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WiseStay

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Cardiff Bay

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Superior King/Twin Room
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Deluxe King/Twin Room with a River View | Bathroom
Triple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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45-47 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN
  • Place, Sophia Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bute Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King/Twin Room with a River View

Deluxe King/Twin Room with a River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior King/Twin Room

Superior King/Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Single Room with River View

Superior Single Room with River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cardiff

Riverside stay.A stay at this Riverside guesthouse places you steps from Principality Stadium and within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Castle. Sophia Gardens and Bute Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sophia Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bute Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yummy Yummy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪On The River - ‬2 min walk

About this property

WiseStay

3-star guest house near Cardiff Bay
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Cardiff guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
WiseStay offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 11.50 per day)
  • Street parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 11.50 per day (33 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is WiseStay to the airport?

WiseStay is 13.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at WiseStay?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WiseStay on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $91, excluding 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.

Does WiseStay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WiseStay.

How close is WiseStay to the beach?

This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (31-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 4.5 mi (10-min drive) from Pennarth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WiseStay offer free breakfast?

WiseStay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WiseStay?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at WiseStay?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at WiseStay?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does WiseStay have a pool?

WiseStay does not have a pool.

Does WiseStay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is WiseStay to downtown Cardiff?

WiseStay is 0.4 mi away from Cardiff.

WiseStay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 215 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

MD Arif

That’s good nice and quite place….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Stayed there before. Really nice shower. Staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAN WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

The location of the hotel is amazing, very close the Cardiff central station making it the best place to stay. The room is clean with no complicated check in/check out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very wise move to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and tidy and nice and warm, nice hot shower, good job. Could have done with some coat hooks on the wall and maybe sound proofed but overall pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little private gem in the heart of Cardiff

Comfortable stay, easy check-in, very kind and helpful front desk personnel and within 5-minute walk to Cardiff Castle, restaurants (Pasture and The Welsh House) and 8-minute walk to Bute Park! Best location, everything within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and professional helpful staff. I've stayed at a couple of premiere inns and this one was by far the best. Not only was the layout really good and facilities not just rescrited to the rooms but overall design spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff assistance!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wisestay is close to the city centre, it's a 5 minute walk. The staff are friendly and helpful and the room was clean and tidy. Great for a weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All as it should be

Nice and centrally located hotel. Room was nice and spacious with Tea and Coffee making facilities, TV and a bathroom with shower. Everything one needs for a stay. Centre of town only 10 Minutes away on foot. Easy and fast check-in and out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great Central location to town, train station, tv reception wasnt great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Saige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, an area slightly out of city centre so may want to head back before it gets too dark, but great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardiff accommodation

The place is ideally situated not far from the main streets for shopping, restaurants and pubs. Car parking is easy in the street, £14 for 24hrs. Our room was a nice size with a very comfortable bed, but the only complaint was the awful smell from the shower/toilet as the drains needed a serious clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

CAROLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with code. Room exactly as pictured. Beds comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Small but convenient

Tiniest room I've ever stayed in but fine for little me for three nights as overlooking river and just a few minutes walk into city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little place

Brilliant little place to stay, good for just coming and going when you need without the hassle of keys. Parking was ok outside on the road. Very clean and tidy, just no hot water in the sink tap which was weird as you cant wash unless having a shower but overall great place to stay for a cheap short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ideal cost effective layover

Perfectly cost-effective option for an overnight stay/layover. You get exactly what you pay for however, the room's could really do with a fabric conditioner so there's no linger smoke smell which was off-putting and the reason why it's not getting full marks. Great central location opposite the stadium
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quality lodgings.

Top-drawer in every way. Pleased to see the microwave and extra hot/cold drink available, too. Well organised room, comfortable although a slightly thicker mattress would be appreciated and detracted from the quality feel. The only down side I faced (and not much the hotel could do about it even if asked) was that when I opened my windows, the smell of weed being smoked by neighbours was pervasive and I had to close the windows on a warm night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ninel

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well equipped, and the shower was good. It was noisy however - the walls are thin, and much detail of our 'neighbours', both to the side and above could be heard. I would, however book again, and hope it was a little less noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

andre

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed as a family of four in the XL bunk bed room. The room was spacious, clean, and the beds were comfy. The room is next to the front door so can be a bit noisy but you expect a certain amount when in a hotel. As per other reviews the walls are a bit thin, but I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geraint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very close to the river taff and Millennium Stadium. Mattress was very hollow
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

CW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, but weird the facilities

Great location, staff are nice. But the hot water is very unstable, never hot enough, even though I have to switch it on 25 minutes prior, which is waste of water. I have requested a king bed, but they have only put 2 twin beds together which is not very comfortable. They charged ￡5 for luggage storage, which usually i have offered dor free in other hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024