Novotel Cardiff Centre, in the heart of the city, offers a spa, Elements restaurant for breakfast, an indoor pool, free WiFi, a coffee shop, and a bar. Guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.
Located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighborhood in Cardiff, Novotel Cardiff Centre is near a train station. Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit St. David's and Capitol Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Principality Stadium or Utilita Arena Cardiff. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4RT
What's nearby
Utilita Arena Cardiff
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cardiff Bay
15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Cardiff Castle
16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Wales Millennium Centre
16 min walk - 0.9 miles
St. David's
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Cardiff Queen Street Station
11 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Espresso Bar - John Lewis
10 min walk
Prezzo
9 min walk
Costa Coffee
9 min walk
The Ivy Cardiff
10 min walk
Pret a Manger
9 min walk
About this property
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Upscale hotel near Principality Stadium
Cardiff Castle is located near Novotel Cardiff Centre, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Elements, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
You'll also find perks like:
An indoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 138 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Secured self parking on site (GBP 24 per night)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Elements
Things to do
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
11 meeting rooms
Conference center (2,259 square feet of space)
Outdoors
Garden
Vegetable garden
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
5 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Recycling
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
Airport shuttle fee: GBP 30 per vehicle (one-way)
Secured self parking fee: GBP 24.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.
Property is also known as
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Novotel Hotel Cardiff Centre
Cardiff Novotel
Hotel Accor Cardiff Centre
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel Cardiff
Novotel Cardiff Centre Wales
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel
Novotel Cardiff Centre Cardiff
Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel Cardiff
Frequently asked questions
Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Cardiff Centre on Mar 22, 2026 start from $92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Novotel Cardiff Centre pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for GBP 24.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Novotel Cardiff Centre?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Novotel Cardiff Centre?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).
Does Novotel Cardiff Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 30 per vehicle applies.
Where is Novotel Cardiff Centre located?
Located in Cardiff City Centre, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of South Wales, Cardiff Campus, Principality Stadium, and Cardiff Bay. Utilita Arena Cardiff and Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David are also within 10 minutes. Cardiff Queen Street Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 14 minutes.
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Reviews
Novotel Cardiff Centre Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Amazing pool, great food, walking distance from the central railway station and the city center, 2 deli markets across the street. Super friendly and helpful staff.
dubravka
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Lindsey
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huge room and comfy beds. All staff we spoke to were lovely and helpful. Was a bit noisy in the morning with people leaving their rooms etc...
Clean comfortable room (but shower leaked). Friendly staff especially restaurant. Spa was great. Good bar selection (could have been open a bit later tho)
Staff were lovely, pool and sauna were clean and enjoyable, shower did not drain and upon arrival that the room we booked was not available so were given a different room
The hotel itself is beautiful on arrival, gorgeous decor, the bar/restraunt attached is also stunning.
Our room was lovely, bathroom felt new, spacious and so so clean!
The bed and pillows were one of the comfiest I’ve ever stayed in. Staff were friendly & happy to help, really lovely hotel. Hope to visit again soon.
Birthday weekend trip, had a lovely birthday treat in the room waiting
The room was nice and big
Separate bath and shower is nice and mini fridge
The shower leaked a bit so soaks bathroom floor which was only annoyance of the room
We used the gym and pool
A family allowed their young children in/out the steam room which I felt was not appropriate as letting all the steam out but no staff around to report.
Reception staff were lovely and welcoming
We had G&T at the bar and the bar staff were friendly and enthusiastic
Overall a really nice stay
It would be useful for all reception staff to be familiar with the buses etc for people without a car. Also the map of Cardiff is really incomprehensible added to which reception needs to be able to read the map fro guests.
The catering staff were very efficient and helpful