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The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Point of interest
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Felinfoel, Llanelli, Wales, SA15 3PJ
  • Place, Parc Howard Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Ffwrnes Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Plas Llanelly House
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Club Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Club Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coach House Double Room (Annex Building) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Coach House Double Room (Annex Building)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coach House Single Room (Annex Building) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Coach House Single Room (Annex Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coach House Executive Double Room (Annex Building) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Coach House Executive Double Room (Annex Building)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Diplomat Hotel and Spa

3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
The on-site 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 hot tub and a steam room.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Diplomat Hotel and Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Plas Llanelly House. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine at Trubshaws, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body scrubs, facials or massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Plas Llanelly House and a few minutes from Parc y Scarlets
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 5102 square feet (474 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Diplomat Hotel and Spa. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Llanelli hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Trubshaws – This restaurant specialises 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 specialises 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Atrium
  • Trubshaws

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 5,102 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

BEST WESTERN Diplomat Hotel Llanelli, Wales

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Llanelli Best Western

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The Diplomat Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 410 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome from the staff and lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking Very up market feel hotel but family friendly Breakfast staff were super attentive and very professional
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Amenities
Good stay nice hotel excellent restaurant 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food, spa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, very oldie worldly but great value for money, staff really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, carpet and bathroom. Staff very helpful, and courteous. Food lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, modern room with lovely spacious bathroom. Breakfast was disappointing, but dinner was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice - great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

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

Great place to stay in Llanelli

Lovely staff, good food and quiet comfortable rooms. Lounge bar very relaxing with good beer and scotch. And a great gym and sauna too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zain

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

Lovely stay

Very comfortable stay and thanks to good amenities and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay and all the staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Another lovely stay

Our third time staying at the Diplomat and Im sure we'll be back again soon. Room was amazing, super comfy bed, staff friendly as always and excellent spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been before, comfortable stay. All staff always welcoming and ready to assist.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Subramanian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, staff really friendly, food delicious and great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Delightful

Fantastic stay, staff very friendly & helpful. Evening meal delicious & breakfast had plenty of choice & hot and fresh. Lovely location too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Munmohan singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good hotel great food

Great food room was large though outdated. Free biscuits and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dinner menu and the food was delicious. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Relaxing spa after a long day
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We picked the hotel and spa for our wedding anniversary and it was fabulous the spa and the food, will be booking again soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room was really lovely. Really enjoyed breakfast. Location was perfect for us. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025