Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Good location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent amenities
Some service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Noted issues with cleanliness such as used trays and glasses left outside rooms, and lack of bath towels in the room.
Service
8.7
General positive feedback on staff, with one noted negative interaction addressed by a professional receptionist at checkout.
Location
9.2
Very good location, central with easy access to city amenities.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were generally described as lovely and warm, but some issues with missing items noted.
Amenities
7.7
Several amenities were mentioned as not functioning properly or had issues, like the sauna and faulty showers.
Value for Money
8.2
Considered a good value overall, but noted minor issues affecting guest experience.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast praised for variety but noted minor issues with temperature.
Overall Experience
8.2
Pleasant experience overall with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:25

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in the Heart of Cardiff

Indulge in Relaxation: Unwind in our indoor swimming pool or hit the gym for a rejuvenating workout session.

Culinary Delights: Enjoy a variety of modern dishes and drinks at Elements Restaurant and Bar.

Family-Friendly Experience: Kids stay free and have access to fun activities, while families can enjoy late check-out on Sundays.

Experience comfort, convenience, and luxury at our Novotel Cardiff hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. The third person named by the parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

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.

Up to 2 children aged 0–15.99 years can stay free of charge with breakfast when using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CWL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5268 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Richard family_with_children gb
8
Great hotel
Pros:

Location, parking, swimming pool, staff, atmosphere

Cons:

Like many hotels, I find the night time temperature along with the bedding way to hot. I had to open the window to cool the room down but it is in the middle of Cardiff so the road noise is load all night. The rooms have A/C which I turned on not realising that the lowest temperature was 19 degrees (winter setting). Still a great hotel to stay at.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
E
Egidijus couple gb
1
Pros:

Someone hit in my car in car park I’m ask few time to check cameras they ask me date when I text back and no one text me back

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
G
geddyneilalex family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
R
Rossiter couple gb
9
Really enjoyed it
Pros:

Very friendly staff and great location

Cons:

Restaurant found expensive for what it was and staff not as well coming

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple gb
8
Pros:

Location and facilities

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
8
Excellent facilities ina great location
Pros:

Great value

Cons:

Dated bathroom

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
L
Louise family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Hotel was clean and well kept.

Cons:

Parking was ridiculously expensive. Should be free if you are staying in the hotel.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
L
Lucy couple gb
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
J
Jamie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children es
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
L
Lisa couple gb
10
Lovely 🥰
Pros:

Lovely welcoming staff 😁💛❤️

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
5
Pros:

The customs shed bar / dining room has a great vibe. Location was good, a 10 minute walk from the city centre. EV charging in the car park,

Cons:

The room was cold. The environmental control on the wall did nothing. I attempted to ask for a heater via the online portal as there are no phones in the rooms. This was unsuccessful so I had to walk down to reception to get a heater. The room was not serviced at all in spite of a 2 night stay (no fresh towels, no coffee top-up).
The room was situated above the hotel's air processing plant and there was a constant background noise. Breakfast was only ok. Coffee machine stopped working, soggy bacon and poor sausages.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
C
Charmaine couple gb
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
D
Damian couple gb
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
J
john solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
M
Marc family_with_children gb
7
Fine for a flying visit
Pros:

Welcome at the front desk was very accommodating and friendly.

Cons:

Room has a persistent drain smell.
App for room service didn't seem to work - waited for over 2 hours for my order and still had to physically phone the front desk to get it delivered to my room.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
D
Damian family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
E
Ellie family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Child friendly hotel walking distance from. The city centre

Cons:

All good

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
M
Macy family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee