Bon-y-maen Travel Guide
Swansea
Visit Bon-y-maen
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
Top hotels in Bon-y-maen
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"Decent Hotel, well situated next to the Marina"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
"Only interacted with check in staff Didn't eat on site Sky sports channels kept pixelling"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
"We had an accessible room, just there right thing. Very clean, proper wet room shower. Breakfast was really good with good range of hot and cold items."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Dragon Hotel
"If you want a clean and friendly hotel, centrally located Dragons is a good choice. Nice large room with comfy bed. We arrived fairly late and left early so didn`t have a chance to use amenities"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa
"Unfortunately stayed on a weekend with a wedding, where we were on the first floor above the disco. There's non existent sound proofing and sticky doors that slams as you try to close them. Beware there's also no air con or fans. On the plus side, we had a nicely renovated room and the staff were ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot
"Not great, but value for money. Down side was my car got damaged as someone reverse into my car."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bon-y-maen
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Plantasia while you're in town.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Dylan Thomas Centre and Plantasia if you have time to explore the area.
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.
Uplands
Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.
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.
