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The Swan at Hay Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests can relax in beautiful gardens, explore nearby attractions, and return for authentic British cuisine at two on-site restaurants at this welcoming hotel

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The Swan at Hay Hotel offers upscale comfort and genuine hospitality in a charming setting. Enjoy breakfast, unwind at the bar, or relax in the gardens and terrace. The hotel features in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and highly praised staff service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is €197
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Swan at Hay Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Swan at Hay Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swan at Hay Hotel?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan at Hay Hotel on 21 Jun 2026 start from €197, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Swan at Hay Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Swan at Hay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Swan at Hay Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Swan at Hay Hotel located?

Situated in Hereford, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hay Castle, Hay Cheese Market and Hey Butter Market. The Old House and Richard Booth's Bookshop are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly team, great location, nice room with very clean linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay with great restaurant at the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, helpful staff - well tested, when we arrived a day early by mistake , but smoothed over in an instant . If you are in town for books - you could not have a better location, easy to dash back with your bibliophile hauls .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hay on Wye lovely, hotel well placed to walk around town and a path down to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swan at Hay Hotel couldn't have been better. The accommodations, staff, and location were perfect for our stay in Hay-0n-Wye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you're visiting Hay on Wye. Good dining options for dinner and breakfast. We loved it and stayed an extra night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Georgian hotel, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building and garden. Excellent food and very pleasant and helpful staff. Great place to stay in a delightful little town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and very welcoming staff. Great menu and food. Lovely independent hotel, outdoor area so pretty. Both enjoyed wonderful stay and enjoyed local walks/activities. Many Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The grounds were lovely and our room was beautiful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location

The hotel is in a perfect location for a visit to Hay on Wye. It is a short walk to all the shops and amenities. It has on site parking behind the hotel. On this particular visit I had twisted my knee prior to arrival and I found the staircases up to our room a bit of a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cozy and safe gem of a place. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The staff were so very kind and the food was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the bookstores - all in walking distance- and touring the Wye Valley
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and lovely building in beautiful Hay. Love the original sash windows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel.

Staff friendly and obliging. Food good. Weather was lovely to sit in the garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Hay

Really enjoyed our stay, staff friendly and helpful. Hotel full of character
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good stay, everything completely satisfactory. Helpful checkout person.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff, lovely large room and well looked after. Really tasty cooked breakfast, although the cereals table looked a bit makeshift (but this is getting picky). Porter opened the bar late so we could have a few drinks after coming back from a wedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Adequate rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort away from home

A really pleasant night’s stop with excellent food and service. Will certainly visit again when we have more time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful and friendly- especially Sandy! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with excellent staff

Arrived to a very warm and helpful welcome. Room was lovely. Highlight was the excellent staff. Especially Sarah. Very dog friendly and the enclosed garden was not only beautiful but ideal four our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Swan at Hay

Excellent Breakfast with eggs always perfectly cookedby correct amount. All the staff went out of their way to make us feel good - ESPECIALLY SARAH who was always helpfulbwith a permanent smile
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location with quaint charm

We booked this at the last minute and arrived just 15 minutes before the kitchen was to close. They were very helpful and made sure we got seated and fed on a cold rainy night. This hotel is very close to the shops in town, perfect for a book holiday. The staff was very helpful in locating and directing me to a place that could help me ship my books back home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
I like the helpfulness of the staff when dealing with minor issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025