Holiday Inn Express® Swansea – East is the perfect base for your adventure in South West Wales. Located just off the M4 and only 10 minutes from Swansea city centre, our hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions. Neath Station is a short drive away, offering direct trains to Cardiff and London, while Cardiff Airport (CWL) is just 34 miles away.
Take a day trip to the Gower Peninsula, known for its stunning 70 miles of scenic cliff tops, beaches, and woodland trails. The Mumbles, just 11 miles from the hotel, marks the start of the journey. For sports fans, catch a Swansea City A.F.C. match at Liberty Stadium, or explore Swansea Castle and the National Waterfront Museum. Looking for a relaxing night out? Enjoy the latest films at Vue Cinema Swansea, just 20 minutes away.
After a day of exploring, unwind in your comfortable room with cozy bedding, an en-suite shower, and fast free Wi-Fi. Stream your favourite shows on your devices or catch up on the latest news on the flat-screen TV. Gather with friends or colleagues in our lounge, where you can enjoy curries, pizzas, and burgers, or relax with a refreshing gin & tonic from our licensed bar.
Start your day with our complimentary buffet breakfast, including scrambled eggs, bacon, beans, and sausages, or opt for something lighter like granola and coffee to fuel your adventures.
"My wife and I stayed for four nights as we were visiting relatives near Neath. We had stayed the previous week at the Holiday Inn in Leicester and that was superior in many ways.
After we checked in at Swansea, we were told the lift wasn’t working and we had to carry our suitcase and bags up two floors. Although we are elderly, there was no apology or offer the carry out luggage to our room.
The room itself, although adequate in size, was not up to the standard of the room in Leicester. The main problem was the bed. We were told the beds were new, but unfortunately we found ours a bit small and rather uncomfortable and so we requested a topper which helped a bit. The quilt was too small for the bed also.
A very important point is the parking. There are not enough spaces and every night when we returned, there were none left, which meant having to park in the restaurant next to the hotel, but we entered our registration number in the restaurant to avoid receiving a ticket. At night it is not obvious which spaces belong to the hotel. The staff gave us incorrect information and we have heard that this has led to hotel guests receiving parking charges. Please be warned the hotel spaces are on the right only as you drive in.
The breakfast is adequate.
The bar prices are very expensive and we only had a drink on the first night - once bitten, twice shy!
Generally the staff were helpful and pleasant."