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Amazing staff who always light up your day and are quick to help with any problems or questions you have. It’s great value for money especially with the added amenities (like the gym, study area, dining room and cinema room) and events they hold such as bingo, breakfast and holiday events! Property is close to town with essential shops nearby and essential transport links just across the road. If you’re a first time student, it’s a great place with lots of support available. Or if your a returning student and don’t want the hassle of organising housing etc it’s a perfect choice.
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Most helpful review
Amazing staff who always light up your day and are quick to help with any problems or questions you have. It’s great value for money especially with the added amenities (like the gym, study area, dining room and cinema room) and events they hold such as bingo, breakfast and holiday events! Property is close to town with essential shops nearby and essential transport links just across the road. If you’re a first time student, it’s a great place with lots of support available. Or if your a returning student and don’t want the hassle of organising housing etc it’s a perfect choice.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Howard Gardens Information
| Telephone | 0292 104 0538 |
| Postcode | CF24 0FA |
| Price from | £169.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Refer any of your friends to Mezzino and they sign a contract you will receive £100 per referral. Visit the website for more details |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Premium Ensuite Plus
Single Rooms - Premium Ensuite
Single Rooms - Standard Ensuite
Single Rooms - Premium Ensuite Plus
Single Rooms - Deluxe Ensuite Plus
Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite Plus
Single Rooms - Superior Ensuite
Single Rooms - Prestige Ensuite
Single Rooms - Deluxe Ensuite
Single Rooms - Standard Plus Ensuite
Single Rooms - Superior Ensuite Plus
Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite
Single Rooms - Premium Ensuite
Amenities
This property offers a washer/dryer, free on-site gym, common room, study space, all-inclusive utility bills, internet & Wi-Fi, courtyard, private dining kitchen, postage service, 24-hour on-site team, secure fob entry, CCTV, on-site maintenance, cycle storage, cinema room, games zone, TV area, karaoke room & Sherpr. Discover more!
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- Communal Events
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- Broadband
- WiFi
Laundry
- Free Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (24-hour on call)
- Onsite Concierge
Recreational Facilities
- Communal Events
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
- Outdoor Area
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
TV
- Cable TV
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Howard Gardens is within a 20-minute walk of transport links, supermarkets, St David's Shopping Centre, the Students' Union & the city centre.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)
Cardiff Campus4 mins2 mins4 mins0.2 mi
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Cardiff Campus10 mins2 mins10 mins0.4 mi
Cardiff University
Main Campus19 mins6 mins16 mins1.1 mi
Howard Gardens Biography
Howard Gardens is perfectly situated for all students studying in Cardiff as the property is within a short walk or cycle from all local universities. The Students’ Union, shopping center, supermarket, and bus stop can all be found right on your doorstep.
Inside the accommodation, residents can find a free on-site gym, common room, private dining kitchen, cinema room, games zone, TV area, karaoke room, and outdoor courtyard. When wanting to buckle down and focus on classwork, students can make use of the study space, internet, and Wi-Fi. There are handy facilities and amenities including a washer/dryer, cycle storage, and postage service. To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible, there are all-inclusive bills, a 24-hour on-site team, secure entry, CCTV, and an on-site maintenance team.
If you are looking to stay with friends, then Howard Gardens is the place for you. The accommodation provides spacious ensuite rooms, all of which come fully equipped with all the essentials.
Get in touch with the residence team for more info!
Q&A
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Does the main accommodation block have a seperate laundry room/ drying room . other than a washer /drier situated in the kitchens? Which the students can access
By member11114555 On 9th September 24
Reply from Howard Gardens
On 10th September 24
Hello.
Thank you for your question. We are one of the only student accommodation buildings in Cardiff that offer washing machines and dryers in the flats. These washing machines and dryers are free to use and offer a more convenient way to complete your washing and saving you money from using a circuit laundry that most other student accommodations use where you are charged for their use. Therefore students only have access to the washing machine and dryer in their flats.
