Seabank Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (1651 reviews)
West Drive , Porthcawl , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Room needs renovation
Breakfast options limited

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Some reviews mention coldness and needs updating, indicating room for improvement.
Service
8.53
Staff is frequently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.07
Consistently praised as perfect and great for coastal walks.
Room Quality
7.52
Some rooms mentioned needing renovation; however, they were comfortable and clean.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities were generally satisfactory, standard for a hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.01
Some reviews indicated good value, though pricing was noted as a concern in breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Breakfast options were occasionally criticized, although dining experiences were generally positive.
Overall Experience
8.53
Many guests expressed enjoyment and highlighted their likelihood of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:55

Property Description

Seabank Hotel: Your Coastal Retreat

Enchanting Views and Comfortable Stay: Nestled on Porthcawl’s seafront, Seabank Hotel offers en suite rooms with modern amenities. Enjoy stunning sea views towards the Devon and Somerset coast while indulging in a delicious dinner at the on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location for Explorations: Perfectly situated for exploring south Wales, the hotel is just a short drive away from Swansea, Cardiff, and the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park. With free parking and WiFi, your adventures await just beyond the doorstep.

Relaxing Stay with All Essentials: All rooms are equipped with central heating, a hairdryer, TV, and tea/coffee facilities for a cozy and convenient stay. Don't miss the hearty breakfast served each morning to kickstart your day of discoveries.

Book now for a memorable seaside escape at Seabank Hotel!

Important information:

Please note that the 24-hour front desk is covered by a phone service through the night on Saturdays and Sundays.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1651 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 8.53
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preeti extended_group gb
8
Pros:

spacious room with a beautiful sea view

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
8
We had a lovely break and we will be back
Pros:

The staff are superb and looked after us so well accommodating our particular mobility needs

Cons:

The room was a bit hot and the bathroom a bit small but we managed in future we will ask for an accessible room.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

The location was lovely.

Cons:

The breakfast was almost inedible. Had obviously been dished up and left under a hot lamp for ages. The sausage looked like it had had a bite out of it. We paid £150 for a sea view. We got a side view of the sea not what we expected for that price. This should have been made clear when booking. The staff were ok. Not very flexible with breakfast times etc. we were told to come down before 8 to be given a table number. Everyone then just had to go into breakfast at 8. It was a little like a cattle market.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Marcus Annfield solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
8
Pleased I chose this hotel
Pros:

Great location. Good parking very good breakfast.

Cons:

Restricted time of breakfast

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Debra solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

I've stayed several times over the last few weeks and the staff are very helpful, listened to my needs and acted upon them immediately.
Hotel was very clean too.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Higgs solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Excellent parking facilities

Cons:

Entertainment although a different female singer each night was repetitive

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very clean, excellent location, breakfast was lovely and excellent value,very good greeting (by Darren I think his name was) and excellent explanation of everything

Cons:

Took a while to get served for breakfast due to lack of staff,room was cleaned excellently but bath was missed

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller gb
9
Good overnight stay
Pros:

Staff were excellent, the food was very good value and good quality. My room was comfortable and provided good sleep quality.

Cons:

Coffee was rather weak at breakfast!

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
9
Good position hotel, efficient staff Decent food
Pros:

Breakfast and evening meal all hard good selection well cooked and arrived at the table hot/ warm

Cons:

The staff were run off their feet with 3 coach’s stopping, but only fault they forgot about tea and coffee,
In other places we’ve stopped you got your own beverage by vending machine.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Morgan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room sea view amazing. Breakfast really good. Staff helpful. Been there loads of times we love it.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Georgia.jones solo_traveller gb
10
Over night stay
Pros:

The hotel has recently been refurbished, it's modern, very clean. The staff were very approachable and friendly. Parking at the hotel was free. The room had everything we needed, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom had a walk in shower and we had a great view of the promenade from our room. The room also had tea and coffee facilities. The bar was great and had deals on for alcohol, there was also bingo and a live singer for entertainment. The hotel is on the beach front and everything was in walking distance. Breakfast was great, we had allocated tables. Breakfast is not all you can eat, it's menu selected.

Cons:

There was a charge for early check in, the usual check in time is at 16:00 which is late. The shower wasn't very powerful. Breakfast timings is early, between 8am and 9am.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
9
A fab stay, breakfast great and location amazing
Pros:

Fab location. Lovely bar area. Fairly priced drinks.

Cons:

A wee but expensive for what it is as corridors and rooms tired in decor

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Beecham couple gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast was nice and room was pleasant, bed was comfortable and room was clean. Thats about it really and a nice location, close to the beach

Cons:

First of all on arrival we was not told or asked about our registration of our car and it completely left our minds. Then a short while later I remembered and went to give it in. Only to be told we were going to have a parking ticket. That spoilt my trip straight away and I had another two days left. Now for meals at the hotel... there Non existent! they do offer small snacks for example a packet of crisps and certain times of the day. If your out and about exploring your out of luck sorry.. Meals are only for the customers that are on a coach trip we wasnt allowed to eat there. After we had been on a long walk we wanted to get a meal and was told to go find a chip shop!! We wasnt informed of this on booking. If you provide a breakfast surley you can make meals for the rest of the day. We are in our late 60's mind and ended up walking to Aldis and had a sandwich as that was the only thing open apart from a one stop. So overall a very poor experience and wont be booking again. I would only book up this hotel if you want to starve yourself.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Rhian solo_traveller gb
6
Excellent location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very dated rooms, breakfast very average, in bar area music kept going off, so quite boring. Unfortunately not for us, shame as I love the location

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Lee extended_group gb
8
Excellent staff, food and location. Hotel needs some TLC
Pros:

Hotel - Dated but clean and acceptable
Food - Really good breakfast and plenty of choice
Staff - Brilliant throughout and a mention to Gina on the front desk for her help, brilliant personality, a credit to the hotel
Bar - Really good, the bar staff were really good
Location - Brilliant, right on the front

Cons:

The whole hotel just needs so TLC, a lick of paint here and there and it's stuck in the 1980s but it appears that the general clientele are coach parties for the over 60's which may just about work for them.
As we were there for a golfing break it was more than acceptable.
Having said that Porthcawl looks a little dated as well but overall cant knock the hotel.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
5
It was adequate
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast.. no fridge in room was disappointing

Cons:

No fridge in room.. and we couldn't get wi.fi in our room

2026-06-08 via Nuitee