In the heart of Swansea, The Dragon Hotel offers a warm welcome with two on-site restaurants serving Regional cuisine. Enjoy coffee and treats at the café, unwind at the bar or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With helpful staff and convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage, this upscale hotel is a perfect retreat.
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive
Swansea Station - 6 min walk
Swansea (WSS-Swansea Train Station) - 7 min walk
Llansamlet Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Steak by Night - 4 min walk
Sessions by Mumbles Brewery - 3 min walk
Turkish Kitchen - 4 min walk
The Lunchbox - 4 min walk
The Bunkhouse - 3 min walk
About this property
The Dragon Hotel
The Dragon Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Swansea Castle and Swansea Market. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit THE DRAGON BRASSERIE, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
106 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free off-site parking within 66 ft
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Business centre
5 meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Low-height worktop and sink
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
THE DRAGON BRASSERIE – This brasserie specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Piano Bar & Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
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
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.
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
Does The Dragon Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dragon Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Dragon Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Dragon Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dragon Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Dragon Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near The Dragon Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine.
What's the area around The Dragon Hotel like?
The Dragon Hotel is in Castle, a short 6-minute walk from Swansea Station and 7 minutes' walk from LC Swansea. Travellers say that the area is central and good for shopping.
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Reviews
The Dragon Hotel Reviews
7.0
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7.0
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2026
Lovely last minute stay in a large room very quiet and close to amenities.
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
16 Apr 2026
Breakfast was fine
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
12 Apr 2026
Breakfast great, rooms and hotel in general very tired, but we think it’s being done up as scaffolding all round.
Staff efficient and pleasant, food sparse, only pizza for dinner available, so we ate out. Convenient location near shops and waterfront just a walk away, easy access to the gower.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Mar 2026
The 2 female receptionists were warm friendly welcoming and professional and the hostess at breakfast was so very helpful smiley and thorough. Yes the decor is old fashioned tired but the hotel is clean and the rooms are spacious the bed was very comfortable and the location is perfect with cheaper onsite parking.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
28 Mar 2026
Room was dirty they changed our room but the breakfast was good
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2025
Great room and service and excellent breakfast
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Jan 2026
Stayed here before. Decent hotel
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Pleasant staff , helpful on arrival
Room was large and spacious
Very comfortable
Decor Little bit dated
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2025
Helpful friendly staff very clean rooms
ed
ed, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2025
Great location, attentive and helpful staff, good bed
MR A P
MR A P, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2025
Great location very helpful staff comfortable room
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Room was great so were the staff will book again
valere
valere, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 Dec 2025
Nice location & spacious rooms, comfortable bed, view from our room was beautiful, I would definitely recommend it
Staff kind & helpful
Khurram
Khurram, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
The staff were fantastic
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 Jan 2026
Cold and smelly, but clean and good location
s
s, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2025
Good size and clean room helpfull friendly staff good location good breakfast
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Dec 2025
Staff friendly and helpful
Marcus
Marcus, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Everything was excellent including the very helpful and pleasant staff
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Nov 2025
Great selection of different foods for breakfast
Lilian Marlene
Lilian Marlene, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Nov 2025
Staff were very friendly and helpful
david
david, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2025
Everything was brill , could park right by hotel we had breakfast room was clean staff were lovely and it's right close where we were going Thankyou for a lovely stay x
clare
clare, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Dec 2025
The room was clean, reception staff helpful. Breakfast was good but had to wait for the buffet to be re stocked
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
1 Mar 2026
I've stayed at the hotel previously, but not for years. Unfortunately the hotel has not had any money spent on it and it is in need of a refresh. Whilst the staff were lovely, the room itself was tired and very cold, I did not have a comfortable night's sleep at all.
sharon
sharon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Dec 2025
Staff were brilliant room was a bit dated and grubby bed was comfy all in all hotel needs updating
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
All areas very clean and tidy, friendly and helpful staff.