Located 0.5 miles from the Cardiff International Arena, this Novotel has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and a restaurant. Shops, nightlife and Cardiff Central Rail Station are all a 10-minute walk away. Rooms feature 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 offers a diverse selection of contemporary dishes and beverages. The hotel is less than a mile from the Millennium Stadium and just a mile from the Cardiff Bay development area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amber
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really nice and clean. Polite staff, nice breakfast. By a spar and co-op. Nice gym and pool. Nice bath and decent size rooms
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous entrance, fabulous pool, fabulous restaurant!
Kimberley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very nice hotel walking distance to town lovley room and pool
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Facilities mainly. If I’m away I have to have a gym available and yours is exceptional. The spa also is important to me to relax and chill.
Mariela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
As a general the hotel was very good, rooms clean and comfortable , staff friendly. The pool, sauna and steam room was a bonus.Would recommend it to everyone
Eleanor
Ireland Ireland
Staff friendly and accommodating. Property clean and tidy the room was warm and welcoming.
Carin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent choices, fresh food Pleasant seating areas Friendly and helpful staff. Felt like a good atmosphere
Mhyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location & very friendly staff. Specially Eilidh on front desk was very helpful.
Bernard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The spa was great. The car park handy. The staff cared ( especially 2x breakfast crew) nice to have a bath & shower. Child friendly hotel. Breakfast was good.
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was wonderful! Great options available. Staff were lovely and accommodating. Decorations was wonderful and festive. We thought the computer which was self service to book ubers and trips was a fantastic Idea. Swimming Pool was...

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$24.30 per person.
  • Menu style
    Buffet • Breakfast to go
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish • American
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  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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House rules

Novotel Cardiff Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. That's about US$336. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.