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8.2 / 10 Guest Rating

The Swan At Hay

Church Street, Hay-on-Wye, gb

The Swan At Hay - main view

About the Property

Charming Georgian Hotel in Hay-on-Wye

Individually Designed Bedrooms: The Swan at Hay offers 19 uniquely designed bedrooms with picturesque views, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights: Guests can indulge in classic British cuisine at the relaxed bistro and restaurant, featuring original Georgian windows overlooking the garden. The well-stocked bar offers award-winning ales and ciders for a delightful dining experience.

Ideal Location: Positioned between the Brecon Beacons and The Black Mountains, the hotel is a perfect retreat for exploring the Offa’s Dyke Path and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and proximity to boutique shops and pubs in Hay-on-Wye.

Experience the charm and comfort of The Swan at Hay – Book your stay now!

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.2
Excellent1517 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the excellent location.

Categories

Cleanliness8.1
Service8.8
Location8.6
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.1
Value for Money7.6
Food and Beverage8.1
Overall Experience8.3

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LourdesusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 24, 2026

"Great breakfast and location."

7.0

Wonderful breakfast, with à la carte options. The dining area was very pleasant.

We booked a standard room do not recommend since this was a former carriage house. There was no elevators and had to drag our luggage up a steep, winding stairs. The room was small and the curtains were coming apart. Fortunately, we only stayed one night. Recommend staying in the main hotel.

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LindagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 20, 2026

"Comfortable relaxed stay ."

6.0

Quite an old fashioned hotel full of older people like ourselves . Bedroom well supplied with coffee tea and biscuits .Bed really comfortable clean white linen lovely pillows .Heard the dawn chorus ,surrounded by hills and a great view of them and a pretty garden .Bars serving lunch and dinner time there is a beer garden at the back of the property great in sunshine ! Lovely sound of birds and sheep in the background .Great breakfast 🍳.Nice place to stay.Car park available around the side of the property.The staff very helpful.

The stairs are a bit steep no lift .However I managed them! The place could probably do with a makeover . Probably not enough staff as service very slow .

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WendygbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 20, 2026

"We had a one night stay but would happily have stayed longer and will definitely stay again ."

9.0

Lovely old hotel , the location was excellent for exploring Hay on Wye. Rooms were very clean and comfortable and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good.

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ParkergbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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DavidgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 18, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

The staff were all excellent and the hotel and facilities were lovely.

The breakfast was really good however it would have been great to have slightly larger portions or a buffet style breakfast where the customers can help themselves. Overall though it was very good.

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AarongbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 16, 2026

"Very comfortable. Lovely staff!"

9.0

Great location, lovely staff. Dog friendly! Plenty of places to walk nearby. The restaurant was excellent.

Nothing.

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JonathangbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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CathygbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Extremely disappointed. Overpriced and overstated."

3.0

Great location

Vastly over priced. Quite dated & in need of an overhaul. Paid a premium amount for a ‘Deluxe room’ to find it no better standard than a Travelodge or similar. No attention to detail. Minimal supermarket quality tea & biscuits, sparse toiletries and no added extras that you would expect in a Deluxe room at £210 per night! Beds incredibly uncomfortable with low grade pillows & room too hot with no temperature control (worst nights sleep I’ve had)! 2 armchairs at one end of the room with no table for drinks etc. Too far away to see small TV, so in effect, no use. Poor lighting - either bright overhead light or bedside lamps. No lighting for desk or mirror area, making it unusable. Room 6 is opposite the domestics cupboard, so in the morning there was loud talking and clattering from staff outside the room. Booked for a special birthday celebration - extremely disappointed!

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GuygbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"We stayed at the Swan in 1975 and this was a return visit, we loved every moment"

10.0

Brilliant location Lovely room Warm and clean

Nothing

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RuthgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Nice welcome. Clean room. Parking space. Free upgrade.

Unbearable smell of dog. The window was open on arrival and we left it open even though it was cold but the smell was overpowering. Unfortunately not the upgrade we expected.

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