.
Great location, friendly staff. Good sized rooms with well maintained facilities.
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Christopher
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Kathleen
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing little pub hotel. An absolute gem. Will be back when we visit our daughter at Cardiff Uni. Big, nice well appointed room.
Amazing little pub hotel. An absolute gem. Will be back when we visit our daughter at Cardiff Uni. Big, nice well appointed room.
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Service
Service is consistently described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check in and proactive assistance (e.g., returning items or storing luggage).
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Sade
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff, super welcoming and thorough and helpful, perfect room and great location with easy transport links, would recommend, thank you for your hospitality! X
Lovely staff, super welcoming and thorough and helpful, perfect room and great location with easy transport links, would recommend, thank you for your hospitality! X
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ian
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One night business trip and even was perfect. Good room, food, location and the staff are exceptional
One night business trip and even was perfect. Good room, food, location and the staff are exceptional
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JC
Feb 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Always a great stay at The Maltsters Lovely staff doing it right every time
Always a great stay at The Maltsters Lovely staff doing it right every time
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brian
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Jonathan
Jan 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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 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.
10
Rosemary
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff went out of their way to make our stay perfect. We needed a place to store our luggage while we toured the city waiting for our train. They allowed us to leave the bags in the room and if they needed the room Ben offered to store them in his personal room. When we needed a cab, they made the calls for us. It was a really nice stay and I'd recommend it for anyone.
The staff went out of their way to make our stay perfect. We needed a place to store our luggage while we toured the city waiting for our train. They allowed us to leave the bags in the room and if they needed the room Ben offered to store them in his personal room. When we needed a cab, they made the calls for us. It was a really nice stay and I'd recommend it for anyone.
10
Sally
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Margaret
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Margaret
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was quick and the staff were all so polite and helpful
Check in was quick and the staff were all so polite and helpful
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Raymond
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great service and staff were very friendly
Great service and staff were very friendly
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Location
Handy Llandaff base near the cathedral, shops and cafes, with easy bus links to central Cardiff. Also convenient for Cardiff universities for some guests.
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ian
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One night business trip and even was perfect. Good room, food, location and the staff are exceptional
One night business trip and even was perfect. Good room, food, location and the staff are exceptional
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Janet
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location for the Cathedral at the other end of the high street and we stayed in the wonderful Llandaff Cathedral Family Room. wonderful shower and very comfortable bed. Excellent classic cooked breakfast (meat & vegan). But best of all was the service from Chris, Ben and the rest of the team (sorry forgotten the young ladies names) we had two great evening meals and our fellow choristers also enjoyed the food and drink (they were staying at the uni) Excellent pints of Rev James (perhaps had too many!!) Great to have secure free parking too. Thank you!
Great location for the Cathedral at the other end of the high street and we stayed in the wonderful Llandaff Cathedral Family Room. wonderful shower and very comfortable bed. Excellent classic cooked breakfast (meat & vegan). But best of all was the service from Chris, Ben and the rest of the team (sorry forgotten the young ladies names) we had two great evening meals and our fellow choristers also enjoyed the food and drink (they were staying at the uni) Excellent pints of Rev James (perhaps had too many!!) Great to have secure free parking too. Thank you!
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Victoria
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location for our needs, lovely bar downstairs, convenient for food. Several cafes and shops close by, and easy walking distance to Llandaff cathedral.
Good location for our needs, lovely bar downstairs, convenient for food. Several cafes and shops close by, and easy walking distance to Llandaff cathedral.
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lyndsey
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here while dropping my son at Uni. Was really convenient (25 min walk) to his digs in Tally South. Free parking was the initial reason I booked and was great, easy to access and felt secure. Check out time being 11am also meant I could run Cardiff Parkrun and grab a shower before leaving. The accommodation is above a pub but you wouldn’t know as it was quiet and easy to access via a side door so no need to go through the pub. Food at the pub was great and reasonably price. Staff really welcoming. Five stars, would stay again.
Stayed here while dropping my son at Uni. Was really convenient (25 min walk) to his digs in Tally South. Free parking was the initial reason I booked and was great, easy to access and felt secure. Check out time being 11am also meant I could run Cardiff Parkrun and grab a shower before leaving. The accommodation is above a pub but you wouldn’t know as it was quiet and easy to access via a side door so no need to go through the pub. Food at the pub was great and reasonably price. Staff really welcoming. Five stars, would stay again.
