Mount Pleasant Travel Guide
Swansea
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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.
Oystermouth Castle
Walk along the high glass bridge that runs through the ruins of this Norman chateau to encounter its hidden halls.
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.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Top hotels in Mount Pleasant
Amelia Airheart
Pleasant, airy room with good heating and light. Lovely reception and service from Amelia. Quiet area, with local shops and eateries, and ample parking. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Phoenix
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Great breakfast and friendly staff. Room clean and wonderful shower!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
I have stayed at a few of these hotels for work as I travel around quite regularly. There seems to be a reoccurring theme that the bathrooms have a really horrible drain smell. I would have mentioned this to staff but I dropped my bags off to the room went for dinner come back and it was already ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot
Staff were excellent clean room.good food
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Swansea
The staff really make this hotel — they’re fantastic! Always attentive, checking that everything is okay and asking if you need anything. The hotel is currently undergoing some improvements, but that didn’t spoil our stay at all. Our room was fantastic, everything was very clean, and we’ll definitely ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Pleasant
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea while you're in town.
Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
Cwmbrwla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cwmbrwla and surrounding area, you can visit Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Swansea Marina and National Waterfront Museum if you have time to explore the area.
