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

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and wall art.

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.

1. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Claire

₹9,838

₹11,805 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

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

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

2. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.1 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Mike

₹13,312

₹15,974 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and wall art.

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

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Joanne

₹7,052

₹8,462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A woman walking on a treadmill in a gym with large windows overlooking a body of water.

4. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Elizabeth

₹11,262

₹13,514 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

A restaurant interior with a patterned wallpaper, a tufted leather booth, and pendant lighting.

A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

5. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 3.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

David

₹8,377

₹10,053 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A restaurant with a high ceiling, green and white striped windows, and a view of a building with a pointed roof.

6. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Anthony

₹7,193

₹8,632 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

7. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 0.6 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

David

₹6,136

₹7,363 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

A lobby with a Christmas tree, seating areas, and decorative lights.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a bench along the side.

8. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Nicola

₹9,199

₹11,039 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

9. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Lauren

₹9,893

₹11,872 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

A living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a brown leather armchair, a white sofa, and a wooden chest.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, wooden cabinets, and a patterned floor.

10. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

John

₹8,357

₹10,028 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Jayne

₹7,088

₹8,505 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

12. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

James

₹5,814

₹6,977 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.

A modern building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign for 'easyHotel'.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

13. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Helen

₹3,702

₹4,443 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

14. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Susan

₹6,736

₹8,083 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 cozy cafe with floral wallpaper, round tables, and comfortable seating.

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

15. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Patricia

₹7,221

₹8,666 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A library with leather armchairs, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a framed painting.

A hotel room with a striped armchair, a leather armchair, a small table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a sign reading "TANES HOTEL".

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chandelier, and a wardrobe.

16. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 2.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Kenneth

₹6,233

₹7,479 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and columns, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone patterned floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

17. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Andrew

₹10,765

₹12,918 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

The entrance to the OYO Sandringham Hotel with a sign for Cafe Jazz.

18. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.1 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Alan

₹5,923

₹7,107 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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 hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

19. The Angel Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Kirsty

₹5,556

₹6,667 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a bar area, a staircase, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a blue armchair, and a small table with a kettle and cup.

A bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and a counter with a computer and various bottles.

A modern dining area with a brick wall, hanging spherical lights, and a glass railing overlooking a garden.

20. Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Wilson

₹13,228

₹15,995 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront View	The Parkgate Hotel Castle Quarter, 2.1 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront View	Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront View	voco St David's Cardiff by IHG Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront View	Pontcanna Inn Pontcanna, 3.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront View
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₹9,838 ₹11,805 total includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct	₹13,312 ₹15,974 total includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct	₹7,052 ₹8,462 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	₹11,262 ₹13,514 total includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov	₹8,377 ₹10,053 total includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov

Top Cardiff Bay Waterfront Hotel Reviews

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

8/10 Good

"Lovely room my only criticism was the shower was very poor also a nice Sunday roast but just not hot enough, lovely staff and wonderful swimming and sauna , will return but the shower issue needs sorting very poor."

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast clean rooms friendly staff"

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Good room. Nice adjoining bar. Good facilities. Easy access to city centre. Free parking."

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent location for train and bus services"

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay, great view close to the stadium."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel.my room was great.nice staff.great area.lady on desk very helpful regarding parking."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel location is ideally located near Cardiff city centre and directly next-door to Cardiff Central train station. Staff were also very polite and approachable."

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located. Large clean room. Large television. Bath and shower available. Friendly staff. Recommended"

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was smooth from checking in to getting to the room which was clean and spacious. All staff were really helpful and friendly. Comfortable bed and lovely breakfast with the area being clean and comfortable. We recommended.for.a st ay whethwer it it to visit the Cardiff Bay area or city centre."

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A modern building with large letters spelling "HORIZONS" and "ALIVE".

Wales Millennium Centre

9.0/10 (631 reviews)

An architectural masterpiece, the Wales Millennium Centre is at the heart of Cardiff Bay, a wonderfully regenerated area full of striking buildings, wide open spaces and intriguing pieces of public art.

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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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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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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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Cardiff Bay Water Feature

Find out about the history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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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Coal Exchange building

Find out about the history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Coal Exchange building. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

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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 97 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 Novotel Cardiff Centre.

How many hotels are there near Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

Expedia has 97 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.

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Our top choices for Cardiff Bay Waterfront hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

2. The Parkgate Hotel

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5. Pontcanna Inn

6. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

7. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8. Park Plaza Cardiff

9. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

10. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

11. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

12. The Coal Exchange Hotel

13. easyHotel Cardiff

14. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

15. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

16. Tanes Hotel

17. Hilton Cardiff

18. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

19. The Angel Hotel

20. Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff

Compare top hotels near Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

The Parkgate Hotel

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Pontcanna Inn

Top Cardiff Bay Waterfront Hotel Reviews

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

The Angel Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Other attractions near Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Wales Millennium Centre

Mermaid Quay

Pierhead

Roald Dahl Plass

Norwegian Church

Cardiff Bay Water Feature

La Mostra Gallery

Coal Exchange building

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