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Charles
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay and very comfortable It a convenient place to stay with good transport to the city centre
Lovely place to stay and very comfortable It a convenient place to stay with good transport to the city centre
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Claire
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great bolthole- super confy room with benefit of pub/restaurant on site. Central to Llandaff and easy short walk to Cathedral.
Great bolthole- super confy room with benefit of pub/restaurant on site. Central to Llandaff and easy short walk to Cathedral.
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Michael
Apr 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, friendly staff. Good sized rooms with well maintained facilities.
Great location, friendly staff. Good sized rooms with well maintained facilities.
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Timothy
Mar 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely place. Only problem, and only a minor issue, was a little noisy outside occasionally during the night. Sraff were really friendly and professional. Room was superb. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent location.
Lovely place. Only problem, and only a minor issue, was a little noisy outside occasionally during the night. Sraff were really friendly and professional. Room was superb. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent location.
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Christopher
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Eleanor
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Dining
Breakfast and pub meals receive frequent praise for quality, with several noting good cooked options and enjoyable dinners. Many guests were satisfied with the on site dining and drinks.
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Vicky
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Mike
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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 👏👍
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 👏👍
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Alvin
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spot wth plenty of free parking and good value breakfast.
Lovely spot wth plenty of free parking and good value breakfast.
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Pam
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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David
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Could not fault my stay. Great accommodation, excellent food and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Could not fault my stay. Great accommodation, excellent food and friendly staff. Would stay again.
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Sally
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Sue
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, comfortable bed and breakfast was amazing quality
Lovely room, comfortable bed and breakfast was amazing quality
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Christopher
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Yvonne
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
So friendly on arrival. Evening meal good breakfast awesome.
So friendly on arrival. Evening meal good breakfast awesome.
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GEORGINA MARIAN
Jul 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
best breakfast i have ever had
best breakfast i have ever had
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Wendy
Jul 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The parking was good, always available . The room was pleasant. The food was good. The problems were - the position on a hectic main road, I didn’t see it mentioned on there review. The heat, though the weather was not hot you could barely open the windows and then had to shut them because of the noise of the traffic and then there was black mold on the bottom of the shower. The staff were pleasant though breakfast was not explained very well!
The parking was good, always available . The room was pleasant. The food was good. The problems were - the position on a hectic main road, I didn’t see it mentioned on there review. The heat, though the weather was not hot you could barely open the windows and then had to shut them because of the noise of the traffic and then there was black mold on the bottom of the shower. The staff were pleasant though breakfast was not explained very well!
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alan
Apr 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff amazing and the rooms fantastic. Food also nice if u eat in with added bonus of free parking
Staff amazing and the rooms fantastic. Food also nice if u eat in with added bonus of free parking
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Julia
Apr 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable nights sleep, staff were great and very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Liked that we could chose a later breakfast time, and that checkout wasn't until 11. Lovely area.
Very comfortable nights sleep, staff were great and very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Liked that we could chose a later breakfast time, and that checkout wasn't until 11. Lovely area.
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David
Mar 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Top quality room, clean and tidy. Comfortable bed for a good nights sleep. Friendly welcoming staff
Top quality room, clean and tidy. Comfortable bed for a good nights sleep. Friendly welcoming staff
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fab
Mar 17, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved everything staff amazing and friendly food delish thank you
Loved everything staff amazing and friendly food delish thank you
FAQs about Maltsters
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 9.75 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Llandaff, Cardiff, within a 10-minute drive of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. It is 3.3 miles from Cardiff Bay and 10.8 miles from Barry Island Beach.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
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- 2026-10-13: 137.02197589874268USD
- 2026-10-14: 161.87593767089842USD
- 2026-10-15: 134.79208116455078USD
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- 2026-10-18: 78.45257354431152USD
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- 2026-10-29: 106.54654111328125USD
- 2026-10-30: 160.83929743652342USD
- 2026-10-31: 179.1900944000244USD
- 2026-11-01: 72.32371461486817USD
- 2026-11-02: 120.85528116455077USD
- 2026-11-03: 182.99819130859376USD
- 2026-11-04: 192.56012354431152USD
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.75 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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