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The Dragon Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Swansea Castle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Interior
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
Comfort Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, SA1 5LS
  • Swansea Market
    3 min walk
  • The Dragon Brasserie
    1 min walk
  • Swansea Station
    6 min walk
  • Swansea (SWS)
    29 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible

Standard Double Room, Accessible | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

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

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Exterior

The Grand Hotel Swansea

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (730)
The price is AU$124
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
The Grand Hotel Swansea

About the area

Swansea

The Dragon Hotel places you in the centre of Swansea, steps from Swansea Castle and within a short 5-minute stroll of Swansea Market. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The brasserie, THE DRAGON BRASSERIE, serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of 5 meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. To-go breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Castle hotel include LC Swansea and National Waterfront Museum.

What's nearby

  • Grand Theatre - 9 min walk
  • National Waterfront Museum - 10 min walk
  • Swansea Marina - 10 min walk
  • Swansea University - 5 min drive
  • Swansea Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Copper Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaspa's Swansea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dragon Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Swansea Castle
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre 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 centre
  • 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 a hairdryer. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (GBP 9 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:30 AM to 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

Restaurants on site

  • Piano Bar & Restauarnt
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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
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
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from 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
On-site 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. On-site 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.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Dragon Hotel?

The Dragon Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dragon Hotel on 12 Jan 2025 start from AU$131.87, including 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.

Is parking available at The Dragon Hotel?

Yep, The Dragon Hotel has a self car park for GBP 9.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Dragon Hotel?

The closest beach to The Dragon Hotel is Swansea Beach (0.9 km).

Does The Dragon Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, to-go brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dragon Hotel?

No, The Dragon Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dragon Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dragon Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dragon Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Dragon Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Pennard Golf Course is a short 5-minute walk away.

The Dragon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1004 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Narrow beds
All fine except the single beds. They are so narrow.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gareth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to change rooms the first day, lights not working in corridor. Smell of disinfectant entering the room, half the lights not working in the room, stains on the carpet, marks on all the furniture, a single bed strategically place in the room to cover deep gashes on the walls. I changed rooms for a slightly better room but the carpet was dirty and the room smelt. Fittings were loose on door handles, the bathroom floor had stains and the toilet seat was broken. The chair in the room had a cloth cover which meant it was broken underneath. The wifi was intermittent and I noticed they reduced the number of towels in the room for my last evening. There was no pool even though this was advertised on my credit card review of the hotel. Only one lift was working out of two (permanently not working) meaning it was quicker to take stairs up and down (I was on the fifth floor) - carpets were all worn or stained on stairwell and corridors. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were not happy with the room we were allocated on the 6th floor… it was dated and shabby. I asked reception if we could have an alternative and they moved us to the 2nd floor to a much nicer room with a lovely bed, decent carpet and furniture
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is very dated. Carpets are very very worn out. It’s like I walked back into the 1970’s . Bed was comfy, slept like a baby. Staff very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We all had a great time. Very friendly staff. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
On a whole the hotel was good - breakfast especially. The room was spacious and clean but the bathroom could do with refurbishment, as could the bar, restaurant and lobby. And the lift is very small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely friendly staff, I had a comfy bed and a delicious breakfast to start the day with!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and welcoming on the front desk. Stayed here due to working and all I can say is the place really does need an uplift. Ranging from elevators, lights, floor, bedroom, showers all outdated and needs new life.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location!
Booked the Dragon Hotel as it was very close to my daughter’s university accommodation and we wanted to come up before she moves to Swansea next month to familiarise her with her surroundings. We stayed in a triple room, 3 single beds, large TV, bath and shower, toiletries and the fridge was a nice surprise :-) It’s not a 4 star hotel as advertised and yes it could do with some refurb/modernisation but it had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Excellent value for money. Excellent location, close to the train station, Marina, town centre and nightlife. Walking distance to the beach. We will be staying here every time we come to Swansea to visit our daughter over the next 3 years due to the closeness of everything and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Down town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lobby and staff were great. There is only one working elevator/lift, and it’s tiny (only fits three people with no luggage. Rooms were dated, limited amenities and power jacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were pleasant. Hotel was very tired and shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff friendly service and a cracking breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location in the city centre close to everything. Good room and bathroom plus friendly helpful staff. The breakfast is also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really a 1* hotel
A 1* hotel fallen far from it former glory but still marketed as 4* upscale. Awful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Olubunmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024