Jolyon's Boutique Hotel
Location: Bute Cresent, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5AN, Cardiff, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in complimentary newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. With self parking available, every need is catered for at Jolyon's Boutique Hotel.
Modern Accommodations
Unwind in one of 7 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and cable channels. Relax in private bathrooms with bidets and complimentary toiletries, while daily housekeeping ensures a pristine stay.
Ideal Location
Discover Cardiff's attractions such as Mermaid Quay, Wales Millennium Centre, and Roald Dahl Plass just steps away. Explore further with easy access to Cardiff Bay and Techniquest.
For a luxurious stay near the heart of Cardiff, book your escape at Jolyon's Boutique Hotel.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Housekeeping on request
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Room 5)
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
215-sq-foot room with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Room, King Four Poster Bed, Walk-in Shower & Bath (Room 1)
1 King Bed
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 3)
1 King Bed
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Bay View (Room 2)
1 King Bed
215-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (jetted bathtub available in some rooms)
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
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Economy Double Room (Room 7)
1 King Bed
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
-
Deluxe Double Room, Terrace (Room 6)
1 King Bed
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
-
Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Room 4)
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Sarah (10/5): - Great location for the Millennium Centre, with wonderful amenities and welcoming staff.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Very comfortable bed. Convenient to lots of restaurants and a nice walk along the waterfront plus Millennium Center. No elevator so beware if that's an issue for you.
- amy (10/5): cozy - cozy and comfy room.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Comfortable beds, clean and location are good. Check on parking costs in the area and I would have liked a more flexibly costed breakfast but that is a normal problem with most Hotels in this country.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Friendliness of management, More like a home than a hotel
- Rachel (10/5): - Amazing stay...fab little find. Perfect location. Great hosts. Would highly recommend.
- Doug (10/5): - I really liked the staff and the breakfast. I also appreciated the uniqueness of the building, its location right on Cardiff Bay and the overall cleanliness of the place. In terms of dislikes, there was nothing.
- Edgar (10/5): Great stay at Jolyons - Everything was great, including the location, Staff, and the room. Olga was really helpful and friendly and we will definitely use the hotel next time we are in Cardiff.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Sehr angenehme Unterkunft, stilvolle Einrichtung, tolle Lage und sehr freundliches Personal!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Just a lovely place to stay. Charming people. Super breakfast.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very welcoming and personal service from Olga Couldn't have been better
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely time at Jolyons, hotel with character. Clean, comfy bed, great breakfast and right in the heart of the bay! Wonderful place to stay opposite the Millennium centre. Jolyon and his staff helpful and friendly, couldn’t ask for more. Thankyou
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Das Hotel liegt in einer guten Lage direkt neben dem Millenium Centre und hat gute Anbindung zu Stadt. Die Besitzer waren sehr bemüht Fragen zu beantworten und Probleme zu lösen. Auch das Zimmer selbst war schön eingerichtet.
- Eva (10/5): - everything was perfect
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The Joylon Hotel was a fabulous find. Just a hop, skip and a jump to some lovely waterfront cafes. Definitely recommended
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Committed owner/staff. Location is excellent. Right on the Bay & next to numerous cafes & public transport etc.
- Patrick (2/5): great - everyone enjoyed thee stay great location
- Wendy (10/5): The place with the bright pink door!! - This is not your average hotel. Delightful owner and staff Cosy family run feel in the middle of Cardiff Bay. Great communication before we even arrived and good attention to details. If you’re looking for starched linen and stuffy clients, don’t stay here. If you’re looking for relaxed style in fabulous location near huge number of bars and restaurants with parking, plus access to bus or boat trips into town, and taxis along with parking.... no brainier.
- John (10/5): Lovely hotel in a great location - This hotel is in about the best possible position for a visit to Cardiff Bay. Right in the centre of the Bay it’s a smart, friendly and really comfortable hotel. Welcomed by the owner and able to get into our room early which is always a good start. Walking distance to almost everything. We parked in the Q park which is a few hundred yards away as the small Hotel car park was full on arrival. This hotel absolutely deserves its high ranking.
- Rhys (10/5): Great boutique hotel in Cardiff - Great hotel and different to the normal chain hotels I stay in. Check in is a little odd in that it's only manned for a few hours, so it might be awkward if your arriving late. The room was big and well appointed, although a desk to be able to do some work would have been great. The bathroom was spacious with a big bath and walk in shower. The slight negatives with the facilities : The room was really warm with no Air Conditioning, and as the room was on the ground floor, I could really open the window very much as people could look right in to the room. Breakfast was a real positive, friendly service and the food was freshly cooked to order. I stay in a lot of hotels in Cardiff and I can honestly say this is the best breakfast I have had. Overall a great hotel in a perfect Cardiff Bay location.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Excellent Location for visiting Cardiff. Really unique property that offered a very warm welcome with a fantastic breakfast.
