Novotel Cardiff Centre

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Cardiff International Arena

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Lobby
Property amenity
Building design
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4RT
  • Popular LocationCardiff International Arena7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincipality Stadium17 min walk
  • Popular LocationCardiff Castle18 min walk
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)31 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cardiff

At Novotel Cardiff Centre you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include access to the sauna and hot tub. The brasserie, Elements, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 2259 square feet (210 square metres) of event facilities include 11 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Cardiff City Centre hotel, attractions include Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff International Arena - 7 min walk
  • Principality Stadium - 17 min walk
  • Cardiff Castle - 18 min walk
  • Cardiff Bay - 20 min walk
  • Cardiff University - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bru Coffee & Gelato - 9 min walk
  • Slim Chickens - 10 min walk
  • YO! Sushi - 9 min walk
  • The Place to Eat in John Lewis - 10 min walk
  • Shake Shack - 9 min walk

About this property

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Upscale spa hotel, walk to Cardiff International Arena
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 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.

  • 1 building
  • 138 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2259 sq ft of conference space
  • 210 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Novotel Cardiff Centre offers 138 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 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. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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 10 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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

  • 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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • 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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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

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

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 10.00 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Novotel Cardiff Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Cardiff Centre on 2 June 2024 start from AU$146.72, 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.

Is parking available at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Yep, Novotel Cardiff Centre has a secured self car park for GBP 10.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Novotel Cardiff Centre?

The closest beach to Novotel Cardiff Centre is Barry Island Beach (12.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Novotel Cardiff Centre. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Novotel Cardiff Centre has an indoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Novotel Cardiff Centre features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre serve breakfast?

You bet, guests quite like the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

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

Novotel Cardiff Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Great
So nice and friendly, the kind man working in the bar sorting my daughter food to help with her allergies
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great dog friendly stay at Novotel Cardiff
Great stay, location, cleanliness and on site bar/restaurant. Treated my dog like part of my family. Thanks for the great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay and slept very well. Convenient location only 10/15 min walk into Cardiff City Centre. Breakfast was outstanding really good quality! Would definitely return.

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Decent pool, jacuzzi and saunas. Room was clean and had plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Mainly good
Helpful people at reception and in the restaurant at breakfast (which was great) but got a stained bath towel and hard lumpy pillows. Children enjoyed the pool despite it being quite cold. Handy carpark right outside🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, l Good, swimming pool and friendly staff mostly know what they’re doing. Problems would be the breakfast was not as hot as it could be fire alarm being set off at 9 o’clock at night, due to steam sensitivity in one of the rooms. No phones in rooms for calling reception and heating in rooms made it uncomfortable, even with the heating switched off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024