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Novotel Cardiff Centre

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A modern interior with glass walls, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
Interior
Bar (on property)
A modern interior with exposed brick, metal railings, and industrial-style lighting fixtures.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Explore the area

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Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4RT
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

A modern room with a bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, wicker furniture, and a glass table.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

A modern hotel with a flat roof, a visible Novotel sign, and traditional brick buildings in the background.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass table with food, a lamp, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a Novotel sign.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cardiff

Novotel Cardiff Centre places you steps from Cardiff Bay and within a 10-minute stroll of Utilita Arena Cardiff. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Novotel 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 Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. David's - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe by Benugo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Bar - John Lewis - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Novotel Cardiff Centre

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. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Cardiff Centre. 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 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.

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

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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
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 and American Express. 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. 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 13 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Cardiff Centre on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$133, 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 24.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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, Novotel is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have a pool?

Yep, and guests love 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 can't get enough of 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely welcome, hotel stay was great, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

g.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at novatel cardiff bay. Staff were friendly, hotel was clean, amenities were fab, and the breakfast amazing! We will definitely be staying again soon, and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel w great fitness facility and sauna/steam/pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to the arena
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes fresh but not hot, plenty of choice, the pancake machine was a hit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, location and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vikas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Decent stay that you can expect from a hotel based in the city centre, the room size was small for a family of 4, booked it for the pool only to realise that it was extremely busy when we wanted to use it and had to wait to get in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked well for a night in the city. Rooms were average. Breakfast was very good and the swimming, sauna etc were a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious rooms, centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the city .Clean rooms friendly staff and room was available to check in before 3pm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained. Great facilities. But overall a bit dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious rooms, pool facilities great and bar lovely for a drink
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was happily surprised by the hotel. Wasn’t expecting much. Staff at checking were helpful, could have been more clear about charges (breakfast and parking). We were a big group and had a great time. Lit from the restaurant and bar was very nice and helpful!! Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean and comfortable hotel, w great gym/pool/sauna
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities were excellent - gym, pool, steam room, sauna, and spa pool. Staff are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Staff were very welcoming. Had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean rooms clean Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Drayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were wonderful and friendly, room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the pool/gym was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Standard stay, comfortable and cclean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location , friendly staff , the only disappointment was the Sauna was out of order
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026