- Gwenda (10/5): - Clean, comfortable and stylish room . Excellent central location. Extremely helpful host. Would definitely stay again
- Connie (10/5): - Loved staying at Jolyons! The room was beautiful and comfy. I enjoyed the jetted tub for my achy travelers legs. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was top notch! The location was right there on the bay, convenient and beautiful.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very very friendly staff, amazing breakfast and amazing location
- Joe (10/5): A Hidden Gem: luxury in the heart of Cardiff Bay - I never write good reviews for fear of the best hotels getting fully booked and expensive. My stay it this hotel has caused me to change a habit of a lifetime! Location could not be better. Room was beautifully decorated, warm, cosy and very comfortable. Breakfast was nothing short of exceptional - cooked before your very eyes. Undoubtedly the best bacon sandwich I have had in the past 100 hotels I have visited. Good pub nearby and plenty of places to eat including Moksh which is a 3 minute walk away. A real hidden gem.
- Sandra (10/5): Fabulous - This little hotel is a gem. I was given a warm welcome by friendly and professional staff. My room was of a good size and had a Morrocon feel with the decor, very smart. Clean everywhere and all amenities. Good local restaurant near by. Bed was very comfortable and I had a peaceful night. Breakfast was superb, well cooked and wholesome. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
- Roy (10/5): - Love this place. So convenient for Cardiff Bay. Warm friendly and comfortable.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Exceptional for the price. Decor lovely. great area full of good bars and restaurants
- charles (10/5): - very good amenities, excellent extras, lollipops etc etc etc
- Wayne (8/5): Great location and lovely friendly service. - Stayed with a colleague for a meeting. The hotel is boutique and with an amazing view across Cardiff Bay and the Wales Millennium Centre. Check was very friendly and a lovely warm fire welcomed us and a Coffee. Our room was upgraded. Would certainly stay again as it is pretty and in the middle of the entertainment/food hub of Cardiff Bay.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Cosy hideaway in Cardiff Bay - I was a little unnerved, arriving at the hotel at 5pm to find no one there (reception is supposed to be manned 3-6pm), but was delighted to find the room comfortable, clean and even better than it looked on the website. When we did meet some staff the next morning, they made us very welcome. The location is right in the heart of Cardiff Bay - though even on a weekend night it was not noisy and felt very safe.
- Michael (10/5): - Excellent breakfasts and a most charming and gracious host.
- Sian (8/5): Gear little boutique in the heart of the city - Stayed here for the Beyonce concert in the town centre. The location was great for access to town and lovely Cardiff Bay. The chap who greeted us on arrival was very friendly and helpful. The 3pm check in was a bit of a pain as we had wanted to check in earlier to get to town sooner and the latest you can check in is 6pm so we just had to wait. We booked the deluxe rooms which was lovely and had a jacuzzi bath. We sadly never had time to use it by its a nice touch. There was plenty of coffee and some sweets provided as well as water (much needed the next morning) which again are nice additional touches. My only quibble about the room is the large window next to the toilet where people can see you outside unless you have he blind down. Slat blinds would probably be better....for everyone! Overall we had a lovely stay and would stay again. We were able to leave our luggage in the main lounge where guests are greeted the next day to go to town, though a secure luggage store would have been better but you can't have everything. And absolutely love Cardiff!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Lovely boutique hotel, within sight of and a very short walk from the Wales Millennium Centre (brilliant for all sorts of concert and opera) and the sights of Cardiff Bay. Very high standard of furnishing in the suite - Victorian and modern, but a couple of small things needed maintenance.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Location in city perfect. Room very tiny. - Hotel did not have anyone to receive us when we arrived in the rain AFTER the checkin time. We eventually were checked in via phone. Very confusing and after a night on the plane very unwelcoming.
- Julia (10/5): Cardiff Bay Stay. - A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Jonathan the manager was a star, he could not do enough for us, very friendly and accommodating from the minute we arrived till the moment we left. Central position for Cardiff Bay, lots of eating and drinking places nearby and lots to see and do. A 20 minute walk into the city center and loads of parking nearby so no need to take the car. Would recommend for a short stay and we would definitely stay again.
- LD (8/5): Historic in modern setting - Having not been in Cardiff for over 15 years I booked in for one night after a meeting to make the most of being there again and to see the dockland development. The hotel has a fantastic location with plenty of pubs and restaurants and the waterfront just minutes away. Our room (2) was lovely, on the first floor at the front with a fantastic view, but having no nets or blinds it was also very exposed to the public below, especially the bathroom, where there were no curtains and the blind kept rolling up. Thankfully the bath towels are huge and so one became a makeshift curtain! Not ideal but the bed was excellent and tea/coffee and real glasses were all appeciated. The whirlpool bath was fun but very noisy and difficult to have a straightforward shower in. Didn't have breakfast but it smelt great and the dining room looks lovely. Remote check-in is a bit odd but the member of staff on duty in the morning was incredibly nice and helpful. Would certainly return if back in Cardiff.
- Kitty (10/5): Lovely, close to everything. Nicely presented - Comfortable. Pleasant staff. Sociable. Helpful. Room was pleasant, spacious. Nice view from the balcony. Easy to check in to. Close to everything. The bed was incredible.
- Diane (8/5): Very nice hotel - We had an upgrade room which was lovely but bathroom could have been cleaner the toilet had a black ring of slim in the bowl not nice .
- Richard (8/5): Quirky little hotel - Good stay. Quirky little hotel, well appointed and very clean,perfectly positioned for Cardiff Bay.Very pleasant shabby chic rooms - comfy beds. No aircon. Didn't have breakfast there - went to Wetherspoons. Lost hot water in the morning which was a shame.Finding parking can be a nuisance. There is no manned reception at this hotel - the contact is made by house phone with a receptionist based at the sister hotel in Cathedral Road. Would stay again no problem
- megan (10/5): Lovely quirky hotel - Visit Cardiff regularly but have never stayed here before but we will definatly be staying again. Unusual not to have anyone check you in but it meant we could leave our bags and just go. We had a lovely room with a very comfortable bed, the only thing that bothered us was that the bathroom had a corner bath and no shower but it didn't spoil our stay. The sweets, shortbread and water was a lovely touch. We didn't have breakfast but the lovely guy who was there in the morning gave us some water to take with us. This place couldn't be any more central in Cardiff bay so very handy if you are going to a show in the Millenium Centre.
- Mark (6/5): No hot water (appears to be a regular occurrence) - No hot water when we arrived or until when we left the following day. Reading between the lines this is a common occurrence albeit staff do not admit the same (a brief review fo the on-site guestbook confirms the same). Manager dealt with the situation appallingly. Room was otherwise very nice (notwithstanding taht we couldn't use the bath/shower) and location is great - shame about the poor management and lack of hot water.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Avoid Room 7! - I stayed on business at this hotel, chosen because it was located close to where I needed to be, and it was a very odd experience. The website quotes a review that talks of "6 luxury rooms", and talks about free wifi and White Company toiletries. The room I was allocated, no. 7 - although I wasn't sure as it was the only room with no number on the door! - was far from luxurious. It was very clean but that is all I can say about it, it was grey and dimly lit, and had bars on the windows, giving it the feeling of a prison cell. The wifi was intermittent and the toiletries were not White Company, but instead cheap and from a pump bottle fixed to the wall. None of this spelled 'luxury' to me. I arrived at 9pm expecting to be able to check in, but there are no staff based on site; you are directed to collect your key in an envelope that is on a desk, available for any other guest to pick up if they arrive before you. There is a phone at the desk that connects you to someone, but I had no idea where they were. This, along with the decor and being cut off by the unreliable wifi, mean that I felt very isolated and this did not feel safe. Maybe the other rooms are nicer, but I will not be staying again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Little Gem on the Bay - We stayed in this hotel because we were going to the millennium centre to see The Bodyguard. From the outside you wouldn't think it was a hotel,it looked like an end of terrace house. You can't walk in, you have to buzz and identify yourself. Once inside its like the Tardis!!!!! Beautifully decorated and furnished with all period furniture. Our bags were taken off us and taken upstairs. No lifts. The small lounge in the front looks out onto the Centre so we couldn't have been any closer. The bedroom was delightful, huge bed and the " headboard" was an ornate,huge mirror. The rest of the furniture was old and in keeping with the house. The room was spotless. Tea and coffee facilities were provided with biscuits and a bowl of sweets, a lovely touch. Bottled water was also provided. The bathroom was big and clean with white fluffy towels and toiletries. There was a hairdryer and iron in the wardrobe but what impressed me was a small ironing board was provided which was a thoughtful touch, no kneeling on the floor with a towel as an ironing board. The breakfast was served in the basement, more stairs. What a breakfast! Cereals,juices, pastries etc. tea or coffee AND a big cooked Welsh breakfast. Glamorgan sausages for me as the vegetarian option with baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and an egg which was cooked as I like it. The staff were friendly and helpful. We will certainly recommend this hotel and hopefully stay there again.
- Kathy123 (8/5): Great location in Cardiff - Jolson is about a 20-25 minute walk from the city centre but well worth it. The location at the bay is fantastic and so different to the city. There are great walks many fabulous restaurants to choose from. The atmosphere in this area is vibrant and busy in the evening. The staff at the hotel were fantastic. Jonathan who greeted us and helped with everything. The chef and other lady were also extremely helpful and friendly. A very small 7 room hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Would definitely stay there again a recommend it.
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