The Swan Motel, Gillingham
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From
$113
/ night
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Swan Motel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Swan Motel in Beccles, you'll be steps from Norfolk Broads and a 2-minute drive from St. Michael's Church. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Beccles Lido and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Geldeston Village Hall.
What's nearby
Norfolk Broads(0.1 miles)
St. Michael's Church(1.2 miles)
Beccles Lido(1.3 miles)
Geldeston Village Hall(1.5 miles)
Stanley Carr Nature Reserve(2.5 miles)
Raveningham Gardens(3.6 miles)
Ellough Park Raceway(4.7 miles)
Loddon Library(5.9 miles)
St Olaves Marina(6.4 miles)
Bungay Castle(6.8 miles)
East Anglia Transport Museum(7.1 miles)
Sisland Carr(7.2 miles)
Fritton Lake(7.2 miles)
Henstead Exotic Gardens(7.2 miles)
Fritton Lake Country Park(7.3 miles)
The preferred airport for The Swan Motel is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)(27 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
ATM / Cash Machine
Location
Loddon Road, Gillingham, England, United Kingdom
Norfolk Broads (0.1 miles)
St. Michael's Church (1.2 miles)
Beccles Lido (1.3 miles)
Geldeston Village Hall (1.5 miles)
Stanley Carr Nature Reserve (2.5 miles)
Raveningham Gardens (3.6 miles)
Room options
1
Suite, Ensuite
1 King Bed
and 1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
Private Bathroom
3
Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
1
Superior Double Room (King)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
6
Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
8
Executive Cabin, Accessible, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Separate Dining AreaDeck or PatioHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
4
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Honeymoon Suite)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
2
Triple Room, Ensuite
3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
Private Bathroom
3
Double Room, Ensuite (Disabled Access)
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Swan Motel, Gillingham
9
Fabulous
Based on 922 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
60%
Couple
40%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews of The Swan Motel, Gillingham, guests consistently praise the welcoming, helpful staff and hearty, good-value food, alongside generally comfortable, spacious rooms, ample parking, and a relaxed, dog-friendly, countryside setting convenient for visits to nearby Beccles.
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Across reviews of The Swan Motel, Gillingham, guests consistently praise the welcoming, helpful staff and hearty, good-value food, alongside generally comfortable, spacious rooms, ample parking, and a relaxed, dog-friendly, countryside setting convenient for visits to nearby Beccles.
A few guests experienced admin mix-ups over breakfast inclusion or check-out times, and one heating breakdown was reported. Several noted dated décor or maintenance niggles, including bathroom mold, light‑leaking curtains, weak Wi‑Fi, and limited TV connectivity. Overall, expect a comfortable, good‑value base with pub‑style hospitality.
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Facilities
On-site pub/restaurant and bar are popular, with a pool table and some rooms opening to a garden area. Guests note plenty of parking, strong dog-friendly approach, and excellent disabled facilities.
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Pauline
Jan 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent. Good disable facilities. Staff excellent
Excellent. Good disable facilities. Staff excellent
10
John
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfy room. plenty of parking. Staff are nice
Comfy room. plenty of parking. Staff are nice
8
Andrew
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good all round value for money. Does good English breakfast and plenty of parking.
Good all round value for money. Does good English breakfast and plenty of parking.
10
Jarrod
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Swan Motel was absolutely lovely for our family. The staff were polite and helpful. The room had everything we needed, and opened directly into a garden area for the kids to play. And the food was absolutely delicious (and gigantic)!
The Swan Motel was absolutely lovely for our family. The staff were polite and helpful. The room had everything we needed, and opened directly into a garden area for the kids to play. And the food was absolutely delicious (and gigantic)!
10
Simon
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay clean comfy rooms very quiet. Bar and restaraunt Excellent, food was great and good value for money. Would recommend the swan
Excellent place to stay clean comfy rooms very quiet. Bar and restaraunt Excellent, food was great and good value for money. Would recommend the swan
10
Mrs Ana
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
10
Pauline
Dec 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The disabled facilities were excellent. Staff very helpful. Will definitely stay again.
The disabled facilities were excellent. Staff very helpful. Will definitely stay again.
10
Fiona
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property with lovely rooms! Huge carpark so plenty of space for parking. Staff great, John the landlord was very helpful and kindly ordered a cab for us to our function. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good range of drinks being served! Highly recommend
Beautiful property with lovely rooms! Huge carpark so plenty of space for parking. Staff great, John the landlord was very helpful and kindly ordered a cab for us to our function. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good range of drinks being served! Highly recommend
10
Linda
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, spacious room with a double and two singles for an adult and two children. Food good, children’s portions very generous and good value. Staff very courteous and helpful. Pool table a definite asset!!
