Gower Peninsula
Travel Guide
Visit Gower Peninsula
Where to stay in Gower Peninsula
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Pennard Golf Course and Grand Theatre while you're in town.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like 1940s Swansea Bay and Maritime Quarter if you have time to explore the area.
Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Llanrhidian Higher
While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.
Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Booked a deluxe room? Nothing deluxe about it. Just a standard room. No frills at all. Was clean, but bed not that comfortable and pillows not very supportive. Staff were friendly. Lift out of order so had to use alternate lift in area of hotel obviously not used by guests. Was a little grim once ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Village Hotel Swansea
Very tidy
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Very friendly staff on check in and check out,Clean room and very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Cwmbach Cottages
Lovely hosts,
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
For Students Only - Ty Nant in Swansea
Hotel.com act like a scam. I didn't know that the Ty Nant hotel was only for students. After contacting Hotels.com several times, it was impossible to get the deposit back. Therefore, Hotels.com has miscommunication with Ty Nant hotel and I been lie about the refund. Keep up the good work Hotels.com ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages
Home from home.. nice and safe for your fur baby’s.. owner are lovely.. lovely walks lovely water falls.. will definitely visit again.. highly recommended
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Rhossili Beach
Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.
Mumbles Pier
One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.
Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is located on Singleton Street in the heart of the city of Swansea, Wales. This performing arts venue stages a host of plays, pantomimes, operas, stand-up performances and offerings from touring companies.
Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
