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The Dragon Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Swansea Castle

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Accessible | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Swansea

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Castle hotel places you steps from Swansea Castle and within a 5-minute walk of Swansea Market. LC Swansea and National Waterfront Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Swansea Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swansea Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Waterfront Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swansea Marina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Steak by Night - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bunkhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dragon Hotel

4-star hotel near Swansea Castle
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center 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 center
  • 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 hair dryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast 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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately GBP 13.95 for adults and 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
Onsite 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. Onsite 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

How close is The Dragon Hotel to the airport?

The Dragon Hotel is 38.2 mi (69-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dragon Hotel?

As of Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dragon Hotel on Dec 17, 2025 start from $84.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Dragon Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dragon Hotel.

How close is The Dragon Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (10-min drive) from Swansea Beach and 5.6 mi (26-min drive) from Langland Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dragon Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Dragon Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Dragon Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Dragon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Dragon Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

Does The Dragon Hotel have a pool?

The Dragon Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Dragon Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine and light fare.

Does The Dragon Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dragon Hotel to downtown Swansea?

The Dragon Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Swansea.