The Best Hotels Closest to Cardiff Bay in Cardiff - 2026 Updated Prices

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A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee machine, and various bottles and jars on shelves.

A walk-in shower with a glass door, tiled walls, and a patterned floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two nightstands with lamps, and a small wooden table in front of the bed.

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 3 km from Cardiff Bay

Brianne

฿5,090

฿6,107 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

A bathroom with a mirror, a table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass of water.

The entrance of Hotel Indigo with a check-in counter, seating area, and potted plants.

A conference room with a round table, six chairs, and a large window with curtains.

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 3.2 km from Cardiff Bay

Joanne

฿2,480

฿2,976 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

A modern kitchen with a large sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

A balcony with a view of a lake and trees, a white wall with shelves holding decorative items, and a door leading to another room.

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2 km from Cardiff Bay

Claire

฿3,633

฿4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass railings, large windows offering city views, and a contemporary ceiling design.

A historic building with large arched windows, a grand entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and a cozy seating area with leather chairs and tables set for dining.

4. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.8 km from Cardiff Bay

Mike

฿4,708

฿5,650 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and a decorative plant.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue tiles, a seating area with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, multiple flags, and a distinctive roof structure.

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 0.8 km from Cardiff Bay

Elizabeth

฿4,145

฿4,974 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.

A modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a wooden counter labeled "FOUR POINTS FLEX" by Sheraton, a selection of liquor bottles, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay

Maddy

฿1,851

฿2,221 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

A modern bar area with a glass railing, bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.

7. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay

Luke

฿2,458

฿2,950 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for a conference suite.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, a potted plant, and a clear view of the sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, multiple cushions, a small wooden table, and potted plants.

8. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 1.7 km from Cardiff Bay

David

฿2,632

฿3,158 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.

9. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 3.2 km from Cardiff Bay

Jayne

฿2,484

฿2,981 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

A conference room with tables, chairs, a large screen, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A gym with multiple cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mural on the wall.

10. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.7 km from Cardiff Bay

OLIVIA

฿3,485

฿4,182 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor corridor leading to a waterfront view with a bench, railing, and a stone wall.

11. Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

2.2 km from Cardiff Bay

Antonis

฿2,264

฿4,274 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.

12. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 1.2 km from Cardiff Bay

James

฿1,702

฿2,042 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 2.8 km from Cardiff Bay

Patricia

฿2,531

฿3,037 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.

A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.

14. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2 km from Cardiff Bay

Teri

฿2,113

฿2,536 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a red awning, a sign for Ladbrokes, and a sign for Cafe Jazz.

A hotel reception area with a red counter, a sign for the Sandringham Hotel, and a sign for the Sturt Bar & Lounge Hotel.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A wooden interior with a staircase leading to the reception area, framed artwork on the walls, and a sign indicating the Sandringham Hotel Reception and Grosvenor Rooms.

15. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.9 km from Cardiff Bay

Monica

฿2,102

฿2,523 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a prominent entrance, a sign reading "Anchorage Guest House," and multiple windows.

A view of a Ferris wheel, a body of water, and a tree through a window.

A room with a green wall, a white desk, a yellow chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a white radiator.

16. WiseStay

Riverside, 2.8 km from Cardiff Bay

MD Arif

฿2,069

฿2,482 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.

A room with two white upholstered chairs, a wooden table with tea cups and plates, a patterned armchair, a yellow vase, and a fireplace.

A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a glass of champagne.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

17. The Angel Hotel

Castle Quarter, 3.2 km from Cardiff Bay

Gary

฿2,124

฿2,548 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

A spacious cafe with a high ceiling, large windows, and wooden flooring.

A modern hotel with a distinctive curved glass facade and a prominent 'Novotel' sign.

A modern interior with glass walls, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

18. Novotel Cardiff Centre

Atlantic Wharf, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay

Elaine

฿2,628

฿3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy restaurant with a brick wall, leather seating, and pendant lighting.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and hanging lights.

