Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG | Hotel in Cardiff

| 7.9 (4215 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Atlantic Wharf Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Hotel in Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff

In the waterfront area of Cardiff Bay’s old East Dock, only 20 minutes’ walk from the heart of the city center, this modern hotel offers a restaurant, bar and terrace and is located just 1640 feet from Cardiff Bay Railway Station. Free WiFi is available throughout. The rooms have hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and power showers. Each room has a work desk, a telephone and a flat-screen LCD TV. The hotel has a spacious lounge area overlooking the dock. It features a full-licensed bar and a large-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Holiday Inn Cardiff Bay. The hotel has 1 meeting room with visual equipment available for hire. Popular local attractions including Cardiff Castle, Motorpoint Arena, the Millennium Stadium and the National Museum can be reached within 2 miles of the hotel. Cardiff Airport is 15 miles away.

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG is located in Cardiff.

This 158 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Restaurant, Internet, Parking, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 4215 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Cardiff and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 158 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Cardiff. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG in Cardiff is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
General
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Please note that the card provided to make the payment will be required upon check in at the hotel for a pin validation. if this is not available, an alternative form of payment will be required at the time of check in and the original card refunded, please note that the car park is covered by cctv. a gbp 10 daily parking fee applies per car. coach parking is not currently available at the hotel. car parking is on a first come first served basis and cannot be reserved.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.18
Location:
8.34
Staff:
8.86
Facilities:
8.18
Comfort:
8.48
Cleanliness:
8.52
Steven
Jul 23, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Distance to centre, rooms were clean
Negative: The smoking area in front of the hotel means smelly of smoke entering rooms, breakfast really crowded poor layout and limited staff working.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Additional toilet, Toilet, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 4 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Additional toilet, Toilet, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Interconnected room(s) available, Carpeted, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Cribs

Accessibility

Shower chair, Roll-in shower, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails, Accessible by elevator, Emergency cord in bathroom

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 4 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Additional toilet, Toilet, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 5 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Additional toilet, Toilet, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 4 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Additional toilet, Toilet, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Interconnected room(s) available, Carpeted, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Standard King Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 4 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Additional toilet, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Key card access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Atlantic Wharf hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Atlantic Wharf hotel?

Check-in time for Atlantic Wharf hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Atlantic Wharf hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Atlantic Wharf hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Atlantic Wharf hotel?

Best-rates for the Atlantic Wharf hotel starts from $146 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Kitchen, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Toiletries, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Security/Safety, EV Charge Station, Entertainment, Breakfast, Accessibility, Business Services, Restaurant, Internet, Parking, Pet Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Atlantic Wharf hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Atlantic Wharf hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Atlantic Wharf hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Atlantic Wharf hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Atlantic Wharf hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Atlantic Wharf hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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