Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Bayfront hotel with restaurant, near Cardiff Bay

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January 2026
Interior entrance - Future Inns Cardiff Bay (Cardiff)
Front of property - Future Inns Cardiff Bay (Cardiff)
Reception - Future Inns Cardiff Bay (Cardiff)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served - Future Inns Cardiff Bay (Cardiff)
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At Future Inns Cardiff Bay, enjoy the best of upscale living near Principality Stadium. Savor a delicious breakfast at Thomas Restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Wedding services

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£65
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge with Sofa Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge with Sofa Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge with Sofa Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge with Sofa Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Standard Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Accessible Twin, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Accessible Double, 1 Double Bed & Sofa Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Double Room with Sofa Bed

Very good
  • Sleeps 4
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Contemporary Accessible Double

  • Sleeps 4

Contemporary Accessible Twin

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite, 1 King Bed & Lounge With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4AU

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mermaid Quay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay Water Feature - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 86 min drive
  • Cardiff Bay Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff Central Station - 28 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Waterguard - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

When you stay at Future Inns Cardiff Bay, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Thomas Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Principality Stadium. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 197 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property does not accept American Express for onsite payments.

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Conference space (4489 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2005
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Portable hoist available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Thomas Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and GBP 8 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
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

Future Cardiff Bay
Future Inns
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Future Hotel Cardiff Bay
Future Inn Cardiff Bay Hotel Cardiff
Future Inn Cardiff Bay Wales
Future Inns Cardiff Bay Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay Cardiff
Future Inns Cardiff Bay Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Does Future Inns Cardiff Bay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Future Inns Cardiff Bay 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 Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

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

Is parking offered on site at Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Future Inns Cardiff Bay and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and skydiving, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Future Inns Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Thomas Restaurant.

What's the area around Future Inns Cardiff Bay like?

Future Inns Cardiff Bay is a short 8-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Station and 7 minutes' walk from Wales Millennium Centre. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Future Inns Cardiff Bay Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated bonus for guests. (79 reviews)
  • Breakfast offered a good quality and variety of choices with attentive service. (73 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served delicious food, offered a wide variety of options, and had friendly and helpful waiting staff. (19 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel , big room and nice and clean .Well worth the money to stay
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in staff were lovely
Clare, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful. Room and hotel very clean. Nice big comfy room
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, spacious and comfortable room. Good food and helpful staff.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable room, breakfast good and plentiful
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing, lovely and clean and the staff on reception were so friendly and helpful. We even had a free upgrade and a bottle of wine in the room!
Lianne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room. Good breakfast
Cindy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Large clean spacious room. Ideal location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good food and service in restaurant.
Craig, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice clean hotel with parking
Clive, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for a very comfortable stay
Mary Enda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean and spacious room.
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff courteous on check in. Good value. Free carpark a bonus as well. Chose to leave the car and take the short taxi ride in to the centre by Uber £3.98!
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice clean room as always whenever I stay here, staff are always friendly and courteous, room service every day which is appreciated.
Craig, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was spacious, comfortable and clean.
Georgina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Very good stay from check in to check out staff were very helpful and polite rooms werre extremely clean restaurant food was lovely and good prices definitely recommend and stay again
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good overnight stay

Staff friendly and helpful, clean and spacious room, ample parking included
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to lots of restaurants and a short walk to the bay and city centre. 2 x double beds, lovely bar and restaurant.
Eva, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was large and clean but felt tired. Staff were friendly, location was just outsode town, easy to getting in and out with taxi's. Would probably not stay again would look for a hotel with a bit more of a modern feel but that is personal preference.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The toilet area had a smell of urine, whilst the room was comfortable I was keen to check out in the morning quickly
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean, spacious room and building. Really wonderful, friendly and helpful staff. Would stay here again.
Kez, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location for cardiff bay. nice bar and restaurant.good size room
GARY, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great spot

We had room only but the room was clean and comfy. Parking was also free which was a real bonus and very convenient. I’d recommend as close to Cardiff bay and not far from city centre. Good restaurants and facilities near by.
Diane, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was clean and presentatable. However the bed and pillows were extremely hard. Although there were tea and coffee provided there was no water bottles, although there was a flask and water fountain by the lift.
Kristina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel - Great Location

Lovely location In Cardiff Bay, hotel clean and staff friendly. good choice of breakfast. would stay here again.
Hayley, 1-night trip