Best hotels in South Wales by the sea- Good Hotel Guide

Behind its powder-blue façade, Helen and Chris Sheldon’s Georgian town house is a ‘well set-up, furnished and immaculate B&B’ with a terrace overlooking Cardigan Bay.

Cnapan, Newport

With a home-from-home ambience, this Georgian B&B on Newport’s main street is an ideal base from which to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast national park.

St Brides Spa Hotel, Saundersfoot

High above the town, a modern hotel with ‘exceptional’ seascapes that are as restorative, perhaps, as the calm that washes over guests in the award-winning spa.

Penally Abbey, Tenby

A foodie destination and family-run hotel, this enchanting Gothic house stands above gardens tumbling to the sea, with interiors created by the designer hostess, calming bedrooms, marble bathrooms, and lovely views.

Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids

Overlooking St Bride’s Bay, a 19th-century windmill tower forms the centrepiece of this contemporary art hotel with a wide choice of generously supplied bedrooms, and a restaurant serving creative, modern dishes.

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Atlantic Hotel

Tenby

On a cliff top, the hotel’s far-reaching views sweep over South Beach, the sea, the island fort of St Catherine and Caldey Island. Some of the classically styled bedrooms have a balcony overlooking the gardens. Guests can drink on the patio In fine weather, or relax in the spa (indoor heated pool, spa bath, steam room and loungers).

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Norton House Hotel

Swansea

Just outside Mumbles in mature gardens, a Georgian manor house has standard, superior and family rooms as well as self-catering apartments, a friendly ambience, and casual all-day dining in the modern, light-filled bistro. An Early Bird menu is served from Monday to Sunday. A stroll along the front to the recently renovated pier (one of Swansea’s oldest and most famous landmarks), is recommended.

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South Wales, to the west of the Bristol Channel, is brimming with beautiful places to visit and stay. From historic sites to magnificent natural landscapes, warm hospitality to superb food and drink, it’s a treasure trove of holiday entertainment.

Amongst the top attractions and landmarks that South Wales boasts, you can visit the Welsh capital of Cardiff with its impressive Cardiff Castle and striking Wales Millennium Centre arts complex. Hikers delight in the beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and surfers and beach lovers always enjoy a trip to Swansea Bay and the Mumbles headland.

Hotels in South Wales range from cosy B&Bs to elegant country houses, each with their own unique characteristics. For those looking for a pampering holiday, St Brides Spa Hotel in Saundersfoot is a favourite. The Twr y Felin Hotel is a quirky getaway on the St David’s peninsula. Cnapan in Newport is a pretty home-from-home that’s perfect for exploring the Pembrokeshire Coast national park. Meanwhile, The Manor Town House at Fishguard is an Editor’s Choice B&B with views across Cardigan Bay.

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