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Reviews of The Swan Hotel 4 stars

Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EG, United Kingdom

#6 of 77 hotels in Southwold

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1186 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing loved it!

    The staff and quality of the food was so good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Lovely night away !!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, exceptionally polite, professional and friendly staff. And lovely hotel and loved the room great surprise.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    A wonderful base to explore all that Southwold has to offer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only small thing I can think of is it would be nice to have a larger bar area to spend time in before dinner.

    Our room was very comfortable, plenty of space and peaceful overnight. I was very happy that my request for a birthday cake arrived at dinner as arranged and it was delicious.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We liked the room and the breakfast. Also the location it was a short walk to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    A thoroughly enjoyable stay. We will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything ie: The property, the quality of the furnishings, the food and especially the staff were excellent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing falls under this heading. However we would have liked a hotel garden which we think would be the cherry on the cake. One further, albeit a minor point, we would prefer a conventional cooling fan in place of the Dyson air cooling device

    Quality of hotel and services. The hotel staff were courteous, friendly and helpful The relaxed environment of the hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    A perfect venue for a short summer family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In our double room there was a lack of drawer space.

    Excellent breakfast and an unusual and delicious dinner menu with reasonably priced wine list. The family quarters were extremely comfortable. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Be good if they took American Express

    Room excellent. Food very good as always.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Lovely hotel to visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovely room, staff were amazing. Breakfast ok.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    A little luxurious gem in the heart of Southwold
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was all good. The rooms are not cheap but ultimately you get what you pay for and as returning customers we know what we get for our money and still keep coming back.

    This is a little luxurious gem in the heart of Southwold. Lovely rooms and a great restaurant. Our room was beautifully appointed and very classy. The in-room Bose speaker to connect to was a nice touch and a small free bottle of Adnam’s gin was super generous. The food in the restaurant is outstanding Totally unpretentious but still super unusual. I had cold beetroot soup with horseradish - which would not normally be my cup of tea - but, oh my God, it was unbelievable. I have to go back just for that!!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Loved every minute of it and would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only small groan would be not enough parking spaces

    The staff were so friendly and helpful Food was excellent although a little expensive but definitely worth it for a special occasion Well situated in the town too

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    A great stay in a town with a fantastic sandy beach and warm sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car parking was limited and the view from our window was on the beer and ale factory.

    Very comfortable beds, helpful staff and great food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Intimate wedding, with two night stays, breakfast and dinner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quaint, true to old hotel style and service. Staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful furnishings, styling, fresh flowers. Everything.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    So good will go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    In the centre of town and a few hundred metres to the sandy beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast very good accommodates food intolerances Location excellent Staff friendly with a smile Room spacious and bathroom free standing bath

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Fabulous stay in a lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, in the centre of the town. The staff were amazing and so friendly and welcoming. The decor was high end throughout. A cosy bar area, super comfy lounge area and well equipped tasteful bedrooms.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    A wonderful.ecperiencecoverall despite the bathroom bedroom.being below par
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower did not work with only small pressure of water and no repair possible No safe Very soft mattress

    Everything about the hotel staff andcfacilities except thecbedroom/bathroom See below

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Stylish hotel with comfort, quality and hospitality at its heart.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was early morning noise from the barrels/brewery in the courtyard, however, a small inconvenience. The beds were remarkably comfortable and we slept well in the main.

    Stylish hotel with comfort, quality and hospitality at its heart. Superb facilities-the proximity to the towns amenities, own secure parking, tasty breakfast and attentiveness of staff set this hotel apart from others we have stayed at in the past in Southwold. Cannot rate and reccomend it highly enough.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Wonderful sleep and breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything you need modern and fresh but with period features - lovely staff - lovely food

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Great place with great customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and the breakfast were top notch. The staff are all super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    We had a wonderful stay 👍😊, hope to visit again soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location great 👍, breakfast very good , though dining room very busy . Staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved the fact there were swimming towels.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    first class
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent food

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Very relaxing with a super seafood meal in the restaurant on our first night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bigger bathroom extra chair

    Breakfasts were very good. Room was v good - could have done with one more comfortable chair. Bathroom a bit tight but plenty of hot water and lovely big towels.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Gorgeous location and amazing staff.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were amazing and the location is beautiful. Staff were fantastic organising a charger for our electric car.

    Stayed in July 2025

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