St. Thomas Travel Guide

Swansea

A waterfront residential building complex with multiple balconies and a calm body of water in the foreground.
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A beach with a rocky shoreline, waves, and distant industrial structures.
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A cable-stayed bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
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A wide urban road with a pedestrian sidewalk, a red construction barrier, and a modern bridge in the background.
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A marina with several sailboats docked, a bridge in the background, and a building with a sign.
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Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

£82
per adult
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
Swansea Hidden Gems

Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

£15
per traveller
Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

£24
per adult
Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

£140
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

£10
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

£140
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
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Top hotels in St. Thomas

Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is £80 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£80
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Village Hotel Swansea
ibis Swansea

ibis Swansea

3 out of 5
A483 Fabian Way Swansea Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £54 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£54
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"A pleasant stay at a reasonable price. Staff were excellent. Room was clean but some areas - shower needed a deeper clean really"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

ibis Swansea
Ice House Apartments

Ice House Apartments

4 out of 5
Kings Road Swansea Wales
The price is £107 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£107
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dylan Thomas Centre and The Environment Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"Lovely apartment, could do with being a little clearer about where to check in prior to the visit but the staff were helpful. Got charged an extra £50 on arrival which I thought was a security deposit but has actually been taken from my account with no explanation"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Ice House Apartments
Swansea Waterfront View Windmill Terrace

Swansea Waterfront View Windmill Terrace

3 out of 5
62 Windmill Terrace Swansea Wales
The price is £192 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£192
per night
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Stay at this holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Plantasia and Pennard Golf Course are located ...
Swansea Waterfront View Windmill Terrace
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is £80 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£80
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (720 reviews)
"The property look better in pictures"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
The price is £65 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£65
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely staff, sits in a quiet area of the city so very little outside noise, it's not far away from the M4 so it makes an ideal base camp if you're exploring areas outside of Swansea."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Mercure Swansea Hotel
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Where to stay in St. Thomas

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A historic stone structure with a water feature and a yellow sculpture.

Castle

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena while you're in town.

A beach with clear skies, distant hills, and sparse vegetation.
Photo by Vicky
Open Photo by Vicky

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.

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, the sun shining over the water, and a distant island.
Photo by Gareth Bickerton
Open Photo by Gareth Bickerton

Uplands

Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.

A blue boat stranded on a muddy riverbank with a town in the background.
Photo by Lesbardd
Open Photo by Lesbardd

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.

A coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a beach, and a river.
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Open Photo by Jakejakegarner (page does not exist)

Bon-y-maen

Bon-y-maen is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Swansea area, you might plan a trip to Swansea.com Stadium or 1940s Swansea Bay.

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