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
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
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
Walking along the coastline 6/11

Llanrhidian Higher

When in Llanrhidian Higher, you can plan a visit to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre and Parc y Scarlets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Llanrhidian Higher
Swansea as viewed from Kilvey Hill
Photo by Jakejakegarner (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA)

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
Road from Ty-gwyn Generously coloured yellow on the 1:25,000 map, this is barely more than a track. It is the start of a number of footpaths, and connects with the path shown in my picture in square SS5793
Photo by Ruth Sharville (CC BY-SA)

Upper Killay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Upper Killay and surrounding area, you can visit Clyne Gardens and Singleton Park.

Upper Killay
The Dragon Hotel
The Dragon Hotel
4 out of 5
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 276 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
AED 276
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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 ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Really nice hotel"

Reviewed on 17 November 2024

The Dragon Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales
The price is AED 230 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
AED 230
AED 270 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (239 reviews)
"Feiendly staff especially at breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble. Room had been refurbished since our last visit but rest of hotel is showing it's age. Focus needed on tidiness of outside areas. There was an empty beer can on the grass that remained there for the 4 days (3 nights) of our ..."

Reviewed on 14 November 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Mercure Swansea Hotel
4 out of 5
Phoenix Way, Swansea, Wales
The price is AED 267 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
AED 267
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (926 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

Mercure Swansea 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! (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
Beautiful townhouse 100m from the beach
Beautiful townhouse 100m from the beach
Newton
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Langland Bay Beach and Oystermouth Castle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Very nice place to stay, but…
"This tiny house is a very nice place to stay (please note: It’s in the back row!) and it’s very close to the beach! We were 8 people - 5 adults, 3 children all under 6 - and had enough space. However I think there is no chance to have 8 adults sitting at the table! The general cleanliness was good ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2024

Beautiful townhouse 100m from 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
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
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)

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 lively bars.

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