Lovely, spacious room with a double and two singles for an adult and two children. Food good, children’s portions very generous and good value. Staff very courteous and helpful. Pool table a definite asset!!
10
Gillian
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was like a small chalet and comfortable for an overnight stay. There was everything we needed and we were really happy about how dog friendly the hotel was. Our dog enjoyed sausages for breakfast and the full English was very tasty.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was like a small chalet and comfortable for an overnight stay. There was everything we needed and we were really happy about how dog friendly the hotel was. Our dog enjoyed sausages for breakfast and the full English was very tasty.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean and tidy. A few guests reported issues like bathroom mold or, in one case, a dirty and cold room.
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Dawn
Jan 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We didn't stay as the room.was dirty, paint peeling off walls. Bed was so soft and the room felt cold
We didn't stay as the room.was dirty, paint peeling off walls. Bed was so soft and the room felt cold
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Danny
Jan 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good stay, very comfy ideal for what we needed. Lots of mold all over bathroom ceiling, it has been painted over albeit badly. Rooms need some TLC and revamp but other than that shower was nice ample room
Good stay, very comfy ideal for what we needed. Lots of mold all over bathroom ceiling, it has been painted over albeit badly. Rooms need some TLC and revamp but other than that shower was nice ample room
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Melanie
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely friendly and helpful staff made the stay most enjoyable especially considering it was over Christmas. Whilst not "luxurious" by Ritz standards, the room was perfectly adequate, comfortable and very clean with all amenities and highly recommended as a base for visiting relatives and the surrounding area.
Extremely friendly and helpful staff made the stay most enjoyable especially considering it was over Christmas. Whilst not "luxurious" by Ritz standards, the room was perfectly adequate, comfortable and very clean with all amenities and highly recommended as a base for visiting relatives and the surrounding area.
10
Kay
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean room, spacious and well decorated, comfortable bed and the bathroom was excellent, clean tidy and offering copious quantities of hot water.
Very clean room, spacious and well decorated, comfortable bed and the bathroom was excellent, clean tidy and offering copious quantities of hot water.
10
Sheila
Feb 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed at the Swan for 3 nights. We were made welcome on arrival. The room was clean, bright and fresh. The breakfasts were outstanding!!! Whilst there my husband had an accident with a cup of coffee. A complete change of bed linen was required. This was carried out in a most efficient and empathetic manner. My husband was most upset but he was made to feel better by the reassurance and. Thoughtfulness of the member of staff. Thank you. It meant a lot to us!.
We stayed at the Swan for 3 nights. We were made welcome on arrival. The room was clean, bright and fresh. The breakfasts were outstanding!!! Whilst there my husband had an accident with a cup of coffee. A complete change of bed linen was required. This was carried out in a most efficient and empathetic manner. My husband was most upset but he was made to feel better by the reassurance and. Thoughtfulness of the member of staff. Thank you. It meant a lot to us!.
10
Maria
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
One of the cosiest and most homely places Ive stayed. Slightly under rated as a 2 star hotel. Very comfortable and clean.
One of the cosiest and most homely places Ive stayed. Slightly under rated as a 2 star hotel. Very comfortable and clean.
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Simon
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay clean comfy rooms very quiet. Bar and restaraunt Excellent, food was great and good value for money. Would recommend the swan
Excellent place to stay clean comfy rooms very quiet. Bar and restaraunt Excellent, food was great and good value for money. Would recommend the swan
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Mrs Ana
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
10
Gillian
Sep 30, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean, comfortable, great breakfast, evening meals as required
Clean, comfortable, great breakfast, evening meals as required
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Derek
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Superb hotel, ample sized room, clean and well appointed. Lovely fresh food, plenty of it and reasonably priced. Nice and close to Beccles and the river. 5* staff. We shall return.
Superb hotel, ample sized room, clean and well appointed. Lovely fresh food, plenty of it and reasonably priced. Nice and close to Beccles and the river. 5* staff. We shall return.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some attractively decorated suites and good baths/showers. Several reviews mention dated décor or maintenance issues (e.g., furniture wear, light‑leaking curtains, variable shower temperatures) plus weak Wi‑Fi and limited smart‑TV access.
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Finter
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One night only walking the Angles Way. Easy book in. The room was a little “tired” given the price charged but the evening meal and breakfast where excellent.
