The Best Hotels Closest to Mermaid Quay 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, 2.1 km from Mermaid Quay

Brianne

￥22,659

￥27,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A library interior with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and ornate ceiling decorations.

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern living room with a large TV, wicker chairs, and a built-in shelving unit.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

2. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Mermaid Quay

Claire

￥16,260

￥19,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a high ceiling with pendant lighting.

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

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.2 km from Mermaid Quay

Joanne

￥11,714

￥14,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a changing room area.

A deck with wicker furniture overlooking a body of water with buildings in the background.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the city.

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

4. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 0.3 km from Mermaid Quay

Elizabeth

￥18,707

￥22,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with a wooden reception desk labeled 'FOUR POINTS FLEX' and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

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

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

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

5. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Mermaid Quay

Elizabeth

￥8,742

￥10,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

6. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.3 km from Mermaid Quay

Nicola

￥15,298

￥18,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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

7. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 0.7 km from Mermaid Quay

David

￥10,193

￥12,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a TV.

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

8. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Mermaid Quay

Lauren

￥16,216

￥19,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

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

9. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.4 km from Mermaid Quay

Jayne

￥11,714

￥14,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

10. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 0.3 km from Mermaid Quay

Caroline

￥10,403

￥12,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A conference room with a long table, four chairs, and a wall-mounted screen.

A multi-story Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

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

11. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Mermaid Quay

Susan

￥11,190

￥13,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A remote control on a white towel on a bed with a modern headboard and a cityscape view.

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

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

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

12. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 2.2 km from Mermaid Quay

Helen

￥5,770

￥6,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A well-maintained garden with various colorful flowers and plants, a stone wall, and a blue door.

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

13. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 3 km from Mermaid Quay

Kenneth

￥10,354

￥12,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a hanging light fixture.

An Italian restaurant with outdoor seating, a menu board, and a signboard with contact information.

A restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, chairs, and a large vase of flowers.

A sign for Elgano Cathedral Rd, No 58, Italian restaurant, catering, and hotel.

14. Elgano Guest House

Pontcanna, 3.1 km from Mermaid Quay

Alex

￥14,626

￥17,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

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

15. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.4 km from Mermaid Quay

Andrew

￥18,323

￥21,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 high-rise building with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a distinctive rooftop structure.

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

16. Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Mermaid Quay

Wilson

￥21,726

￥26,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and potted plants.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines and free weights.

A modern building with a curved facade and large windows, surrounded by other buildings and a clear sky.

A dining table with a plate of food, two glasses of wine, and cutlery.

17. Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Adamsdown, 2.3 km from Mermaid Quay

jason

￥11,313

￥13,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and large windows, featuring a bar area with stools and tables, and a seating area with cushioned chairs.

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

A table with a fruit platter and a glass of water on a balcony overlooking a cityscape.

18. Novotel Cardiff Centre

Atlantic Wharf, 1.4 km from Mermaid Quay

Stephen

￥12,413

￥14,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A staircase with a patterned floor leading to a room with a view of a garden.

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

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

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

19. Glendale hotel

3.2 km from Mermaid Quay

"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

￥18,358

￥22,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A staircase with a sign requesting shoe removal before going upstairs.

A bed with a dark headboard, white bedding, and a white pillow.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a radiator, a floor lamp, and a marble floor.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a marble-tiled floor.

20. Cardiff 5-bed House, Sleeps 13 w/ Parking & Garden

Grangetown, 2 km from Mermaid Quay

￥156,687

￥225,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Mermaid Quay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 222 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 341 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,499 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff	8.8 Excellent 1,119 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Mermaid Quay

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown

￥18,707

￥22,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown

￥10,193

￥12,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Butetown

￥16,260

￥19,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre

￥11,740

￥14,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A grand building with a prominent entrance labeled "POST OFFICE," featuring large arched windows and classical architectural details.

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

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

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

The Parkgate Hotel

Cardiff City Centre

￥22,114

￥26,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff City Centre

￥16,216

￥19,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Cardiff City Centre

￥12,413

￥14,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A historic building with classical architecture, a street with a bus, and a brightly lit sign.

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

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

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

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Cardiff City Centre

￥12,304

￥14,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Top Mermaid Quay Hotel Reviews

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Overall a lovely one-night stay. Felt the hotel room was a little dated and well used so in need of modernising/updating. Great gym, pool and steam room. Food was okay. Staff helpful and attentive"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really lovely hotel and right in the middle of town. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. The hotel itself is very grand and is kept very clean and tidy … it’s just a little dated and tired in places. We as a family recommend and we could also take our dog which was great."