The Swan At Hay

Hotels
8.2 (1577 reviews)
Church Street , Hay-on-Wye , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Room quality issues
Overpriced rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
General sentiment indicated rooms were clean, but some dated aspects noted.
Service
8.8
Staff were very friendly and welcoming, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.64
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.89
Some rooms were dated or had issues like doors that didn't close properly.
Amenities
8.12
Amenities were generally adequate, though some guests had specific requests.
Value for Money
7.58
Some guests felt the rooms were overpriced for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast options were good, but some reviews criticized the quality.
Overall Experience
8.3
Guests had a pleasant overall experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:44

Property Description

Charming Georgian Hotel in Hay-on-Wye

Individually Designed Bedrooms: The Swan at Hay offers 19 uniquely designed bedrooms with picturesque views, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights: Guests can indulge in classic British cuisine at the relaxed bistro and restaurant, featuring original Georgian windows overlooking the garden. The well-stocked bar offers award-winning ales and ciders for a delightful dining experience.

Ideal Location: Positioned between the Brecon Beacons and The Black Mountains, the hotel is a perfect retreat for exploring the Offa’s Dyke Path and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and proximity to boutique shops and pubs in Hay-on-Wye.

Experience the charm and comfort of The Swan at Hay – Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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
Airport code: CWL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1577 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.3
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gillian solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable and clean accommodation.
Pros:

Location was good and spacious room. Nice restaurant and relaxing bar area.
Bed was comfortable with cool bedlinen.

Cons:

Restaurant food was very good but expensive considering portion size.
Limited choice of teas in the room ie no fruit teas or drinking chocolate as normally provided in such accommodation.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Nikolas couple gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Very enjoyable stay with helpful and friendly staff
Pros:

Great location near to amazing riverside walks

Cons:

All good

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
1
Will never go there again
Pros:

Food was terrible. A total rip off

Cons:

Dinner

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
8
It was brief but lovely
Pros:

Room very clean and tidy comfortable and food very good.
Staff extremely helpful and friendly.
Good choice of menu too

Cons:

Sadly ...No ordinary tea bags !

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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julie couple gb
10
it was lovely stay would go again
Pros:

room was lovely, found the shower cubicle little small, the garden was very nice, we had great weather, could do with cushions on the chairs for bit more comfort outside.
but overall good

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
9
Great place for an overnight and evening meal
Pros:

Great option for an overnight stay following a full days hike along Offas Dyke. The room was spacious and had comfortable beds. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast which had a good selection of cooked and non cooked options. The garden is also a great space to enjoy an evening meal outdoors. On checking out we made good use of the baggage storage and communal areas to relax in before moving on to our next accommodation.

Cons:

It is quite expensive

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jim couple gb
1
the worse meal ever and little return for a very expensive overnight stay.
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

The room was basic, but provided a bed and a shower, but was 'tired' like most of the hotel.
I have never booked a hotel without breakfast, but was told I hadn't this time. As it transpired, it didn't matter, as we had dinner in the evening, which from the menu, looked good, but was so bad, we decided not to 'risk' breakfast.
We felt sorry for the young staff, who were pleasant enough, but we feel were 'fighting a losing battle'.
"Some you win and some you lose". With this hotel we lost badly, but some lessons have been learnt.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
Loved the garden and the relaxed so.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good - eggs Benedict with salmon and the next day with ham. Dinner was good but not as good.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple us
7
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Matt solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
M
Mike couple gb
7
Good stay, excellent location , friendly staff
Pros:

Good choice of breakfast

Cons:

Room size

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Howell family_with_children gb
9
A lovely hotel in a good location
Pros:

A good hotel with courteous staff and a beautiful garden

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
S
Sian extended_group gb
10
Really accommodating staff- we went with a choir and had a lovely time thank you!
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
10
Confortable hotel and a good option for visiting Hay
Pros:

Nice hotel and close to town.
Comfortable rooms and nice breakfast

Cons:

Only limited parking but public car park opposite which is an alternative option

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Neil couple au
10
Beautiful property and located well in the town
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
10
Great place to stay. Good location and very helpful and friendly staff.
Pros:

Lovely room. Huge comfy bed. Very well appointed. Staff friendly and super helpful. We needed to wait for the EV charger to be available - staff very helpful in facilitating access to charge our EV. Garden great. Lots of space to relax inside if we preferred. Breakfast seriously yummy!

Cons:

Nothing really. Breakfast pricing could be a bot clearer - what you get, for which price.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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chris couple gb
9
Perfect for exploring Hay on Wye
Pros:

Fabulous location, lovely gardens

2026-07-08 via Nuitee