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The Riverhouse

2.0 star property
B&B within walking distance of Principality Stadium

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Property entrance
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
City Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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City Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

City Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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City Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

City Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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City Double Room, 1 Double Bed

City Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
  • 12.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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59 FITZHAMON EMBANKMENT, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN

What's nearby

  • Principality Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff Castle - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff International Arena - 13 min walk
  • Cardiff Bay - 18 min walk
  • Cardiff University - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 33 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 57 min drive
  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Grangetown Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Farmers Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fuel Rock Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Riverhouse

The Riverhouse offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking within 328 ft (GBP 11.00 per day)
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 4.00 for adults and GBP 4.00 for children

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 11.00 per day (328 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

River House Hostel
The River House Hostel
The Riverhouse Cardiff
The Riverhouse Bed & breakfast
The Riverhouse Bed & breakfast Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Does The Riverhouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Riverhouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Riverhouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Riverhouse?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Riverhouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Riverhouse?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Riverhouse and nearby?
The Riverhouse has a garden.
What's the area around The Riverhouse like?
The Riverhouse is a short 6-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and 10 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium.

The Riverhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Room it self was ok. I would say average. In regards bathroom was dirty, I had to clean first before use it. In regards breakfast, not enough options. Only on first morning breakfast was great. Food kept replenished. Then at rest of the days of my stay with the family, breakfast was very limited. Never was replenished. I don’t recommend include breakfast when you stay. Even during the evening would not able to get cup of coffee. Owner kept locking coffee machine every time. Only good about this stay, wi-fi connection was great and tv options were phenomenal had absolutely everything what you want. However when you on holiday you trying always be outside to explore, Many thanks Regards Wolf
Valerijs, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It was easy to locate and the facility was neat. I enjoyed it and wish to come again
Osman, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I like the river view and was always a restroom available. Good breakfast options!
Arran, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location, room layouts are odd tho with tvs where they cant be seen from the table or bed. Only spoke with staff on whatsapp and they were helpful
Adam, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

No personal welcome. Basic bedding.
Patrick, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Claire, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hisayo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

an unexpected stay
First the bad bits-its past history as an hostel clearly shows, especially when you notice staff only inhabit the property, thrice daily before leaving, causing mess to linger for upto six hours. As a matter of fact, the owners are only seen during breakfast for a short period, which can be frustrating if something goes wrong, like it did with me and you have no way of contacting them; There should be, in my experience of traveling, somebody knowledgeable enough on hand, for those like me, who require additional support or prefer analogue methods. Certain things could do with a bit of updating to post covid standards, not to mention, instructions regarding breakfast and other things made more clearer, but i have moaned enough, to make my review unbalanced, so I'll move on to the positives. Despite the shady, dreary, late 00's décor, I cant fault how secure and modern the building is, For an accommodation advertised as an B&B, i wasn't expecting beautiful views, self service and all streaming services included with the price; If i had more money, time and energy, it would have been no problem to stay the entirety simply in this hybrid stay. what staff i did mange to find, were a mixture of friendly, helpful and oppositely, hard to speak with, due to language barriers. overall, i will be wanting to come back later in the year for a do-over, which will be the first time since i was eleven, that i've made a return visit to a property
andie, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love the Place :)
My Riverhouse stay has been delightful and I enjoyed it. The property was near Cardiff Central Station and it is accessible to buses and other modes of transportation. It is also near tourist attractions like Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Natural History. The place itself is clean, amenities are easily accessble and the self-check in was very convenient.
Jan Kelvin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfy stay!
The place is very well organised and kept in great condition! Location is also really good, by the water and stadium and super close to centre and stations.
Mauro, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms and easy to find from the train station. Room was comfy and clean and staff were friendly.
Rebecca, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
It was very enjoyable and the beds were comfy. Overall very good
Cameron, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Really nice property in very convenient location within sight if Principality Stadium and Cardiff Central railway station. Room is compact with beds and few hangers but more tjan adequate for our stay. There were plenty of showers which were separate from rooms but plenty of them and never had to wait. Breakfast was great...help yourself and great selection and bery nice
Keith, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best b&bs in Cardiff.
Amazing place. The owners are really polite and so helpful. Definitely recommend this place.
Simran, 11-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Melissa, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Cleanliness was fine and the shared bathrooms were kept in a good state. The location was good - only a few minutes walk to the centre and half an hour to Cardiff Bay. However the other guests left me feeling quite isolated and intimidated - they took over the shared area and the lack of onsite staff meant that there was no oversight of how loud they were into the evening. The room boasted a TV with Firestick however the Wifi was so inconsistent that it wasn't really fit for purpose. Room was very hot, bed was comfortable and clean. I ended up booking a different hotel for the following night. Would be good for a group of younger travellers however not what I was looking for as a solo traveller.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable place to stay. Very clean too. Ample food for continental breakfast. Good sized room.
Marie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value stay
Clean, nice kitchen and garden area, good location. Bed a bit hard for my liking. Very good value for money.
PETER, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very near Cardiff castle , kind staff with lovely smile ^^ breakfast was good. Very clean . I'd like to stay here if I go to Cardiff !!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff reception on arrival; ease of parking; minimalist room but clean, tidy and value-for-money ! Proximity to Principality Stadium, city Centre & Station - - -
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location with easy walking access to the caste, downtown, Bute park and walks along the Taff. The hostel is sparkling clean including bathrooms and showers, with a great kitchen, friendly welcoming staff and lovely ambience. Great breakfasts. Nice to have a patio out at the back to sit and read or eat. Or chat with other guests. Overall : Stellar!
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very boutiquish, clean and great atmpsphere. Close to everything and the breakfast was fantastic. The wifi, bed, showers and WC were tops 👍
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review