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.
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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

AU$164
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Swansea Hidden Gems

Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

AU$28
per traveller
Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

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

AU$268
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

Swansea: Ghost Walk with Paranormal Investigation

AU$45
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

AU$19
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$268
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 AU$199 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$199
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
The price is AU$151 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$151
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,000 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
The price is AU$153 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$153
9 Aug - 10 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
The price is AU$151 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$151
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 ...
The Dragon Hotel
Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel

Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot Wales
The price is AU$134 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$134
30 July - 31 July
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (667 reviews)
"The hotel could really do with some renovating, and generał tidying up on the grounds to make it more presentable. It does the job basically."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

3 out of 5
Felinfoel Llanelli Wales
The price is AU$276 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$276
2 Aug - 3 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! (420 reviews)
"Plenty of Parking-Nice outside area to sit and have a drink. Executive Rooms have very large room and bathroom with jacuzzi bath & walk in Shower. No A/C,Fridge or Safe !! Room 17 located over the Lounge so quite noisy when Function on. Spa good but only a Plunge Pool plus Jacuzzi,Steam and Sauna ..."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa
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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 1940s Swansea Bay 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 Whiteford National Nature Reserve 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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