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7.5

3,247 reviews

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Schooner Way Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF104RT, United Kingdom

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Turkish/Steam Bath

Sauna

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Welcome to the vibrant city of Cardiff, where your stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre will be nothing short of exceptional. This charming 4-star hotel is ideally located just 0.6mi from the city center, putting you within easy reach of all the excitement and attractions that Cardiff has to offer. With glowing reviews from 3,247 satisfied guests, you know you're in for a treat.

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, included in your stay. Take a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool, or indulge in some relaxation in the Turkish/Steam Bath or hot tub. The hotel also offers a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. For those traveling with furry friends, Novotel Cardiff Centre is pet-friendly, although additional charges may apply.

Your comfortable and well-appointed room awaits, complete with free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and stunning views. With a range of amenities including a bar, restaurant, and kids' meals available, you'll have everything you need for a memorable stay. Don't miss out on this fantastic hotel experience, with prices starting from just $74. Book your stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre today and discover all that Cardiff has to offer.

When it comes to dining, Novotel Cardiff Centre has you covered with its on-site restaurant, The Customs Shed. This charming eatery offers a variety of delectable dishes, with a focus on local cuisine. Whether you're craving traditional Welsh specialties or international favorites, you're sure to find something to satisfy your taste buds. Indulge in a delightful meal while enjoying the cozy ambiance and friendly service that The Customs Shed is known for.

For those looking to relax and unwind, Novotel Cardiff Centre offers an inviting indoor swimming pool. Take a dip in the refreshing water or simply lounge by the poolside with a good book and a cool drink. The pool is heated, ensuring your comfort even during the cooler seasons. If you prefer a more invigorating experience, you can also enjoy the benefits of the hotel's Turkish/Steam Bath or hot tub. And if you're feeling the need to sweat it out, the sauna is the perfect place to rejuvenate both body and mind.

Novotel Cardiff Centre makes your stay convenient with a 24-hour front desk, ensuring that assistance is always available whenever you need it. You'll find the staff to be friendly, accommodating, and ready to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. They are happy to provide you with information about the hotel's facilities and amenities, as well as advice on exploring the exciting city of Cardiff. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club are accepted as payment methods, ensuring a hassle-free check-in process.

With its comfortable and well-appointed rooms, delightful dining options, and relaxing pool and sauna facilities, Novotel Cardiff Centre is the perfect choice for your stay in Cardiff. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or exploring the city solo, this 4-star hotel offers everything you need for a truly memorable experience. Book your stay today and discover all that Cardiff has to offer, starting from just $74. Don't miss out on this exceptional hotel experience!

Closest airports

Cardiff Airport

9.4mi

Bristol Airport

20.4mi

Gloucestershire Airport

51.8mi

Exeter Airport

52.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Turkish/Steam Bath

Sauna

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

View

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Executive Room in Novotel Cardiff Centre

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Executive

1 Queen Size Bed

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Minibar

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Experience luxury and comfort in our Executive Room, perfect for both business and leisure travelers. With a generous size of 344 sqft., this quadruple room features a queen size bed, private bathroom, stunning view, and a range of amenities including a minibar, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV to make your stay truly unforgettable.

Double Room in Novotel Cardiff Centre

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Minibar

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Superior Queen Room in Novotel Cardiff Centre

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Minibar

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Superior, Queen Size, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

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Standard, Queen Size, Sofa

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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Executive, Queen Size, Sofa

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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Business

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Room Business

Executive, Single Use

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Superior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

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Guest reviews

7.5

3,247 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Cathryn

10

July 2023

The staff are fantastic. Very friendly! couldnt do enough!!! And we absolutely love that!!! What an excellent team! Facilities fantastic. - spa facilities available which was a bonus!! Would perhaps like to see discount in the shed restaurant for hotel customers! Spend £120 on dinner and breakfast for two adults and a baby. Breakfast could be included again a bit pricey! But couldn’t fault the food. Excellent!! Quiet night sleep. Great entertainment in the bar family friendly!

