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Our top choices for Cardiff Bay Waterfront hotels

Terrace/patio

1. Parador44

Parador44
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (203 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, lovely amenities and helpful staff. Terrific breakfast!"
United States
Julia
The price is HK$932
HK$1,119 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Parador44
Reception hall

2. The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.1 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,812 reviews)
"Super helpful and friendly staff throughout the hotel which really elevated our stay."
United Kingdom
Gemma
The price is HK$951
HK$1,141 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Parkgate Hotel
Exterior

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,496 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Varkey
The price is HK$608
HK$729 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Exterior

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
3.0 star property
Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (314 reviews)
"Great value for money and just a 15 minute walk to Mermaid Quay"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is HK$757
HK$908 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Exterior

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
5.0 star property
Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"
United States
Aylin
The price is HK$918
HK$1,101 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Daily full breakfast for a fee

6. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location literally next to the train station"
United States
Joel
The price is HK$655
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Indoor pool, pool loungers

7. Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff
4.0 star property
Cardiff City Centre, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good stay in Cardiff"
United Kingdom
marc
The price is HK$753
HK$903 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Park Plaza Cardiff
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,114 reviews)
"Clean, well equipped, comfortable bed, great central location."
United Kingdom
Emma
The price is HK$511
HK$613 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Cocktail bar

9. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,245 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice, parking was simple. And the location was very good - the city centre was on the door step. There was Browns bar and restaurant in the hotel, and this was very good. Nice place if you wish to soak up the city centre atmosphere."
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is HK$757
HK$908 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Exterior

10. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
3.5 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Lovely stay and staff very welcoming"
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is HK$608
HK$729 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
Interior entrance

11. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
4.0 star property
Butetown, 0.6 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,634 reviews)
"Overall a very nice stay for the family."
United States
Eldhose
The price is HK$630
HK$756 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Exterior

12. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
3.5 star property
Castle Quarter, 2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff were great and breakfast was nice."
United Kingdom
michael
The price is HK$615
HK$738 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
View from room

13. Hilton Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff
4.5 star property
Cardiff City Centre, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Helpful staff and very clean room"
United Kingdom
Mike
The price is HK$890
HK$1,068 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hilton Cardiff
Bar (on property)

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and tidy with friendly staff and the breakfast was very good"
United Kingdom
Tina
The price is HK$690
HK$828 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
Interior entrance

15. The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,299 reviews)
"Great location, friendly helpful staff, nice breakfast."
United Kingdom
Rene
The price is HK$468
HK$562 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Angel Hotel
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

16. easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff
3.0 star property
Adamsdown, 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"slightly small but clean and comfortable, staff were friendly"
United Kingdom
Min Hui
The price is HK$352
HK$423 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
easyHotel Cardiff
Interior

17. Tanes Hotel

Tanes Hotel
2.0 star property
Adamsdown, 2.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (680 reviews)
"Very clean rooms"
United Kingdom
MOHAMMED
The price is HK$485
HK$582 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Tanes Hotel
Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

18. WiseStay

WiseStay
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (217 reviews)
"That’s good nice and quite place…."
United Kingdom
MD Arif
The price is HK$485
HK$582 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
WiseStay
Restaurant

19. The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel
3.5 star property
Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (895 reviews)
"Very beautiful property. Room was clean, staff was helpful. Didn’t have a fridge in room sadly but that didn’t take away from the lovely experience"
United Kingdom
Eniola
The price is HK$468
HK$562 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Coal Exchange Hotel
Exterior

20. Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre
4.0 star property
Atlantic Wharf, 1.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is really amazing, close to the city centre, clean and modern. I would come back again."
United Kingdom
Aleksandra
The price is HK$643
HK$771 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Novotel Cardiff Centre
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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Parador44
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
203 reviews
View
Reception hall
The Parkgate Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,812 reviews
View
Exterior
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,496 reviews
View
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
314 reviews
View
Exterior
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View

Top Cardiff Bay Waterfront Hotel Reviews

easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room great shower convenient town centre location reduced price parking at NCP car park great air conditioning staff really nice and helpful. Good for an overnight stay."
Duncan 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
easyHotel Cardiff

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cardiff Bay Waterfront?
Cardiff Bay Waterfront is located in a welcoming area of Cardiff known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 103 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront?
Adjacent to Cardiff Bay Waterfront, The Coal Exchange Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Future Inns Cardiff Bay and voco St David's Cardiff by IHG.
How many hotels are there near Cardiff Bay Waterfront?
Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cardiff Bay Waterfront.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cardiff Bay Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Cardiff Bay Waterfront.
What can I see and do near Cardiff Bay Waterfront?
You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum Cardiff, Techniquest and St. Fagan's Castle. Explore landmarks like New Theatre, Cardiff Castle and Insole Court. You can enjoy live performances at Wales Millennium Centre and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.
How can I get to Cardiff Bay Waterfront?
If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Cardiff Bay Station. There may not be many public transport choices close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront so consider a car rental to maximise your time.