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Hotel Overview and Details

Hemingway Rd, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4AU

“The location is perfect for accessing both Cardiff Bay and the city center.”view full review

Future Inn Cardiff Bay - 4-star hotel with free parking near Cardiff City Centre

Located 1 mile from Cardiff City Centre and 2.5 km from Cardiff Central, this hotel offers 197 spacious air-conditioned rooms. The property includes free 24-hour parking, electric car charging stations, and complimentary WiFi. On-site facilities include Thomas Restaurant serving British food with Welsh flavors, a bar, laundry room with washing machine and dryer, ice machine, and conference spaces. The hotel is within walking distance of the Red Dragon Centre, Mermaid Quay, and Wales Millennium Centre.

Additional perks of the hotel

Secure cycle rack for bike storage during your stay

All meeting rooms equipped with data projection, Wi-Fi, and temperature control

Airport shuttle a short walk from the hotel

Bus stops for routes 8 and 9 at Cardiff County Hall (3-minute walk)

Large doors and wide corridors throughout public areas

Reception desk open 24 hours

Spacious Accommodations

All 197 bedrooms feature Canadian furniture and en-suite bathrooms with shower or bath. Room options include units with two queen-size beds that sleep up to 4 people, and suites with separate bedroom and living room areas with sofa beds. Some rooms are modified with accessible features such as walk-in showers and wet rooms. Guests can join the hotel loyalty program for room upgrade opportunities.

Other conveniences

Ironing facilities and heating

Air conditioning and garden furniture

Tea and coffee making facilities with electric kettle

Free toiletries

Flat-screen TVs

Mini-bar and refrigerator

Free Wi-Fi

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.

Quadruple Room

2 persons

28 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Double Room Two Double Beds

2 persons

23 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Double Room Sofa

2 persons

23 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Suite

4 persons

50 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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City Centre

Cardiff 2.2 km

Airports

Cardiff (CWL) 25.2 km

Bristol (BRS) 76.6 km

Train

Cardiff Bay Railway Station600 m

Bus

Bus stop 1.8 km

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

Convenient Parking

“I truly appreciated the free parking at Future Inn Cardiff Bay. It was a huge bonus, especially compared to other hotels that charge exorbitant fees for parking. Since I was there for a short stay, knowing my vehicle was securely parked without any additional cost made my experience more fun.” view full review

Excellent Breakfast Choices

“The breakfast at Future Inn exceeded my expectations! I had the chance to enjoy fresh handmade American-style pancakes in a lovely buffet setup. It was a pleasant way to kick off my day, and the variety available ensured there was something for everyone, including my family!” view full review

Spacious and Clean Room

“During my stay, I was impressed with the size and cleanliness of my room. It came through with a comfortable space for my family, with enough room for everyone to feel relaxed. The thoughtful amenities, including bottled water and a kettle for tea, made it feel even more cozy.” view full review

Great Bathroom Facilities

“The bathroom facilities were fantastic, boasting both a shower and a bathtub, a treat for my kids! The water pressure was amazing, and it was nice to have all the necessary toiletries came through with. It made getting ready in the morning easy for the whole family.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Hotel Location

