HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SWANSEA - EAST BY IHG - Neath Neath Road, Llandarcy SA10 6GZ

Neath Rd. Llandarcy, Neath, SA10 6GZ United Kingdom

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Near Neath Abbey Ruins

9.0

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It offers free high‑speed WiFi, an Express Start buffet breakfast served each morning, an on‑site restaurant and bar, electric vehicle charging and complimentary self‑parking, plus strong accessibility features and eco‑friendly practices (recycling, LED lighting, water‑efficient fixtures).

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible parking

Pets allowed

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"Happy friendly hotel"

Lovely hotel, great service, superb accessible room.

Elizabeth P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 24 to Sun Jan 25 2026 at a £78.97 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in Neath, Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Neath Abbey Ruins and 6 minutes from Victoria Gardens. This hotel is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Gwyn Hall.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Stay in one of 91 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Liberty Stadium - 0.3 mi
City Centre Swansea - 1.8 mi
Swansea Airport (SWS) - 6.4 mi
Festival Fields, Millennium Coastal Park - 10.2 mi
City Centre Bridgend - 18.0 mi
Brecon Beacons National Park - 24.6 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

A modern Swansea hotel just off the M4 motorway, with free parking, free WiFi and breakfast includedHoliday Inn Express® Swansea - East hotel is just off the M4 motorway, a 15-minute drive from the shopping and attractions of Swansea city centre. Alternatively, guests can leave the car in the hotel's free car park and hop on a bus into town from the stop outside the hotel. Neath station, 10 minutes' drive away, is served by direct trains to Cardiff and London. Cardiff Airport is 50 minutes' drive from the hotel.Fancy a day at the seaside? You can reach the sandy beaches of the Gower Peninsula in 40 minutes by car. Go for a bracing walk on the grassy slopes of the Brecon Beacons, a 30-minute drive from the hotel. You can also head to the village of Abercraf to explore the network of underground caverns at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales.You can host meetings for up to 35 people in the hotel's two naturally lit conference rooms. Audiovisual equipment is available and there's free WiFi to help your presentation run smoothly. Planning to work through lunch? You can order hot food or mingle over a buffet lunch.Begin your day with the inclusive Express Start Breakfast, featuring bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs and baked beans, plus a choice of continental items. In the lobby lounge bar, you can order a hot evening meal or unwind with friends over a pint.

Local Attractions

Swansea Maritime Quarter (6 miles), The Mumbles (20 miles), Earlswood Golf Course, Neath train station (2 miles), Wales National Swimming Pool (9 miles), Dylan Thomas Centre (15 miles), Llandarcy Academy of Sport & Learning, Margam Country Park (5 miles), Manor House Wildlife Park, Swansea Grand Theatre (7 miles), Liberty Stadium (6 miles), SWANSEA (5 miles), Plantasia (5 miles), Tesco Supermarket (1 miles), Gower Beach (20 miles), Quad Challenge, Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves centre (19 miles), Oakwood Park (53 miles), Clyne Gardens (10 miles), Swansea University (8 miles), The Brecon Beacons National Park (35 miles), Afan Forest Park mountain biking, hiking & fishing (10 miles)

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 3

Rooms: 91

Non Smoking Rooms: 91

Handicap Rooms: 6

Suites: 0

Meeting Rooms: 0

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Braille or raised signage
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Daily
Double-glazing on all windows
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
Elevator door width (inches) - 36
Energy-saving switches
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free self parking
FuturePlus
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Luggage storage
No accessible shuttle
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Pets allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Stair-free path to entrance
Television in common areas
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Vending machine
Visual alarms in hallways
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Airport & Shuttle Info

Bristol International Airport (82 miles), Cardiff International Wales (40 miles)

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Strictly Guide Dogs ONLY

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Free Express Start Breakfast

Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee

Free high-speed internet service in every room

eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services

Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Station Cafe - Classic full Welsh breakfast and good coffee. Distance from hotel - about 3.5 miles.

Lunch The Kings Head Neath - Traditional pub lunch with local ales and daily specials. Distance from hotel - about 4.0 miles.

Dinner The Windmill - Popular seafood and riverside views in Swansea Bay. Distance from hotel - about 6.0 miles.

Activity Margam Country Park - Explore the historic Margam Castle, formal gardens, woodland trails and deer park for a relaxed outdoor day. Distance from hotel - about 3.5 miles.

Day 2

Breakfast The Bay Tree Cafe Mumbles - Friendly cafe serving cooked breakfasts and pastries. Distance from hotel - about 7.0 miles.

Lunch The Mumbles Pier Cafe - Casual lunch options with seaside views and ice cream. Distance from hotel - about 7.0 miles.

Dinner Sabrina's Seafood - Modern European and seafood dishes near the marina in Mumbles. Distance from hotel - about 7.0 miles.

Activity Mumbles Promenade and Pier - Stroll the promenade, visit independent shops, take in coastal views and try waterside activities or a short boat trip. Distance from hotel - about 7.0 miles.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG have?

There are 91 rooms in the property.

Is Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Strictly Guide Dogs ONLY

Is there shuttle service at Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG?

Bristol International Airport (82 miles), Cardiff International Wales (40 miles)

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Neath event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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