• Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage

In the waterfront area of Cardiff Bay’s old East Dock, only 20 minutes’ walk from the heart of the city center, this modern hotel offers a restaurant, bar and terrace and is located just 1640 feet from Cardiff Bay Railway Station. Free WiFi is available throughout. The rooms have individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and power showers. Each room has a work desk, a telephone and a flat-screen LCD TV. The hotel has a spacious lounge area overlooking the dock. It features a full-licensed bar and a large-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Holiday Inn Cardiff Bay. The hotel has 1 meeting room with visual equipment available for hire. Popular local attractions including Cardiff Castle, Motorpoint Arena, the Millennium Stadium and the National Museum can be reached within 2 miles of the hotel. Cardiff Airport is 15 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really clean and presentable room, had everything we needed for the stay. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was really nice
  • Waqar
    Pakistan Pakistan
    Breakfast was good and they have given me waterfront room on my request :)
  • Westwood
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location..staff member Jack,very helpful and pleasant nothing was too much for him to do.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the card provided to make the payment will be required upon check in at the hotel for a pin validation. If this is not available, an alternative form of payment will be required at the time of check in and the original card refunded.

Please note that the car park is covered by CCTV. A GBP 10 daily parking fee applies per car. Coach parking is not currently available at the hotel. Car parking is on a first come first served basis and cannot be reserved.

Our elevator is currently out of order awaiting repairs, please contact the hotel directly for more information.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel is 0.8 miles from the center of Cardiff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Twin
      • Double

    • Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.