The waterfront Express by Holiday Inn Bay is about a 15-minute walk from the center of Cardiff and approximately 18 miles from Cardiff Airport. This location is also a quarter-mile from UCI Entertainment Complex, half a mile from Cardiff International Arena and Saint David's Shopping Centre, one mile from Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Central (train station), 10 miles from Saint Fagan's Welsh Museum, 12 miles from Llandaff Cathedral, and 40 miles from Oakwood Amusement Park.

The property's amenities include the complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel also offers valet laundry service and free parking.

All rooms feature high-speed Internet access, satellite TV, in-room movies, coffee/tea facilities, hairdryers, and individual climate control. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.