Gower Peninsula

Travel Guide

Swansea which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Swansea showing a sunset, a marina and sailing
Swansea featuring street scenes
Swansea showing sailing, a sunset and a marina
Swansea which includes a bridge

Where to stay in Gower Peninsula

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 LC Swansea 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 AED 328 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 328
AED 393 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (340 reviews)
"Great reception, friendly staff and lovely hotel.. we will be staying again."

Reviewed on 20 April 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Mercure Swansea Hotel
4 out of 5
Phoenix Way, Swansea, Wales
The price is AED 285 per night from May 16 to May 17
AED 285
AED 342 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (970 reviews)
Lovely staff
"Such lovely staff, really make my stays at this hotel enjoyable."

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

Mercure Swansea Hotel
The Dragon Hotel
The Dragon Hotel
4 out of 5
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales
The price is AED 258 per night from May 5 to May 6
AED 258
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The parking should be free of charge for the guests staying . The outside doesnt do the inside justice the inside is beautiful so lovely and clean . Very helpful and friendly staff on arrival,during and leaving. Definitely will be staying again very soon."

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

The Dragon Hotel
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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! (50 reviews)
Wonderful
"What a great find. Stayed here while working in Swansea. Great place, beautifully clean, quiet and out the way, but the shops are only 5 mins away."

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Cwmbach Cottages
Post Office House - 3 Bed - Reynoldston
Post Office House - 3 Bed - Reynoldston
4 out of 5
Apartment 3 Post Office House, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Three Cliffs Bay Beach and Penrice Castle ...
Post Office House - 3 Bed - Reynoldston
Mumbles Cottage & Stunning Ocean Views - Sleeps 4
Mumbles Cottage & Stunning Ocean Views - Sleeps 4
Swansea
Enjoy a beach locale, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Three Cliffs Bay Beach and Oystermouth Castle are located nearby.
Retro luxury overlooking Swansea Bay
"The the property was fantastic and exactly what I was looking for and more. It was beautifully presented and stylish. I loved the retro additions such as the record player with old fashioned albums, the book with old images of Swansea and the copy of Under Milk Wood. These together with a fabulous ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Mumbles Cottage & Stunning Ocean Views - Sleeps 4
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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