Guests often praise
- Cleanliness of rooms and bathrooms
- Good value and affordable pricing
- Convenient location near parks and the city center
- Comfortable beds and functional showers
- Attractive exterior and surrounding houses
OYO Maggie Jones Guest House offers budget stays in Pontcanna, Cardiff with easy access to Cardiff Castle, National Museum, and Cardiff Bay. Rated 2.6 from 32 reviews.
This hotel attracts visitors seeking affordable accommodation within a pleasant area near parks and city attractions, offering clean rooms and good value despite some dated features.
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OYO Maggie Jones Guest House is a modest hotel and restaurant located at 150 Cathedral Rd in the affluent Pontcanna area of Cardiff. The property benefits from its proximity to Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground and Pontcanna Fields, with international dining options nearby. Guests appreciative of a quieter setting still find themselves within a reasonable distance — about a 30-minute walk — from the city centre.
The accommodation offers practical amenities catering to budget-conscious travelers, with some guests noting clean rooms and reliable hot showers. While the exterior of the building stands out as attractive and in keeping with the surrounding houses, interiors and shared bathroom facilities have been described as basic and somewhat dated, reflecting the hotel’s affordable positioning.
Visitors interested in exploring the city will find several key attractions nearby, including the Victorian Gothic Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the vibrant Cardiff Bay area. These sites are highly rated and offer diverse cultural and recreational activities within easy reach.
With a rating of 2.6 from 32 reviews, feedback on the property is mixed; guests highlight good value for money and cleanliness, though some note the older condition of the interiors. This guest house is likely to appeal to travelers seeking simple, economical lodging in a peaceful neighborhood not far from central Cardiff.
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Great value, clean rooms and great location in relation to the city center and parks
Decent, cheap accommodation in the capital, paid 80 quid and got a decent sleep. The building on the outside is stunning, as are all the houses around there. Inside it is maybe a little run down, but couldn't really knock it. The showers were constant and never dropped temperature. Would deffo stay again if having a bit of a jolly with the lads again.
The hotel was situated in a nice area but it is about 30 minutes walking to the town centre. The bathroom was shared but very clean and attractive. The room was great for the price.
Lovely and clean nice beds just all round very good
Affluent area with Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground on Pontcanna Fields, plus international eateries.
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