Not the cleanest. Bathroom 438. Under the shower door and by the kitchen appliances not the cleanest. Neither was the carpet. With dried mud. The decor esp on floor 4 needs a desperate makeover. Ripped wall paper filler ext. although it didnt effect our stay directly the price we paid id expect the hotel to be tip top! Cleaning on the ledge in the lift on floor floor it utterly disgusting dead flies dust dirt absolutely needs to be a priority to be cleaned. Windows throughout the hotel needs to be cleaned also. Again not directly affect out stay but with a baby id like to see facilities clean.

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Ash

10

June 2023

The room was enormous, very clean, nice building. Lovely staff. Gutted I didn’t have time for the leisure facilities and they look lush. Over all great stay and would recommend

The location was a bit weird but then I don’t know Cardiff, it seemed more like an industrial estate rather than city centre. So maybe for anyone without transport this would be a bit inconvenient. I also thought parking was included, which it wasn’t, which is fine. The charge just seemed a little random £10 a night (that wasn’t stated on any of the parking signs haha) but overall it was a great hotel for a great price as I saw how much it was to stay one night and the basic room was just under £500 and I paid about £80 so no real complaints!

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John

8.2

September 2023

Friendly staff and a good location for either the city centre or the Dock area. EV charging was very convenient and easy to use. The quality of the cooked breakfast was good and generally very clean.

Although I appreciate they are trying to reduce plastic waste with the jam dispenser the quality of the jam was very poor. Why not use Wilkin and Sons Tiptree jam which is plastic free and fully recyclable. Also one morning our room wasn't cleaned which may have been staffing issues as before it had been OK.

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Sandra

8.2

May 2023

beautiful building with stunning decor and original features

Staff were not apologetic when I had to return to the front desk after a trip out and had gone up in the lift with my disabled daughter because our door key card had been incorrectly set for a one night stay so we couldn’t access our room. To the female staff member it was merely the wrong card given but I had to leave my daughter in the upstairs hallway to return myself to sort it. also there are no signs advising how to operate the jacuzzi so we just sat in it unoperational. It was my daughter’s birthday. There are no staff in the pool area to ask.

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Roberts

10

May 2023

Gorgeous room, we were upgraded to a terraced room. Spectacular views. Everything was clean and neatly presented. Breakfast was delicious. Everything was hot and fresh. The pool was a massive hit with the kids and our fur babies wasn't left out at all! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed and well definitely be returning.

There wasn't much to not like, but there was a slight problem with our room service order. They sent up an extra pizza ( and charged us for it) but I didn't realise until the gentleman left. When I pointed this out on what's app to the staff, no one got back to me. Just an acknowledgement would have been nice

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Kate

9.1

April 2023

The room it was spacious and at the end of a corridor so very quiet. It was really comfortable and clean with great facilities coffee machine fridge Bluetooth speaker.Breakfast was great good quality ingredients. The pool jacuzzi sauna and steam room were really nice. Staff were great really helpful and informative. We needed to get to the motorpoint area and they provided a map and clear directions of the best way to get there and accurate timings. They also gave the children a little toy which went down well

In the absence of the towel bin in the pool changing rooms area on the second evening other guests had thrown towels all over the floor not the hotels fault

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Gabriella

8.2

August 2023

Room has all the amenities. Spacious. Good bath and shower. Lovely extras in the room, especially the rituals shower and hair wash. Staff very friendly. Lovely sized pool. Kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Good location. Queen Street Station is the closest station which can get a direct train to Cardiff bay, not even on it 10 mins. Walkin distance from the city centre. Plenty of shops, restaurants and bars around.

Food and drink abit pricey. Not really kids eating free at breakfast when per paying adult it's £18 for buffet breakfast.

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Joanne

8.2

April 2023

Room was lovely, as were the staff. We got it at an amazing price too through this site! Pool and spa great but a bit of a free-for-all at times with lots of families using it at the same time and allowing children to use the jacuzzi / sauna etc (no lifeguard in attendance which was fine for us but a bit crazy at peak times - beginning of the Easter break though, so I guess to be expected. Breakfast good - and it was a bonus that the kids ate for free.

