West Glamorgan

Travel Guide

Rhossili Beach showing a beach and landscape views
Mumbles Lighthouse which includes mountains, a lighthouse and a pebble beach
Grand Theatre showing interior views and theater scenes
Oxwich Castle showing heritage elements, chateau or palace and building ruins
Grand Theatre which includes street scenes

Where to stay in West Glamorgan

Swansea which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Castle

4/5(11 area reviews)

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena while you're in town.

Castle
HMS Penzance docked in Swansea marina to commemorate the end of the falkland war.

St. Thomas

4/5(1 area review)

St. Thomas is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Maritime Quarter and Swansea Marina while you're in town.

St. Thomas
Ancient burial chamber deep in the Gower Peninsular

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Walking along the coastline 6/11

Llanrhidian Higher

When in Llanrhidian Higher, you can plan a visit to Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Llanrhidian Higher
Swansea as viewed from Kilvey Hill
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Bon-y-maen

Travelers like the historic sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bon-y-maen
Joe's icecream is incredible and well worth a detour off the M4

Llansamlet

Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.

Llansamlet
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales
The price is SAR 300 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 300
SAR 360 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
"Stayed here lots of times due to room choices and location. Easy walking in to Swansea centre, ample parking too. On this visit the hotel looked to be undergoing renovation as it was shrouded in scaffold"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea
4 out of 5
Langdon Road, Swansea, Wales
The price is SAR 300 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 300
SAR 360 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect stay, felt very welcomed at reception"

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Village Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea
3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street, Swansea, Wales
The price is SAR 269 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 269
SAR 323 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (792 reviews)
"Good location slightly dated but comfy, good value hotel.."

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
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Cwmbach Cottages
Cwmbach Cottages
3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road, Cadoxton Neath, Neath, Wales
Stay at this 3-star golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean and helpful hosts. Parking available. Spacious room with tea/ coffee. There’s a self serve continental breakfast. We thought there was a cooked breakfast. You can hear the other guests, ok for a short stay."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Cwmbach Cottages
Stylish Rotherslade/Langland beach view apartment - 1 min from the beach
Stylish Rotherslade/Langland beach view apartment - 1 min from the beach
Swansea
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Mumbles Pier and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Ideal pad for work and pleasure
"Perfect spot to relax after working by day in Swansea. Idyllic view and heavenly to have walks along the coast path before and after work. Excellent selection of shops and restaurants on the doorstep. My daughters enjoyed swimming, the local and other beaches and trips to a National Trust property ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Stylish Rotherslade/Langland beach view apartment - 1 min from the beach
The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
3 out of 5
The Rose, Coynant Farm Park, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this 3-star houseboat in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Amman Valley Railway and Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve ...
Hotel or Yacht, lake, hot tub, beautiful scenery!
"What a great find this was.... Originally I was looking for a nice hotel for the night as a little treat with my partner. Due to the Take That performing at Swansea.Com Stadium the same night. Hotel prices were sky high, nearly all had over doubled in price, some asking £400+. Than out of the blue ..."

Reviewed on 8 June 2024

The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Mumbles with a stop at Mumbles Pier. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this quaint area.

Mumbles Pier
Rhossili Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a bay or harbor

Rhossili Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Rhossili Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Swansea. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Rhossili Beach
Oxwich Bay Beach showing vehicle touring and a beach

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Oxwich Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Penrice.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Singleton Park showing hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

5/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Singleton Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sketty. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Singleton Park
Caswell Bay Beach showing hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caswell Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Swansea. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

Caswell Bay Beach