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Novotel Cardiff Centre

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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Map
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4RT
  • Cardiff International Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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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Exterior

Hilton Cardiff

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (1002)
The price is €116
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Hilton Cardiff

About this property

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Principality Stadium
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 onsite. 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 shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Guests 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 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Principality Stadium and a few minutes from Cardiff Bay
  • 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 meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly 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 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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)

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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: 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 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. 429 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Entrance barrier to car park was broken. Bug found in bath. Heating wasn't working - replacement one offered would have done well to heat the inside of my car, let alone a hotel room. Booked an Executive Room for our Anniversary in which was no different to a normal room, maybe more floor space? No towels or robes for use of Spa. Faulty key to room. The staff however were extremely helpful but felt bad for them as we had so many issues!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Quiet but basic

Quite a basic option for accommodation. Unfortunately the sofa bed our daughter was sleeping in was stained and when we complained we were offered towels to cover it with which personally I didn’t feel was a satisfactory solution. The towels also had a really odd smell, as did the shower gel / hand wash provided so it was hard to feel ‘clean’ whilst there. The room was lovely and quiet though which was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointing

Was very disappointed in this hotel. We arrived at 2:45 to be told check-in wasn’t until three which I thought okay that’s fine then the room was not ready until 345 so we had 45 minutes of sitting doing nothing. There was no apology for the room, not being ready or anything That was a bit of a funky smell in the restaurant when we first walked in smell a bit like damn when we got to the room the room was nice. We spent the first night there when we run the bath. The water was green and had bits of sand or something in there was also bugs in the bedroom. They moved us to a different room which when we tried running hot water it was just warm overall, the day wasn’t the best sadly for the price that we paid I was disappointed. We did try and use the spa as much as we could and I noticed there was a nappy on the floor from the Monday until the Tuesday evening so I’m a little bit concerned about the hygiene and cleanliness of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

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

8/10 Good

Mate

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean , bathroom could do with upgrade. No milk in room now to make a cup of tea.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone-Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely large room which was much appreciated. Great location for shops, restaurants. some initial problems with parking which was quickly resolved. This was our second stay at the Novotel. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Decent hotel, with good breakfast. Pool and sauna were good but busy. Only downside is the rooms are not as modern as the common areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fuat

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

Nice hotel

The hotel as nice and clean but furnitures are little bit old. Pool was great, we had great time. Hotel stuffs are kind, friendly and helpfull. We are happy and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bahareh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shami

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

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

10/10 Excellent

Derya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Room comfort

Not the best of stays

Our stay was okay, bed and pillows uncomfortable, tv turned off every 30 minutes, on site pub no table service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

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

Pay the ridiculous amount for flexibility!!!!

We had booked a night away as a treat for our children, unfortunately West Wales was issued with a red weather warning on our day of travel, sometjing i have never seen before! I called the hotel to explain that we wouldnt be travelling the 200 miles during the storm for the safety of our family, they said that they would happily change the dates of our booking but i would have to request this through Hotels.com, i have had numerous phone calls and emails with both the Novotel and Hotels.com and they have now said that there is nothing they can do and we loose the £400 it cost for our two rooms, we're devastated as we just didnt have the extra £50 to pay for flexibility and had every intention of taking the trip until Storm Darrah arrived. I would definitely book a hotel directly in future and would choose one who chose to help their traveller's rather than leave them devastated for putting the safety of their family first!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Spot on

It’s a lovely hotel, very clean good gym and pool nice breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024