Sofa bed quite small so would only recommend it for 2 young children sharing (my 12 and 10 year old argued all night 😂) Unable to control temperature of the room so it was pretty hot overnight, compared to communal areas which were freezing due to the air con - no doubt great in summer but chilly in April. Public toilets at reception level were also poor - 4 cubicles, 1 out of order, 1 filled to the brim with toilet paper etc, and the other 2 with broken locks. Bit of a surprise considering everywhere else appeared spotless.

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Andy

9.1

February 2023

Staff were very helpful and cheerful. Food was delicious. Location was perfect for children. Pool and gym facilities was excellent. Parking was free if you take Accor membership. I already had membership but expired so the staff was a big help.

Lift was a bit busy because one was out of order at some point but we didn't mind as we have a young family who loves taking stairs anyway. The room was very presentable and clean. I would recommend though wall pegs in the bathroom to hang your clothes/jacket or bag whilst using the toilet and places to hang wet towels to let them dry to avoid asking for a fresh ones.

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Nickolessa

8.2

September 2023

I like that the pool, sauna and gym facilities were open from 7am to 10pm. The gym area was quiet and relaxing. I enjoyed the breakfast. The staff were great. They always had smiles.

My bathroom sink was smelly and the fumes came out whenever someone used the sink. The furniture in my room needed some glue. The edge on the MDF furniture was peeling off and there was a gaping hole on top of the dresser. Both issues were reported but it was not sorted.

Points of Interest Around Novotel Cardiff Centre

Attractions

Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd)

0.6mi

Principality Stadium (Millennium Stadium)

0.7mi

National Museum Cardiff

0.8mi

Cardiff City Hall (Neuadd y Ddinas)

0.8mi

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

0.9mi

Techniquest

0.9mi

Llandaff Cathedral

2.5mi

Penarth

2.6mi

Barry Island (Ynys y Barri)

7.2mi

Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili)

7.3mi

Cheddar Gorge

21.8mi

Brunel's SS Great Britain

24.1mi

Smoke & Mirrors

24.5mi

Tintern Abbey

26mi

Glastonbury

30.6mi

Restaurants

The Customs Shed

Cuisines

  • Local

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Novotel Cardiff Centre

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Turkish/Steam Bath

Sauna

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Kids' meals

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

View

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Novotel Cardiff Centre

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Novotel Cardiff Centre

Can I bring my pet to Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Novotel Cardiff Centre hotel. However, please note that there may be charges associated with bringing your pet.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

When you book a stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 12:00 PM.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre provide free parking options?

Yes, parking is available at Novotel Cardiff Centre. The hotel has a private parking area on site. Please note that parking reservation is not possible and the daily parking price is £10.

What are the rates at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Starting rates at Novotel Cardiff Centre begin from $74. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Novotel Cardiff Centre offers a variety of room types including Executive Rooms, Superior Queen Rooms, and Double Rooms. The Executive Rooms have a larger size of 344 sqft, while the Superior Queen and Double Rooms are slightly smaller at 301 sqft and 280 sqft respectively. All rooms are non-smoking and the Executive and Double Rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, while the Superior Queen Room is for 2 adults only. The bed size for all rooms is a Queen size bed.

What is there to do in Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Guests at Novotel Cardiff Centre can make the most of their time at the hotel by enjoying its leisure amenities. They can relax and unwind in the indoor swimming pool, Turkish/Steam Bath, hot tub/Jacuzzi, and sauna. The hotel also provides beach chairs/loungers for guests to bask in the sun and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.

In terms of dining options, guests can indulge in delicious local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, The Customs Shed.

For those who like to stay active, the hotel offers fitness facilities to help guests maintain their exercise routine. There are also spa facilities available for those looking to pamper themselves.

Overall, guests have a variety of leisure activities to choose from during their stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre, including swimming, relaxing in the hot tub or sauna, enjoying the cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and taking advantage of the fitness and spa facilities.

Is there a swimming pool at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

The Novotel Cardiff Centre has an indoor pool available for guests. The pool is heated and has a shallow end. This pool is available year-round, so guests can enjoy it regardless of the season.

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Novotel Cardiff Centre has a restaurant on-site called The Customs Shed. The restaurant offers local cuisine.

Can I use my credit card at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Novotel Cardiff Centre. The accepted payment methods include American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Diners Club. However, it is important to note that cash is not accepted as a form of payment at this hotel.