Hotel The Swan Hotel
Beach. Property has access to beach-related activities.
Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 560 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We have stayed at The Swan before, however not on a Garden room which are new, they are so lovely! They are really big, clean and love the patio outside with the beautiful garden, the view of the lighthouse above is just lovely too. Staff are always so friendly and helpful, and food is always lovely, thank you for a great stay once again.
United KingdomThe food was exceptional, particularly the breakfast, with fine locally sourced ingredients. Staff were delightful without being intrusive.
United KingdomRoom was fantastic. Staff very polite and attentive. Location was perfect. The beach was so accessible. Food was excellent. We will certainly stay there again.
United KingdomThe design and very individual communal areas, restaurants and bars. Fantastic friendly yet extremely professional staff. Great location.
United KingdomWe have stayed before and it was just as nice this time, I am returning for my Birthday.
United KingdomThe friendliest staff in UK . Fab location one min from beach and sea . The garden rooms with patio are fabulous - an oasis of calm in a beach holiday . Hugely recommend this hotel .
United KingdomBeautifully styled and equipped. The room with outside space was lovely given our good weather. Breakfast was tasty and the staff were lovely. Hotel is in a great location to enjoy the town, beach and walking.
United KingdomExcellent breakfast but slow service probably due to Covid
United KingdomLocation is excellent , staff very friendly and can’t do too much to help. Restaurant exceptional.
United KingdomStaff are fab, accommodation lovely and food superb.
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One of our top picks in Southwold. This 4-star hotel is in Southwold centre, 200 yards from the beach. It offers free parking, two restaurants, a butler service and free WiFi throughout.
The Swan Hotel compliments many of it's original 18th century features. All bedrooms have a Nespresso machine, 40 inch smart TV, a wireless speaker and a mini bar. Some rooms feature Apple TV. All bedrooms in the main building have four poster beds and garden rooms have their own private patios and a view of Southwold Lighthouse.
The Swan Hotel also accommodates two on-site restaurants, The Still Room and The Tap Room, which showcases Adnams’ beers, brewed less than 50 yards away.
Southwold high street features a range of local independent shops and the hotel is ideally located for exploring the town and surrounding area. The reception team can book tours of Adnams Brewery and Distillery for residents, as well as other local attractions.
Please note group bookings of over 5 rooms will be subject to a special cancellation policy.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Popular beaches nearby
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Southwold Pier Beach
Swimming, Water sports, Food and drink, Watching the sunset
200 yards from property
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- Guests noted the beds were comfortable
See what guests loved the most:
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Andrew
United Kingdom“We have stayed at The Swan before, however not on a Garden room which are new, they are so lovely! They are really big, clean and love the patio outside with the beautiful garden, the view of the lighthouse above is just lovely too. Staff are always so friendly and helpful, and food is always lovely, thank you for a great stay once again. ” Read more
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Clare
United Kingdom
“The food was exceptional, particularly the breakfast, with fine locally sourced ingredients. Staff were delightful without being intrusive.”
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Jill
United Kingdom
“Room was fantastic. Staff very polite and attentive. Location was perfect. The beach was so accessible. Food was excellent. We will certainly stay there again.”
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Sophie
United Kingdom
“The design and very individual communal areas, restaurants and bars. Fantastic friendly yet extremely professional staff. Great location.”
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Maria
United Kingdom
“We have stayed before and it was just as nice this time, I am returning for my Birthday.”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“The friendliest staff in UK . Fab location one min from beach and sea . The garden rooms with patio are fabulous - an oasis of calm in a beach holiday . Hugely recommend this hotel . ”
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Lorraine
United Kingdom
“Beautifully styled and equipped. The room with outside space was lovely given our good weather. Breakfast was tasty and the staff were lovely. Hotel is in a great location to enjoy the town, beach and walking.”
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Susan
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast but slow service probably due to Covid”
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William
United Kingdom
“Location is excellent , staff very friendly and can’t do too much to help. Restaurant exceptional.”
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Liz
United Kingdom
“Staff are fab, accommodation lovely and food superb. ”
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Thorpeness Golf Club10.4 miles
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Aldeburgh Golf Club12.1 miles
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Sea/ocean Southwold Beach0.2 miles
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Southwold Pier Beach Mixed sandSwimming, Water sports, Food and drink, Watching the sunset200 yards
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Norwich International Airport29.4 miles
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The Tap Room
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Facilities of The Swan Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to attractions or shows Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Beach
- Bikes available (free)
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
- Secured parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Pet bowls
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
The Swan Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Swan Hotel
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Swan Hotel by:
- Train 3h 45min
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Room options at The Swan Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Twin
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The nearest beach is just 250 yards from The Swan Hotel.
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The Swan Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Bikes available (free)
- Beach
- Tour or class about local culture
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Guests staying at The Swan Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Check-in at The Swan Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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The prices at The Swan Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Swan Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- The Tap Room
- The Still Room
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Swan Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Parking
- Secured parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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The Swan Hotel is 150 yards from the centre of Southwold.
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Yes, The Swan Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
