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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
Lobby
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay is minutes from Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle. Guests enjoy breakfast, a cozy bar, dry cleaning services, in-room WiFi, and a terrace for unwinding after sightseeing.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room amenity

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
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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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
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

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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)

Highlights

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

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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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
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

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Heating
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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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

  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Customs Shed - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thomas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Park Brewers Fayre - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Volcano Japanese - ‬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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • 2 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities 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 heating

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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
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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: 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)

Property is also known as

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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, Cardiff Bay, and Principality Stadium. 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. 409 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
I found the food very good and the beds very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner is NCGI so when we asked for gluten free stuff for breakfast they were more than accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zena

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

10/10 Excellent

Flordeliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very accomodating and friendly . The food preparation is brilliant ( breakfast buffet)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely holiday inn

Lovely and quiet, very nice room clean and generous size. Food was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Great stay

Great hotel perfect area to visit Cardiff staff very friendly and helpful only thing that knocked it down one star was our beds were uncomfortable but other than that really clean rooms spacious great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Kayle

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Chidera

Very cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to locate and easy walking access to town centre and the bay , defo stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful hotel on the waterfront. Do ask for the waterfront view (otherwise you’ll be facing car park). Comfortable room, large bed, kettle, iron. The breakfast is basic, but all in all good value for money. Cardiff Bay/city centre are 20 minutes walk in opposite directions. Bus stop is 5 minutes away, train station 10. So great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very welcome breakfast.. staff where friendly and extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work

Convenient for work and nice area close to amenities if required.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From start to finish - the staff were super helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for a night out in Cardiff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeyemi

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

Good hotel

Its amazing and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice room but unbear
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to city centre and Cardiff Bay. Housekeeping doing great work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were great room small and stuffy, no air conditioning and the shower terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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