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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

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Close to Utilita Arena Cardiff, Future Inns Cardiff Bay provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space. The on-site restaurant, Thomas Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge with Sofa Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(136 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Twin, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(195 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Accessible Twin, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, two bedside lamps, and two towels on the bed.

Accessible Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Butetown, a neighborhood in Cardiff, Future Inns Cardiff Bay is in the entertainment district and near the bay. Wales Millennium Centre and Techniquest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cardiff Bay and Cineworld Cardiff. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Utilita Arena Cardiff or Principality Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and skydiving. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
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Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4AU

What's nearby

  • A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.
    Cardiff Bay
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A modern building with large letters spelling "HORIZONS" and "ALIVE".
    Wales Millennium Centre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A waterfront promenade with steps leading to a seating area, a tall concrete structure, and a row of commercial buildings with various storefronts.
    Mermaid Quay
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A waterfront promenade with a large Ferris wheel, a historic clock tower, and modern buildings.
    Cardiff Bay Waterfront
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cardiff Bay Water Feature
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • PizzaExpress
    12 min walk
  • The Dock
    13 min walk
  • Quantum Coffee Roasters
    10 min walk
  • Yakitori1
    12 min walk
  • Cosy Club
    12 min walk

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • 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

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Future Inns Cardiff Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 steps from Cardiff Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Principality Stadium. Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Bay Water Feature are also within 10 minutes. Cardiff Bay Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Future Inns Cardiff Bay Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 906 out of 1684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 499 out of 1684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1684 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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I have a very soft spot for this marvellous hotel. Best big hotel breakfast I ever have and totally reliable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel clean with very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location. Nice restaurant and bar area. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I like all nice room good housekeeping amazing staff very helpful and very polite nice area a lot of shopping and food around walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location and access to the city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service, well maintained rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall it was great place. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with free parking, convenient for both town and the Bay. Very helpful staff at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Having parking at the hotel is a bonus. The staff we interacted with were helpful and friendly. The room and areas were clean and tidy. Breakfast, as usual in hotels, was self-service and spread out, taking ages to get it together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff were helpful and cheerful. Breakfast was good. The shower curtain was too short and the water sprayed out the bottom causing the floor to be wet and slippery across half of the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Stopped for a night. The bed wasn’t so comfy, room was rather stuffy and hot. Quite basic but was a good price. Shower was hot and nice and towels clean. Good hairdryer. Lots of restaurants surrounding hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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This is a great hotel if you’re travelling by car! It’s close to major roadways, and there seemed to be abundant outdoor parking (I’ve seen how… “exciting” some of the indoor parking lots can be in the UK). It’s a bit off the path of you’re travelling by Train, but the hotel doesn’t claim to be near transit. You’re within easy walking distance to Mermaid Quay, a plaza with lots of dining options, and harbour tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location with free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Easy to find hotel and good check in. Room was pretty clean although the bathroom could do with an update. The grouting and tiles on the floor around the toilet need refreshing as it smelt of urine when in the toilet cubicle. We had a twin room with two doubles and they were really comfy with great pillows. The room was really hot and hard to balance using air con as it then became too cold. I would stay here again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, spacious room decent price and free parking a big bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic big rooms with 2 double beds. Location good for Bay Area (walk) and bus to city center but a lot of construction So nothing scenic to look at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Visited a number of times and it’s always a nice comfortable stay, plenty of restaurants, gyms and cinema within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very enjoyable stay! Convenient for a visit to the Millenium Theatre and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Other than the bed being slightly harder than used to it was a very good experience, staff were great and breakfast was good, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel and great value for money. Just a short walk to Cardiff Bay and a short taxi ride to Cardiff shopping centre. Free parking was a really good bonus and the air con in the room was terrific over the last few days when we had a really comfortable 3 nights sleep. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I'm a regular visitor to Cardiff and always stay here. It's easy to get to and there's always loads of free parking. Staff are friendly and efficient. The rooms are huge and have a bath and heated towel rail, which I find useful. It's quiet and you never have to wait long for the lift. Special thanks to the lovely lass on reception at 5am when I checked out in a rush and left my wedding ring in the bathroom. She popped up and found it for me. Marriage saved!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean hotel and good size rooms and location is ideal.Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice welcome staff, room was lovely plenty of room and beds was super cosy. Breakfast was delicious plenty of choice. Highly recommend to stay, definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026