Pontcanna Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Close to Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium, Pontcanna Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 284
AED 341 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Snug Double Room

A neatly made bed with a red headboard, white and blue bedding, and decorative pillows.

Snug Double Room

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

View all photos for Double Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a radiator, and framed artwork on the wall.

Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Pontcanna, a neighborhood in Cardiff, is home to Pontcanna Inn. Cardiff Castle and Blackfriars Priory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Farm Country Park and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Principality Stadium or Swalec Stadium. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
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Map
36 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 9UQ

What's nearby

  • A stone wall, a tree, and a castle in the background.
    Sophia Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic castle with multiple towers and a spire, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Bute Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • An ornate hall with high wooden ceilings, intricate murals, and a central table with a red cloth.
    Cardiff Castle
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a sign reading 'Cardiff University'.
    Cardiff University
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.
    Cardiff Bay
    5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Ninian Park Station
    17 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pontcanna Inn
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • The Cinnamon Tree
    8 min walk
  • Sway
    6 min walk
  • Purple Poppadom
    8 min walk

About this property

Pontcanna Inn

  • Inn near Cardiff Castle
  • Near Principality Stadium, Pontcanna Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Pontcanna Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and fans
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 10:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 4 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 4.00 to 16.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day(7 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontcanna Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Pontcanna Inn?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pontcanna Inn on 11 October 2026 start from AED 284, 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.

What time is check-in at Pontcanna Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pontcanna Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pontcanna Inn located?

Located in Pontcanna, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Castle. Swalec Stadium and Bute Park are also within 10 minutes. Ninian Park Station is 17 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pontcanna Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 212 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here. Lovely rooms, with incredibly welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was absolutely incredible. Not only was the location so convenient, I loved having the pub down stairs for snacks and recommendations whenever I needed. The room I stayed in overlooked the pubs garden and when you closed the window that thing was SOUND PROOF. I brought my dog and he was enthusiastically greeted whenever we came and went. Drinks okay, food actually very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless , shower was great, bed was great slept well, didn't have breakfast, we will fefenatly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a wonderful hotel in a great location. Beautiful bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely immense so well look after, incredible food, staff and rooms beautifully appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were well appointed, very clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, comfortable rooms in an excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good as expected. We didn’t order food on this occasion but it has always been very good in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room. Location was great. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stylish room. Very close to Sophia gardens coach station. Large tasty breakfast. Exceptional helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff, vibrant atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel - staff are always friendly and food is good…
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from reception to leaving. Our room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Plenty of choice for a tasty breakfast. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and ver nice rooms and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, polite doorman/security (wasn't expecting a doorman), welcoming room. All quite nice really. Bed was comfortable - which is a priority.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Hotel

It was a great stay friendly staff an helpful clean helped when needed and lovely rooms thinking about going again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. The room we stayed in was very well presented, clean and comfortable. Spacious shower in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Will stay again.

I have stayed here before for work, it is convenient for city and the customer, staff are friendly and helpful, a good selection of ales and food. The rooms are very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 🌲
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025