The Gwaelod y Garth Inn

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Gwaelod y Garth Inn in Cardiff offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and local cuisines at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a terrace, outdoor seating area, games room, and live music venue. Additional amenities include a bicycle parking, bike hire, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 27 km from Cardiff Airport, the property is near attractions such as Cardiff University (10 km), Cardiff Castle (11 km), and Cardiff Bay (27 km). Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the hotel and the attentive staff.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food, staff and general atmosphere were exceptional.”
Robin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast excellent. Very friendly staff. Splendid room”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quality of food options, both main menu & breakfast, excellent. All supported by a brilliant group of staff who helped make my stay memorable.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Gwaelod y Garth Inn was exceptional! As you approach it looks rather ordinary but it's a great place. We stayed overnight and the room was nice. The evening meal was, in a word, fabulous - it's a proper restaurant not just pub grub. Every...”
Diana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. Spotless, spacious room with hospitality items much appreciated. Superb dinner in restaurant. Very welcoming, friendly and efficient staff throughout. Excellent breakfast served by a lovely lady, Emma, each day. Perfect for our...”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic food and very warm welcome from all staff.”
Melanie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great place to stay. Loved everything. Great service and communication. Facilities clean and comfortable. Wonderful location out of the city but with easy city access. Delicious breakfast. Will definitely stay here again”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent room. Bathroom spotless. We had evening meal there which was delicious, a good job we had booked. Staff were very friendly and helpful”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely friendly hotel. Room was lovely clean and fresh. Morning breakfast was fantastic, im fact more than what I expected. Maggie cooked mine to perfection, unfortunately I didnt ask for the black pudding, which she told me was excellent ....”
Burgess
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Accommadation was modern, clean, comfortable and tastefully furnished. Superb breakfast and very friendly staff. Lovely old inn full of character and charm.”

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, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

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.
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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.