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ibis Swansea

ibis Swansea offers bright rooms, free Wi-Fi, and free parking in South Wales. Close to Grand Theatre, Liberty Stadium, and key Swansea attractions.

Fabian Way, A483, South Wales, Port Tennant, Swansea SA1 8LD, United Kingdom View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 1059 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with friendly service

Recent visitors highlight the hotel’s clean rooms, welcoming staff, and convenient location with easy access to local attractions and parking. Although some guests note minor noise and shower pressure issues, overall it is considered a tidy and budget-friendly option, especially for travelers with dogs and those seeking a straightforward stay near Swansea’s city center.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, professional, and helpful staff who enhance the guest experience
  • Clean, comfortable rooms with spacious, well-maintained interiors
  • Good variety and quality of food in the on-site restaurant and breakfast
  • Convenient free parking and pet-friendly facilities appreciated by many
  • Location within walking distance to Swansea’s downtown, waterfront, and entertainment venues

Worth knowing

  • Some guests experienced noise from outside conversations, especially in rooms facing the front
  • Shower pressure may be weak in certain rooms
  • Check-in lighting system required some figuring out by a few visitors
  • Pool table requires coins, which can be inconvenient as the hotel operates cashless
  • Located about a mile or so from the city center, so some walking is involved

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking clean and comfortable accommodation
  • Visitors attending events at Grand Theatre or Liberty Stadium
  • Guests travelling with pets who need pet-friendly lodging
  • Those looking for a hotel with easy parking access in Swansea
  • Travelers wanting a straightforward, no-frills stay with a nearby restaurant and bar
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About this property

Welcome to ibis Swansea

Situated on Fabian Way in the Port Tennant area of Swansea, ibis Swansea offers straightforward, budget-friendly accommodation in a functional brick building. The hotel provides bright, clean rooms equipped with air-conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi, making it suitable for both leisure and short business stays. Check-in begins at 15:00, with checkout by midday.

The property features a modern restaurant and bar, where guests have praised the quality and variety of meals, including breakfast options. Free parking and pet-friendly policies add convenience for travelers arriving by car or with pets. While the hotel does not include a pool, fitness center, or business center, accessibility is ensured and the environment is smoke-free.

Located approximately 2 miles from Swansea’s Grand Theatre and 3 miles from Liberty Stadium, the hotel provides a practical base for visitors interested in entertainment and sports events. Nearby attractions such as The National Waterfront Museum, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, and Plantasia are within easy reach, offering cultural and family-friendly activities.

Guest reviews frequently commend the friendly and helpful staff, with particular appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere and comfortable rooms. Some guests note the hotel’s distance from the city center as a minor drawback, and a few have mentioned occasional noise from outside areas. Overall, ibis Swansea is well-suited for travelers seeking affordable accommodation with essential amenities and access to local sights and transport links.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Business center
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

CR
Cath R Apr 19, 2026
10

We enjoyed our meals, breakfast and dinner, in the hotel restaurant. Food was fresh and flavorful. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We appreciate the ample car parking and dog friendly facilities. The room was clean with a comfortable bed. It was close enough to walk to the downtown area and the waterfront/marina with shops, restaurants, pubs, museums and sites. Would highly recommend this Ibis hotel.

SO
Sam Oakley Apr 05, 2026
8.0

I have stayed here twice now and it's a good, clean hotel with nice rooms. I like the location - easy if you're driving and, if you don't mind a mile or so walk, it's a good stroll to town, with several nice restaurants and bars in walking distance. The only negative on this visit was the noise - my room was on the second floor looking to the front and people had endless loud conversations outside (assume they were smoking) and some cars had their engines idling for ages in the car park at night too. Not a problem if you like your window shut but it was warm and I wanted air.

MG
Marcus Gill Mar 05, 2026
10

I come to Swansea a couple of times a year to visit my son in university. This hotel is quite a walk away from the city center but my first time visiting it was the only hotel avaliable. Since then I don't bother looking for other hotels when I come to visit I just book this hotel. The rooms are spotlessly clean and all the staff are great. Why go elsewhere?

C“S
Craig “T” Stratton Feb 23, 2026
8.0

Took us a while to work out the lights. Put card in slot and nothing. (Little switch under key card slot) They have a pool table available for guests £1 a game. Good table. Lots of room to play. However you're required to pay by coins for the table. Yet the actual hotel is cashless. So unable to get change from reception or bar. Only real complaint. Not staffs fault of course. Probably just need to update table to be able to accept card as well.

TA
Tim A Feb 09, 2026
10

Having stayed in many Ibis hotels and others within the group we have always had great service by very friendly, professional and helpful staff where nothing seems to be too much trouble, but we have to say that the Ibis in Swansea, where we spent the last couple of nights, was even better. We would like to thank Nicola for sorting the booking issue I had caused along with all the staff we had contact with, could not have been more helpful and are a credit to your organisation. We are due back in Swansea in a couple of months and would not even consider staying anywhere else. Thank you so very much

KT
kay tottman Jan 27, 2026
10

Very welcoming. Rooms comfortable and quiet. Food was good and there was a vast breakfast selection. Housekeeping tho did knock twice in morning they we had late checkout booked which they were not aware of.

FG
Freya G Jan 26, 2026
8.0

Checked in on October 31st for one night. The young man on reception was a credit to the hotel. Super welcoming, friendly and helpful and really he really completed our stay. Room was immaculate and spacious. Only complain was the shower pressure wasn’t great but for one night it was too much of an issue. We look forward to returning!

PD
Peter Dean Jan 22, 2026
10

Room 207 Ann & Pete (booked under C stevens) we were a party of 8 down for the rugby. In my opinion this is the best Ibis were the staff were very welcoming, easy check-in, friendly & warmed to your everyneed. Tom & Maria got us sorted in no time. I was exceptionally pleased that Maria could speak Welsh too!! We had an evening meal which couldn't be faulted. Breakfast had plenty of choice too & we were so well looked after by the Romanian gentleman. So its a 10 from me! diolch yn fawr Ann

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find ibis Swansea

Port Tennant, Swansea, UK

This straightforward budget hotel set in an unassuming brick building is 2 miles from the live entertainment at Grand Theatre, 3 miles from Liberty Stadium, home of Swansea City FC, and 5 miles from Clyne Gardens.

  • Swansea 36 min Walk
  • Llansamlet 1 hr 25 Walk
  • Fabian Way Park & Ride 7 min Walk
  • Bristol Airport 1 hr 47 Car · 3 hr 18 Transit
  • Cardiff Airport 1 hr Car · 1 hr 48 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Swansea. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

The National Waterfront Museum 2,565 reviews

The National Waterfront Museum

National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD, United Kingdom

4.4 · Museum
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery 479 reviews

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Alexandra Rd, Swansea SA1 5DZ, United Kingdom

4.5 · Art Gallery
Plantasia 2,137 reviews

Plantasia

Parc Tawe Retail Park, Swansea SA1 2AL, United Kingdom

4.3 · Zoo
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