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The Dragon Hotel

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

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Photo gallery for The Dragon Hotel

Enjoy meals with a city view from this dining area, featuring a table set for four and comfortable seating.
Experience the Dragon Hotel's sleek, modern design with a flat facade and evenly spaced windows.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable workspace.
Relax in our inviting lobby with comfortable seating, a grand piano, and stunning city views.
Enter a contemporary space with a warm welcome, featuring a reception area through a glass partition, surrounded by lush greenery and decorative tiles.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, SA1 5LS
  • National Waterfront Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Swansea Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Swansea Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible

Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, comfortable sofa, and a desk with a TV.

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, window, and wall-mounted lamp.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Two single beds with patterned pillows and a red headboard, a beige armchair, and a small table by the window.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Relax in a cozy space with a large bed, red headboard, and a wooden nightstand featuring a lamp and a small table with a kettle and cups.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two armchairs, and a small table.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed and flat-screen TV, plus a sofa and round table for your convenience.

Family Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two armchairs, and a small table.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Swansea

Located in Castle, The Dragon Hotel is adjacent to Swansea Castle and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Swansea Market. This 4-star hotel has 106 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Grand Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Waterfront Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swansea Marina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swansea Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Swansea University - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

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
Guests of The Dragon Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center. There's free offsite parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, a banquet hall, and wedding services.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Welsh

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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 a free cancellation option available at The Dragon Hotel?

The Dragon Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Aug 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dragon Hotel on Aug 20, 2025 start from $128.12, excluding 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.

What's there to do near The Dragon Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Castle, just steps from Laserzone and Swansea Castle, and within a short walk of Grand Theatre. You'll also find Swansea Arena and National Waterfront Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Dragon Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10.00 per night.

Does The Dragon Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Dragon Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Dragon Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Dragon Hotel?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar and 2 restaurants plus some guestrooms feature Champagne service.

Does The Dragon Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Dragon Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Dragon Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves to-go breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Dragon Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Dragon Hotel for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Dragon Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Dragon Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Dragon Hotel.

Does The Dragon Hotel have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Dragon Hotel.

The Dragon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 1000 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

Vince

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

Dragon Needs A Lift

Great location for a Swansea Centre gig night (thank you Manics, you were amazing as always). Room (401) was functional but tired decor wise...the mattress was softer than I'm used to but the night was very quiet and that supported a decent night's sleep. Breakfast was tasty, particularly excellent sausages. The one (of two) functioning lifts wasn't functioning on Sunday morning - those four flights toting a full trip bag was a pain but manageable for this 69 year old...other guests at breakfast might have found it more problematic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All in, the hotel is ok. Definitely needs modernising, but isn’t that bad. Paid £70 for a room on a Saturday night, so can’t complain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
My husband enjoyed the cooked breakfast but I would have liked to have had scrambled or poached instead of fried which was the only choice. The staff were very pleasant. The room which we were given was not very clean (the carpets, walls and doors were all pretty dirty.)The toilet, sink and shower were clean. The paint on the ceiling had large patches where the paint was peeling off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were great, inside the property could do with a freshen up, painting , carpets, but overall good, I’d stay again.only one lift working and that broke down , bit of of pain being on 7th floor, but complimentary breakfast for hassle made up for it. Breakfast very good and hot . I’d stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So the property is in a good location, but it just feels very dated. Carpets are very worn. Everything just feels like it could do with updating only one of the two elevators was working and its tiny maximum free people, but it also felt a little grubby. I thought the breakfast was good value, but on the second day, the coffee machine wasn’t working. The staff are very friendly and try to help where they can.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpet was worn and torn. The window couldn’t close. Very poor. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marjan

Traveled with partner
Flush does not work. No lock in the toilet. No handwash in the toilet. No manner from the staff. One of the staff members got inside the room without knocking while me and wife we’re sleeping. It was a waste of money and would never recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel reminded me of post communist Eastern European hotels from the 90s. Lift was tiny and only one was working. Tried to have a shower at 8.30am and it was stone cold. Told reception when I was checking out and they told me they'd been told and had put hot water heater back on!! The hotel was full and they didn't keep the boiler on when everyone was likely to take a shower!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Rooms were ok Breakfast was plentiful and piping hot. Cental to city centre. Only snag was lift qasnt working when wenarrived but was fixed by the evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sadly I was disappointed with the hotel. Having stayed in the past, it was a shame to see how tired the hotel rooms are. Bed bases were worn and ripped. The carpets in the room were stained and worn. The walls and ceiling were marked and water damaged. It doesnt feel like a 4 star hotel at all. The reception and bar areas are still lovely, but everywhere else is in need of some tlc. There was a large wedding party on the night we stayed and they left everywhere a tip, food and drinks tipped all over the stair cases. And they were noisy! Quite a challenge for the staff on duty. It's ideally situated for a night in Swansea, but I dont know that I would return again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hope they found Wayne

Love the 1950’s charm of this hotel, chose to stay here over the premier inn because of that - love the staircase and the nod to past grandeur. The staff are all super friendly and professional which is really appreciated. I want impressed with the wedding party staying at the hotel who felt it appropriate to run through the corridors shouting all night, I hope they found “Wayne” who was clearly lost and in need of finding, so desperate were his friends to locate him that they felt the need to knock on every door at 2am whilst shouting for him. Kind of ruined the vibe and destroyed what was promising to be a good nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhodri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

I messaged the hotel requesting an earlier check-in, they replied through this app stating an additional charge of £30 but I didn’t get this until I arrived. I asked at reception 1pm, was told in no uncertain terms and abruptly that it would be 3pm when I could check-in. This from the (I assume the duty manager), who spoke to me at breakfast the following morning, re my concerns re the cleanliness and the extremely dated furnishings, he shared with me that the hotel was being refurbished soon. I shared photographs via email and in person at reception around 6pm (pics to follow). The plus points were that reception staff seemed to be sympathetic, the breakfast was good and the bed linen was clean. The said manager, when speaking seemed an ok guy, even though his total lack of effort in even attempting to get me into my room sooner than 3pm had already disappointed, not even an attempt at trying, and after a 4 hour drive would have been nice. This hotel is listed as *4 honestly it’s a *2 at best.
Dust accumulated in the corner of the bedside cabinet.
Sofa, very tired and lacking in room preparation.
Shabby
Stained carpet and tissue on the carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

stuart

Traveled with partner
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

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