The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa

Hotels
8.1 (970 reviews)
Aelybryn , Llanelli , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 970 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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Gary • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Imposing hotel
Pros:

We stayed at the Diplomat for a charity event. We had a lovely spacious room with pleasant views. The beds were large and comfortable and the room was clean . The bathroom was large and also had a bath and his and hers sinks.We ate in the restaurant and enjoyed the meal. The Diplomat also has a pleasant spa with a sauna and steam room . We enjoyed our stay in this large impressive hotel.

Cons:

A few of the outside areas looks a little run down and could do with sprucing up. The pool surround was a slippy this could be because of the cleaning materials used. It would have been nice if there was a triple bed option in the family room.Only small gripes as overall was a great stay.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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MALCOLM • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicolette • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice restaurant, good breakfast, clean, comfortable bed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ayman • couple • sa
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • solo_traveller • gb
7
Spacious room
Pros:

The room was spacious and there was plenty of parking. The breakfast staff were very friendly and attentive.

Cons:

The room was really dusty. I was clean but obviously hadn't been opened up for a while and the bedside tables etc were dusty. The mattresses were not great.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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shawn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely family run hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Dinnner was lovely and breakfast was very nice, staff were lovely.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
5
It was ok. The staff made it much better
Pros:

The staff were really lovely

Cons:

A little run down, restaurants seats - broken springs, rooms need painting etc and exterior of building

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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sukh • couple • gb
7
Lovely property, excellent bar staff, food, and stay at The Couch House. However, the treatments were disappointing, and
Pros:

The place was clean, comfortable, and well maintained.

Cons:

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with both the treatments and the initial welcome. The massage involved very little pressure, so it provided limited benefit. The 30-minute facial also felt incomplete: my makeup was not properly removed, and scrub residue remained on my skin afterward.

When we arrived, the receptionist immediately asked us to move our vehicle because the space was reserved, without first greeting us or allowing us to check in. This felt unwelcoming.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Catrin • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely place to stay - friendly staff!
Pros:

Staff were so friendly and nice!
Ideally located.
Rooms were spacious!

Cons:

Not much I didn’t like. The furnitures did creak.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • ie
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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margaret • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent hotel in Llanelli
Pros:

Good facilities and parking, reserved for disabled access.

Cons:

Swimming pool needs a good deep clean.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
5
Not the relaxing weekend we needed
Pros:

Very nice place spa was lovely and the treatments we had.

Cons:

Tooo noisy lots going on so it didn’t cater for the paying guests. If we had known before hand that it was going to be such a busy weekend for the hotel I would have cancelled and rebooked elsewhere.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel, total freundliches Personal! Große Doppelzimmer!

Cons:

Fitnessstudio und Spa schließen leider schon um 8 pm.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Tricia • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly lively hotel.
We were lucky to get the live music festival

Cons:

Pool and hot tub water was too warm.
We didn't stay in spa for long as the general temperature was unpleasant.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • family_with_children • ie
8
4 star Hotel with helpful staff and good facilities
Pros:

The pool was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was nice. Room was a good size and beds were comfy.

Cons:

The music was quite loud when we arrived. The hotel itself is a tad dated but still fine.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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liam • solo_traveller • gb
8
Diplomat hotel
Pros:

Great atmosphere, has a nice spa area witg pool tgat is free to use. We booked to use the restaurant, food was fantastic

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee