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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Principality Stadium

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Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

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

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4EE

What's nearby

  • Wales Millennium Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cardiff International Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Classroom - Y Dosbarth - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Grosvenor Casino - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Customs Shed Cardiff - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cardiff Bay Tavern - ‬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 banquet hall, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches 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 daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

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

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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
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 is parking at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

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, Principality Stadium, and Cardiff Bay. 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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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 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

Easy to locate and easy walking access to town centre and the bay , defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Close to city centre and Cardiff Bay. Housekeeping doing great work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location and very welcome breakfast.. staff where friendly and extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent stay for a night out in Cardiff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing stay here Free breakfast included! Staff so kind, couldn’t do enough for you! Room was lovely. Will definitely be returning Beautiful view of the Bay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

All round very good convenient hotel. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The hotel was very clean and the staff were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. It was right by the wharf, and had a beautiful view of the water. It’s close to the city centre, about a 10 minute walk, so that was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed for two nights, service was good and breakfast was lovely. Theres a wee shop nearby too and not too far a walk from city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Safe very friendly and helpful. Breakfast very good with a good selection. Room nicely layed out with all you need for a few nights away. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The rooms are clean and quiet. Great for business trips.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Veery nice and quiet environment. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely staff, Manager very hands on at breakfast…We were lucky with the gorgeous weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent welcome on check in, very friendly staff and very helpful. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Checked in at 2.30 . Easy to walk to Bay. Comfy beds. Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Breakfast was very good. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Staff really friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make sure we were happy with everything. Room and public areas very clean. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Lovely clean budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Ideal situation and so close to Cardiff Bay Staff were very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Good position of hotel, plenty of parking at good rate. A little bit short staffed, but all friendly and helpful. Fire alarm went off in the night, but dealt with well .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Everything was clean and comfortable.perfect for an overnight stay fairly close to Cardiff bay amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Staff and manager as always were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Great hotel accommodating a family of four in one room with breakfast included. Well located to walk to Cardiff bay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Weekend stay, hotel did the job well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023