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ML Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, 5-minute walk to Principality Stadium

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Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom
Room amenity
Interior entrance
Double Room
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

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108 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1DX
  • Place, St. David's
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 250 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cardiff

ML Lodge puts you in the heart of Cardiff, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Near this Cardiff City Centre hotel, you'll find Cardiff Bay.

What's nearby

  • St. David's - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bute Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Cardiff - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Head of Steam - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Bay Cardiff - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ML Lodge

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, 5-minute walk to Principality Stadium
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. ML Lodge also features multilingual staff, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe.

This Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
ML Lodge offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 15-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Gyros Hut Restaurant underneath the ML Lodge.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per day (328 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

ML Cardiff
ML Lodge
ML Lodge Cardiff
ML Lodge Cardiff, Wales
ML Lodge Hotel
ML Lodge Cardiff
ML Lodge Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to ML Lodge?

The closest beach to ML Lodge is Barry Island Beach (12.1 km).

How much does it cost to stay at ML Lodge?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ML Lodge on 2 Jan 2026 start from NZ$95.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does ML Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ML Lodge?

No, ML Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at ML Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ML Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

ML Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 232 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hotel in Cardiff (worse than my tent)

This has to be the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. The check in was in a neighbouring Greek Gyro take away and that should have told me something about what was ahead! My room was 99 steps up, through dirty and threadbare carpet! The place needs a complete renovation it’s really disgusting. I had been camping in my tent for the prior 5 nights and seriously thought about leaving and doing another night in the tent but I really need a shower. Almost everything in the room was dirty, stained or broken, often all three!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not very good

Grotty room. Many stairs with borderline dangerous badly worn carpet. Check in and the people were good but the room was disappointing. The window has broken glass which is repaired with tape. Mould in the room. Chair is in dangerous condition. Badly in need of a refit before a serious accident happens. Would I book again? NO!!!. For the cost of the room I feel it's too expensive as there are better options locally for a similar price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tash

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was totally unsuitable for us. We are both in our 70's. There were 3 flights of stairs and no lift. The Stairwell carpets were worn and threadbare and a trip hazard. There was no Reception and the Keys had to be picked up from the Gyros Shop next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great cheap place to stay at for cheap, right in the Center next to everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable, clean and in the middle of the city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort

Good

Was nice cheap so didn't expect much
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was on the top floor and was unacceptably freezing cold. I did call, and an hour later was brought a small space heater, which only slightly helped, while sleeping in my winter jacket and using the comforters on both beds…luckily had a room with 2 beds. Went for cheapest option, and guess you get what you pay for, but still feel I paid too much to feel like I was sleeping outside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Was easy enough to find, right in the centre of Cardiff. 5 minutes from the Principality Stadium. Very comfy bed. Slept well. 77 steps up to the room. With a suitcase, arthritic knees and COPD it was a hike. No water in the morning. Couldnt have a shower or make a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paddy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hengki Agus

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in late only to find out that the light in my room was not working. First impression is already bad. Small room, broken window, dirty walls, water in the bathroom difficult to navigate (too hot or too cold). When I complained and asked for a refund due to the light, they accused me of using the bathroom, which I fairly used for washing face. Surely not caring for the guests. Will surely NOT come back, and I'd like to say: DO NOT stay here. You will not have proper greeting and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly large room, good view of the town, central location. Plenty of tea, coffee, milk, kettle in room. even an iron and ironing board. The TV was small but worked well. Access is via a long staircase over 3 floors pending on which room you get, best to travel light or it can be bit of a haul. We have used ML lodge before and would use it again, its great value for money. One tip, lock your door from inside/outside as it does not lock automatically on closure to avoid unexpected interruptions or being turned over if you go out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of the walking route. It was loud at night and in the morning. Parking was expensive but the discount rate we received was generous. Large spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

fardaush

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

KATHI, Abbotsford

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a budget venue and it is good value for the cost. It is basic lodging with a lot of stairs. The hotel was smaller than I expected but the rooms were a good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Room review

Basic room with en-suite. Check in via the kebab shop went well!! Stair area was shabby but seemed clean. The room had all of the necessities (tea/coffee making facilities, TV, shower gel, toilet paper) and the bed was comfy and sheets seemed clean. The room itself was also shabby. The window frames haven’t been touched for years. The decorating likewise. There was a peeling poster on the wall and cracks all over the place. It was just very, very tired. But it was only £38 for the night and I only needed a comfy bed and a shower in the morning so it ticked those boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was very easy. Room had everything i needed - suiltable for one or two nights stay in Cardiff. Located in the centre of Cardiff but very quiet from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

moesha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ideal for friends

ideal as there were 4 of us so we all atayed together. fairly clean, did notice however stains on the curtains (sound petty but it what was noticed) didn't affect our time in Cardiff though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance from train station, castle, great pubs and restaurants. Rooms spacious and had everything you needed. Beds and pillows comfy but could have done with and extra blanket or two. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023