About this property

0.5 miles from the Cardiff International Arena, this Novotel has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and restaurant. Shops, nightlife and Cardiff Central Rail Station are all 10 minutes’ walk away. Rooms boast stylish decoration and 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 serves a wide selection of modern dishes and drinks. Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. This includes access to video games, baby equipment and a healthy children's menu. Families also get late check-out on Sundays (until 17:00). 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 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

  • Top pick by families with children

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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  • 1 large double bed
301 feet²
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Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$154 per night
Price US$463
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$24
  • Free cancellation before 28 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$195 per night
Price US$586
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 28 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$175 per night
Price US$525
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 28 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kath
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely lovely warm welcome from reception, lovely dinner in the restaurant and a fabulous breakfast. Didn't try the pool but other guests we chatted to said it was great! Brilliant location for the Arena venue, 5 minute walk. Great stay and...
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, helpful staff at reception and in the bar/ restaurant. Big, clean room.
Goodhind
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good location, helpful and friendly staff, car parking, very good price.
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very well located, 15 min walk from the city centre. Attentive and friendly staff.
Nicholls
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was great lovely hotel ,good staff and some of the members of the leasure area were very friendly and helpful
Liam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice property, location and staff Staff member Lit was brilliant
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was splendid each day and the room very comfortable for our needs. The restaurant and bar staff were friendly and efficient..
Dai
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hotel great for the kids, there’s a kids area to occupy they all ages , breakfast is free for kids with one paying adult. Staff member Lit is amazing so friendly every time we stay he makes such an effort with us
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We always like the location as you can both walk into town for the shops and follow the canals to get to the Millennium centre.
Durham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I loved our stay bed was comfy breakfast was 10/10 would book again 😊

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Customs Shed
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. That's about US$331. 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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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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
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (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.

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.