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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3.0 star property
Start your day with breakfast by the bay, then explore Cardiff's attractions from this convenient hotel that meets every need.

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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay is minutes from Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle. Guests enjoy breakfast, a cozy bar, dry cleaning services, in-room WiFi, and a terrace for unwinding after sightseeing.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is Rp1.209.852
Rp1.451.823 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

  • Hotel near Cardiff Bay
  • Located close to Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • A gift shop, a banquet hall and luggage storage
    • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 87 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG on 14 Jun 2026 start from Rp1.209.852, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG located?

Located in Butetown, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cardiff Bay Water Feature, Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium. Wales Millennium Centre and Mermaid Quay are also within 15 minutes. Cardiff Bay Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Woon-yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonably clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast, parking available onsite (£10 per day) useful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, staff were fab especially lady on reception late on Easter Sunday Eve who was very helpful with parking issues for me & my daughters. We were very grateful. Restaurant staff very helpful too. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Basic but clean and modern. Special shout out to the wonderful lady running the breakfast service; cheerful, helpful and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Decent size room. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cleyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, amazing staff. We had a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALAN CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness
No lake view Clean room Staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, lovely friendly staff. Clean rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Deana

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

8/10 Good

Gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet area Helpfull staff Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great room
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

miroslav

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is last minute no other choice expensive order; if the price was 1/3 would make perfect sense the location, the size room, the room facilities, the bad quality, the size of the bath, the variety of th foods do breakfast. If someone pays you - no issue but if you pay yourself stay far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great parking and location to Cardiff Bay. Nice rooms and nice beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. Front desk and breakfast staff friendly and helpful,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nina

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was really good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly, good location and very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent including the cafe/bar menus. Breakfast was extra special. Information was readily available in the tv screen opening screen. The room itself was spacious, bright and housekeeping should be acknowledged for their great work in replenishing towels and coffee/tea supplies! If there was one puzzling surprise in the midst of this it was the poor mattress quality… a rather crucial item. Or was it just this room? Otherwise a good find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026