Hotel Novotel Cardiff Centre
Schooner Way - Atlantic Wharf, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4RT, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
The bed the restaurant was lovely and good quality for money
United KingdomThe staff were the best thing. Annoyingly I didn’t get their names but they were all the best I’ve met in a hotel and I’ve been in hundreds with work. The cheery welsh guy who came with room service, the young welsh woman who also was on room service and the guy on reception who loved my dog and spoke about his lots. Give em A raise! Cheers
United KingdomLocation was spot on. Two minute walk from city centre.
United KingdomMy children loved the view from the elevator and we all enjoyed the unique shower. The customer service was great (talking through the WhatsApp, checking in and out, etc).
United KingdomThe staff were brilliant, especially the check in lady who had to keep helping us with the key and helped source a z bed. Breakfast was good with a good range of food. Children loved the Xbox.. Could you put a couple more in? The bar was good and the manager excellent as we're the staff, bar one who was a little less enigmatic.. Tv screens were good but didn't dominate. Nice place to chill. The pool was good and we enjoyed using the spa.
United KingdomLocation is good, and building has lots of character. Breakfast was good if you like English breakfast but nothing special otherwise
ChinaThe facilities, the location- close to shops and friendly staff
United KingdomI loved to bar the food was amazing really good decor the room was clean and the beds was really comfortable
United KingdomThe bar/restaurant was relaxing and the staff were friendly. Reception staff were efficient, friendly and helpful.
United KingdomHotel massively exceeded expectations. Beautiful reception and lounge area (which has great facilitates i.e Xbox, games for children and books, plus computers to use for free). Friendly staff, easy check in - bonus: really cool lift. Room spacious and modern, good sized bathroom and able to control temperature to your liking. Bed SO comfortable, slept like a log. Pool very nice, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Changing rooms and pool areas very clean - and so much space! Gym facilities were excellent. Best part: The Custom Shed Restaurant on site. Great staff in there - it was very quiet at the time of our visit, however Chris the bartender/FoH staff member and two ladies (sorry we didn't catch their names) made it so enjoyable. Menu was great - found it difficult to choose a dish! Well, the food was absolutely exceptional! We loved every bite :) (as well as beer, gin and whisky!) Overall, great stay - we'll definitely be back :D
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Stay in the heart of Cardiff – Great location - show map
One of our top picks in Cardiff. 0.5 miles from the Cardiff International Arena, this Novotel has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and restaurant. Shops, nightlife and Cardiff Central Rail Station are all 10 minutes’ walk away.
Rooms boast stylish decoration and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. With a seating area and work desk, other facilities include tea/coffee, TV and 24-hour room service. Free Wifi is available throughout the hotel.
Elements Restaurant and Bar serves a wide selection of modern dishes and drinks.
Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. This includes access to video games, baby equipment and a healthy children's menu. Families also get late check-out on Sundays (until 17:00).
The hotel is less than a mile from the Millennium Stadium, and just a mile from the Cardiff Bay development area.
This is our guests' favorite part of Cardiff, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
Located in the heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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- Guests enjoyed the pool
- Guests enjoyed the wellness area
- Guests liked the sauna
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- Some guests said the rooms were noisy
- Some guests said in-room temperature could be improved
- Guests liked the size of the rooms
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- Some guests said extra charges may apply
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
See what guests loved the most:
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Lauren
United Kingdom“The bed the restaurant was lovely and good quality for money ”
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Joe
United Kingdom
“The staff were the best thing. Annoyingly I didn’t get their names but they were all the best I’ve met in a hotel and I’ve been in hundreds with work. The cheery welsh guy who came with room service, the young welsh woman who also was on room service and the guy on reception who loved my dog and spoke about his lots. Give em A raise! Cheers” Read more
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Amy
United Kingdom
“Location was spot on. Two minute walk from city centre.”
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Nicole
United Kingdom
“My children loved the view from the elevator and we all enjoyed the unique shower. The customer service was great (talking through the WhatsApp, checking in and out, etc).”
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Simon
United Kingdom
“The staff were brilliant, especially the check in lady who had to keep helping us with the key and helped source a z bed. Breakfast was good with a good range of food. Children loved the Xbox.. Could you put a couple more in? The bar was good and the manager excellent as we're the staff, bar one who was a little less enigmatic.. Tv screens were good but didn't dominate. Nice place to chill. The pool was good and we enjoyed using the spa.” Read more
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Mark
China“Location is good, and building has lots of character. Breakfast was good if you like English breakfast but nothing special otherwise”
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Megan
United Kingdom
“The facilities, the location- close to shops and friendly staff”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“I loved to bar the food was amazing really good decor the room was clean and the beds was really comfortable ”
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Susan
United Kingdom
“The bar/restaurant was relaxing and the staff were friendly. Reception staff were efficient, friendly and helpful.”
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Bethan
United Kingdom
“Hotel massively exceeded expectations. Beautiful reception and lounge area (which has great facilitates i.e Xbox, games for children and books, plus computers to use for free). Friendly staff, easy check in - bonus: really cool lift. Room spacious and modern, good sized bathroom and able to control temperature to your liking. Bed SO comfortable, slept like a log. Pool very nice, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Changing rooms and pool areas very clean - and so much space! Gym facilities were excellent. Best part: The Custom Shed Restaurant on site. Great staff in there - it was very quiet at the time of our visit, however Chris the bartender/FoH staff member and two ladies (sorry we didn't catch their names) made it so enjoyable. Menu was great - found it difficult to choose a dish! Well, the food was absolutely exceptional! We loved every bite :) (as well as beer, gin and whisky!) Overall, great stay - we'll definitely be back :D” Read more
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About Novotel Cardiff Centre
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One of our top picks in Cardiff
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University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus0.2 miles
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Cardiff Magistrates Courts0.4 miles
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St David’s Dewi Sant0.5 miles
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St David's Hall0.5 miles
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Capitol Shopping Center0.5 miles
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St David's Shopping Center0.6 miles
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Principality Stadium0.6 miles
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Red Dragon Center0.7 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cardiff Bay0.5 miles
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Restaurant Queen Street Shopping0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar City Centre0.3 miles
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Cardiff Castle0.7 miles
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Cardiff Bay0.9 miles
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Cardiff University0.9 miles
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Mountain Brecon Beacons28 miles
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Train Cardiff Central Station0.5 miles
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Train Cardiff Bay Train Station0.6 miles
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Cardiff Airport9.4 miles
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Bristol Airport20.6 miles
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Gloucestershire Airport51.8 miles
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Amenities of Novotel Cardiff Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges apply.
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Kids' TV channels
- Indoor play area
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Seasonal
- Opening times
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Swimming pool toys
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Bathhouse
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Massage Additional charge
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Russian
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Novotel Cardiff Centre accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.
Cash payment is not possible upon arrival.
Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about Novotel Cardiff Centre
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Novotel Cardiff Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Game room
- Fitness
- Personal trainer
- Indoor pool (seasonal)
- Bathhouse
- Steam room
- Locker rooms
- Massage chair
- Spa facilities
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Novotel Cardiff Centre is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Novotel Cardiff Centre (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Novotel Cardiff Centre by:
- Car 30min
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Novotel Cardiff Centre has 1 restaurant:
- The Customs Shed
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Guests staying at Novotel Cardiff Centre can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Room options at Novotel Cardiff Centre include:
- Double
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Yes, Novotel Cardiff Centre is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Novotel Cardiff Centre is 3,100 feet from the center of Cardiff.
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The prices at Novotel Cardiff Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
