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The Dragon Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Swansea Castle

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Bar (on property)
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
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.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Castle, a neighborhood in Swansea, The Dragon Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Don't miss out on a visit to LC Swansea. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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Map
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, SA1 5LS

What's nearby

  • Grand Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Waterfront Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swansea Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Swansea Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Swansea University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Five Guys
  • ‪BaseKamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lunchbox - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Copper - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dragon Hotel

Upscale hotel near Swansea Castle
Located close to Swansea Market and LC Swansea, The Dragon Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Regional cuisine. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 106 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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 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 & 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 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dragon Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at The Dragon Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Dragon Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Dragon Hotel located?

Located in Castle, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Swansea Castle and Swansea Market. LC Swansea and National Waterfront Museum are also within 10 minutes. Swansea Station is 6 minutes by foot and Swansea (WSS-Swansea Train Station) is 7 minutes.

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The Dragon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1005 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little old looking but the staff was friendly and helpful and breakfast was good. Convenient location. Close to everything I wanted to do. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good, hotel clean, breakfast expensive but good, situated for clubs/pubs and restaurants all nearby,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, room was sparse and worn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were excellent, polite friendly & courteous, room was a good size but property is tired, needs redecorating and new floor finishes & furniture
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was great all around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

tracey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very dated and quite tired, location is good near to everything . Breakfast was good , and was included in the price as the nightly rate I think was quite high for the standard of accommodation. we did book for the start of the summer hols so we expected to pay a premium
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was ideal for our stay! Parking and breakfast reasonably priced. Staff on arrival, breakfast and departure were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Property is reflective of it's age Staff were friendly and helpful Limited food options available Close to most amenities that was required
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at The Dragon many times. On checking in we were recognised by the receptionist which was very nice. We were given an upgrade to a lovely room with a separate lounge area. As we were quite tired from our last few days, this was lovely - we chilled out and watched a film with a few drinks. Lovely hotel, room, staff and breakfast. It is normally our first choice when wanting to be in Swansea City Centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

G

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were attentive but the property is in need of overhaul/updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff were very good, the room clean & beds good. We had a good night with undisturbed sleep & a hearty breakfast. The hotel building is in need of some TLC though, threadbare/frayed stair carpets, the chair in our room needed reupholstering, paint work, woodwork & door frames particularly at suitcase height were bashed & chipped. The overall impression is good though - clean & pleasant smelling, but on closer inspection it is tired & needs refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ume

It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheelagh

Difficult to find car park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff at this Hotel, all very friendly and helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay hotel is a bit dated in parts but the room was clean and the staff pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room 509. Absolutely disgusting. Chairs were stinking dirty. Carpet very bumpy, desk missing its front, windows had gaps at the top so very noisy. 1 star room. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was lovely, beds very comfortable.. The thing that let it down was the constant noise from outside -traffic and revellers
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here a few times now and it's always been a pleasant stay. Comfortable room and very clean bathroom. The hotel is right in the town centre so is close to everything. The staff are also very friendly and helpful, there is also a very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really needs updating, reception area very nice but the bedrooms let this hotel down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday trip.

Very pleasant & comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They took really good care of me and my husband.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good but a lockk problem. Soon fixed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025