Uplands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, the sun shining over the water, and a distant island.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing, a stone wall on the right, and a cloudy sky.
A beach with a wooden post and grass in the foreground, and a distant island with a structure on it.
A statue in a grassy field with leafless trees and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Jaggery (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A stone church with a pointed roof and large windows.
Photo by Martin Bodman (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Stay near popular Uplands attractions

Swansea Beach

8.8/10 (270 reviews)
Swansea Beach, the waterfront beach for the city of Swansea, stretches for five miles between the Maritime Quarter and the ‘Knab Rock’ near Mumbles in Wales. Popular since Victorian times, the beach throngs with sun-lovers during the summer months who come for the dunes, golden sands and fine swimming. It’s recommended by the Marine Conservation Society for the quality of its water and the cleanliness of the sand.
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Activities

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

NZ$199
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

NZ$55
per adult
Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

NZ$23
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

NZ$328
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour

NZ$269
per adult
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$328
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Uplands Hotel Deals

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$215 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$215
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (666 reviews)
"I picked this hotel due to its proximity to Ironman event. I checked that breakfast would be available early on the day of the event. I was repeated told breakfast would be starting at 4:30 for the event. So was a little disappointed on the Saturday evening when I was told that it was actually a ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$181 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$181
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely 2 night stay! Stayed in privilege room very nice and clean. Restaurant and bar very nice and relaxed ! Food was very good standard and staff were polite and friendly"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Mercure Swansea Hotel
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$184 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$184
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Village Hotel Swansea
The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon Hotel

4 out of 5
The Kingsway Swansea Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$183 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$183
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The location is very good, less than 15 minutes to walk to the coach station or railway station. There are many shops and cafes near the hotel. The room is clean and the air conditioning is good. The staff are polite and helpful. The building is a bit old style but it is OK for me."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

The Dragon Hotel
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Felinfoel Llanelli Wales
The price is NZ$277 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$277
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Llanelli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (419 reviews)
"The room was clean, but there was water left in the kettle from previous people who had stayed in the room."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa
Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel

Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot Wales
The price is NZ$145 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$145
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Uplands

Find the best Uplands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone structure with a water feature and a yellow sculpture.

Castle

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Pennard Golf Course and Grand Theatre while you're in town.

A cable-stayed bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
Photo by David Luther Thomas
Open Photo by David Luther Thomas

St. Thomas

St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Dylan Thomas Centre and Maritime Quarter if you have time to explore the area.

A beach with clear skies, distant hills, and sparse vegetation.
Photo by Vicky
Open Photo by Vicky

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Blue Pool Corner while you're exploring the area.

A church with a tall steeple and a graveyard in front.
Photo by Nigel Davies
Open Photo by Nigel Davies

Llanrhidian Higher

While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a beach, and a river.
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Open Photo by Jakejakegarner (page does not exist)

Bon-y-maen

Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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