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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $79
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Explore the area

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Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4EE
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wales Millennium Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3-star hotel in Butetown
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 fire extinguisher, 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)

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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was well presented, compact but with everything that was needed, very clean. Breakfast was also good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Martin

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, and food was OK, but my room had problems: heater controls not working; TV didn’t work properly; bathroom extractor fan didn’t work; one reading light didn’t work reliably; there was some sticky goo on the table.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Amenities
Sign post better from Cardiff Central Station
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

wai ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cleyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, amazing staff. We had a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room a reasonable size. There was an iron, ironing board and hairdryer. The shower was a good size and worked well. The breakfast was ok, a usual fry up, croissants, cereals, fruit juices and tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with family
Room was clean and well equipped. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kerri

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were really friendly, for the price the room was ok but the shower did have stains/mould and so did the carpet in the main area. The breakfast was good considering it was free, but there were yoghurts that were 2 days out of date in the fridge which I almost ate so that wasn’t great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole place was great. Room was clean and tidy. We had a room over looking the water which was nice. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. The only reason it drops a star is the noise from the road on the opposite side of the water is loud especially when motorbikes or loud exhaust cars go along it. I did worry that the road noise would keep us awake but luckily it didn’t
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff, quick check in, spacious clean room and great breakfast. Will book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have just arrived home from our stay in Cardiff. We chose the Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay because of its location and we are extremely pleased that we did. Choosing a hotel can be a bit of a lottery and we certainty got the jackpot. This is a modern building located not far from Cardiff bay, about a fifteen minute walk to the bay itself with restaurants and some shops. On arrival our reception was warm and welcoming. We were help be the young receptionist with directions to the Millennium Centre and to Cardiff City centre which was about a twenty five minute walk from the hotel. There is a public transport bus into the centre but we enjoyed the walk. Our room had all that we needed for the three nights that we were there and was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included in our payment and was hot, plentiful with a good range of choice. But I cannot praise the staff sufficiently. From our receptionist to the lady who serviced our room, to the staff helping at the breakfast buffet, they were polite, helpful and good humoured. Why aren’t all hotels like this?
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alison T

Traveled with family
music in the common area was awful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thirumala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

SESAN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hemangini

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in was quick and efficient and the room was clean albeit cold due to a draught from the window.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was quiet and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly , room (109 ) clean but carpet stained and pedal bin broken . Breakfast was a let down unfortunately as not very well cooked and barely warm .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025