Nestled near Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to in-room WiFi or simply unwind on the hotel's charming terrace.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Connecting rooms available
Bar
Parking available
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Self parking
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Laundry service
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is NT$1,962
NT$1,962
NT$2,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
20 reviews
(20 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
13 reviews
(13 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
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 International Airport (CWL) - 41 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 88 min drive
Cardiff Bay Station - 8 min walk
Cardiff Central Station - 18 min walk
Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 18 min walk
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
When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
87 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Roll-in shower
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 10.00 per day
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG is a short 8-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Station and 19 minutes' walk from Cardiff Bay.
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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Breakfast
Location
Parking
Bed
Food
Family friendly
Walking
Children
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a good selection and high standard. (39 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 5, 2025
Great stay
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2025
The staff are very accomodating and friendly . The food preparation is brilliant ( breakfast buffet)
Flordeliza
Flordeliza, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Staff were excellent and helpful
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Very cosy
Chidera
Chidera, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 4, 2025
Easy to locate and easy walking access to town centre and the bay , defo stay again
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 20, 2025
Nice room but unbear
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 6, 2025
Staff were great room small and stuffy, no air conditioning and the shower terrible.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
Good hotel
Its amazing and enjoyable.
Adeyemi
Adeyemi, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 28, 2025
Close to city centre and Cardiff Bay. Housekeeping doing great work.
Dariusz
Dariusz, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 24, 2025
Great location and very welcome breakfast.. staff where friendly and extremely helpful
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
All round very pleased. Staff so friendly . Nothing to much trouble and very helpful thank you
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 24, 2025
Excellent stay for a night out in Cardiff
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 11, 2025
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
Mollie-jayne
Mollie-jayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 2, 2025
All round very good convenient hotel. Very comfortable
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 18, 2025
Good value for money
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 6, 2025
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.
Gillian
Gillian, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 17, 2025
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.
Andreas
Andreas, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 15, 2025
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
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 11, 2025
Room boiling hot no aircon
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 16, 2025
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.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 16, 2024
Very friendly staff!
Yana
Yana, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 25, 2025
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
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 15, 2025
Good for short trips
The rooms are clean and quiet. Great for business trips.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 21, 2024
Veery nice and quiet environment. Would definitely stay here again.
RASHEED
RASHEED, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 15, 2024
Lovely staff, Manager very hands on at breakfast…We were lucky with the gorgeous weather.