Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Expensive parking
Some amenities need improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Specific mention of clean and comfy room, but some areas may need upgrades.
Service
9.25
Staff were friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the stay.
Location
9.29
Great location with lovely views over the bay.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms are comfortable with great views, but some parts noted as dated.
Amenities
8.27
Good facilities, but some issues mentioned with the spa not being up to par.
Value for Money
8.23
Parking fees noted as expensive; some guests feel facilities could be improved.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Food was fresh and tasty with excellent breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall a great stay, with a few minor issues but highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:06

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Set in an iconic building overlooking Cardiff Bay, voco - St David's Cardiff offers 5-star luxury with stylish bedrooms featuring private balconies and luxury bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning and Wi-Fi in all rooms, with Mermaid Quay just a short walk away.

Award-Winning Spa and Dining

Relax and rejuvenate at the award-winning Spa at St David's, boasting a swimming pool, hydrotherapy pools, fitness studio, and beauty treatments. Indulge in culinary delights at Tir a Mor restaurant with a waterside terrace, complemented by a bar offering cocktails and craft beer.

Convenient Location and Facilities

Located near Cardiff Docks, the hotel provides meeting facilities and is close to the city center. With two paid car parks adjacent, voco - St David's Cardiff ensures a seamless stay.

Book now to experience luxury and relaxation at voco - St David's Cardiff!

Important information:

Spa at St. David's opening hours: From Monday to Friday - 06:30 am - 9:00pm From Saturday to Sunday:- 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Please, be advised at busy times the property may restrict access to the spa in order to ensure guests are able to get the most from our facilities in a safe manner.

Children's Swim Times -Daily: 7:30am to 9:30am / 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Children under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by an adult (under 4 years: one child per adult, 4-8 years: two children per adult, 8 years+: three children per adult)

Please note that the hotel parking is limited and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at £27.00 for 24 hours.

The credit/debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in.

Upon arrival, we require all guests to pre authorize a debit/credit card of their choosing at £50 per night, per room for incidentals.

If the guest does not use this deposit, it will be released back to them at the end of their stay.

Pets are allowed upon prior arrangement for an additional fee of GBP 35 per night. There are some adjustments to the opening hours of the restaurant.

• 1 dog allowed per room – up to 30kg (up to a Labrador size dog) or 2 small dogs under 30kg.
• £35.00 per day per dog includes water bowl, food bowl (no food included) dog bed, cleaning charge & Woof cakes.

** upgrade for a one off charge of £10 to include a chew toy and Lily’s Kitchen dog treats.**

• Guests to bring record of up to date vaccinations if possible.

In room-dining options are available. Bed and Breakfast or Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rates are for up to 2 adults sharing a room, children breakfast supplements may apply.



Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CWL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 4 years old stay for £4 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 11 years old stay for £9 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 25 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 5568 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.05
H
Horne • couple • gb
8
not ruined but severely damaged the experience re car park issue
Pros:

everything except the car park

Cons:

it was more expensive to park in the hotel car park than the public one adjacent to the hotel, we were charged a parking premium for staying at the hotel, hotel guests normally pay less than the public, very poor

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Liam • family_with_children • gb
4
Lovely hotel but poor air conditioning
Pros:

Lovely clean hotel, with friendly, helpful staff, great breakfast and spa with gym and pool. Close to all local amenities.

Cons:

Air conditioning in our bedroom was very poor. It took almost 3 days for the temperature to drop. The hotel staff were aware of this being a "known issue" and helped to mitigate it with portable air coolers.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Luigi • family_with_children • it
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
M
Marian • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • gb
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Allison • family_with_children • gb
10
1 nights stay
Pros:

The location of the hotel, the layout, presentation of the hotel, staff

Cons:

Standard room could do with a bit of a makeover make it feel more comfortable not clinical, there was marks on the carpet which you would not expect for a top hotel

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
K
keith • couple • gb
6
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Payne • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Loved everything

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Relax and getting away from busy mum and dog life
Pros:

Everything was perfect for my relaxing weekend

Cons:

The children’s swim hours however understandable

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

I would like to say me and my daughter had a amazing stay and I would definitely book their again staff are very friendly and helpful thanks for a lovely stay 😊

Cons:

I Loved the pool and sauna and the breakfast was excellent plenty of options to choose from

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely boutique hotel you won’t be disappointed
Pros:

This hotel is set right on the waterfront its styling and layout is unique and impressive. My room (a free upgrade) was huge with expansive view of the surrounding area. Felt a real treat to stay here.

Cons:

I couldn’t seem to adjust the temperature (a little warm for me) down but I didn’t try to hard tbh

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Avni • family_with_children • gb
9
Memorable family trip for the rugby in a great location
Pros:

Great room size with two large beds and space for cots.
Overlooking the bay, with a large patio/ balcony.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
E
Ernest • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
9
We loved our stay! Would definitely recommend, lush room with a view, spa was amazing with sauna and pool, amazing break
Pros:

Lovely room, comfy bed, fridge was really appreciated, great view, coffee machine was a lovely touch.

Cons:

Would have been nice to live stream to the tv off your phone.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Whittle • couple • gb
9
great stay
Pros:

lovely hotel, great location, great views, great breakfast

Cons:

room was not cleaned, so we had to ring

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
C
Carla • couple • gb
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
A
Alistair • family_with_children • gb
10
Best hotel in Cardiff.
Pros:

The staff are fantastic, the rooms lovely and food is great.

Cons:

Leaving.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Good choice of breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast - toaster is far to slow and for a five star hotel I would expect staff to seve hot drinks and toast making it easier to collect thd rest of the breakfast

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee