Set in Cardiff, 10 km from Cardiff University, The Gwaelod y Garth Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 12 km from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, the hotel with free WiFi is also 12 km away from Cardiff Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Principality Stadium is 12 km from The Gwaelod y Garth Inn, while St David's Hall is 13 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 27 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Cardiff
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mcguire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Atmosphere in the pub and the restaurant was brilliant. Food was delicious and the staff superb. Really enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend this place.
  • R
    Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I needed a place to sleep before a meeting the next day, and it was absolutely ideal particularly after a long drive. Lovely room, friendly people and a very tasty breakfast in the morning. Perfect!
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable one night stay for work, friendly staff and fantastic food, perfect for a stopover. Nice touch of fresh milk and fridge in the room. Much more preferable to a national chain hotel.
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good old fashioned Inn tucked away off the beaten track. Great location for Cardiff and attractions in the Vale of Glamorgan. Comfortable room with enormous bed! Excellent food with a good choice and interesting "specials" on the menu. Lots of...
  • Martyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely amazing, you want for nothing. Great service and great staff. Pleasant surroundings and very cozy. Could honestly say there is absolutely nothing I could complain about.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room and ensuite in a very quiet location. Unfortunately I booked on a day that the pub wasn't open so I cannot make a good assessment. Breakfast for okay, just felt a little odd being the only guest...
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant stay here.. Good night's sleep.. Hosts were really nice and breakfast was just perfect
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendliness of staff, and welcome received. The room was so clean and had everything you needed, including a fridge with fresh milk with facilities to make a hot drink provided. The position within the village was great too, and had a car park.
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Me and my partner came here to stay as we had a concert in Cardiff. We were amazed at how beautiful the whole place was along with the beautiful scenery. The staff made you feel really welcome and couldn't do more than enough to help you. The food...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was cooked fresh and to order. Produce was excellent

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I will visit Wales with our daughter, but she has a condition that might need her to use her wheelchair on bad days. So, my questions are, is ther..

    Hi Jurjen, Thank you for your enquiry regarding our rooms. We don't have a lift facility within our B&B but we do have a room with ground floor acce..
    Answered on 4 January 2024
  • Hi. Is the pub open every day?

    Hi, Thank you for your question. The pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and we serve lunch on Sundays until 3.30pm. You can still stay in the B&B ..
    Answered on 30 June 2022
  • hi could you tell me if you have gluten and dairy free options for breakfast please? many thanks, Kerry

    Hi Kerry, Yes we do cater for your dietary requirements. Just make a note of it at the time of booking :)
    Answered on 9 May 2022
  • Hi I intend staying over on Monday 29th April. I notice it says the restaurant is closed on Monday's? Just wanted to check as will be travelling from ..

    Hi there, Our restaurant and bar is always closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. We open the B&B and the restaurant opens up for the breakfast for our B&B..
    Answered on 28 April 2024
  • Hi Have a wedding 5thApril next year. Haven't detail of the wedding timings yet, could we check in late evening if we booked with you. thanks Ken

    Hi Ken, Yes, that's no problem. We offer self check in at our property on days the pub is shut or for any late arrivals. Just let us know closer to t..
    Answered on 11 November 2022
  • We are arriving from the Taff Trail on our bicycle, can we bring the bikes into our room for the night? many thanks

    Hi there, Regarding your bikes, unfortunately we cannot accommodate your bikes in the rooms however, we are in the process of our new outbuilding hav..
    Answered on 13 June 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Gwaelod y Garth Inn
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Gwaelod y Garth Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Gwaelod y Garth Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    6 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £15 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that our pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Please inform The Gwaelod y Garth Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about The Gwaelod y Garth Inn

    • The prices at The Gwaelod y Garth Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Gwaelod y Garth Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Gwaelod y Garth Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • The Gwaelod y Garth Inn

    • Room options at The Gwaelod y Garth Inn include:

      • Double

    • The Gwaelod y Garth Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Live music/performance
      • Bicycle rental
      • Stand-up comedy
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Movie nights

    • The Gwaelod y Garth Inn is 6.2 miles from the centre of Cardiff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.