One night only walking the Angles Way. Easy book in. The room was a little “tired” given the price charged but the evening meal and breakfast where excellent.
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Erik
Feb 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The honeymoon suite is a beautiful room to stay…..and the breakfast is consistently the best cooked breakfast I’ve had anywhere! Thank you!
The honeymoon suite is a beautiful room to stay…..and the breakfast is consistently the best cooked breakfast I’ve had anywhere! Thank you!
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Kay
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean room, spacious and well decorated, comfortable bed and the bathroom was excellent, clean tidy and offering copious quantities of hot water.
Very clean room, spacious and well decorated, comfortable bed and the bathroom was excellent, clean tidy and offering copious quantities of hot water.
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Sarah
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I thought it was very good value for money. Comfortable beds and sizeable room in a good location. My only gripe was that the curtains didn’t keep out any light so my toddler was up before 5am resulting in a poor nights sleep for me.
I thought it was very good value for money. Comfortable beds and sizeable room in a good location. My only gripe was that the curtains didn’t keep out any light so my toddler was up before 5am resulting in a poor nights sleep for me.
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Mrs Ana
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
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David
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great room ,one slight niggle ,the shower wasn’t hot enough ,I think the thermostatic valve needs replacing ,other than that a great stay ,staff were always pleasant and friendly .Would deffi ately recommend staying here if your visiting the area .
Great room ,one slight niggle ,the shower wasn’t hot enough ,I think the thermostatic valve needs replacing ,other than that a great stay ,staff were always pleasant and friendly .Would deffi ately recommend staying here if your visiting the area .
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Kat
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We travelled to the Swan Motel as we were attending a funeral locally. We picked the hotel due to the 11am check out and free breakfast offering but upon arrival was told that the listing on hotels.com had not been updated and there was now no breakfast included and check out was actually at 10am. The hotel did honour the free breakfast but we had to wait until the next morning to check on the check out time and was told that we could only stay until 10.30am. It was embarrassing to have to negotiate to receive what we paid for and during what was already a stressful and emotional time was not appreciated. Having said that, the honeymoon suite we booked was incredible, very spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. My only complaint is that the very modern TV was not connected to the internet so we were not able to watch Netflix etc. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom had a great shower and good size bath. Removing the disappointment of the hotel listing being wrong, we had a good stay and would stay there again if we happened to be in the area.
We travelled to the Swan Motel as we were attending a funeral locally. We picked the hotel due to the 11am check out and free breakfast offering but upon arrival was told that the listing on hotels.com had not been updated and there was now no breakfast included and check out was actually at 10am. The hotel did honour the free breakfast but we had to wait until the next morning to check on the check out time and was told that we could only stay until 10.30am. It was embarrassing to have to negotiate to receive what we paid for and during what was already a stressful and emotional time was not appreciated. Having said that, the honeymoon suite we booked was incredible, very spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. My only complaint is that the very modern TV was not connected to the internet so we were not able to watch Netflix etc. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom had a great shower and good size bath. Removing the disappointment of the hotel listing being wrong, we had a good stay and would stay there again if we happened to be in the area.
10
Bradley
Nov 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, staff, food was lovely. One bad thing if you’re staying here for business the wifi wasn’t great. Everything else was great.
Great hotel, staff, food was lovely. One bad thing if you’re staying here for business the wifi wasn’t great. Everything else was great.
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Bob
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff. Room was in need of a coat of paint and new furniture. Dressing table drawers were broken as was bedside cabinet.
Friendly staff. Room was in need of a coat of paint and new furniture. Dressing table drawers were broken as was bedside cabinet.
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Linda
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, spacious room with a double and two singles for an adult and two children. Food good, children’s portions very generous and good value. Staff very courteous and helpful. Pool table a definite asset!!
Lovely, spacious room with a double and two singles for an adult and two children. Food good, children’s portions very generous and good value. Staff very courteous and helpful. Pool table a definite asset!!
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with staff handling allergies, accessibility needs, late arrivals, and issues proactively. Some reported booking-info confusion about breakfast or check‑out, and occasional delays fixing problems.
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Melanie
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely friendly and helpful staff made the stay most enjoyable especially considering it was over Christmas. Whilst not "luxurious" by Ritz standards, the room was perfectly adequate, comfortable and very clean with all amenities and highly recommended as a base for visiting relatives and the surrounding area.
