Nestled in a charming setting, The Swan at Hay Hotel offers upscale comforts and warm hospitality. Begin your day with breakfast or unwind at the bar, surrounded by lush gardens and a serene terrace. With in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful staff previous guests have loved.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Pet-friendly
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
2 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Snack bar/deli
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
For families (6)
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is RM466
RM466
RM560 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Room options
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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Superior Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Superior Twin Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Church Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Wales, HR3 5DQ
What's nearby
Hay Castle - 4 min walk
Richard Booth's Bookshop - 5 min walk
The Lion Street Gallery - 5 min walk
Hay-on-Wye Library - 6 min walk
The Warren - 9 min walk
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 102 min drive
Builth Road Station - 31 min drive
Hereford Station - 32 min drive
Cilmeri Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Festival Food Hall - 17 min walk
Blue Boar - 2 min walk
the Railway restaurant - 8 min drive
Boat Inn - 8 min drive
Cafe Hay - 2 min walk
About this property
The Swan at Hay Hotel
The Swan at Hay Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Garden Room, one of 2 restaurants, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Georgian hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Archery
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1812
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Georgian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Garden Room – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
The Market Bar – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
1812 Bar – This bar specialises in British cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Swan Hay Hotel Hay on Wye
Swan Hay Hay on Wye
The Swan at Hay Hotel Hotel
The Swan at Hay Hotel Hereford
The Swan at Hay Hotel Hotel Hereford
Frequently asked questions
Does The Swan at Hay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Swan at Hay Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Swan at Hay Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Swan at Hay Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Swan at Hay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Swan at Hay Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. The Swan at Hay Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Swan at Hay Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring British cuisine.
What's the area around The Swan at Hay Hotel like?
The Swan at Hay Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Hay Castle and 5 minutes' walk from River Wye.
The Swan at Hay Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
This was a cozy and safe gem of a place. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The staff were so very kind and the food was incredible.
david
david, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
We had a wonderful stay! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The grounds were lovely and our room was beautiful. Would definitely stay again!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Great location for the bookstores - all in walking distance- and touring the Wye Valley
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Lovely old Georgian hotel, clean and comfortable.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Lovely building and garden. Excellent food and very pleasant and helpful staff. Great place to stay in a delightful little town.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Staff was so helpful and friendly- especially Sandy! Highly recommend
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
A wonderful place to stay and enjoy Hay! We’ll be back!
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 February 2024
pleasent stay
IAN
IAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2022
Comfortable, good food and staff very nice.
Stephen
Stephen, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 January 2025
Really lovely hotel.
Lovely hotel. The staff were amazing and very friendly. Food was top tier. We arent usually the type to eat at the hotel we stay at, as we like to try more of the local places. But the food was so good we ended up having breakfast two of the days and dinner. The room was very nice and well equipped. The only issue we had was that when someone in the building used the hot water, we could hear banging from what sounded like the pipes which seemed to go on through the night. We did report this to reception and hopefully it'll get sorted for anyone else staying in that room. But overall a great experience.
ryan
ryan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 May 2024
Beautiful grounds. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Adequate rooms.
Karin
Karin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2024
Stay in Hay
Really enjoyed our stay, staff friendly and helpful. Hotel full of character
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2024
Comfort away from home
A really pleasant night’s stop with excellent food and service. Will certainly visit again when we have more time.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
Swan at Hay
Excellent Breakfast with eggs always perfectly cookedby correct amount.
All the staff went out of their way to make us feel good - ESPECIALLY SARAH who was always helpfulbwith a permanent smile
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2023
Excellent location. Would stay there again. Highly recommend.
Nigel
Nigel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 April 2024
Lovely hotel with excellent staff
Arrived to a very warm and helpful welcome. Room was lovely. Highlight was the excellent staff. Especially Sarah.
Very dog friendly and the enclosed garden was not only beautiful but ideal four our dog.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 August 2022
Excellent staff
Very nice hotel, staff were really helpful and could not do enough for us. Excellent breakfast with fresh berries and very good choice of cooked options.
K
K, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 October 2022
Very pleasant hotel close to town.
Lovely dining room and garden. Dinner was very good with excellent service. Breakfast was a little disappointing but would still go back there.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2022
The bed linens were very nice and the mattress was comfortable. Some road noise. A wonderful place to stay.
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 July 2022
Excellent value for money
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Great location with quaint charm
We booked this at the last minute and arrived just 15 minutes before the kitchen was to close. They were very helpful and made sure we got seated and fed on a cold rainy night. This hotel is very close to the shops in town, perfect for a book holiday. The staff was very helpful in locating and directing me to a place that could help me ship my books back home.
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2022
Beautiful room. Spotless. Great food and drink options on property. Located within walking distance of all of the ships and castle.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
I was traveling with my very senior parents and staff offered to relocate them to a ground floor room as I'd not thought to request it.
Dining doesn't have a ton of options but what you get is exquisite and the service is friendly and attentive.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2022
The Swan is a wonderful place outstandingly beautiful like stepping back in time original windows wood work etc absolutely delightful
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2023
The Swan is a great place to stay, conveniently located near the center of town with easy access to a laundry, an ATM, a Post Office, restaurants and shopping.
The staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served and the pub offers light options between meals. Top ratings.