The 6 Best Hotels in South Wales

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South Wales has a lot going on: it is home to two of Wales' major cities of Swansea and Cardiff, it has the glorious and rugged Glamorgan coast, and then (of course) there's that classic Welsh countryside; higgledy-piggeldy with rolling valleys and quaint villages. Our hotel experts have combed the region to bring you a comprehensive list of the best hotels in South Wales, whether you are planning a weekend city getaway, a coastal escape, or a rural hideaway. Find your next perfect getaway whether you're in search of a chic city crashpad, seaside stay or a great value B&B.

For a coastal stay

Blas Gwyr

  • A stone's throw from the beach, Blas Gwyr is a charming B&B in the coastal village of Llangennith. Featuring comfortable rooms and excellent breakfasts, it's perfect for exploring the coast around Swansea or hiking in the Brecon Beacons.

For a city crashpad

Patricks with Rooms

  • Hip, modern and unabashedly contemporary, Morgans Townhouse is essentially an annexe to an adjoining sister hotel and shares its bar/restaurant facilities. It's aimed solidly at the urban market with rooms priced to compete with the likes of Premier Travel Inn, but with a real sense of individual style.
  • Just a stone's throw from the beach, Patrick's with Rooms has wonderful views across Mumbles Bay. The restaurant serves modern British dishes with local seafood. The Lounge Bar offers afternoon teas and hearty full English breakfasts. A great and inexpensive base to explore the Swansea coast from.
  • St. David's Hotel & Spa is set in an iconic, modern building with stunning views across Cardiff Bay. The hotel features a restaurant with waterside terrace, a luxury spa and stylish bedrooms. Just 2 miles from the city centre the hotel is perfectly suited for short breaks

For great value

King Authur Hotel

  • King Arthur Hotel is a cosy hotel for a weekend break in Wales. There are nineteen simple en-suite bedrooms at this traditional country inn. Expect log fires, hearty cuisine, and plenty of outdoor activities. With rooms starting at £80 - this is an affordable stay.

For a boutique

Morgans Hotel

  • Morgans Hotel is a boutique choice. Individually styled rooms have that perfect mix of contemporary and traditional (the best have heavy four-posters). Best yet, the property has Swansea's only Champagne Bar and an excellent restaurant - a stylish choice.

Still not sure where to book?

The 6 Best Hotels in South Wales

Morgans Hotel
Morgans Hotel

Swansea

Boutique chic comes to rejuvenated Swansea. Individually styled rooms perfectly mix traditional and contemporary styles. Some feature heavy four poster beds. Modern light and airy bathrooms. Swansea's only Champagne Bar and an excellent restaurant make this a stylish choice.

  • Value chic - An upmarket boutique option, with fourposter beds, balconies and orginal wooden flooring- at a very reasonable price.
  • Surfing - Beaches at Gower Peninsular have excellent surf conditions, plus the hotel provides packed lunches!
  • Sights nearby - Just 13 miles away is Gower Peninsular, Britain's first named Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Great walks - Stroll around Clyde Gardens and admire the exotic plants, a lovely way to pass the afternoon.
from $108 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Morgans Townhouse
Morgans Townhouse

Swansea

Modernist annexe to Morgan's Hotel. Individually styled rooms with wood floors, crisp white linen and flat screen TVs. The adjoining hotel provides style and entertainment with a slick champagne bar and smart yet laid backed dining. Ideally equipped for a both business and weekend getaway.

  • Value chic - Stylish contemporary hotel with smart bar and restaurant, at a reasonable price.
  • Great walks - Take a stroll around the stunning Clyde Gardens for a breath of fresh air and an exotic array of plants.
  • Sights nearby - Near Gower Peninsula, Britain's first named Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty.
  • Surfing - Ideal conditions at Gower Peninsular beaches.
from $82 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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St David's Hotel & Spa
St David's Hotel & Spa

Cardiff

St. David's is set in an iconic, modern building with stunning views across Cardiff Bay. The Hotel features a restaurant with waterside terrace, a luxury spa and stylish bedrooms. Just 2 miles from the city centre the hotel is perfectly suited for short breaks, conferences, or weddings.

  • Designer Shopping - Visit St. David’s or Capitol Shopping Centre
  • Sights nearby - Explore Exquisite Architecture at Cathays Park
  • Great walks - Take a Stroll Along the Beautiful Cardiff Bay
  • Other Activities - Enjoy a Performance at the New Theatre
from $363 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Patricks with Rooms
Patricks with Rooms

Swansea (Swansea)

Just a stones throw from the beach, Patricks with Rooms has wonderful views across Mumbles Bay. The restaurant serves modern British dishes with local seafood. The Lounge Bar offers afternoon teas and hearty full English breakfasts. A great base for the family looking to explore the Swansea coast.

  • Golf - 5 minutes from Clyne and Llangland Bay Golf Clubs
  • Watersports - 360 Beach and Watersports just 15mins away.
  • Scuba course - Ocean Quest Scuba Club nearby
  • Other Activities - Mumbles Amateur Rowing Club
from $146 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
King Arthur Hotel
King Arthur Hotel

Glamorgan (Gower )

Cosy hotel for a weekend break in Wales. Nineteen simple en-suite bedrooms at this traditional country inn. Log fire and a restaurant with relaxed and friendly old pub atmosphere. Stunning banqueting hall for weddings. Nestled beneath Cefn Bryn, Gower’s highest point. Ideal weekend getaway.

  • Restaurant - Delicious home cooked pub grub
  • Sailing - Euphoria Sailing
  • Great walks - Cefn Bryn
  • Full of character
from $101 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Blas Gwyr
Blas Gwyr

Glamorgan (Llangennith)

A stone's throw from the beach, Blas Gwyr is a charming B&B in the coastal village of Llangennith. Featuring comfortable rooms and excellent breakfasts, it's perfect for exploring the coast around Swansea or hiking in the Brecon Beacons.

  • Local exploring - Perfect for exploring the surrounding south Wales coastline.
  • Great walks - The surrounding coastline is full of beautiful walking routes with Rhosilli Bay being particularly stunning.
  • Birdwatching - The nearby coastline is home to wonderful array of birdlife.
  • Sights nearby - Visit nearby Weobley Castle.
from $101 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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