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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
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4EE

What's nearby

  • Wales Millennium Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cardiff International Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Principality Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

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 centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A lift, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

As of 24 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG on 10 Aug, 2025 start from S$101.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG located?

Located in Butetown, this hotel is within 1 mile (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. 408 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 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

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
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

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

4/10 Poor

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Amenities
All round very pleased. Staff so friendly . Nothing to much trouble and very helpful thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

Mollie-jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round very good convenient hotel. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room boiling hot no aircon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Andreas

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

Convenience

Convenient location for both the city and Cardiff Bay area, whether to see a show or just visit for a break and enjoy great food. Very friendly, motivated and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air con doesn’t work. The room was far too small for 3 people as suggested (2 adults and one child). The surrounding area was not great and wouldn’t recommend for walks even c
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Good for short trips

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

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

Basic

The room was very tired and noisy next to the lifts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RASHEED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Veery nice and quiet environment. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, Manager very hands on at breakfast…We were lucky with the gorgeous weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024