The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa

Hotels
8.1 (879 reviews)
Aelybryn , Llanelli , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dated facilities
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Rooms were generally clean, but some areas showed signs of aging and disrepair, affecting overall perception.
Service
9.28
Staff were consistently friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.32
Good location, though parking was challenging at times due to events.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms were comfortable but some facilities were dated and needed attention.
Amenities
7.3
Amenities such as the spa and pool were underwhelming with broken facilities.
Value for Money
7.76
Some guests felt prices were high for the facilities offered and the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Food quality varied, with some meals praised while breakfast did not meet expectations.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall a positive experience with notable staff and certain enjoyable elements, yet areas for improvement exist.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:17

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa, dating back to 1810, offers 50 stylishly decorated rooms with modern amenities in both the Main building and the Coach House.

New Eden Spa & Leisure Centre
Indulge in relaxation at the New Eden Spa with a sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym, and indoor pool. Pamper yourself with a variety of health and beauty treatments available on-site.

Culinary Delights
Enjoy a blend of traditional Welsh and continental breakfasts at the Atrium each morning. For a taste of modern cuisine, dine at the Trubshaw Restaurant named after Concorde Chief Test Pilot, Brian Trubshaw.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and culinary excellence at The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:


The property occasionally hosts entertainment on Saturdays. Contact the property with the contact details provided in your confirmation for more details.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 879 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
10
Reception and bar staff were amazing
Pros:

Lovely property, very clean with good facilities

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
S
Singh family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
T
Tony couple gb
6
Pros:

The staff were friendly. Bed was comfortable

Cons:

The place looked like it could do with updating.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
M
markiiimark solo_traveller gb
9
everything i needed.
Pros:

staff welcoming and supportive....

Cons:

couldn't stay longer

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
A lovely place to spend time
Pros:

Really welcoming staff, liked the layout a bit quirky, plenty of places to sit and relax.
Our room was quiet and very clean. We had an evening meal good value for money, tasty and freshly made. We ate breakfast there and although there was a buffet the kitchen staff were brilliant in cooking something different for us.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
N
Naomi family_with_children gb
8
Cons:

Rooms were warm with no temperature control - still had a good stay however

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
8
A few days exploring the Gower
Pros:

Cheerful friendly staff. Parking was very easy and plentiful. Evening meals were excellent and good value

Cons:

The breakfast buffet sometimes was lacking in a few items and at other times some of the food appeared to have been standing around for a little while.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
T
Tony solo_traveller gb
7
Great for a steak
Pros:

The food was excellent, especially the steak.

Cons:

Noise from room above.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
M
Michael family_with_children gb
8
perfect for our overnight stay
Pros:

Staff were unbelievably friendly and accommodating. Always more than happy to oblige and go out of their way to make the stay more pleasurable. Rooms were perfect, the spa was abit outdated and could do with a refurbishment. The food in the restaurant was realy nice and tasty.

Cons:

spa

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
J
Jon family_with_children gb
10
great value for money and super staff, made for a pleasant stay
Pros:

The staff are super helpful, friendly and pleasant.

Parking was easy, comfortable room, good food and drink and incredible value for money.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
C
Connor solo_traveller gb
2
Cons:

Room smelt horrible because of the drains. Facilities say they’re open until 8 but they turn everything off before that time. Room wasn’t clean. There was a contact lens on the nightstand

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
Great hotel
Pros:

Fantastic facilities. Loved the Spa.
Delicious breakfast.
Comfortable room.
The staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing. It was fab.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
Fab hotel
Pros:

Fantastic facilities. Loved the Spa.
Delicious breakfast.
Comfortable room
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Very large car park. Plenty of parking.
Lovely location.

Cons:

Nothing. It was great.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
J
Jon couple gb
10
Pros:

Stuff very helpful

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
A
Arran family_with_children gb
5
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple gb
9
Great stay, lovely staff!
Pros:

Lovely setting, everyone very friendly, especially the bar staff.

Cons:

One one small gripe was that the waitress during breakfast was on her own and it was busy.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
J
Julien family_with_children fr
7
Hôtel agréable mais cher par rapport aux prestations (en comparaison avec des hôtels équivalents.)
Pros:

La dame qui gérait le petit déjeuner et le monsieur de l’accueil étaient très agréables.

Cons:

La piscine manque d’entretien. Il y avait des verres de bière qui traînaient, un pansement dans le hamam et l’ensemble manquait de soin.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee