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8.8

721 reviews

The Riverhouse

The Riverhouse

59 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 6AN, United Kingdom

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Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Sun deck

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

The Riverhouse

The Riverhouse is a 4-star Bed and Breakfast in Cardiff, United Kingdom, a short 0.3mi from the city center. This welcoming stay offers a comfy base for travelers looking to explore Cardiff’s sights with convenience and charm. The vibe stays light and playful, making it ideal for a city-break escape.

Find it at 59 Fitzhamon Embankment. Inside, guests enjoy free Wifi, a streaming service (like Netflix), sun deck, terrace, soundproof rooms, a kitchen with kitchenware, non-smoking rooms, a patio, and a garden. Parking is available with extra charges.

With 721 reviews and a 4-star rating, this Cardiff favorite has earned plenty of praise from travelers. Price starts from $155. A cozy, well-equipped base near the heart of Cardiff awaits for the next stop on the map.

Located at 59 Fitzhamon Embankment, The Riverhouse sits just 0.3mi from Cardiff’s city center, offering a 4-star Bed and Breakfast experience with charm and convenience. The vibe stays playful, turning a city-break into a cheerful adventure while the surrounding sights are easy to reach on foot. With a riverside setting and a cozy welcome, this stay invites travelers to settle in for discovery by day and relaxation by night.

Guest facilities blend practicality with comfort: free Wifi and a streaming service for downtime, a sun deck and terrace for sunny moments, a patio and garden to enjoy the outdoors, plus soundproof rooms for a quiet night. A kitchen with kitchenware and non-smoking rooms add flexibility and peace of mind, while on-site parking is available with extra charges for those arriving by car.

Payment is cashless, with Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Maestro, and Solo accepted. A range of room options is available, including Standard Room with a Double bed (162 sqft) and Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom (130 sqft), as well as City View and other configurations, many without private bathrooms. The property has earned positive attention, with 721 reviews and a 4-star rating, reflecting its appeal for Cardiff-bound travelers.

Closest airports

Cardiff Airport

8.8mi

Bristol Airport

21.2mi

Gloucestershire Airport

52.4mi

Exeter Airport

52.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Sun deck

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden

Soundproof

Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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The twin/double room offers a dining area, heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a patio, this twin/double room also provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom in The Riverhouse

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Double, Triple, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This room has shared bathroom facilities.

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom in The Riverhouse

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Double, Quadruple, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This room has shared bathroom facilities.

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Room - 1 Bed, Shared Bathroom

55 sqft

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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The single room offers a dining area, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This single room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in The Riverhouse

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Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom - single occupancy in The Riverhouse

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Single Room, Single Use, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

55 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

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Room, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

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Family, Shared Bathroom

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Signature, Triple, Shared Bathroom

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Single Room, City View, Shared Bathroom

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Room With City View, Shared Bathroom

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Guest reviews

8.8

721 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Katharine

10

January 2025

The place was warm, You could tell the bedsheets were clean, Room was clean, bed is Comfortable, If you have a question there is a WhatsApp group which contacts you directly to an AI helper and it literally is the best thing ever as you don’t feel like you’re disturbing anyone with your questions even if they’re in the middle of the night. Location is perfect. It’s literally a seven minute walk from the station and 10 to 15 to the stadium. The area is quiet, People are friendly and respectable, The kitchen Has lots of utensils and the living room is really comfortable, Apparently, there was a game room which was too late for me to check out, but that is very cool.

There is a beer smell in the hallway of room nine and it is quite unpleasant but not bad bad. The rest of the house hallways are fine smelling. The floor feels quite thin so any little clothing drop or item drop feels like the room underneath would hear a loud bang. Otherwise, all perfect There is a sheet which is used for decoration over the bed that one was quite dirty, I wonder if they wash it.

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Begoña

9.1

June 2025

The bread for breakfast was really good, artisan, it even smelled of yeast. I liked how the shared bathrooms were planned out: there were some rooms that only had toilets, some that only had showers, and some that had a toilet and a shower; which was really convenient for getting ready in the morning without moving from one room to another. The patio area was lovely.

Some shower rooms didn't have a hook for holding the towel. It's nitpicking, yes, but I cannot really say anything else that disappointed me. My stay was really nice.

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Tommy

10

September 2024

Abi and Charlie, the two people who I was most in contact with at the Riverhouse were exceptional as well as the cleaning staff. Any request I made to Charlie and Abi was fulfilled. The Riverhouse's standard of cleanliness was beyond reproach. Breakfast was amazing. Every morning there was assorted pastries, banana nut bread, yoghurt with berries, assorted cereals, oatmeal, juices, milk, and coffee. Also the Riverhouse provides plenty of Biscoff Biscuits to go with your coffee. Needi directions? Not a problem, Abi and Charlie were very helpful always pointing me in the right direction. The Riverhouse also has a kitchen. You are allowed to cook in the kitchen and use the refrigerator to store your food and stove to cook your food. I took advantage of this and saved alot of money in the process. They have a dining area also to sit and enjoy your food, or if you just want to read a book. Check-in was super easy as well as check out. I highly recommend the Riverhouse. Everything is within a few minutes. Restaurants, laundry service, stadium, and night life is just a few minutes away.

