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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Principality Stadium

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room amenity

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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Room amenity

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cardiff

Butetown stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Butetown hotel, you'll find Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Wales Millennium Centre and Roald Dahl Plass are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3-star hotel near Principality Stadium
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cardiff hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Awful night's sleep

Room was clean with a comfortable bed, although not so comfortable pillows, it was also too hot in room despite adjusting the air cond to the lowest setting. The room itself was very noisy, it sounded like you were travelling on an aeroplane all night with 15 minute intervals of loud rumbling (not sure what it was but it kept us awake most of the night). The room was also right next to the lift but on the plus side, it was out of order so we didn't have any additional noise to have to put up with. On the negative side, we'd requested a QUIET room and we'd been put on the 3rd floor meaning a lot of steps to our room....not ideal for someone with chronic lung disease! We did complain to reception and they apologised with no offer of any sort of compensation and said they'd ask maintenance to look into it. Breakfast was ok, no fried eggs and no jam for the croissants. Also had to wait for cutlery to be replenished before you could to eat. Our first stay 2 years ago was good but this time was the opposite. We would definitely not return again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap but cheerful

Comfy stay for a good price. A few notable things were that I did find a nail clipping on the carpet when we came into the room. Also, the pillow covers are of a cheaper material which means my face and ears got way hotter through the night than I would on cotton sheets. I liked the firmness of the mattress and the bathroom was spotless, although the tap placement was really awkward as you could not turn it to cold as it clashed with the sink. Free breakfast was good, the croissants were dry but the warm breakfast elements were tasty and filling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula, Middlesex

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Eriks

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eriks

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

Close to Tiger Bay

A good solid and reasonably priced hotel with breakfast included. Comfortable but a little stuffy in the room orherwise fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zena

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
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

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Average overnight trip

When we entered the room there was a double bed and a sofa bed which hadnt been made up. There were no extra sheets to make the sofa bed. We telephoned reception and explained and they made it up during the evening ( we had gone out) but on return we noticed there were only 2 towels for 4 of us. It was midnight and we didnt bother asking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayle, Edmonton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was fine. But certain advertised amenities were not working (air conditioning) or not available at all (laundry services advertised in booking but front desk said there were nome). Location is ok around halfway between the downtown and the docks area. Very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lau

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Good one

Fair.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

8/10 Good

Maureen E

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Not sure if it was thin walls or because there was an adjoining door, but there was no soundproofing from the room next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

L

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
more parking spaces would be good and a better hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

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

3 nights

Was easy to find. Staff all very helpful and friendly. Catering staff amazing. Katy on reception a superstar. Only thing was that tea & coffee in room wasn't refilled. But you could go down to bar/reception and ask for more any time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

beverley

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abdul Wahab

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

5

It has been comfortable and clean place. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025