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About this property

This 4-star hotel is in Southwold town center, 656 feet from the beach. It offers free parking, two restaurants, a butler service and free WiFi throughout. The Swan Hotel compliments many of it's original 18th century features. All bedrooms have a Nespresso machine, 40 inch smart TV, a wireless speaker and a mini bar. Some rooms feature Apple TV. All bedrooms in the main building have four poster beds and garden rooms have their own private patios and a view of Southwold Lighthouse. Please note that all garden rooms are separate from the main hotel building, and found at the rear of the property. The Swan Hotel also accommodates two on-site restaurants, The Still Room and The Tap Room, which showcases Adnams’ beers, brewed less than 164 feet away. Our Brewery is a working business located at the rear of the hotel. Southwold high street features a range of local independent shops and the hotel is ideally located for exploring the town and surrounding area. The reception team can book tours of Adnams Brewery and Distillery for residents, as well as other local attractions. Please note group bookings of over 5 rooms will be subject to a special cancellation policy.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The suite was absolutely super great attention to detail and exceptionally clean. All the meals were delicious well balanced and excellent choices.
  • Stewart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was beautiful and the bed is the most comfortable I have ever slept in.
  • Jillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location - central fir shops, cafes , bars and short walk to beach Staff - friendly helpful professional excellent breakfast
  • Josh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was extremely comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and attentive. The location was great and the facilites were all very good.
  • James
    United States United States
    The location was very good…about a block from the Sea and right in the heart of Southwold. We are blue badge holders and they reserved a parking space for us. The Staff were exceptional. Also, the Chef is remarkably creative, and all our meals...
  • Craton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service, spacious room, lovely food and top location. Staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. Onsite restaurant served an excellent dinner and spectacular breakfast!
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, nice accommodation and friendly staff
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room, food in the restaurant and breakfast. Location excellent.
  • Jonny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A hotel with a real sense of luxury and ideally located in the heart of Southwold. An ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of Suffolk. The wonderfully furnished and equipped bedroom took my breath away.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There is nothing not to like, great place,staff, location and atmosphere.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • The Still Room
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Tap Room
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Swan Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

The Swan Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The Garden Rooms are separate from the main building and are at the rear of the hotel. These rooms are our only dog-friendly rooms. They have a small garden area with an outdoor terrace and seating and views of Southwold Lighthouse.

Dogs are charged at £10 per dog per night, the hotel itself is not dog friendly.

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.

Please inform The Swan Hotel 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.

FAQs about The Swan Hotel