The Dillwyn arms

Hotels
8.1 (778 reviews)
The dillwyn arms 1 Herbert Street Pontardawe, swansea , Swansea , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Broadcast Live sport events
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Excellent food quality
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with room
Noise disturbances from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
7.31
There were cleanliness concerns mentioned regarding the dirty carpet and the impression of neglect in room care.
Service
8.78
Staff were described as prompt, friendly, and accommodating, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
8.32
The hotel’s location by the river and nearby amenities were praised, making it convenient and pleasant.
Room Quality
6.77
Some rooms had issues such as noise, hard beds, and insufficient hot water which impacted comfort.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities were generally adequate, but lack of attention to details like trash bins in the room affected perception.
Value for Money
8.76
Most reviews indicated the hotel was a great find for the price, offering good value for money.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Food received high praise for quality and value, particularly the breakfast and evening meals.
Overall Experience
8.28
Despite some issues, guests felt overall satisfied and indicated a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:34

Property Description

Convenient Location in Swansea
Located just 15 km from Grand Theatre, The Dillwyn arms offers a comfortable stay with easy access to popular attractions like Oxwich Bay and Rhossili Bay.

Modern Amenities
With free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar on-site, guests can enjoy a convenient and relaxing stay. The family rooms and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels ensure a comfortable experience for all.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a Full English/Irish breakfast during your stay at The Dillwyn arms.

Experience comfort and convenience in Swansea at The Dillwyn arms. Book your stay now for a memorable trip!

Important information:

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 778 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.31
Service: 8.78
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 6.77
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Melanie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic service and staff really friendly food was amazing.

Cons:

Would have liked to get a table for a evening meal, but it wax fully booked. But this does show how good it was

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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JulesInEurope • solo_traveller • be
10
A great place, and great value
Pros:

Great place, next to a small river. A nice bar which was busy, a great little restaurant that did well-made food. Bedroom overlooking the river...

Cons:

Tv setup could be improved, the bed also, but not bad so as not to sleep well

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Evans • solo_traveller • je
8
Excellent stay. Exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend
Pros:

Great location with parking available. Fantastic price and amazingly lovely and helpful staff. Generally very clean with some minor issues that avers don’t need mentioning. Excellent value for money. The bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. And the room had great WiFi and sky tv.
The property provides tea & coffee etc and also shower gel / shampoo / conditioner. The shower itself was lovely and hot (although the water pressure isn’t great).
Very peaceful nights sleep
I would absolutely recommend this properly and will definitely book again in the future.

Cons:

The only real problem which I could have had was the parking is limited, but ideal if you manage to snag a space. (There is parking nearby if you don’t mind a short walk though)

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

Super freundlicher Empfang, großes Entgegenkommen bei Frühstückszeit, großartiges Frühstück. Ausstattung prima

Cons:

Einrichtung ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, beim Kaffee ist noch viel Luft nach oben.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • gb
8
Quick. In and out.
Pros:

It was quiet, easy to find and had Sky. Great for the overnight stay I wanted. Had a car park.

Cons:

There's not really anything I didn't like, I was literally there for about 12 hours, most of which I was asleep.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Good location, shower and comfort all good. Food is excellent and its good value.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Staff are very friendly.

Cons:

Decor somewhat dated.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great stay, and will definitely return now I know where you are.
Pros:

I received a warm welcome which continued through my stay. Thank you.

Cons:

Breakfast was great and I felt at home.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
2
Dissapointing - avoid if you want an early night.
Pros:

Room directly above the restaurant/bar area. Constant noise and music till closing (23:20), then noise from staff till midnight. So bad, I checked out after the first night. No soundproofing whatsoever - in the morning, I could hear the conversation of the person in the room next door when they were on the phone.

Cons:

The noise!

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandrs • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Lianne • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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LAWSON • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nothing fancy, but clean, tidy, fully functional and great value
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good hotel for location and food
Pros:

Good location for what we were doing, very friendly staff, good food menu and nice meals. Bedroom was reasonable, comfy bed.

Cons:

Pillows not very good, a bit lumpy and too soft for me, could do with a fan in the room as very hot. Some areas could do with a deep clean in the hotel area.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • ch
7
Efficient
Pros:

Nice welcome. Beds comfortable. Excellent value.

Cons:

Nothing the hotel can do about it, but being located literally beside the traffic lights and main crossroads for the village means there the car noise is real. Bring earplugs.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
4
Very basic, but nice staff
Pros:

The staff had been very helpful and accommodating

Cons:

The bed was terrible, hard and the bedding was not very comfortable. The bathroom was very tired

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee