Pontcanna Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Cardiff Castle

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Nestled near Cardiff University and Cardiff Castle, Pontcanna Inn offers a charming retreat with a garden, terrace, and bar. Connect to WiFi in your room or enjoy the outdoor furniture on the grounds; savor coffee/tea in the lobby or indulge in full breakfast. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
$85 nightly
The total price is $102
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Snug Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 9UQ

What's nearby

  • Sophia Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swalec Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bute Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cardiff University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 31 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive
  • Ninian Park Station - 17 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Cathays Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Pontcanna Inn
  • ‪KIN+ILK - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Robin Hood - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Codfather - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Pontcanna Inn

At Pontcanna Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • 24-hour offsite parking within 7 ft (GBP 12 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 10:00 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 4.00 to 16.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 12 per day (7 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Frequently asked questions

Does Pontcanna Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Pontcanna Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Pontcanna Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Pontcanna Inn?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pontcanna Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Pontcanna Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Pontcanna Inn and nearby?

Pontcanna Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Pontcanna Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Pontcanna Inn like?

Pontcanna Inn is a short 15-minute walk from Cardiff Castle and 18 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium.

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Reviews

Pontcanna Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and the food was tasty. (5 reviews)
  • The bar and restaurant at this property offer amazing meals and a great dining experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless , shower was great, bed was great slept well, didn't have breakfast, we will fefenatly stay again
Rhydian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely immense so well look after, incredible food, staff and rooms beautifully appointed.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stylish room. Very close to Sophia gardens coach station. Large tasty breakfast. Exceptional helpful friendly staff
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were well appointed, very clean, and comfortable.
E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room. Location was great. Friendly staff.
Louise, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, comfortable rooms in an excellent location
James, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really great place to stay
Bev, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room. Friendly and accommodating staff.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!
mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent from reception to leaving. Our room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Plenty of choice for a tasty breakfast. We will be back.
Reg, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, polite doorman/security (wasn't expecting a doorman), welcoming room. All quite nice really. Bed was comfortable - which is a priority.
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room.
Alan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice property
Eon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely and clean but a little loud during the early hours and night. Possibly because its above a pub.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, helpful staff, vibrant atmosphere
Connor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, excellent location and room very good. I had a very early start to get home so didn't enjoy a sleep in bed, but it would've been more than perfect for a lazy morning. Had a pint with some Cardiff City locals before closing time in the pub downstairs who were great company (plus 2 Gooners!). In the meantime, up the Chelsea :-)
Decent bed.
Power shower
Nice touch of a Christmas tree for seasonal cheer 🌲
Andrew, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Appallingly rude person on reception. Made us feel very unwelcome from the moment we walked in. So much so that we abandoned staying here and booked into another hotel nearby.
Oliver, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel. The room was very nice and big, and even though we didn’t have a dog, it was really nice to see that dogs were welcome. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and visit again
phillip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room and meals were very good. Easy walk to Cardiff Castle and shopping precinct. Parking is very limited in the area and was a hassle when we first arrived
Lynda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great stay - efficient check in and comfortable rooms
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The accommodation was awesome. Perfect stay for a girls night away. The bar downstairs was great and staff really friendly and happy to help. Spot on location for easy walk into the city.
Leah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

we only stayed one night .lovely room , super comfy and easy to get everywhere by foot . Parking is very tricky . Staff were great , really friendly and helpful . we stayed mid week but imagine it would be fairly noisy at a weekend .
ALICE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an excellent stay at the Pontcanna Inn! I had a last-minute trip to Cardiff come up and was very happy to find such a lovely place on short notice. The room was, clean, cozy, and very comfortable. Despite being above a pub and close to the street, the room was very quiet. I could hardly hear any noise from the pub or the street during my time there. Would definitely recommend the Pontcanna Inn for anyone looking for a stay in Cardiff.
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. The room we stayed in was very well presented, clean and comfortable. Spacious shower in the bathroom.
3-night trip