Hemingway Rd, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4AU

Map view

Hemingway Rd, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4AU

City landmarks

Landmark

Cardiff Castle

2.2 km

Landmark

Principality Stadium

2.0 km

Landmark

Cardiff Bay

1.3 km

Museum

National Museum Cardiff

2.4 km

Museum

Techniquest

1.3 km

Museum

Pierhead Building

1.2 km

Mall

Mermaid Quay

1.1 km

Stadium

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

2.1 km

Park

Bute Park

3.1 km

Market

Cardiff Market

2.6 km

Gallery

Craft in the Bay

940 m

Landmark

Ianto's Shrine

1.1 km

Landmark

Water Tower

1.1 km

Gallery

Third Floor Gallery

640 m

Church

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

1.3 km

Landmark

Wales National Ice Rink

2.0 km

Park

Roald Dahl Plass

1.0 km

Public Building

National Assembly for Wales

1.1 km

Public Building

Senedd

1.1 km

Event hall

St David's Hall

2.4 km

Landmark

Local art & crafts

3.1 km

Museum

The Pierhead

630 m

Beach

Cardiff Bay Beach

980 m

Landmark

Open Art Gallery

900 m

Mall

St David's Dewi Sant

2.2 km

Landmark

Doctor Who Experience

1.6 km

Gallery

Butetown History and Arts Centre

1.3 km

Landmark

World of Boats Cardiff Bay

1.6 km

Landmark

Lightship 2000

2.1 km

Nearby

Red Dragon Center

560 m

Restaurants

Cardiff Bay Tavern

490 m

Atlantic Wharf Hemingway Road Red Dragon Centre

Spice Route

520 m

The Red Dragon Centre 6 Hemingway Road The Red Dragon Centre

Bella Italia

490 m

Hemmingway Road Unit 7

Five Guys

520 m

Hemingway Road Unit 9b Red Dragon Centre

Oriental Garden

580 m

Unit 8 The Red Dragon Centre Hemingway Road Atlantic Wharf

Zaika Asian Cuisine

580 m

Hemingway Rd

Thomas Restaurant

620 m

Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay

Giovanni's In The Bay

940 m

Craft in the Bay 339 Lloyd George Avenue

Caffi

920 m

Bute Place Wales Millennium Centre

Ffresh

960 m

Bute Place The Wales Millennium Centre

One

910 m

Cardiff Bay 2 Bute Place

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays

90%

Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return

9.0/10

Perfect

Rooms

9.6

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.8

4/5 based on 5693 reviews

#8 of 75 hotels in Cardiff based on Tripadvisor

Andrew

United Kingdom, August 2024

8.0/10

A great base for exploring Cardiff. The rooms are big and the location is excellent. While it could benefit from a few upgrades, it's good value for money

Rooms

9.0

Our room was massive; way bigger than expected for the price. It was clean and comfortable.

Service

8.0

Check-in and check-out were both smooth and easy.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is great for exploring Cardiff Bay and the surrounding areas. Easy to walk to most attractions.

Dining

5.0

Didn't eat here but the restaurant looked inviting and the bar had good prices

Facilities

8.0

Free parking is always a plus and it's very convenient to have close to the hotel

Sawyer

United Kingdom, August 2024

10.0/10

This hotel exceeded expectations. We loved the comfortable king bed and the added extras like bathrobes and large towels really made it special. The free parking was a huge bonus.

Rooms

10.0

The room was large and comfortable, the King bed was amazing, and those extra touches like bathrobes and big towels were a nice surprise!

Service

9.0

The staff were always polite and helpful, and the check-in/check-out processes were efficient.

Location

9.0

Free parking is a winner! It's a short walk to Cardiff Bay; location is ideal for our needs.

Dining

9.0

We had a lovely meal in the restaurant, and the breakfast was delicious with plenty of choices.

Facilities

9.0

Complimentary water, safe, iron, hairdryer - all those little extras really make a difference.

Luna

United Kingdom, May 2024

9.0/10

Our recent trip to Cardiff was fantastic, largely thanks to this hotel. The spacious and spotless room was a highlight, and the staff were incredibly helpful. Breakfast was great too!

Rooms

10.0

The room was huge, way bigger than expected! Spotless and the beds were so comfy. Even better than the photos online!

Service

10.0

Everyone we met was friendly and went above and beyond. They were happy to help with everything we asked.

Location

9.0

Perfect location for exploring Cardiff Bay and the surrounding area. Easy access to restaurants and attractions.

Dining

9.0

The breakfast buffet had loads of choices and everything tasted delicious. Gluten-free options were also available.

Facilities

8.0

Free parking was a lifesaver, and the room was well-equipped with everything we needed. Really appreciated the attention to detail.

John

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.0/10

A comfortable and convenient hotel. The room was a good size, and although the coffee wasn't great, everything else was pretty good

Rooms

9.0

Room was larger than expected, a very comfortable and pleasant place to stay.

Service

8.0

Check-in and check-out were straightforward, and the staff were friendly and efficient.

Location

8.0

It was easy to get around; close enough to walk to most things but also close to transport links.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was decent, though the coffee was a little disappointing; not the best but okay.

Facilities

8.0

The free parking was a major plus, and the other facilities were adequate for what we needed.

Norman

United Kingdom, January 2024

10.0/10

Amazing breakfast, great location, and wonderful staff. This hotel is a must-stay for any visitor to Cardiff!

Rooms

10.0

The room was well-appointed and very clean, everything worked perfectly, and we had no complaints at all.

Service

10.0

From check-in to check-out, the staff were friendly, helpful, and efficient. They made our stay so enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect! Close to everything we wanted to see and do in Cardiff.

Dining

10.0

The breakfast buffet was very nice; the variety of choices was amazing, and everything tasted amazing.

Facilities

9.0

Free parking is a bonus, and the hotel has other great facilities too.

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FUTURE INN CARDIFF BAY, Cardiff

Hotel Overview and Details

Future Inn Cardiff Bay - 4-star hotel with free parking near Cardiff City Centre

Additional perks of the hotel

Spacious Accommodations

Other conveniences

Choose Your Room Category

Room Availability and Pricing Calendar

Navigating city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Hotel Location

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

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