Mawr
Swansea
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Top hotels in Mawr
Coynant Farm Guest House
"This property is very rural! Like super rural. It can definitely do with a better clean, I appreciate it’s suppose to be a working farm but the carpet covered in mud it’s not something I signed up for."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
"Nice area peaceful and quiet great for fishing and great experience would stay again"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"The hotel was basic. No fridge in the room or bathrobe or slippers. The furniture was a bit dated. The breakfast was a bit disappointing."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
"It's a very clean and good HOTEL. It's a little bit modern for my taste but the biggest issue I had was that it is far from the city centre where a lot of the activities are if you don't have a car expect to walk or take Uber anywhere."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
"Everything you would expect with exception of aircon! Room great, staff great, food great. Just a bit hot!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Dragon Hotel
"Good hotel. Nice staff. Good space. Perfect location. Nice views."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mawr
Birchgrove
Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and Dylan Thomas Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mynyddbach
Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Dylan Thomas Centre.
Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.
Grovesend and Waungron
While there might not be top attractions in Grovesend and Waungron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc y Scarlets and WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre.
Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Penderry
Though Penderry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.