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Aastha

10

July 2024

Exceptionally clean, well located and everything was thought through for the convenience of the guests. I must recommend taking their breakfast for sure. It’s very tasty and filling and complete value for money. There is some noise from the streets but that can be managed by shutting the windows or requesting the hosts for a room that doesn’t face the street. I liked my room even though it faced the street/riverside and I had some little noise from the concert being held in the castle at the time of my stay. It didn’t bother me much. I absolutely would highly recommend this stay to anybody coming to Cardiff

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Amanda

8.2

October 2024

The location was great, the property was clean and offered everything we needed. The main dining room/games room was a great place to have breakfast and the breakfast options were also very good. It was also nice to have Netflix available in our room to watch a movie in the evening.

The only thing that was not great was just hearing the vibrations of people moving around in the property. Since there are many rooms and shared bathroom space, you could often hear people moving. We brought earplugs and used our phones for white noise so it was really not an issue.

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John

10

December 2024

Communication was fantastic throughout, the apartments and living communal areas were absolutely spotless it felt as if there were a 24/7 service in place to accommodate just for cleaning, instructions and recommendations were fantastic, the room had Netflix and was large enough to allow for a comfortable stay, the accommodation had everything and I will certainly be staying again in the next couple months. Great value for money and only a short walk into the city.

No negative comments to report.

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Britt

9.1

May 2025

Spotlessly clean, very central location close to the station, great communication with the owners. I really enjoyed my stay and enjoyed both the option to use the kitchen as well as the nice breakfast provided (book separately). They were also flexible with check in times, which helped a lot in making the most of my day when I arrived.The bathrooms are very clean and I never had to wait for the shower or toilet, very organised. Thanks for a lovely stay!

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Lesley

8.2

May 2024

Breakfast generous, nice, and good value for money. We were there for a Bruce Springsteen concert on a Bank Holiday weekend, so we paid well over the usual price but that applied anywhere else in the area at that time. Location brilliant for Principality Stadium, by the river and near to Sophia Gardens, Castle and City Centre. Room spacious , minimalist furnishings but adequate and everywhere was spotlessly clean and well organised.Not ensuite but plenty of bathroom cubicles near by. Shared kitchen and dining/sitting room and rear outside patio which worked well. Really well thought out with attention to detail. Friendly and helpful host. Would definitely go again.

Pillows a bit unsubstantial ( thin).

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Rowan

8.2

April 2024

Location was superb, communication with the Riverhouse was good although mainly by WhatsApp. Rooms were quite small and overlooked by surrounding houses, the window had no nets so we had the blind drawn most of the time for privacy. Shower cubicle had a very slippery floor, a bit more of a non-slip effect would be safer. Overall for the price it was very good.

A little better noise insulation would improve things, as it was quite noisy at night with stairs creaking and doors closing. A bit more storage space would be appreciated. Only one rack for both of our clothes meant living out of a bag on the floor for most of the weekend.

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Kathleen

10

October 2024

Exceptionally welcoming and helpful hosts, exceptionally clean, minutes from bus & train connections & city centre and located along the River Taff Trail, so cycling distance from the harbour front and minutes from the city's beautiful central park and castle. The host has arranged the breakfast and kitchen facilities in a way that promotes friendly interaction amongst guests. The host provides a nutritional breakfast with a wide assortment of food choices.

All was exceptional.

Points of Interest Around The Riverhouse

Attractions

Principality Stadium (Millennium Stadium)

0.1mi

Bute Park and Arboretum

0.4mi

Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd)

0.5mi

Cardiff City Hall (Neuadd y Ddinas)

0.5mi

National Museum Cardiff

0.6mi

Techniquest

1.3mi

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

1.4mi

Llandaff Cathedral

1.8mi

Penarth

2.9mi

Barry Island (Ynys y Barri)

6.9mi

Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili)

6.9mi

Cheddar Gorge

22.5mi

Brunel's SS Great Britain

24.9mi

Smoke & Mirrors

25.3mi

Tintern Abbey

26.6mi

Amenities of The Riverhouse

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Sun deck

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden

Soundproof

Stay rules - The Riverhouse

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Riverhouse

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Riverhouse?

The established timings at The Riverhouse are: Check-in after 03:00 PM and check-out before 10:30 AM.

Does The Riverhouse provide parking options?

Yes, The Riverhouse provides parking facilities at a nearby location. The cost for parking is £10 per day, and reservations are not required.

How much does a stay at The Riverhouse cost?

At The Riverhouse, prices have a starting point of $155. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

What types of rooms does The Riverhouse offer?

The Riverhouse hotel offers various types of rooms including Double or Twin Rooms, Triple Rooms, Single Rooms, Double Rooms, and Quadruple Rooms. All of these rooms have shared bathrooms and do not allow smoking. The room sizes range from 54 sqft to 161 sqft. Occupancy options include 1 adult in the Single Room, 2 adults in the Double Room, 3 adults in the Double or Twin Room and Triple Room, and 4 adults in the Quadruple Room.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at The Riverhouse?

Guests at The Riverhouse hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities available. One option is to relax and soak up the sun on the hotel's sun deck. This offers a tranquil and scenic setting for guests to unwind and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Additionally, the hotel provides board games and puzzles for guests to entertain themselves with. This is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family while staying at the hotel. Whether it's a competitive game of chess or a challenging puzzle, these amenities offer entertainment and a chance to bond with loved ones. The Riverhouse hotel provides these amenities to ensure that guests have a pleasant and enjoyable stay, allowing them to unwind and have fun during their time at the hotel.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Riverhouse?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at The Riverhouse. However, the hotel does accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Solo as payment methods.