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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4.0 star property
Bayside hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Accessible Twin, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge with Sofa Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Accessible Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4AU

What's nearby

  • Wales Millennium Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grosvenor Casino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Eli Jenkins - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Upscale hotel near Cardiff Bay
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space at Future Inns Cardiff Bay. The on-site restaurant, Thomas Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 197 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Thomas Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,489 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On the bay

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Portable hoist available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not accept American Express for onsite payments.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue(s)

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and GBP 8 for children

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Future Cardiff Bay
Future Inns
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Future Hotel Cardiff Bay
Future Inn Cardiff Bay Hotel Cardiff
Future Inn Cardiff Bay Wales
Future Inns Cardiff Bay Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay Cardiff
Future Inns Cardiff Bay Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is Future Inns Cardiff Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Future Inns Cardiff Bay located?

Located in Butetown, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Bay. Principality Stadium is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Cardiff Bay Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 28 minutes.

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Future Inns Cardiff Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 822 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1512 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay , very clean rooms & staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable bed, onsite restaurant excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rooms and beds, and very helpful and pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Cardiff Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. We were welcomed and booked in by reception staff. Parking very good. Would stay there again, first class service and nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Cardiff Bay and walkable to Milennium Centre. Fantastic staff who were really friendly and proactive. Good breakfast with very attentive service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with lovely staff. Fabulous restaurants around the area. Only one downside this time was the bed. Could have done with a better quality mattress!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very comfortable beds. Attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location room facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, great staff, but near nothing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean , friendly staff everywhere in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for rugby weekend in Cardiff. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful. Lovely clean and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the bay area, good service and good room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The futures inn was excellently located for access into Cardiff main city and the Cardiff bay area. Staff were very friendly and the room was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mouhamed

Liked: Amenities
Clean hotel and excellent customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was convenient to the bay & Mermaid Quay. Large bedroom with comfortable beds. Staff were nice & welcoming. Breakfast was a little limited but OK. The road noise was constant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Changed booking and staff were extremely accommodating. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Cardiff Bay

Very good value.. great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stay, very accessible, free parking is a bonus, as was the decent ev car charging cost... great location and very friendly staff...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shun Nam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in great location for Cardiff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024