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 Pennard Golf Course and Grand Theatre 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 1940s Swansea Bay and Maritime Quarter 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
Site of Cockett station. View westward, towards Llanelli, Carmarthen etc.: ex-Great Western South Wales main line. The station, which had been mainly behind me on the east side of the bridge, was closed to passengers on 15/6/64, to goods 13/9/65.
Photo by Ben Brooksbank (CC BY-SA)

Cockett

Cockett might not have many top sights, but Dylan Thomas Birth Place and Brynmill Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cockett
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 255 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 255
SAR 306 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
Great hotel in fabulous location
"Lovely room overlooking the Marina. Breakfast was excellent, service also very good. We have stayed before, would definitely recommend. Good to see the addition of a fitness centre also."

Reviewed on 18 January 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea
3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street, Swansea, Wales
The price is SAR 236 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 236
SAR 283 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (735 reviews)
Lovely, central faded glory
"This is such a lovely place to stay. Right by the station, not too expensive, really nice staff and clean. Sure it is a bit dated and parts of it could do with a refresh but my room had been recently renovated and i loved being so central."

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea
3.5 out of 5
Langdon Road, Swansea, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 270 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
SAR 270
SAR 324 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-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! (1,002 reviews)
"It’s an outside sort of a place a good destined from town and I mean a fair amount of walking the hotel have everything you need good restaurant and actually big place with massive car park and gym facilities"

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

Village 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 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! (42 reviews)
"Really cosy and gorgeous little cottage! Bedroom was really comfy, ceiling a little low in parts if you’re 6.4’ and above! Breakfast was a nice easy fix. The view was excellent and the shared gardens were peaceful. Lawrence was helpful and welcoming."

Reviewed on 7 October 2024

Cwmbach Cottages
200 year old cottage - short walk to the beach
200 year old cottage - short walk to the beach
Parkmill
Stay at this cottage in Swansea. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Pobbles Beach and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are located nearby.
Our stay
"Very happy with the cottage would stay there again, but disappointed with the distance of the beach"

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

200 year old cottage - short walk to the beach
Snow White's House - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
Snow White's House - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
3 out of 5
Coynant Farm Guest House, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve and Betws Park ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
Lovely cottage
"Quirky cottage. Very quiet and peaceful as tucked away down a very long driveway with only sheep, pigs and horses as neighbours."

Reviewed on 2 June 2024

Snow White's House - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
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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
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
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
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
Singleton Park showing hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Singleton Park, a lovely green space in Sketty. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Singleton Park
Grand Theatre which includes street scenes

Grand Theatre

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy a show at Grand Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Swansea. Wander the area's marina or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Grand Theatre