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Reviews of Pontcanna Inn

36 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LL, United Kingdom

#19 of 49 B&Bs and inns in Cardiff

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 788 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: September 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Fab place, fab staff, we'll definitely visit again. Location is excellent 👌

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2025

    9.0
    Another lovely stay at the Pontcanna Inn
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    It’s a lovely little pub stay with great food available. Staff are friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location for the Cricket ground. The staff were very friendly and helpful during our stay and the breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2025

    10
    Wonderful!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tried but couldn't think of anything

    Busy, bustling pub with great food and yet rooms were quiet little sanctuaries in the middle of the city. Decor was right up my alley and the venue was located within walking distance of almost everything I would need in the city centre

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2025

    8.0
    Great stay and would happily stay again. Lovely friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast included

    Great staff, clean room and comfy bed, close to Sofia gardens for T20 cricket. Would definitely recommend

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    10
    Awesome all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Staff were amazing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really lovely accommodation, friendly staff, very impressed with the facilities

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect stay for a weekend in Cardiff! Excellent location and lovely hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was lovely! Extremely comfortable bed and appreciated the Dyson fan that was provided. Modern and clean bathroom. Perfect for our stay and definitely will be back!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was really hot, and with the safety lock on the window, you can only open it a few inches. I'm sure it would be fine on a cooler day/night. We didn't try the Welsh cakes as a bite had been taken out of one of them, so maybe house keeping need to ensure they are replacing them every day.

    Easy check-in, check out, and night access. Slight misunderstanding re room allocated. However, this was quickly corrected by Izzy and the manager - thank you both so much. It was a very warm day, and the fan in the room was being temperamental, but again, this was quickly sorted. Thank you again Izzy-you are an asset to The Pontcanna! We stayed in room 1, which was at the back of the building, so it was quiet. Beautifully decorated and clean throughout. Snack box in room which a pre payment is taken for. Although we didn't use it, it's a nice touch. Coffees, teas, welsh cakes, big shower, towels, and toiletries provided, also a handy small fridge. Sanitary items also available on request if needed. Really comfy bed, thick curtains, and comfy sofa. Walking distance to train station, shops, pubs, park and castle. Lovely staff, would stay again and make time to try the pub out as it looked really nice. Overall,I feel like The Pontcanna really understand what you need when you stay somewhere. Thank you!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Classic sport Pub with Hotel. Very nice and helpful Staff. Cozy accommodation with only a short walk to the City Centre

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    10
    3rd Stay this year
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing but positive

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasnt anything I didnt like

    Clean friendly great location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building was pretty and so was the neighborhood with a great park near the inn to walk our dog :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    10
    Brilliant stay, fantastic lunch menu with a great selection of drinks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately the remote for the Dyson fan didn't work

    Air and comfortable Boutique rooms with high end drink options and a honesty bar(food only) in the room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Such a welcoming team, we were there for the Oasis gig on opening night and the team really went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable stay!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    10
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Room was as pictured and very clean. The outdoor space is fab.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent location and hospitality of the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing bad as such.

    Excellent location very close to Bus station and walkable. Gentelman at the reception was very helpful and helped us to carry our heavy luggage on the staircase.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice large room, close to Cardiff centre

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect location for local events
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location Comfort Simplicity of room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location,

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The staff were excellent, awesome location, room was great. Food was fantastic. Amazing cooked breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    10
    Perfect. Book it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Breakfast was incredible. Loved the decor and attention to detail. Would 100% stay again next time in Cardiff. Pub had a great vibe about it

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    10
    Will stay here again when we visit Cardiff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking nearby in Sophia gardens was advertised as free but due to the events going on cost £24 for 24 hours.

    Fantastic welcoming and helpful staff. The Pontcanna Inn is in an excellent location for the center of Cardiff , the castle and stadium. The room was modern large and quiet and the ensuite was clean and spacious. The room had recently been redecorated and was furnished to a high standard. We had a Welsh breakfast which was plentful well cooked and a reasonable price.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    8.0
    Great rooms and good pub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with some better air-conditioning as the fan provided was not sufficient.

    Good pub, great outdoor space. Room was large and comfortable. Ve

    Stayed in June 2025

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