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Is there any car parking around the property ?
By member759622 On 5th June 21
Reply from Howard Gardens
On 25th March 24
Hello, there is parking outside our building which is pay and display. The pay and display is operational 8am-6pm. It is free oustside of these times. Many thanks for your enquiry. Howard Gardens Team.
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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Howard Gardens Reviews
convenient, safe, good view, good space
Thank you so much for your review! One of our top priorities is making sure that the building is safe at all times.
5 star student accommodation. Perfect location (both close to the city centre, cardiff university/USW campus and with brilliant public transport). Great amenities and spaces like the study area and gym. Good social experience. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our on-site social spaces!
This was my final year in university and thought I'd finally cave and go for an accommodation in the centre. I picked howard gardens mainly from recommendations from friends and I have to admit it did not dissapoint one bit! The building was always super clean thanks to the amazing cleaner onsite, the staff were always friendly, and the rooms were just so nice and comfortable. The security aspect was another seller for me in addition to the flat having its own washing machine-dryer, because there is nothing worse than having to go to another building to wash your clothes. Overall, I've really enjoyed the last year there!
Thank you so much for your review! We will pass your kind feedback on to our cleaner, Tracie.
Amazing staff who always light up your day and are quick to help with any problems or questions you have. It’s great value for money especially with the added amenities (like the gym, study area, dining room and cinema room) and events they hold such as bingo, breakfast and holiday events! Property is close to town with essential shops nearby and essential transport links just across the road. If you’re a first time student, it’s a great place with lots of support available. Or if your a returning student and don’t want the hassle of organising housing etc it’s a perfect choice.
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear you have made the most of our facilities on site and enjoyed our events throughout the year!
Absolutely brilliant stay at Howard Gardens, loved every minute of it. Rebooked for next year!!
Thank you so much for your review! We look forward to having you stay with us again next year!
Howard Gardens is a great place to live with a gym, study area, cinema room and games space (also a washer/dryer in each kitchen so no additional spend for laundry). It is right next to the city centre and Queen Street train station but not very close to Cardiff Uni Campus. Before Mezzino took over, I would have rated all areas a 5/5 however since Mezzino took over, the rent for the next academic year has skyrocketed and the current social events have dwindled. In a few months, we will be paying significantly more for less events and social activities. If you have the money to afford the rent prices and/or you are not bothered about the lack of quality social events, I would recommend it.
Thank you for your review! We have been working really hard on an events plan for 2024/2025 and have some really exciting things coming up!
This year and last year things are breaking down, we have had 2-3 water cuts and 2-3 electricity being cut on sunday. Electric cooker fires due to boiling eggs, and bathroom and reception water leakage. Been a mess. However, great drinks, socials, and free supplies provided, decent gym (just needs ventilation), decent study and chill places and lovely residence and security team. Very safe = secure
Thank you so much for your review! Sadly, we cannot plan for power and water outages however we aim to resolve these issues as quickly as we possibly can. We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed our social events and giveaways. We are very passionate about creating a strong community here at Howard Gardens.
Overall I have a good experience in terms of the cleanliness and property management. One thing I would say is that I’d have preferred if I could have been assigned a flat with people of a similar age to me, as my flatmates are mostly postgrads and don’t want to talk, therefore making me feel like I missed out on some of the social aspects of living away from home.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We always try our best to meet any preferences you have when booking with us. We do all we can to ensure you are happy and enjoy your stay at Howard Gardens!
The building is a lovely area with many facilities. I have brought my friends over many times and they are both impressed and very jealous. Beyond that, the building is well-managed, safe and the staff are all exceptionally friendly.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We do our best to ensure Howard Gardens is a safe and welcoming place to be!
Amazing place to live. Beginning to get slightly unaffordable with price increases, but cannot complain about value for money.
