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The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Point of interest
Club Twin Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Felinfoel, Llanelli, Wales, SA15 3PJ
  • Plas Llanelly House
    2 min drive
  • The Ffwrnes Theatre
    3 min drive
  • The Play King
    3 min drive
  • Swansea (SWS)
    26 min drive

Room options

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Coach House Single Room (Annex Building)

Coach House Single Room (Annex Building)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Coach House Executive Double Room (Annex Building)

Coach House Executive Double Room (Annex Building)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coach House Double Room (Annex Building)

Coach House Double Room (Annex Building)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Twin Room

Club Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Llanelli

A stay at The Diplomat Hotel and Spa places you in the heart of Llanelli, within a 5-minute drive of Plas Llanelly House and Parc y Scarlets. .This spa hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kidwelly Castle.

What's nearby

  • The Play King - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Parc y Scarlets - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Swansea.com Stadium - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Oxwich Bay Beach - 43 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Llanelli Station - 7 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stradey Arms - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The New Drovers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Arms Hotel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Plas Llanelly House
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at Trubshaws, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Llanelli? This hotel has 5102 square feet (474 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Trubshaws - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Atrium - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino, Polish, Spanish, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Trubshaws
  • Atrium

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (5102 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children

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

You need to know

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, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

BEST WESTERN Diplomat Hotel Llanelli, Wales
Best Western Llanelli
Llanelli Best Western
Best Western Diplomat Hotel Llanelli
Best Western Diplomat Hotel
Best Western Diplomat Llanelli
Best Western Diplomat

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 290 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not the worst hotel I have stayed but the worst value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms but things not working in spa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay at a good Hotel.
We had an enjoyable stay at the hotel. The room was large with two double beds and a bathroom. The room was clean and had all the usual facilites(kettle and tea, coffee, milk, shower, wash basins, toilet etc.) There was a wardrobe. Very nice large room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Just a stop over for the horse racing at Fffos las, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quick check in, with very friendly staff,breakfast and bar staff very friendly hotel very clean,rooms comfortable,would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with excellent restaurant
We stayed in this hotel for one night whilst travelling and it was a nice hotel. The room was spacious, although it was very plain, and there was plenty of free parking. We ate dinner in the restaurant and the food was excellent and reasonably priced. The bar area and terrace was also nice. The only negative was that there was no bath mat so the bath was slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the Coach House and it was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerwyn, Gloucester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent welcome when we arrived from the receptionist. Breakfast was excellent and warm and the staff were very friendly. Hotel is a bit dated and could do with a little modification but the room was comfortable and spacious and the bathroom was in good shape too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in a quiet little community. Transportation can be difficult in this area as it’s a little removed from Swansea, but great value for money. Restaurant was excellent, staff was very helpful and accommodating when we had delays in getting transportation (uber & taxi). Hotel is a little dated, but well maintained. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Husbands birthday
Yes comfortable stay can’t help the weather. Lots of activities seem to take place through the day I personally recommend this is advertised to hotel residents and explained to. The guy that was directing traffic on the Wednesday morning was inconsistent let us move the traffic cones ourselves🤔then decided to shake his head and arms at me on return after being out, you can’t park yes I can I am a resident with a description of free parking on hotel policies?. You need to learn your customer service skills lovely even though you are only a maintenance man!!😡.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed like a hammock, anti English feel!
This is the fifth time I have stayed in this hotel as there is not much choice in the area Previous times have been acceptable but my stay on July 3, 2024 was just too much. The food is okay but the bed was so uncomfortable that I woke more tired than when I retired to bed, the double bed comprised of two cheap single divan beds, both of which were broken and it felt like I was sleeping in a hammock And needless to say, I woke with really bad back pain To addinsult to injury The housekeeper walked in at 9:15 without even knocking on the door with me just getting out the shower! I intended to complain at checkout but the receptionist never even looked at me or asked how my stay was which I think was down to the typical Welsh anti-English sentiment which is apparent upon arrival at the hotel as every flag is displayed by the English one
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Arun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Great staff!
Although very slightly a little old fashioned it was excellent. The main asset of this hotel is the staff as every single person we met with was very friendly, courteous and efficient. Probably suits the more mature clientele, which is us, and the entertainment in the evening most likely would get through the auditions on Britain’s Got Talent but this is more than made up for by the staff and delicious food especially breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynden

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay and would return.
Good venue. Lots of parking, good sized room with all I needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet seat not attached properly. Cheap biscuits. No fridge to store cold drinks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024