The Dragon Hotel

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $90
$75 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

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

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Swansea

With a stay at The Dragon Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Swansea, steps from Swansea Castle and within a 5-minute walk of Swansea Market. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from LC Swansea and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from National Waterfront Museum.

What's nearby

  • Swansea Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swansea Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Waterfront Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swansea Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions by Mumbles Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steak by Night - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaspa's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lunchbox - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Dragon Hotel

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 106 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. This hotel also features a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at THE DRAGON BRASSERIE, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
THE DRAGON BRASSERIE - This brasserie specializes 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 specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

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 self 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

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 center
  • Conference center

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply
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

The Dragon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely last minute stay in a large room very quiet and close to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and service and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here before. Decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MR A P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, attentive and helpful staff, good bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location very helpful staff comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff , helpful on arrival Room was large and spacious Very comfortable Decor Little bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

valere

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was great so were the staff will book again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Khurram

Nice location & spacious rooms, comfortable bed, view from our room was beautiful, I would definitely recommend it Staff kind & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cold and smelly, but clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size and clean room helpfull friendly staff good location good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Everything was excellent including the very helpful and pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lilian Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great selection of different foods for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room itself is a bit tired, carpets not very pleasant, wouldn't necessarily put me off booking again but this is more just feedback. Everything worked ok, although a bit surprised to have to pay £10 to park in the hotel's own car park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mick

Liked: Staff & service
Was ok for work. Wife would have cried though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ala

Liked: Amenities
Yes beautiful lovely place great reception and wonderful day 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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
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6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, reception staff helpful. Breakfast was good but had to wait for the buffet to be re stocked
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025