Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel near Principality Stadium in Cardiff

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4EE
  • Cardiff Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Butetown stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Butetown hotel, you'll find Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Principality Stadium and Wales Millennium Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wales Millennium Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cardiff International Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Bay Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 41 min drive

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

Hotel near Principality Stadium in Cardiff
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cardiff hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG is 16.8 mi (41-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 10.1 mi (37-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 10 mi (39-min drive) from Whitmore Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG to downtown Cardiff?

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG is 0.9 mi away from Cardiff.

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall acceptable, but tight rooms for families

The staff were all excellent, friendly and helpful. The hotel was pretty clean all things considered. Slightly concerning about the number of warnings in the car park about keeping cars locked and valuables out of sight, made me think we were in a high crime area. Unfortunately as a family of 4, with 10 and 7 year olds, the rooms were very cramped. Would be fine if it was for 2 people. Beds weren't the best and the pillow was either too thin or the other was hard and lumpy. No sweet spot. Air con / fan system was noisy too. Location was overall good, a one stop shop 2 mins away, 20 mins walk to Cardiff city centre and Cardiff bay areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic

The room was very tired and noisy next to the lifts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy room. Disturbed rest. Rooms nice

Noise from heating ventilation system above room (not in room). Resulted in poor night rest. Highlighted to receptionist but received no apology. They just make a note and said they would pass ob
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

MR S

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Evi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round very good convenient hotel. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for a night out in Cardiff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Room not ready at check in at 2.10pm, despite being able to check in from 2pm. Room not ready until after 3.20pm. Staff friendly, hotel and room clean and quiet despite being busy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location unusually admits houses with the main entrance not clear and only accessible by car not on foot( no pathway) The location I thought was closer to Cardiff bay however on arrival feels quite remote and 20 mins walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Olive B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jan

Liked: Staff & service

Constant noise

Awful, writing this at 2am, unable to sleep due to external noise (engine/generator noise constant (few min stop at 0.44 and 1.40ish) . If had known potential noisy location would not have booked. Not looking forward to drive tomorrow/morning shattered, would add video but cannot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very welcome breakfast.. staff where friendly and extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for short trips

The rooms are clean and quiet. Great for business trips.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Breakfast and staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025