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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3.0 star property
Start your day with breakfast by the bay, then explore Cardiff's attractions from this convenient hotel that meets every need.

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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay is minutes from Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle. Guests enjoy breakfast, a cozy bar, dry cleaning services, in-room WiFi, and a terrace for unwinding after sightseeing.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ₩97,114
₩116,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4EE

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Bay Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Customs Shed - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Park Brewers Fayre - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Thomas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Volcano Japanese - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Hotel near Cardiff Bay
Located close to Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A gift shop, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

As of Dec 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG on Dec 28, 2025 start from ₩97,114, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG located?

Located in Butetown, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, and Principality Stadium. Cardiff Bay Water Feature and Wales Millennium Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cardiff Bay Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Quiet location but within walking distance of city centre. Parking was a bit of a pain, not always spaces - but they refund you if you are unable to park. Overall, nice experience - would stay again if I went to Cardiff Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great parking and location to Cardiff Bay. Nice rooms and nice beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
I found the food very good and the beds very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice woke up at 5am constant tapping noice that you could even hear in the hallway reception didn’t know. What it was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure parking and the quietness of the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent four nights for business trip. Polite and friendly staff and warm welcome. Room clean, comfortable and pleasant. Parking not a problem The location was perfect for getting to my workplace. Breakfast was excellent, tasty and provided a great start to the day Thank you, great job!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great short stay hotel. I was impressed by the cleanliness and new bathroom facilities. Superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly, good location and very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner is NCGI so when we asked for gluten free stuff for breakfast they were more than accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to Cardiff

Excellent location for visiting Cardiff - 20 minutes walk to the city centre. Plenty of parking on site. The staff were very friendly and helpful; the room was comfortable and clean. Good breakfast available. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy parking although wasn't aware of the charge until i checked in. Good choice of breakfast options, both hot and cold. Wound definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flordeliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very accomodating and friendly . The food preparation is brilliant ( breakfast buffet)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely holiday inn

Lovely and quiet, very nice room clean and generous size. Food was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great hotel perfect area to visit Cardiff staff very friendly and helpful only thing that knocked it down one star was our beds were uncomfortable but other than that really clean rooms spacious great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was fine, but check in is at 3pm, not 2pm as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to locate and easy walking access to town centre and the bay , defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

Nice comfortable room, friendly staff, and a good buffet breakfast. It was difficult to find a space yo park at 6.30 pm in the hotel car park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean comfortable stay

Stayed on one of the hottest nights and room was roasting - no offer of fans but overall hotel was clean, comfortable, well located and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very welcome breakfast.. staff where friendly and extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Geeat lication and value for money.

Family room, double bed and a pull out double. Very clean and comfortable. Great lication for town and the bay. Great valur for money and breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025