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Swandown Hotel

3.0 star property
Motel in Swindon

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

5,4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
Feel at home
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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The price is R1 127
R1 352 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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About the area

Map
36 -37 Victoria Road, Swindon, England, SN1 3AS

What's nearby

  • Wyvern Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Coate Water Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lydiard Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 55 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 73 min drive
  • Swindon Station - 15 min walk
  • Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Kemble Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Victoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fratellos Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miller & Carter Swindon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Beehive - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Swandown Hotel

When you stay at Swandown Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Evening entertainment

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: GBP 20.0 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Swandown Hotel Swindon
Swandown Swindon
OYO Swandown Hotel
OYO Swindown Hotel
Swandown Hotel Motel
Swandown Hotel Swindon
Swandown Hotel Motel Swindon

Frequently asked questions

Does Swandown Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Swandown Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Swandown Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Swandown Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Swandown Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability).
What's the area around Swandown Hotel like?
Swandown Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Wyvern Theatre and 9 minutes' walk from Swindon Arts Centre.

Swandown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5,4

5,6/10

Cleanliness

6,4/10

Staff & service

5,8/10

Amenities

5,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

3,2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

This hotel looks NOTHING like the photos!! The phone number on the sign outside is disconnected. There is NO AC. The manager Rony, doesn’t care if Expedia overbooks he will tell you good luck finding another place it’s not his fault. DO NOT BOOK!!!!
Victoria, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This should not be a hotel they didn’t change the bedding from the people before the towel had black marks the microwave was the most vile thing I’ve ever seen it was black and hadn’t been cleaned in side it the smoke alarm was hanging from the ceiling I didn’t even stay I got my things and I left they didn’t even look at our booking they just put us in a room there’s no reception and the place looks like it’s being fixed while letting rooms out
Yasmin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Shower tray was stained, water clogged both in basin and shower. Room's smell was damp, off putting smell in shower room. Another room was offered with similar smell. First floor bathroom was offered to ground floor room. Complementary drink was ONE teabag and seven-ten package of sugars. Kettle was well limestoned. We arrived early. Asked staff (owner?) for put our bags down somwhere until check in time. He'd show an unsafe place, two minutes later he opened a ground floor room, THEN charged us for early arrival £25. I did not wanted argue. We weren't know the town enough. They not provided towels enough on our arrival, then after a few hours we've got two damp but clean towels. They tried to tell us something about the dryer, but at this time I was not in the mood to argue, furthermore we travelled a 17 years old officially disabled, autistic kid. They also told they can put unclogger liquid to our shower, but it takes more than a few hours, so maybe we cannot use the shower. I tried to mention them the daily shower is basic. The only positive thing was the number of USB ports, however one of the socket was out from the wall, it was dangerous, we never touched. We only booked this place because of the closing date of the Fairford Airshow. Now I know the area, next year's airshow I will find a nice hotel in Cheltenham, or go straight away to Holiday Inn Gloucester IHG again. I have pictures from all I mentioned, I am happy to provide if needed. Their service defo not 3 star!
Sandor, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ok
TADI, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Taf
Terrible service, the hotel is not suitable for human consumption. Leakage whilst we were sleeping, dirty shower couldnt use it. I will not recommend to anyone.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Is run down needs a deep clean badly and badly maintained
Corrina, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Gurpreet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Should be shutdown
Shocking! Decor looked like a war zone once you left the dining area, and the hotel was left totally unmanned overnight to the point when I called the telephone number in the morning just to check out and get my car which was blocked in the car park. I was told no-one was there, they’d be there between 8-9 (even though breakfast was due to start at 7 and dining area / reception was all locked up and in the dark)! After them suggesting I knock on room 18 and ask that resident to move their van so I could get out, I persuaded them that that was the hotels responsibility, and eventually the manager agreed to leave his bed and drive to the hotel???? Is it not against all regulations to leave a hotel totally unmanned ??? What if there was an emergency? Who is checking no-one unwanted enters and that doors etc are locked??? What if there is a fire!!! Un-blinking-believable Avoid this hotel at all costs if you value your life
Sherri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Well... I’m not coming back
Arrived and as we got shown in, my mate turned to hold the door for me and the hotel man rudely didn’t to my friend in front, so as he turned the door slammed in his face. Then they told me I hadn’t paid for the room when I had ... showed proof and asked hotel.com to speak to them which they did- they saw no reason for any problems. The hotel man didn’t make much of an attempt to sort it. The hotel stunk of weed and was generally unkept. The room was disgusting, dirty and worn. The floor was filthy, the bed sheets looked old and were faded. The drawers were dirty and had dead bugs in them. There were stains everywhere... the mattress the floor. The pictures are deceiving. The website looks good - reality was very different. I didn’t expect amazing quality for the price we paid. But basic hygiene thought would be standard. Not all bad. They did have customer parking.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Value for money. Good location and very helpful and friendly staff.
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location. Very friendly and helpful staff but unfortunately my bathroom appeared not be cleaned after previous stay but when I pointed it out, it was immediately actioned. Value for money accommodation so don't expect anything fancy. Staff are really nice and friendly.
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I liked the fact the room came with a fan, and was airy, clean, and relatively quiet. I had quite heavy luggage and found it disappointing there was no lift and no offer to help me carry my bags up to my second floor room. The stairs and corridors are really narrow which makes moving with heavy or big luggage really awkward. Breakfast lacked a variety of choice and was substandard. Check out was a nightmare as I was in a rush and had to wait ten minutes, calling out 'hello' and trying to ring the number for someone to even appear in the reception area. However, if you are just looking for somewhere relatively cheap and you don't have a great deal of luggage and you don't mind that you might have to hang around to check out then this place is great. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was good, and despite the few issues I personally had, I would stay here again.
AMarley, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Gemma, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

This property was suddenly cancelled by the hotel and I had to struggle the alternative accommodation. They should offer sime hgelp at least?
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property was exactly as we expected. The staff was outstanding. Some of the other travelers weren’t always courteous of others but that is no fault of the business.
20-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location Basic room but new bathroom Nice breakfast Great value for money
1-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

2/10 Poor

Swandown Hotel, Swindon
Arrived at 2pm...hotel locked, first impressions very dirty uncared for. We did not stay and were unable to cancel, so lost our money. Reported to Hotels.com but they could do nothing. Do not stay here as it was a complete misrepresentation...certainly not 3 Stars!
Shirley, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

We did not like the narrow stair ways, we were give a room on the second floor which was too small for a double bed, one side was tight against the wall. In the event of an emergency there would have been no escape from our room. The breakfast time had been changed from the time shown in the room to 0715 to 0815 . There are a lot of safety issues at this hotel which needs looking into .
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Room wasn’t cleaned daily. Condiments for tea and coffee wasn’t refilled. Very noisy.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly but odd small room and expensive
Friendly and helpful staff. Expensive for a very small room and a small double bed pushed up against the wall. Door lock did not feel secure. Bathroom was quite new and ok. Parking on street so need to get a permit from reception.
Jane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value for money
Room was quite small, but very clean and tidy with a comfortable bed. Shared bathroom wasn't a problem and it was also spotless and had a shower which worked really well. Full English breakfast was very good and on the table in under five minutes. Staff were friendly and polite.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Good location, friendly staff and room and bathroom stocked with the necessary items
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review