36 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LL, United Kingdom
#19 of 49 B&Bs and inns in Cardiff
Guests' ChoiceBased on 788 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 14, 2025
Richard
United KingdomNothing.
Fab place, fab staff, we'll definitely visit again. Location is excellent 👌
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 13, 2025
Keith
United KingdomNothing!
It’s a lovely little pub stay with great food available. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 12, 2025
Graeme
United KingdomGreat 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
Anne
United KingdomTried 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
Sam
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Andrew
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Staff were amazing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Tracey
United KingdomReally lovely accommodation, friendly staff, very impressed with the facilities
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Amy
United KingdomThe 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
Stacey
United KingdomThe 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
Michael
DenmarkClassic 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
Raymond
United KingdomNothing but positive
Location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Tim
United KingdomThere wasnt anything I didnt like
Clean friendly great location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Auriane
SwitzerlandThe 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
Carl
United KingdomUnfortunately 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
Zoe
United KingdomSuch 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
Emz22
United KingdomNothing.
Room was as pictured and very clean. The outdoor space is fab.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Prashant
IndiaNothing 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
George
United KingdomNice large room, close to Cardiff centre
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomLocation Comfort Simplicity of room
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 8, 2025
Wendy
United StatesGood location,
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
The staff were excellent, awesome location, room was great. Food was fantastic. Amazing cooked breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Holly
United KingdomGreat 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
Susan
United KingdomParking 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
Callum
United KingdomCould 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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