The Best Hotels Closest to Cardiff Bay Waterfront in Cardiff - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

A modern kitchen with a large sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and wall art.

1. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Claire

Rp2.084.924

Rp2.501.908 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass railings, large windows offering city views, and a contemporary ceiling design.

A restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and a cozy seating area with leather chairs and tables set for dining.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

2. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.1 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Boris

Rp2.134.415

Rp2.561.298 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and wall art.

A bathroom with a mirror, a table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass of water.

A conference room with a round table, six chairs, and a large window with curtains.

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Joanne

Rp1.389.949

Rp1.667.938 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and a decorative plant.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue tiles, a seating area with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, multiple flags, and a distinctive roof structure.

4. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Elizabeth

Rp2.223.919

Rp2.668.703 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench by the window, and a patterned wall.

A restaurant interior with a patterned wallpaper, a tufted leather booth, and pendant lighting.

5. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 3.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

David

Rp1.594.470

Rp1.913.364 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, grey and blue pillows, a framed bee artwork on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a mirror above the sink.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and a patterned floor.

A brick building with arched windows and a prominent entrance labeled "HOTEL 10".

6. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 2.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Sarah

Rp1.362.611

Rp1.635.133 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.

A modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Benjamin

Rp988.155

Rp1.185.786 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

A lobby with a Christmas tree, seating areas, and decorative lights.

A bar area with a polished reflective surface, a bartender preparing a drink, and a variety of bottles in the background.

8. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Nicola

Rp1.727.295

Rp2.072.754 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for a conference suite.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, multiple cushions, a small wooden table, and potted plants.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, a potted plant, and a clear view of the sky.

9. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 0.6 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

David

Rp1.316.223

Rp1.579.468 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

10. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Jayne

Rp1.250.954

Rp1.501.145 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

A gym with multiple cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mural on the wall.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

11. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Jason

Rp1.857.732

Rp2.229.278 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

A modern building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign for 'easyHotel'.

12. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Helen

Rp774.400

Rp929.280 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Patricia

Rp1.349.140

Rp1.618.968 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

14. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Caroline

Rp1.058.314

Rp1.269.977 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.

A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.

A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

A multi-story Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

15. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Tabra

Rp1.111.959

Rp1.334.351 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A library with leather armchairs, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a framed painting.

A hotel room with a striped armchair, a leather armchair, a small table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chandelier, and a wardrobe.

A stone building with a sign reading "TANES HOTEL".

16. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 2.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

John

Rp1.170.371

Rp1.404.445 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a plant on the wall.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and columns, and a tiled floor.

17. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Andrew

Rp1.999.038

Rp2.398.846 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.

A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a glass of champagne.

A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with two white upholstered chairs, a wooden table with tea cups and plates, a patterned armchair, a yellow vase, and a fireplace.

18. The Angel Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Gemma

Rp1.194.383

Rp1.433.259 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and large windows, featuring a bar area with stools and tables, and a seating area with cushioned chairs.

A spacious cafe with a high ceiling, large windows, and wooden flooring.

A modern interior with glass walls, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

19. Novotel Cardiff Centre

Atlantic Wharf, 1.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Elaine

Rp1.403.180

Rp1.683.816 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A white door with a glass panel, a stone wall, a wooden fence, and a black intercom system with the number 30 above it.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a glass table, and a living room with a sofa.

A modern kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and built-in washing machine.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

20. Cardiff Guesthouse & On-Street Parking

Adamsdown, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Arvida

Rp818.192

Rp981.831 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,822 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,515 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Pontcanna Inn	9.0 Wonderful 215 reviews	View

Top Cardiff Bay Waterfront Hotel Reviews

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel. From the staff to the facilities. The room was lovely with an amazing view of the bay. Breakfast had so much coich and all needs catered for."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is very excellent 👍 I will come again"

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good. Clean room. Good hospitality"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has seen better days and is very worn but the staff make up for it with kindness and helpfulness"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"the best part of the property was the convenience to the train and bus stations."

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the pool and the restaurant."

The Coal Exchange Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really lovely hotel with nice decor. The bed was comfortable and it had the best blackout curtains ever, meaning we both had an amazing sleep. The huge spa bath was a real treat too. Constructive areas for improvement were that the shower gel and hand wash were both empty and had not been refilled, The lighting was very poor, meaning it was hard to do make-up and dry my hair for a night out. The tv was also broken and kept randomly turning itself off, which we reported as we left so hopefully it will be sorted. Thank you got a nice stay."

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent stay."

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Check in and out were both very good"

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

Cardiff Bay Waterfront is located in a welcoming area of Cardiff known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 97 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

Adjacent to Cardiff Bay Waterfront, The Coal Exchange Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Future Inns Cardiff Bay and Novotel Cardiff Centre.

How many hotels are there near Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

Expedia has 97 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cardiff Bay Waterfront.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cardiff Bay Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Cardiff Bay Waterfront.

What can I see and do near Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum Cardiff, Techniquest and St. Fagan's Castle. Explore landmarks like New Theatre, Cardiff Castle and Insole Court. You can enjoy live performances at Wales Millennium Centre and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

How can I get to Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Cardiff Bay Station. There may not be many public transport choices close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Cardiff Bay Waterfront hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

2. The Parkgate Hotel

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5. Pontcanna Inn

6. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8. Park Plaza Cardiff

9. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

11. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

12. easyHotel Cardiff

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

14. The Coal Exchange Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

16. Tanes Hotel

17. Hilton Cardiff

18. The Angel Hotel

19. Novotel Cardiff Centre

20. Cardiff Guesthouse & On-Street Parking

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Top Cardiff Bay Waterfront Hotel Reviews

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

The Parkgate Hotel

The Angel Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Novotel Cardiff Centre

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