Cardiff could soon welcome its first floating hotel as Finnish firm Meyer Floating Solutions and UK-based Morfield Floating Hotels unveil plans for a 120-room boutique destination on Roath Basin, near the iconic Norwegian Church.
Expected to be delivered by 2027 — if approved — the hotel would be manufactured off-site and moored with full utility integration. The developers say this concept offers a high-tech, space-efficient solution as real estate prices climb, turning underused water surfaces into economic and hospitality assets.
This follows similar floating hotel models in London and Edinburgh — and could become a standout addition as Cardiff Bay expands with its upcoming 15,000-seat arena.
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