Tenby

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Tenby
Tenby
Tenby
Tenby
Tenby

Revered as Wales’ mosticonic seaside town, with it’s brightly coloured houses overlooking pristinesandy beaches, Tenby brings quaint charm to the SouthWales coastline.

Tenby is protected by theembrace of its 13th century medieval stone walls. The entrance to the old townis guarded by the famous, perfectly preserved five arches gate. The town itselfwraps itself around a hilltop, providing stunning views of the sandyPembrokeshire coastline and bustling harbour below.

The town’s ancient cobbled lanes are lined withboutique shops and fantastic restaurants, which, combined with the stunningnatural beauty of the surrounding area, make Tenbya justifiably popular tourist destination.

Shopping in Tenby

This beautiful medieval town caters for a wide rangeof tastes. If independent boutiques are what you’re looking for, head intoTenby’s winding, cobbled streets and delight inthe treasure trove of vintage shops on offer.

Everything in Tenby iswithin walking distance, making it ideal for a relaxed day of retailtherapy.

If you begin to flag you can always stop off for acoffee at one of the beautiful tea rooms around Frog Street or take in the seaviews at the cafes and ice cream parlours that line the promenade.

Nature in Tenby

Tenby boasts threegorgeous beaches, each with their own unique character. They all face differentdirections, so you will always be able to find sun, shade or shelter, and canenjoy the views no matter what the weather.

Walk along Tenby’s SouthBeach towards Giltar Point and the start of the PembrokeshireCoastal Path. From here, you will see fabulous views of CaldeyIsland.

Go to Castle Beach at low tide and walk out to St.Catherine’s Island to explore the many rock pools around the cliffs. CastleBeach has been awarded both the Blue Flag 2014 and the Seaside award forexcellent water quality, making it a great beach for swimming, canoeing andsurfing.

Restaurants in Tenby

Tenby has a wide varietyof independent restaurants and bistros to suit any price range.

Head up to one of the restaurants near the TudorMerchants Houses or Tudor Square and dine in an old medieval building for atruly unique experience.

The South Beach also has some great dining options,complete with stunning sea views. Here you will find some award-winningpizzerias offering excellent value for money.

Activities in Tenby

Tenby boasts twobeautiful golf courses and offers a range of water sport activities, includingwater skiing and kayaking. Motor boats can be hired to explore the many cavesfound around the mainland or the neighbouring islands and mackerel fishing tripscan be booked at the harbour.

For some extra action, head to Battlefield LIVE! inLlanteg, eight miles east, for some laser warfare to be enjoyed by allages.

Tenbyis a charming town with a great deal of character that has something foreveryone, regardless of your price range. Relax and enjoy your trip to Tenby

The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel

3.5 out of 5
THE PARAGON, SA70 7HR Tenby Wales
The price is RM489 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
RM489
RM587 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"Great location. Very small room but perfect for our needs. Recently updated and clean. Lovely terrace and beach views. Staff was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

The Imperial Hotel
The Town Crier

The Town Crier

2.5 out of 5
3-4 Upper Frog St Tenby Wales
The price is RM428 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM428
RM514 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Firstly was given a room with no outside area, didn’t seem very private either and was noisy with street outside. I thought I had booked a room with outside area through Hotels.com, which they advertise as all rooms have a balcony or terrace ? But after an extra payment we were given a much larger ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

The Town Crier
Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

4 out of 5
Warren St Tenby Wales
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Filthy
"This place is absolutely filthy, it doesn’t look as though it has been cleaned in over a year. We would not recommend and still waiting for a refund as we left early. Very disappointing. Hotels.com you should take this off your rentals"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

4 out of 5
Warren St Tenby Wales
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Filthy
"This place is absolutely filthy, it doesn’t look as though it has been cleaned in over a year. We would not recommend and still waiting for a refund as we left early. Very disappointing. Hotels.com you should take this off your rentals"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Arcadia - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Glenholme Apartments

Glenholme Apartments

4 out of 5
Picton Terrace Tenby Wales
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Ocean Commotion are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
"Awful! Do not stay here. Absolutely stank of sewage, contacted the owner and was ignored, contacted again the day after and again ignored. A man then turned up at pur apartment late afternoon asking if we had "stepped in dog sh*t" and we hadnt and answered no so he then went on to tell us he ignored ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Glenholme Apartments
The Nook North Beach - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

The Nook North Beach - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby

4 out of 5
Flat 4 21 The Norton, Tenby Wales
Stay at this apartment in Tenby. Enjoy a beach locale, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Harbour Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"This was our second stay at the Nook. The apartment is perfect for a little get away. Clean, light, spacious and well equipped with everything you need. Great location with just a few steps away from the north beach. I'm sure we will be back again."

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Nook North Beach - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Tenby
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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