The Swan Hotel
Market Place, town centre · Hotel
View on Google MapsPhoto: The Swan Southwold
In short: The Swan Hotel is a hotel in Southwold, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 917 Google reviews.
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Adnams' flagship coaching inn on the Market Place, pairing Georgian and Victorian rooms with the brewery's own beer, spirits and seafood dining.
What's nearby
- The Amber Shop & Museum next door
- Co-op Food - Southwold - Market Place next door
- Denny Of Southwold Ltd next door
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop next door
- Mills & Sons Southwold Ltd next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Swan Hotel
The Swan has occupied the same spot on Southwold's Market Place since the 14th century, rebuilt in its present Georgian form after the great fire of 1659 and run today by the town's own Adnams brewery. It sits at the very centre of Southwold life, a few steps from the High Street's shops and a short stroll from the pier and the beach.
Bedrooms are spread across the main building, a garden annexe and a scatter of nearby cottages, each individually decorated rather than following a uniform hotel template, with several suites and family rooms among the standard doubles. The hotel's Still Room restaurant and Tap Room bar both draw on Adnams' own beers and the Copper House Distillery's gin and vodka, alongside a seasonal, seafood-led menu.
Guests staying here also get first refusal on the brewery's own tours, tastings and lighthouse visits, tying a stay at the Swan closely to the wider Adnams experience that runs through the whole town. Its central position means everything in Southwold is within walking distance, though parking in the surrounding streets can be tight on busy summer weekends.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
People say this hotel offers delicious and innovative food, including excellent afternoon tea and varied breakfast choices. They also highlight the spotless rooms and comfortable accommodations. Guests mention the staff are friendly, attentive, and provide excellent service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Market Place, town centre
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 9.2 / 10 (1,711 reviews)
- Prices from
- £195 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Southwold
Quick answers
Is The Swan Hotel any good?
The Swan Hotel is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 917 Google reviews.
Is The Swan Hotel dog-friendly?
No, Google lists The Swan Hotel as not allowing dogs.
Is The Swan Hotel good for children?
Yes, The Swan Hotel is listed as good for children.
Is The Swan Hotel wheelchair accessible?
The Swan Hotel has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
How do I contact The Swan Hotel?
Call The Swan Hotel on +44 1502 722186.