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The Dragon Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Swansea Castle

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Bar (on property)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Front of property – evening/night
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, SA1 5LS
  • Place, Grand Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Waterfront Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Swansea Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Accessible | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Swansea

The Dragon Hotel places you in the centre of Swansea, steps from Swansea Castle and within a short 5-minute stroll of Swansea Market. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The brasserie, THE DRAGON BRASSERIE, serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of 5 meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. To-go breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Castle hotel include LC Swansea and National Waterfront Museum.

What's nearby

  • Swansea Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Swansea Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Waterfront Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swansea Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Swansea Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steak by Night - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bunkhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions by Mumbles Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dragon Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Swansea Castle
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 5 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Dragon Hotel also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Swansea hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Dragon Hotel offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 13.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Piano Bar & Restaurant
  • THE DRAGON BRASSERIE

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.95 for adults and from GBP 6.95 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Dragon Hotel
Dragon Hotel Swansea
Dragon Swansea
Hotel Dragon
The Dragon Hotel Swansea, Wales
The Dragon Hotel Hotel
The Dragon Hotel Swansea
The Dragon Hotel Hotel Swansea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dragon Hotel?

The Dragon Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dragon Hotel?

Yep, The Dragon Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Dragon Hotel?

The closest beach to The Dragon Hotel is Swansea Beach (2.4 km).

Does The Dragon Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, to-go brekkie is available weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dragon Hotel?

No, The Dragon Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dragon Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dragon Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Dragon Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Pennard Golf Course is a short 5-minute walk away.

The Dragon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Frederic

Travelled with partner
This hotel needs serious refreshment! Stayed here twice, because of the car park, it’s clean don’t fet me wrong! We stayed last year and the left hand lift is still isn’t working!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne-Marie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great staff - sub standard facilities

This hotel has 5 star staff but 2 star facilities. The reception looks good when you arrive. However - when you get to the rooms , they are substandard old and dated. The shower wafer did not even achieve the standard temperature. Breakfast was horrible. Cheep food the tasted nasty. There were so many signs that the owners do not spend any money on maintenance or providing a good service. The last point I found funny. They play Spotify music over breakfast - but even this is the free version of Spotify with adverts. Oh and parking is a cramped bin yard. Honestly - best avoided
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location for Swansea Arena. Perfect for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Lovely stay for one night. Would have appreciated two pillows. Clean room and bathroom. Great sleep, not noisy at all. The most wonderful smiley welcome for breakfast in the piano room. The lady was very helpful and busy replenishing items. That lady deserves a pay rise for all her hard work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness wasn’t the best, don’t think the carpet has been hoovered or cleaned in a while, bits everywhere especially down the side of the bed. And stains in front of the sofa Couldnt really open my windows as there was some kind of air ducting outside making noise all through the night so not the greatest sleep due to the warmth of the room and noise from outside. The room did look quiet nice and looked like it’s had had a lick of paint and bathroom refurbed which was nice. Least i got the correct room id booked this time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay convenient to transport, shopping, venues. Room was clean and comfortable, the staff very helpful and friendly. Parking on site but is chargeable. Didn't have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All areas very clean and tidy, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel where very welcoming, the room was big and spacious however a little dated, the bed was super comfy this was a surprise for me. Carnt get over having a separate room with a sofa however the sofa was in the bedroom so really a bit os a useless room, the lift said it would carry 3 people but kept saying it was overloaded if 3 got in, the breakfast was very basic the sausages where disgusting to the extent i dont think could eat one ever again,, the bistro the waiter took ages to get my husband's drink he ordered ( at least half hour) then the pizza i ordered was out of stock so had to wait even longer after i changed my order, that was not a good experience,. Would i stay here again if i was in the area yes i would as it was quiet and local to all the shops
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jodi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Cheap hotel, that could do with a bit of an update. Staff are friendly & professional. Generally ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, just dated. Bed was comfy. The shower was great, nice and strong. Location is great in center of Swansea, close to shops and restaurants. It’s nice having ample parking available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were friendly, however only one lift worked, which would accommodate 2 persons max. Only 1 person with baggage. No buffet breakfast on Saturday morning, the room size was small really
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elke

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unser Zimmer war sauber, aber in einem sehr abgewohnten Zustand. Der Teppich war schmutzig, abgetreten und schlug Wellen. Einer der beiden Fahrstühle war außer Betrieb, scheinbar schon länger; der andere war winzig, alt und sehr langsam. Der Frühstücksraum bot einen trostlosen Anblick, das Frühstück war mangelhaft und seinen Preis nicht wert. Die Kaffeemaschine war defekt, als Alternative wurde auf die Beutel mit Instantkaffee verwiesen. Am zweiten Morgen gab es Kaffee aus einer Thermoskanne - leider ungenießbar. Die unmittelbare Umgebung des Hotels war schrecklich, große Baustellen, viele leerstehende Geschäfte und die noch offenen Geschäfte nicht unser Geschmack.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and room were good. Arrived a bit early before check in time (20 mins) and I like most places where they let you have the key, they wanted us to pay for early check-in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the room is very poor and dilapidated, the furniture must be 50 yrs old and the chair was threadbare to such an extent you wouldn't want to sit on it. Added to this they wanted £10 a night for parking which wasn't mentioned in the booking. Totally disappointed with the hotel, the front desk staff were okay and entrance gave the impression it was of a much higher level. Also our window had scaffolding in front of it. The management should be ashamed of putting guests in such a poor room and charging these rates. Years ago the Dragon was seen as the hotel to stay at, sadly its the opposite !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at The Dragon Hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Lovely room and car park on site is handy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Receipt and Bar staff was really friendly, the room was good and clean. However, windows was locked shut and there was no iron in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
All a bit tired but nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025