What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Cardiff?

A motel is a great option if you're gearing up to travel around Cardiff. These getaways are typically found close to airports and major roads, feature ample parking and have basic services and amenities. Stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and more amenities like a lobby, gym and free WiFi, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Cardiff?

Stay within your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Cardiff. Wake up and grab a tea or coffee at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel , which has a terrace and front desk services. Travelodge Cardiff Atlantic Wharf Hotel is another stay that provides your morning meal and drinks without an extra fee.

Do any 3-star hotels in Cardiff have a pool?

Expedia has some good 3-star accommodation in Cardiff where you can take a refreshing dip, like Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4, an IHG Hotel and Village Hotel Cardiff . June, July and August, which are the summer months here, are wonderful for checking in to a 3-star property with a pool. If you're craving the warmest weather for your poolside retreat, book in July when temperatures average from 13ºC at night to 19ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Cardiff have an on-site restaurant?

Book a stay in one of our Cardiff escapes with an on-site restaurant and you won't have to venture far from your accommodation when you're craving some food. The Royal Hotel Cardiff and Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre are two 3-star stays with this convenient perk on the menu. The first also has amenities like hypo-allergenic bedding and premium bedding, while the second includes hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace.

Do any 3-star hotels in Cardiff have WiFi?

Whether you want to keep in touch with loved ones, stream content or access travel information, browsing the web couldn't be easier at one of our 3-star hotels. You can sign in to the WiFi at Expedia's range of properties like Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre and The Royal Hotel Cardiff .

What 3-star hotels in Cardiff have parking?

Enjoy more time relaxing and less time searching for a space for your vehicle at a 3-star hotel with parking. Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre and Citrus Hotel Cardiff by Compass Hospitality are popular options in Cardiff. Leave the city for a day and explore farther afield. Swansea Beach and Oystermouth Castle are among the amazing sights that are easily reachable by car from Cardiff.

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The Angel Hotel

Cardiff City Centre

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Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor

Langstone

Craig

₹9,711 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre

Alexander

₹5,503 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Tŷ Magor

Newport

Kashif

₹7,279 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 25 per person)

Tŷ Newport

Langstone

Martinus

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Rhoose

Scott

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Coedkernew

CHRISTOPHER

₹5,395 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Pontymoile

Gordon

₹6,367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

The Beacon Hotel, Part of AG Collection

Pentwyn

Kelvin

₹5,827 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa

Llangybi

Craig

₹9,854 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Llechwen Hall Hotel

Nelson

Jonathan

easyHotel Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre

Steve

₹4,676 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Dec - 26 Dec

ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff

Penylan

Maximilian

₹3,358 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre

Emma

₹7,121 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Ibis Budget Newport

Newport

stephen

₹5,299 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Cardiff City Centre

John

₹6,957 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Butetown

Brian

₹7,073 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

The Bear Hotel

Cowbridge

Wendy

₹14,805 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Daily English breakfast (GBP 7.50 per person)

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Newport

Tricia

₹4,209 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

New Inn Hotel by Greene King Inns

Langstone

George Emil

₹7,283 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

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There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Cardiff, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star hotel in Cardiff for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Cardiff near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your travelling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Cardiff?

Travellers recommend The Royal Hotel Cardiff. It comes with premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is around 0.32 kilometres west of the centre of Cardiff. Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometres east of the downtown area, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace.

How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Cardiff?

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Cardiff?

Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and clean rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, gym equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These stays may also include an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Cardiff getaway by selecting a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a higher level of relaxation and comfort.

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Llechwen Hall Hotel

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