The Worm's Head Hotel
Rhossili, clifftop, west Gower · Inn
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An 1880s clifftop inn at Rhossili with rooms and a beer garden looking straight down the length of the bay towards Worm's Head.
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About The Worm's Head Hotel
The Worm's Head Hotel has occupied the clifftop at Rhossili since the 1880s, and the view has not changed: three miles of beach curving north towards Llangennith, the whaleback ridge of Rhossili Down behind, and the tidal island of Worm's Head snaking out into the Bristol Channel below. The beer garden is, by common agreement, the best in Wales.
It is a pub with rooms rather than a formal hotel. Accommodation is straightforward and comfortable, and the ones facing the sea are the reason to book. Downstairs the bar and dining room serve food and drink through the day, from around half past eleven in the morning to late in the evening, and dogs are welcome. Expect it to be full on a fine summer afternoon, when everyone who has walked the coast path arrives at once.
Staying here buys you Rhossili outside visitor hours. The National Trust car park empties by early evening, the light goes gold over the Worm, and the walk up onto the Down or out along the causeway at low tide starts from the doorstep. Check tide times before crossing to Worm's Head; the window is roughly two and a half hours either side of low water and the coastguard hut posts the day's times.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
We visited The Worms Head Hotel on Saturday evening as a group of 12 and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. Despite the stunning location and incredible views, the service left a lot to be desired. Staff appeared unfriendly throughout our visit, with little warmth or customer service. Drinks were also extremely expensive, with a round for four people costing £38 (2 alcholic, and 2 soft drinks). Food availability was very limited, and what was available was poor value for money and not very nice. For example, a small portion of cheesy chips cost almost £7 and was one of the smallest portions we had ever seen. The biggest issue was with a food order for one of the younger members of our group. She had been encouraged to order and pay for her food, which was a big achievement for her as she is naturally very shy and quiet. While everyone else's food arrived, hers never did. After repeatedly asking where it was, we were given several different explanations over the course of an hour. We were told it had been delivered to another table, then that our table had only placed one order, then that she hadn't ordered at all. A member of staff eventually confirmed that he remembered serving her, and when staff suggested the payment hadn't gone through, she was able to show that the money had been taken from her bank account. Her order was eventually processed, but only after all of the confusion and she then had to wait for it to be cooked and served after everyone else had already eaten. By this point, our group had spent over £200, but the poor service, lack of accountability and disappointing food meant we decided not to spend any more of our evening there. It's a real shame because the setting is absolutely beautiful and we had planned to stay much longer. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we would not return.
a month ago · via Google
Absolutely wonderful pub, spectacular views and welcoming atmosphere. The team really looked after our large group. We had a large food order which all came out quickly and tasted great. I would have taken a picture of my double Welsh burger to share but it was that good I was halfway through it before I thought to do so. Will definitely visit again, cheers Adrian and team.
2 months ago · via Google
Our team were doing a charity hike and we were more than looked after over the weekend. Adrian and his colleagues were extremely welcoming and friendly. The food was wonderful after a hike and we even got to stay late to play games, thank you so much!
2 months ago · via Google
Great beer & food. Food is ordered in due to the kitchen being out of order but still a good and efficient service. Staff are lovely and welcoming.
3 months ago · via Google
People say this pub offers great beer and food, including a delicious double Welsh burger, and provides spectacular views. They also highlight the welcoming and friendly staff, who provide efficient service.
Some reviews mention the food can be expensive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Wormshead Hotel, Rhossili, Gower, SA3 1PP Get directions
- Property type
- Inn
- Location
- Rhossili, clifftop, west Gower
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.2 / 10 (2,100 reviews)
- Prices from
- £110 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Gower Peninsula