Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
- Heating
About this property
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 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 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Melanie
United Kingdom
“Staff were welcoming,room was clean and everything needed” - Elizabeth
Spain
“The man on reception at the suites was amazingly helpful . He couldn’t have been kinder and talked me through my first Uber booking. Everything clean and spotless . Staff in the kitchen were lovely .” - Lahiru
United Kingdom
“We had a fantastic stay during our recent visit to Cardiff Bay! The hotel staff went above and beyond by giving us a complimentary room upgrade, which was such a pleasant surprise. The upgraded room was spacious, clean, and had a lovely view,...” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“Hotel was great, only negative was the air conditioning was not very good and it was an exceptionally hot day in Cardiff that day. Every staff member I came across was polite and friendly. Breakfast was great. Hotel was spotlessly clean.” - Amanda
United Kingdom
“Great location brilliant staff excellent value for money” - Marshall
United Kingdom
“Great stay, great location, great staff. Our only concern was the road works which made finding the hotel even with sat-nav extremely difficult.” - Liz
United Kingdom
“staff very helpful and always smiling ,very clean everywhere” - Oshadi
United Kingdom
“Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, strikes a perfect balance between convenience, comfort, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for travelers visiting Cardiff. The staff at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay were professional, friendly,...” - Cooper
United Kingdom
“Room spotlessly clean, beds comfy, cozy and warm. Fantastically helpful and cheerful staff at evening check-in and breakfast the next day. Unable to find any faults.” - Tom
United Kingdom
“Room excellent,breakfast good. The hotel resteraunt menu was poor”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineInternational
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
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.



The fine print
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.
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 by IHG 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.