The Best Hotels Closest to Cardiff Bay Waterfront in Cardiff for 2026

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A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and a wine rack.

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

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, 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Brianne

SAR 644

SAR 772 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Joanne

SAR 279

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.1 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Mike

SAR 487

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and wall art.

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

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.

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Claire

SAR 388

SAR 465 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 woman walking on a treadmill in a gym with large windows overlooking a body of water.

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

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Elizabeth

SAR 467

SAR 560 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a wall with framed pictures.

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench by the window, and a patterned wall.

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

6. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 3.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

David

SAR 330

SAR 396 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, grey and blue pillows, a framed bee artwork on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and a patterned floor.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a mirror above the sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

7. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 2.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Sarah

SAR 286

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

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.

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Elizabeth

SAR 208

SAR 250 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 restaurant with a high ceiling, green and white striped windows, and a view of a building with a pointed roof.

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.

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Luke

SAR 280

SAR 336 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 bar area with a polished reflective surface, a bartender preparing a drink, and a variety of bottles in the background.

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

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.4 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Nicola

SAR 356

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 0.6 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

David

SAR 243

SAR 292 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 gym with multiple cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mural on the wall.

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.

12. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Lauren

SAR 392

SAR 470 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 modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a visible kitchen area.

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

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Jayne

SAR 279

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A conference room with rows of white chairs, a red carpet, and a chandelier.

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

John

SAR 296

SAR 356 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

15. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 0.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

James

SAR 230

SAR 276 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 hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

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

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

16. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 2.2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Helen

SAR 169

SAR 202 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

17. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 2 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Patricia

SAR 245

SAR 294 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 breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.

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

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

18. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Teri

SAR 238

SAR 285 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 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.

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2.1 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Alan

SAR 202

SAR 243 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a plant on the wall.

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

20. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.5 km from Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Andrew

SAR 409

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,808 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,504 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 338 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Cardiff Bay Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"It was a nice enough stay. After being there a few nights I found the bed and pillows to be not the most comfortable and struggled to sleep well, but that could just be me. The phone in the room didn’t work and the tv would lose connection intermittently. It meant ordering room service, etc had to be done by calling the hotel on your mobile and asking to be put through to the restaurant. The staff were always friendly and helpful and apologised for the inconvenience but nothing was able to get fixed during my 4 days there. Apart from that, the hotel is clean, conveniently located and has free parking. Them room service was good too."

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"All staff were very polite and helpful , room was clean, breakfast was lovely. Would definitely stay there again."

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent centrally located hotel that delivers outstanding customer service for their customers. Excellent quality sound proof rooms, clean and tidy, Breakfast was good and the options for Gluten free customers was tremendous. An outstanding stay and would definitely book this hotel in Cardiff if an overnight stay was needed."

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely clean room and we even got a free upgrade - score!"

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely bar and cocktails …"

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

10/10 Excellent

"Superb hotel, superb breakfast and really helpful and friendly staff"

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Location was very convenient. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was ok. A variety would be beneficial. Overall, would stay again. Property could use a little improvement."

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location if your going out with mates and need a cheap place to stay"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8/10 Good

"Good hotel with car park for business trips."

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

Wales Millennium Centre

9.0/10 (631 reviews)

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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

During your trip to Cardiff, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mermaid Quay. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

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Pierhead

You can browse the exhibits at Pierhead, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to 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 with a trip to Roald Dahl Plass. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its local tours.

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Norwegian Church

Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at 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 when you spend time at Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Discover the area's acclaimed theater 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 travels to Cardiff. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Coal Exchange building

Learn about the local 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, check out the 97 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 will I find near Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

Expedia has 97 hotels and other accommodations 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, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Cardiff Bay Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cardiff Bay Waterfront?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Cardiff Bay Waterfront, click here.

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?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Cardiff Bay Station. There may not be many public transit options to choose from close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Cardiff Bay Waterfront hotels

1. Parador44

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

3. The Parkgate Hotel

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

6. Pontcanna Inn

7. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

11. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

12. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

15. The Coal Exchange Hotel

16. easyHotel Cardiff

17. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

18. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

20. Hilton Cardiff

Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Top Cardiff Bay Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Park Plaza Cardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

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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