St. Thomas 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 & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Maritime & Mumbles Day Tour
Neath: Canyoning, Gorge Walking & Waterfall Trekking 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 St. Thomas
Village Hotel Swansea
2 night stay. Did not have room cleaned for second night. Gym was good.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
ibis Swansea
Not much beer in stock, I was told there had been an issue over the weekend but I had a glass of wine 🍷. Staff we're talkative, room was spacious and clean, excellent shower and a very comfortable bed. Tea and coffee in the room.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Ice House Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
I stayed on 2 May Parking is available at a reduced rate of 5£ day hotel has a great location on beach and walking distance of shops and restaurants etc etc Hotel check in was easy and pleasant with information needed Room had a slight musk smell as windows cannot be opened and only air is a air ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Superb stay! Excellent from start to finish. Hotel was spotless, the breakfast superb, staff were extremely helpful and pleasant, room and bed were really comfortable and the complimentary Welsh cakes were the cherry on the cake!!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot
Staff were excellent clean room.good food
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Thomas
Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mount Pleasant
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Theatre and Plantasia.
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 Plantasia.
Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
