great location in the centre of Southwold, parking can be rather difficult, and my room was at the rear in the "garden rooms" King size bed - two singles pushed together, so you can not pass the great divide !!!!!! For the price I paid I would want a whole bed, one of which had a sunken mattress, which I... More

We really enjoyed our 4 night stay at The Swan. We chose one of the Lighthouse Rooms which are set round a pleasant garden with a view of the famous Faro. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the staff pleasant and attentive but never obtrusive. A reviewer grumbled about noise from the brewery; we were about as close... More

He had a really lovely stay at the Swan. The room was lovely, light & airy and very clean. We were in a lighthouse room which was very nice. The bath panel had some water damage so that does need sprucing up as does a small utility building outside - needs painting and a general tidy up. But they were... More

Just stayed for a really good weekend here. The room was superb (7 foot double bed) the service was first class (good attention to detail) and even the weather was kind to us. Southwold is a great place to wander round the shops, craft places, galleries, deli's, wine shop you name it and a trip to the pier is a... More

I read to other reviews and thought they must have stayed somewhere else because we thought the Swan was wonderful. Yes, it may need updating in places, but we found the "old-fashioned" decor is in keeping with the character of the town. The service at reception, the bar and the restaurant was fantastic. The breakfast was just the right amount... More

I agree with the last review Sarah m. We stayed at the swan over a month ago, for two nights. The food was not good , the service in the evenings was good but breakfast was a farce. I asked for one poached eggs, beans and baccon. 45 MINS later it had not arrived, and most people arriving after me... More

We stayed at The Swan a couple of weeks ago and were v excited having wanted to stay there for a while. We booked one of the lighthouse rooms at the back for a 2 night stay for c£280 in breakfast. What a terrible mistake! They are far too pricey for what they are - small, tired, in need of... More

Lovely old Hotel, beautiful room (lighthouse room) knackered old sagging bed, constant droning from brewery directly behind the room, barking dog in room next door barked from 5pm when we returned till 21:45 when its owners returned. (Kept our toddler awake) The restaurant/bar menu appears to be one of those cases where they have their ambitions and their capabilities all... More

The Swan is in an enviable location and obviously has something of a captive audience for visitors to Southwold looking for a hotel stay. We stayed in the newer, single storey block out the back. The room was very well presented and large. However the beds were awful - not a true double, but two singles pushed together. Each of... More