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that Howard Gardens is an amazing place to live!
good accom, good social area good room
Thank you so much for your review! We are really happy to hear you enjoy the facilities we have on offer at Howard Gardens.
perfect place to live as a student however the social spaces have multiple machines such as arcade machines, or air hockey that aren’t functional. same with the karaoke room, it just doesn’t work. on top of this, the wifi has a monetary block stopping you from adding more than 5 devices to it unless you pay an annual subscription, which i think is too harsh, with all the devices you need to stay on top of studies it’s easy to fill these five slots and it’s not acceptable i have to pay more for that. If these were fixed however, this would be the best place to live as a student in cardiff for the building and management is amazing.
Thank you so much for your review! We aim to complete any repiars at Howard Gardens as quickly as possible and we will pass your feedback regarding our WiFi to our supplier.
Management in Howard Gardens are great, highly recommended
Thank you so much for your review! We will pass your kind feedback on to the team at Howard Gardens.
i really enjoy staying here and the staff are super friendly! i wish it was a little closer to my building as public transport is expensive but i don’t mind too much especially as the mornings get lighter :)
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy to hear you have enjoyed your stay with us!
Was better under prime Student Living as there was lots of social events. Needs better maintenance of the gym as stairmaster has been broken for many months.
Thank you for your review. We have been working really hard on the events plan at Howard Gardens and we have run lots of events over the past few months. We also have a relly exciting events plan for the 2024/2025 academic year! All equipment in the gym is now fully operational!
It is an amazing place to live, with great amenities, lovely staff etc however there is a lack of social experience especially as a fresher
Thank you for your review! We run lots of different events throughout the year and we are always open to suggestions from our residents!
At Howard gardens, you'll find everything you need for a fantastic stay: round-the-clock reception, reliable internet, and fantastic social activities.
Thank you so much for your review! We do everything we can to ensure Howard Gardens is the best it can be!
i love living here!! my flatmates are all lovely and i feel safe here
Thank you so much for your review! The safety and security of all of our residents is our top priority.
Staffs are friendly, but the many mentanances are needed like a lift is broken for a month now.
Thank you so much for your review! We aim to get repairs done as quickly as possible. The lift was repaired as soon as our external contarctors were able to.
Ryan Salter (our property manager) and Emma are amazing. They are there to help students whenever they can and to make sure that our living experience is as smooth as possible.
Thank you so much for your review! We will pass your kind feedback on to Ryan and Emma.
Good friendly management. Things fixed promptly.
Thank you for your kind review! We always aim to get any maintenance jobs completed as quickly as possible.
Employees can spend more time working at the front desk rather than checking appliances
Thank you for your review! Howard Gardens is staffed 24 hours a day and we have a mobile number you can call for assistance at any time. There are important safety checks that we must carry out in the building but we aim to get these done as quickly as possible.
It has been a great experience staying at Howard for almost 6 months!
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at Howard Gardens!
I lived here in 1st year and loved it and the people who run it and live here so much I’ve stayed here for all 3 years of uni
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you chose to stay with us throughout your univeristy experience!
The building and staff are amazing and so welcoming. However the surrounding area can be a bit rough.
Thank you so much for your review! We work closely with our neighbours and local police to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all residents at Howard Gardens.
It's a friendly and welcoming environment. Whenever an issue arises, management is always quick to sort it out. Especially Tom, he great!
Thank you so much for your review! We will pass your kind feedback on to our Facilities Assistant, Tom. We always aim to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
I love living here. Been here for 3 years and wouldn’t change it for the world. In fact I wish I could live here for the rest of my life. Literally. I love the building, facilities, cleanliness and property team too. Always go above and beyond for us.
Thank you so much for your review! We always aim to go above and beyond for all of our residents!
Living in Howard gardens have overall been a great first year experience which is very accessible socially as well as educationally, only being a short walk from my university campus.
Thank you for your review! We are really happy to hear you have enjoyed staying with us for your first year of university!
best place I’ve ever lived in amazing perfect literally the best management ever they always go out of their way to make our lives easier thank you love u x
Thank you so much for your review! We will pass your kind feedback on to our management team!