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About this property
This 4-star hotel is in Southwold town centre, 200 metres 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 50 metres 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 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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Availability
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ruth
United Kingdom
“Excellent service by all staff across every area of the hotel. There was a varied selection of food available at breakfast and if you requested something that was not on the menu the staff were happy to provide your preferred choice. Dinner menu...” - Maria
United Kingdom
“Lovely welcome , staff all lovely, but big shout out for the lovely Harry, he seemed to work in lots of different areas of hotel, very helpful polite and always on hand to help, im sure he will rise the ranks quickly with the work ethic he has ,...” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fantastic Staff go above and beyond to help you Fantastic location with parking Beautiful clean hotel Have been before and will continue going” - Punters
United Kingdom
“The location is excellent, the standard of food is top draw. The room was well appointed with all the facilities that you would expect.” - Cotte
United Kingdom
“Great location, exceptionally polite, professional and friendly staff. And lovely hotel and loved the room great surprise.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“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.” - Madeleine
United Kingdom
“We liked the room and the breakfast. Also the location it was a short walk to the beach.” - Donald
United Kingdom
“Everything ie: The property, the quality of the furnishings, the food and especially the staff were excellent.” - Brian
United Kingdom
“Quality of hotel and services. The hotel staff were courteous, friendly and helpful The relaxed environment of the hotel” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast and an unusual and delicious dinner menu with reasonably priced wine list. The family quarters were extremely comfortable. Very friendly staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Still Room
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Tap Room
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.