The Swan Hotel
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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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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
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lynn
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
“The room was beautiful and the bed is the most comfortable I have ever slept in.” - Jillian
United Kingdom
“Location - central fir shops, cafes , bars and short walk to beach Staff - friendly helpful professional excellent breakfast” - Josh
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
“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
“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
“Good location, nice accommodation and friendly staff” - Tim
United Kingdom
“Room, food in the restaurant and breakfast. Location excellent.” - Jonny
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
“There is nothing not to like, great place,staff, location and atmosphere.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Still Room
- CuisineBritish
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Tap Room
- CuisineBritish
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Swan Hotel
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 cultureAdditional charge
- Bar crawls
- Beach
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional 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
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.




The fine print
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.