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Novotel Cardiff Centre

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Property amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4RT
  • Cardiff International Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Cardiff Centre offers 138 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a health club.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Novotel Cardiff Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of South Wales, Cardiff Campus. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Cardiff Bay and a few minutes from Cardiff Castle
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Novotel Cardiff Centre offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2259 square feet (210 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The eco-certified Novotel Cardiff Centre also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Elements – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 24 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,259 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 24.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Novotel Hotel Cardiff Centre
Cardiff Novotel
Hotel Accor Cardiff Centre
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel Cardiff
Novotel Cardiff Centre Wales
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel
Novotel Cardiff Centre Cardiff
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel Cardiff

Novotel Cardiff Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Reasonable hotel in Cardiff

Stayed here for 3 nights on a recent visit to South Wales. In a good central location, but the comfort of the hotel was only average. Rooms were quite noisy and not the most comfortable beds in the world. Pool, gym and bar were excellent. Expensive parking!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Was given the incorrect room. Purchased a room with a queen size bed and sofa. Was given a disabled twin room as it was all that was left. Asked reception and there was nothing they could do.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

S

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

Fine, not great

It was fine. The room was comfortable enough and the bed was good. The check in was disappointing as the staff member got my name wrong, twice and didn’t offer breakfast or explain any amenities or the wifi or ask if I’d parked in the car park. It’s also not in the nicest part of town but it was quiet enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Good

Stayed here for 3nights was good value for money - don’t expect a lot Rooms are looking tired and if you are above the pool (1st floor) expect some noise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

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

Lovely but noisy!

Lovely hotel, 10min walk into the city centre. But! Loud people arriving back and doors slamming alllll night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very seedy area wouldn’t recommend this hotel first room shower dripped and air conditioner didn’t work properly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kailee

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Reasonable hotel for the cost.

We were put in an accessible room which wasnt great (and didnt seem that accessible if you really needed it). But all the staff at reception and in the restaurant were really friendly and helpful. Sadly didnt get the chance to use the spa etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Briony

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was fine for what we needed but the rooms (carpets in particular) could use an upgrade (lots of stains)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

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

Modern hotel with a good atmosphere

We enjoyed our stay at Novo hotel Cardiff it was a modern hotel with a good atmosphere,check in was easy, our room was spotless, the food very good and the staff work very hard and are very friendly, the hotel is well situated for the city centre and Cardiff didn't,t disappoint it.was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025