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The Swan Hotel

★★★★ Market Place, Southwold, GB

9.1 guest rating· 1656 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

The Swan Hotel in Southwold offers elegant 4-star accommodation with a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. From Nespresso machines to four-poster beds, each room is designed for comfort and style.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a culinary journey at The Still Room and The Tap Room, where you can savor delicious dishes and locally brewed Adnams’ beers. Experience a taste of tradition and innovation in every bite.

Explore and Experience

Located just steps away from Southwold's high street and the beach, The Swan Hotel is the perfect base for discovering the town and its surroundings. Let our butler service and knowledgeable staff enhance your stay with tailored recommendations and guided tours.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury and history? Book your stay at The Swan Hotel for an unforgettable experience.

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Rooms & rates

Double Room with Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 21 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Classic Garden Double Room

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Single bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Minibar

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 30 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 4 · 17 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Minibar

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 21 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Double Room with Patio

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Double bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Minibar

Small Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Minibar

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
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  • Family rooms
  • Allergy-free room
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Pub crawls
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Market Place, Southwold, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.11656 reviews

+ Great location+ Excellent breakfastStaff occasionally inconsistentSome cleanliness issues
Cleanliness8.4
Service9.4
Location9.4
Room Quality8.9
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.9

The sort of hotel you hope for when staying in an English resort

10.0

The amazingly comfortable bedroom and luxurious bath with incredible water pressure.

The cocktail bar could have been so much better

Heather · GB · 2026-07-25

Outstanding Hotel

10.0

The staff were outstanding, from reception, housekeeping, restaurant

The seagulls and pigeons

Edward · GB · 2026-07-23

Have been before and sure we will come again

8.0

Location is great. Staff are excellent

Panayiota · GB · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

Great staff in all areas

Seagulls

andy · GB · 2026-07-21

Guest review

10.0

Clean and comfortable

Over priced drinks

Stephen · GB · 2026-07-21

We have stayed at this hotel a few times and this was the most disappointing.

7.0

Dinner was good. limited vegan option. Quite expensive. Breakfast was good except they had “run out” of vegan sausages

The double bed had two separate single mattresses with different depths. This gave an uncomfortable nights sleep. Reception staff didn’t really seem to care.

John · GB · 2026-07-21

Good to know

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 £15 per dog per night, the hotel itself is not dog friendly. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.