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.
Cardiff International Arena - 4 min drive - 2.1 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 - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Robin Hood - 10 min walk
The Pontcanna Inn
Brewhouse & Kitchen - 2 min walk
The Secret Garden Cafe - 11 min walk
The Summerhouse - 7 min walk
About this property
Pontcanna Inn
Pontcanna Inn puts you 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
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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
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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 10.00 per pet, per stay
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 12 per day (7 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Pontcanna Inn Inn Cardiff
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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 10.00 per pet, per stay. 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.
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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Pontcanna Inn Reviews
Reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was really good and a highlight of the stay, with some guests even receiving discounts on breakfast as a gesture of goodwill. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2025
Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Really great place to stay
Bev
Bev, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
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
Leah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Friendly staff. The room we stayed in was very well presented, clean and comfortable. Spacious shower in the bathroom.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Nice place
Really nice place. Was only there for one night for Oasis gig. Room quite small but really nice. Great shower and everything you need for nice stay.
Clearly the price I paid had been hiked because of the concert but that applies to every hotel in Cardiff.
Overall I was really happy with my stay
Danny
Danny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Good times
Really great staff.
The room was spacious and some nice touches. Air con would have been good but the fan in room was welcome.
Was expecting a bit of noise but didn't notice anything.
Breakfast was tasty but was unsure what was/not included.
Great location for stadium which is why we stayed there.
Would go again for sure.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Very nice hotel - staff are always friendly and food is good…
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Security Looked after our Dog!!!!
Rooms were excellant, breakfast was really good but best of all the most dog friendly place I've everstayed!! This was an extremely busy Saturday night pub where I sat at the bar with my dog also sat on a stool. When door security come over and make a fuss of your dog and go and get some treats, it was just brilliant. A really lovely stay.
I won't make the mistake of asking for a full English for breakfast in a Welsh pub again!!!
MR William G
MR William G, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
Really nice hotel and ver nice rooms and staff
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Beautiful place to stay. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable , modern, nothing not to like . Great value too. Great location . Fully recommend . Menu looked lovely , sadly
We never had time to eat there
joanne
joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Great Hotel
It was a great stay friendly staff an helpful clean helped when needed and lovely rooms thinking about going again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
The room was lovely & spacious & recently decorated. It had everything we needed. The shower was hot & the water flow excellent. Bed was comfortable. Cannot fault it
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2023
Very nice room and friendly staff. Bed was comfy and nice bathroom…
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2022
Lovely room ,nice breakfast nothing to fault.
Norman
Norman, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2023
Perfect for an overnight stop to go to the stadium for a concert. Staff were super friendly and helpful and room perfect.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2024
The staff were all very great and welcoming. The room was clean and had thoughtful touches. I would recommend staying here to anyone!
Willow
Willow, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2022
Couple Stay
Great welcome and friendly staff
Even though a pub as well as a hotel there was no noise issues (we asked for a rear room)
Lovely room - perfect location for town
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2023
This is a good place :-)
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2022
Great Inn with the rooms being very well taken care of. Also some snacks, water, coffee - all provided upon check in. And the pub itself is very good.
Petr
Petr, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2022
Fantastic establishment. Friendly, clean and close to the centre of town. Highly recommend and will definitely return!
Leighton
Leighton, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2023
1st time visiting Cardiff
Very friendly staff, nice food no negative coments would definitely stay again. Very nice area.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2023
A place with a character, will be coming back 😊
Mira
Mira, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2023
First trip to Cardiff
The staff are amazingly friendly and check-in/check-out is a breeze. The bar and restaurant are amazing. Very spacious rooms in an amazing area of Cardiff; very easy walk to parks, city center, stadiums, train and bus stations, etc.
Zachary
Zachary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Great place to stay. Becky helped me with information over the phone before I arrived. I had my dog with me and all the staff loved her. The room itself was fantastic, very big, clean and had everything i needed. The manager conversed with me like he'd known me years and the location was great for what I needed (dog walking areas).
This accommodation is treble the price without the level of service in that there London.
Will hopefully stay there again in future.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
Nothing to dislike 👍
Very warm welcome, lovely atmosphere, good rooms and great food.