The Swan At Hay

Hotels
8.2 (1594 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 1594 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
J
JB • couple • gb
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
J
Josey • extended_group • gb
8
Overall a nice stay
Pros:

Meals were of a high standard
Parking was ok but the public car is only opposite

Cons:

Bed was small
Bar area we felt was a bit sole less and needed some more decoration.It didn’t feel cosy
Was this the hotel for the station ?
If so old photos of trains etc using the old railway would be interesting

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
Allan • couple • gb
7
It was an enjoyable one night stay
Pros:

Location, on site parking, nice welcoming staff

Cons:

Waiting long time for cooked breakfast and it was colon arrival and eggs not cooked as we asked for

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
L
Lynne • couple • gb
7
Would stay again because of convenient location, but not as comfortable stay as previously
Pros:

The location is ideal for 'bookshopping'. We have stayed here before.

Cons:

Room far too hot even though a chilly day. Turned radiator off on arrival and opened window, but room overlooked so curtains had to remain closed. Cooked breakfast took a long time to arrive.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
4
Disappointing!!!
Pros:

The staff and service throughout the stay was excellent.

Cons:

Dated interiors , limited dinner menu and quality of food poor!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
W
Ward • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
A
Amie • couple • gb
2
basic
Cons:

The reception (older lady) was rude and not welcoming.

The service and hotel is not worth £200 a night.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
K
Kristine • couple • au
8
A nice quiet place to stay close to the town centre. Breakfast was a good selection of things
Cons:

The shower wasn’t good and had no force in its stream

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
P
peter • couple • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
L
linnert • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
W
Walton • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Lovely breakfast. Comfortable room. Good location

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
M
Martyn • couple • gb
8
An good place to stay when visiting Hay on Wye
Pros:

The room was very clean and the shower worked very well. The hotel is a little dated in places but this does give it some character. Staff were very pleasant, helpful and attentive. Good beer available in the bar (HPA) and the food was excellent both at dinner and breakfast. The evening dining area was a little quiet during our stay, somewhat lacking in atmosphere but there was a larger party being catered for separately so perhaps this would not always be the case. Parking is a bit limited but there is a large public car park just across the road which we used during our stay so no problems there. The location of the hotel is excellent for the town, which is well worth a visit. A short walk gets you to the many book shops, other artisan shops and cafes/pubs (and the castle).

Cons:

We thought that overall it was a little expensive but no doubt this was the going rate for Hay on Wye, which is a lovely little town. Well worth a visit. Lots of bookshops! You could browse for hours. Plenty of places to eat. Good food. The castle was an excellent diversion for an hour or so- great exhibits and multimedia presentations.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • couple • ca
10
Had a lovely time in this fantastic booktown. Staff were warm and welcoming. Facilities were perfect for a comfortable
Pros:

Conveniently located in town with a great garden for sitting out in.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • couple • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • couple • gb
5
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
julie • couple • gb
9
A lovley hotel with great staff
Pros:

Staff were all very friendly and helpful in a great position and a really lovely building full of charm the garden was great to sit in to relax

Cons:

The room was a little jaded but. Was clean

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
T
Tim • couple • gb
8
Nice old hotel near centre of Hay on Wye.
Pros:

Lovely old coaching inn with original features.

Cons:

Our front room was noisy with road traffic.No lift for our luggage.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
D
Dawn • couple • gb
6
Glad we were only staying one night
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Room was noisy, food was ok but nothing special

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • couple • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
T
Tanya • couple • gb
7
Some good points.
Pros:

The staff were great and the location was fabulous. The bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

We were in room 11 which needed a bit of TLC. The bedding and towels had seen better days.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee