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
B
bruce • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant
Cons:

Breakfast was too expensive

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel in a great location
Pros:

Gorgeous room and fantastic view.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Mia • couple • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely staff. Lovely hotel.
Pros:

Lovely rooms

Cons:

No hand sanitizer available at the food stations in the restaurant

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
M
michael • couple • gb
1
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room with fabulous view, very comfortable bed

Cons:

Faff of logging onto the WiFi. Dogs sitting on chairs in the bar and being fed.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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PETER • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect hotel for our short break. Staff always ready to help. Excellent room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
9
Great hotel in lovely location.
Pros:

Great hotel at the heart of Cardiff Bay.

Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Nice to see pets allowed too and catered for very well in the surcharge that’s paid.

Some rooms feel a little more dated and Aircon is some rooms is hit and miss. Our most recent stay even with the Aircon on max the room was over 28 degrees. Previous rooms had a more modern Aircon system.

Room service was excellent - and our food selection was very good, hot and tasty. Expensive but quality was good. 79 of your Kings pounds for burger/chips chicken Salad, extra portion of chips and 2 pints of beer. As I say good quality tho.

Nice touch of Water in fridge - appreciated that.

Cons:

Aircon - old system
TV - not really that smart?
Parking - london prices in Cardiff. Must be something that can be done here.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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stephen • couple • gb
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Connor • couple • gb
10
Perfect for our wedding anniversary
Pros:

Location and view was perfect, so much care

Cons:

We was hoping for a steam room but was very happy with the other facilities

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
L
Louise • family_with_children • gb
10
An exceptional stay at voco St David’s Cardiff Bay.
Pros:

From the moment we arrived, every interaction with the team was outstanding. Without exception, the staff were warm, attentive and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do — which creates such a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Whoever is responsible for recruitment and team culture deserves real credit. The commitment to customer service is obvious throughout the hotel, and the every individual member of the team should be very proud of what they have created.

The hotel itself is fabulous. We were very fortunate to receive an upgrade to a beautiful suite overlooking the bay, and the view was simply stunning.

The restaurant was equally impressive — an extensive menu with a wonderful variety of options, all of a very high standard. Choosing what to have was the hardest part.

A fantastic experience all round and somewhere we would very happily return to.

Cons:

Very slight niggle, we couldn’t get any breakfast room service at 6.15am, and we weren’t informed of the start times, appreciate it was in the small print on the menu card, which we failed to read!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
M
Moore • couple • gb
1
Dreadful and no care was due
Pros:

Nothing wish I stayed home

Cons:

I asked for 1 double bed I come in as I paid £233 I was told I’m going to have that and when I went down he asked me to prove to him that I booked for a 1 double for 2 guests and also was told by one staff member that a other staff member was saying I smell behind my back I didn’t enjoy my stay felt so unwelcome and will be taking it further felt like some staff look down at people here ! Also have someone above banging like hell

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • couple • gb
10
David Corbett gave us the most welcoming arrival and it was the perfect start to our stay.his customer service is excell
Pros:

The suite was outstanding the bedding was out of this world

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
A
Andrei • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
10
Great experience
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

We loved the view , the balcony , the room was amazing , lovely staff to great you , the sauna n pool was just perfect

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Eirwen • couple • gb
10
Staff were excellent and that makes such a difference
Pros:

Definitely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
8
The wetlands walk and the birds. Mermaid Quay a short walk away
Pros:

Lovely location beautiful views

Cons:

Some items need updating

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
G
Gareth • couple • gb
10
Always a consistency of great staff, good, clean facilities and comfortable rooms. Thank you
Pros:

Consistently great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee