Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Hotel with restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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Tue 9 Dec
Mon 15 Dec
December 2025
2
January 2026
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Exterior
Nestled near Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to in-room WiFi or simply unwind on the hotel's charming terrace.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£55
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Property amenity
Room amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Property amenity
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
Property amenity
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

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

Good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
Property amenity
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Property amenity
Room amenity
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Shower, hair dryer, towels

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

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Room amenity
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4EE

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 41 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 88 min drive
  • Cardiff Bay Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Customs Shed - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thomas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Park Brewers Fayre - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Volcano Japanese - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 87 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG is a short 8-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Station and 19 minutes' walk from Cardiff Bay.

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