19. Glendale hotel

2.1 km from Cardiff Bay

"I loved the location and staff. The rooms were small but well stocked and comfortable. The second room we rented only had a sink -the toilet and shower facilities were in the hallway but it didn’t seem to be much of an issue unless you awake several times a night. A hidden surprise that we found out about by mistake…there is a walking path just outside the hotel entrance “behind the restaurant” (take a left) that leads to a beautiful trail and meanders to the road near the bay."

Pam

฿3,633

฿4,359 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A room with a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a television mounted on the wall, and a mirror.

A carpeted staircase with a fire extinguisher and magazines on the wall.

A compact room with a wooden desk, a wicker chair, a television, a small table with a kettle and cups, and a white trash bin.

20. ML Lodge

Castle Quarter, 2.9 km from Cardiff Bay

Paul

฿1,705

฿2,046 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,500 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 337 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,815 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Cardiff Bay Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

10/10 Excellent

"Good........................."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really good and tidy smashing"

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Very easy hotel, had what I needed."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Well located property very close to the station would visit again when in Cardiff"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"Check-in took too long and key didn’t work when I got to room. Room was large and overall the hotel was good for one night."

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean. Location is excellent. Feels like it needs a refresh. Issues with the lifts when we stayed"

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay Breakfast and lunch was great plenty of choice Lovely spa facilities Treatments carried out by Molly she was lovely and really knows her job a great massage. Would definitely return"

Hilton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Apart from the lift issues, hotel was nice, comfortable, breakfast was amazing and location was very good. Spent 2 nights."

easyHotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Great little hotel. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Clean throughout."

Other attractions near Cardiff Bay

A marina filled with various boats docked in calm waters.

Cardiff International Sports Village

8.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a stop at Cardiff International Sports Village, an entertaining place to visit in Cardiff. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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A metal framework with triangular supports and transparent panels against a clear blue sky.

Techniquest

8.2/10 (24 reviews)

Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

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A waterfront promenade with steps leading to a seating area, a tall concrete structure, and a row of commercial buildings with various storefronts.

Mermaid Quay

Looking for the very latest in high-street fashions? Want to pamper yourself with a luxury spa session? Or do you feel like treating someone special with a memorable evening out? You’ll find everything at Mermaid Quay, which is one of the premier leisure spots in Cardiff, just a short walk from the city centre and easily accessible whether you’re arriving by road, rail or water.

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A waterfront promenade with a large Ferris wheel, a historic clock tower, and modern buildings.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

9.2/10 (29 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.

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Norwegian Church

Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Norwegian Church. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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La Mostra Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at La Mostra Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cardiff. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Pierhead

You can browse the exhibits at Pierhead, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cardiff. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

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Roald Dahl Plass

You can find out about the history of Cardiff when you stop by Roald Dahl Plass. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cardiff Bay?

Cardiff Bay 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 90 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Cardiff Bay?

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. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Cardiff Bay. Another good choice is voco St David's Cardiff by IHG, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Cardiff Bay?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cardiff Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cardiff Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Cardiff Bay.

What can I see and do near Cardiff Bay?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum Cardiff, St. Fagans National Museum of History or Techniquest. Coal Exchange building, Cardiff Castle and New Theatre are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can enjoy live performances at Wales Millennium Centre and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

How can I get to Cardiff Bay?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Cardiff Bay Station is the closest station to Butetown. There might not be many public transport options to choose from close to Cardiff Bay so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Cardiff Bay hotels

1. Parador44

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

4. The Parkgate Hotel

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

7. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

8. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

9. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

10. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

11. Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

12. The Coal Exchange Hotel

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

14. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

15. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

16. WiseStay

17. The Angel Hotel

18. Novotel Cardiff Centre

19. Glendale hotel

20. ML Lodge

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Top Cardiff Bay Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

The Angel Hotel

Park Plaza Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Hilton Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff

Other attractions near Cardiff Bay

Cardiff International Sports Village

Techniquest

Mermaid Quay

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Norwegian Church

La Mostra Gallery

Pierhead

Roald Dahl Plass

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