St. Thomas Travel Guide

Swansea

A waterfront residential building complex with multiple balconies and a calm body of water in the foreground.
Photo by Andrew Davis (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A beach with a rocky shoreline, waves, and distant industrial structures.
Photo by Kevin Trahar (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A cable-stayed bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
Photo by David Luther Thomas (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A wide urban road with a pedestrian sidewalk, a red construction barrier, and a modern bridge in the background.
Photo by Deborah Tilley (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A marina with several sailboats docked, a bridge in the background, and a building with a sign.
Photo by David Luther Thomas (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

฿3,944
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

฿438
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour

฿5,040
per adult
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

฿6,135
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

฿6,135
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

฿59,163
per traveller
Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
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Top hotels in St. Thomas

Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,104 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,104
฿3,725 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Aircon wasn’t working plus you had to pay to use the facilities and parking"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
ibis Swansea

ibis Swansea

3 out of 5
A483 Fabian Way Swansea Wales
The price is ฿1,966 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿1,966
฿2,359 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed for one night to collect son from Uni (Bay campus). Convenient location to Bay campus plus easy to get out to Waterfall Country for a hike and the Mumbles for breakfast. Close to waterfront marina for dinner. Room was great and perfect for one night stay. Only gripe was no aircon and it was ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

ibis Swansea
Ice House Apartments

Ice House Apartments

4 out of 5
Kings Road Swansea Wales
The price is ฿4,208 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿4,208
฿5,050 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dylan Thomas Centre and The Environment Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"Check room before letting the room out"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Ice House Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is ฿3,635 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,635
฿4,362 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (650 reviews)
"Amazing location which was right by the beach but also walking distance from the centre where all the shops and restaurants are. The rooms were clean and beds were comfy."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
The price is ฿2,478 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿2,478
฿2,974 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room friendly staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Mercure Swansea Hotel
The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon Hotel

4 out of 5
The Kingsway Swansea Wales
The price is ฿2,908 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿2,908
฿3,489 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Centrally located but very dated, needs a damn good spruce up. No receipts available from the bar, had a post it note with the charges written on. Breakfast was a good choice, the staff are all very good."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

The Dragon Hotel
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Where to stay in St. Thomas

Find the best St. Thomas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone structure with a water feature and a yellow sculpture.

Castle

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena while you're in town.

A beach with clear skies, distant hills, and sparse vegetation.
Photo by Vicky
Open Photo by Vicky

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, the sun shining over the water, and a distant island.
Photo by Gareth Bickerton
Open Photo by Gareth Bickerton

Uplands

Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.

A church with a tall steeple and a graveyard in front.
Photo by Nigel Davies
Open Photo by Nigel Davies

Llanrhidian Higher

While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a beach, and a river.
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Open Photo by Jakejakegarner (page does not exist)

Bon-y-maen

Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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