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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Property class: 3

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.
A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a bartender serving a drink, a cash register, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $85
$71 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4EE
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wales Millennium Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted heater.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a blue accent wall.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern bathroom with a white sink, a shower, and a toilet.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a curtain.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a curtain.

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG in Cardiff (Butetown), you'll be steps from Cardiff Bay and 15 minutes by foot from Utilita Arena Cardiff. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Principality Stadium and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Cardiff Castle.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Bay Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Cross - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Packet - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Eli Jenkins - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 87 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features a television in a common area, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 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: 3:00 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

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 fire extinguisher, 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)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In great location lovely staff and really tasty breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff are fantastic. It is not in the downtown area which was fine for us but it is a walk into town if you’re travelling without a vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonably clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast, parking available onsite (£10 per day) useful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Food good, hotel very clean. Excellent location for city centre and Bay Area. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location. Easy walk along the canal into town centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room Quiet hotel Pleasant staff No faults to find
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfect. Gently staff. Room was very clean. Very good breakfast. Me and my partner had a great stay. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel very very pleasant and helpful staff. Excellent location for Cardiff Bay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Great location to get into city centre. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was very busy especially during breakfast. Food slow being replenished. Tables not being cleared All staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay near bus into Cardiff city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, amazing staff. We had a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, staff were fab especially lady on reception late on Easter Sunday Eve who was very helpful with parking issues for me & my daughters. We were very grateful. Restaurant staff very helpful too. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Basic but clean and modern. Special shout out to the wonderful lady running the breakfast service; cheerful, helpful and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay a few minor issues . Tape over crack in shower and nowhere to sit for breakfast as was very busy and not enough staff to cope but they worked very hard and did their best to replenish items
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Decent size room. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was quiet and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff, quick check in, spacious clean room and great breakfast. Will book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026