West Glamorgan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rhossili Beach showing landscape views and a beach
Mumbles Lighthouse featuring a pebble beach, mountains and a lighthouse
Grand Theatre which includes theatre scenes and interior views
Oxwich Castle featuring heritage elements, a ruin and château or palace
Grand Theatre featuring street scenes

Where to stay in West Glamorgan

Swansea showing a river or creek and a bridge

Castle

4/5(231 area reviews)

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea while you're in town.

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St. Thomas

4/5(88 area reviews)

St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like 1940s Swansea Bay and Maritime Quarter if you have time to explore the area.

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Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

5/5(7 area reviews)

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
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Llanrhidian Higher

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Bon-y-maen

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Cockett

When in Cockett, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Swansea.com Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cockett
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales
The price is 2.367.689 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
2.367.689 ₫
2.841.227 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
Good place to stay in Swansea.
"Good position near the marina and easy walk into the city centre. Staff were excellent and the breakfasts were superb. The room was comfortable and spacious. Car park was chargeable, be warned."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea

The Grand Hotel Swansea

3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street, Swansea, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.130.920 ₫ per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
2.130.920 ₫
2.557.104 ₫ total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (834 reviews)
Best hotel I’ve stayed in
"From the time we stepped into the hotel the receptionist was so helpful and accommodating to the fact we were 3 hrs early . The bar is very relaxing and spacious the staff couldn’t do enough for you . We had an evening meal which was spectacular. And breakfast what a menu beautiful. The staff and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road, Swansea, Wales
The price is 2.278.900 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
2.278.900 ₫
2.734.681 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely night away from the kids, just to two of us, room was clean, cared for and overlooking the bay. The village has lovely amenities and pool, exceptional staff and a great night away."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Village Hotel Swansea
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Bay Campus

Bay Campus

2 out of 5
Fabian Way, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions 1940s Swansea Bay and Grosnez Castle are ...
Bay Campus
Ty Nant

Ty Nant

2 out of 5
180 High St, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Pennard Golf Course are ...
Ty Nant
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road, Cadoxton Neath, Neath, Wales
Stay at this 3-star golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"Lovely grounds for relaxing."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rhossili Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Swansea. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Rhossili Beach
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

Find out about the history of Mumbles with a stop at Mumbles Pier. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this quaint area.

Mumbles Pier
Oxwich Bay Beach featuring a beach and vehicle touring

Oxwich Bay Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Oxwich Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Penrice.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caswell Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Swansea. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Caswell Bay Beach
Singleton Park featuring hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

After visiting Singleton Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sketty. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Singleton Park

Cities near West Glamorgan

Bridgend

Bridgend

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Port Talbot

Swansea featuring a sunset, sailing and general coastal views

Swansea

Neath featuring a ruin, a garden and heritage elements

Neath