Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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 and will be reflected in their account 5-7 business days after check out.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 6156 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
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Very comfortable friendly hotel in a great location.
Pros:

Great location overlooking Cardiff Bay

Cons:

Nothing in particular.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

How friendly staff were.
How clean it was.
Rooms nice and cool.
Breakfast fantastic so much choice.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Faye • couple • gb
10
A relaxing experience
Pros:

The experience
Helpful staff
Range of choice for breakfast
Most comfortable bed and best nights sleep

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything, beautiful hotel, very attentive staff.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • ca
9
Great stay with super views!
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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A • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent staff and place was oitstanding

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
A
Ashleigh • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • gb
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
My favourite place - over 30+ visits
Pros:

Everything about it is just so perfect

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
Great hotel in great location
Pros:

Lovely view over the bay. Very comfortable bed. Balcony again with views over the bay. Staff all lovely. Good choice of drinks. Very friendly atmosphere. In fact lovely!

Cons:

It was very warm and the air conditioning didn’t seem to be on top of it. Had quite a dodgy sandwich from room service, but room service staff were lovely

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Catherine Joyce • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and services.
Seaside beautiful view. Airconditioned.

Cons:

Booked a king room with seaside view and balcony. Cobwebs on the corner between wardrobe and bed. The brochure states smart tv, but it wasn't a smart tv at all. And the tv had a hospitality block that wouldnt let us screencast or even use an HDMI cable. So basically it was of no use.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • family_with_children • gb
9
my family’s stay was excellent and fabulous
Pros:

the family room was quite spacious, the staff were professional and warm, the facilities were superb , the kids zone was amazing

Cons:

the outer structure roofings and ceilings need cleaning because it had loads of cobwebs

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Lance • couple • gb
4
I was in disabled room not happy
Pros:

I didn’t like the fact I had a disabled room it didn’t say on the booking it made me feel uncomfortable

Cons:

I had a disabled room i thought it was sly didn’t say I’m here so sold me the room und we false pretension s

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Idris • couple • es
9
Gorgeous hotel with an amazing spa
Pros:

+ Staff were lovely
+ Spa is elite
+ Amazing view from room
+ Gorgeous building
+ Smooth check in and check out

Cons:

- Room wasn’t perfectly clean on entry and wasn’t cleaned properly during our stay. Dirty glasses were left, things weren’t tidied away.
- Security tags on shower gel feels unnecessary and a bit tacky for a 5* hotel.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • ie
9
Overnight in Cardiff great location Staff where lovely
Pros:

Beautiful room. Balcony. View
Room spotless. Bed very comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Katy • couple • gb
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • au
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
9
Great location in a great city
Pros:

Pool
Food
The staff were great

Cons:

Bathrooms are v old

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee