About this property

In the waterfront area of Cardiff Bay’s old East Dock, only 20 minutes’ walk from the heart of the city centre, this modern hotel offers a restaurant, bar and terrace and is situated just 500 metres 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharnie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a beautiful hotel, very clean and fresh. Reception staff are also lovely! Very chatty and helpful. The bed was super comfy!
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very helpful. Easy check-in, very clean room.
  • Gerard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    New, clean and tidy. Staff provided good, friendly service.
  • Phillp
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and polite and always willing to help. The room was very clean and tidy and the view of the bay was beautiful. We are definitely booking again for next year
  • Hearne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff very friendly and helpful fantastic breakfast with wonderful helpful lady attending to us convenient car parking
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was included and was comprehensive and very tasty, nicely cooked and presented as a buffet. The staff on duty were friendly and helpful.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Huge breakfast selection. Location a short walk from attractions. Very clean and spacious room.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was lovely and clean staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast included plenty of choice.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location good facilities clean and comfortable. Food was fine
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Location and Room was clean and staff were fantastic

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.