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The Dragon Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Swansea Castle

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The Dragon Hotel

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

Overview of The Dragon Hotel

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, SA1 5LS
  • Popular LocationSwansea Castle3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Waterfront Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwansea Marina10 min walk
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)66 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • 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

  • 14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 161 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

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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
  • Grand Theatre - 9 min walk
  • National Waterfront Museum - 10 min walk
  • Swansea Marina - 10 min walk
  • Swansea Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Copper Bar - 3 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • The Dragon Brasserie - 1 min walk
  • Coffee No 1 - 2 min walk
  • Kardomah Restaurant - 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. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils.

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.

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • 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
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 9 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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

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
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 9.00 per night
  • 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. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • 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 Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dragon Hotel on May 12, 2024 start from $66.69, 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 10 mi (37-min drive) from Three Cliffs Bay Beach and 1.3 mi (10-min drive) from Swansea 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 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children. It's available every day 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 9.00 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.

The Dragon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 999 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sean

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here years ago and it was a brilliant hotel come this time for my birthday and dont know what has happed to the place my room was dirty the carpets was dirty the tv smart features was not working and no heating what so ever through out the hotel or the room and was given a plug in heater when rang reception that was unsafe to keep on over night so woke up freezing cold nose all stuffy wouldnt stay again unless the place had a revamp
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air con kept switching off room was constantly cold and didnt get the requested wake up call place has gone way down hill since i worked there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is well sited but some of the surroundings are a bit dubious and the hotel decor is tired in places but it would not stop myself using it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024