Extremely friendly and helpful staff made the stay most enjoyable especially considering it was over Christmas. Whilst not "luxurious" by Ritz standards, the room was perfectly adequate, comfortable and very clean with all amenities and highly recommended as a base for visiting relatives and the surrounding area.
10
Michelle
Aug 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little night away just what was needed before my daughter’s exams started. Great service very helpful and understanding staff with disability awareness (daughter is autistic). Lovely place, great meals and drinks
Lovely little night away just what was needed before my daughter’s exams started. Great service very helpful and understanding staff with disability awareness (daughter is autistic). Lovely place, great meals and drinks
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Dr Antoine
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was an amazing experience and the management team was brilliant!!!!
It was an amazing experience and the management team was brilliant!!!!
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Keith
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a fab weekend stay, the Staff were kind, helpful and understanding about Diane's Allergy when it came to dining. The food was very nice, plenty of it. The Motel is tastefully decorated and unique. The only downfall was the fact the bed was too high for Diane to get into due to health issues, we did address this issue to the Proprietor. Will be going back in the near future.
We had a fab weekend stay, the Staff were kind, helpful and understanding about Diane's Allergy when it came to dining. The food was very nice, plenty of it. The Motel is tastefully decorated and unique. The only downfall was the fact the bed was too high for Diane to get into due to health issues, we did address this issue to the Proprietor. Will be going back in the near future.
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John
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We unfortunately had some issues, however the staff and management did everything they could possibly do to correct the problem. We will definitely be staying there again
We unfortunately had some issues, however the staff and management did everything they could possibly do to correct the problem. We will definitely be staying there again
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David
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great room ,one slight niggle ,the shower wasn’t hot enough ,I think the thermostatic valve needs replacing ,other than that a great stay ,staff were always pleasant and friendly .Would deffi ately recommend staying here if your visiting the area .
Great room ,one slight niggle ,the shower wasn’t hot enough ,I think the thermostatic valve needs replacing ,other than that a great stay ,staff were always pleasant and friendly .Would deffi ately recommend staying here if your visiting the area .
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Eileen
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent service; brilliant staff and even fantastic chefs, with special thanks to Becky who was so considerate to my special needs. All the staff were first class. I would recommend the Swan to anyone looking to stay or just going for a meal in the evening. One request some extra comfortable chairs to relax after a meal in the lounge.
Excellent service; brilliant staff and even fantastic chefs, with special thanks to Becky who was so considerate to my special needs. All the staff were first class. I would recommend the Swan to anyone looking to stay or just going for a meal in the evening. One request some extra comfortable chairs to relax after a meal in the lounge.
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Kat
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We travelled to the Swan Motel as we were attending a funeral locally. We picked the hotel due to the 11am check out and free breakfast offering but upon arrival was told that the listing on hotels.com had not been updated and there was now no breakfast included and check out was actually at 10am. The hotel did honour the free breakfast but we had to wait until the next morning to check on the check out time and was told that we could only stay until 10.30am. It was embarrassing to have to negotiate to receive what we paid for and during what was already a stressful and emotional time was not appreciated. Having said that, the honeymoon suite we booked was incredible, very spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. My only complaint is that the very modern TV was not connected to the internet so we were not able to watch Netflix etc. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom had a great shower and good size bath. Removing the disappointment of the hotel listing being wrong, we had a good stay and would stay there again if we happened to be in the area.
We travelled to the Swan Motel as we were attending a funeral locally. We picked the hotel due to the 11am check out and free breakfast offering but upon arrival was told that the listing on hotels.com had not been updated and there was now no breakfast included and check out was actually at 10am. The hotel did honour the free breakfast but we had to wait until the next morning to check on the check out time and was told that we could only stay until 10.30am. It was embarrassing to have to negotiate to receive what we paid for and during what was already a stressful and emotional time was not appreciated. Having said that, the honeymoon suite we booked was incredible, very spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. My only complaint is that the very modern TV was not connected to the internet so we were not able to watch Netflix etc. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom had a great shower and good size bath. Removing the disappointment of the hotel listing being wrong, we had a good stay and would stay there again if we happened to be in the area.
10
Fiona
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property with lovely rooms! Huge carpark so plenty of space for parking. Staff great, John the landlord was very helpful and kindly ordered a cab for us to our function. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good range of drinks being served! Highly recommend
Beautiful property with lovely rooms! Huge carpark so plenty of space for parking. Staff great, John the landlord was very helpful and kindly ordered a cab for us to our function. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good range of drinks being served! Highly recommend
10
Susan
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Happy to help wherever they could.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Happy to help wherever they could.
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Location
Countryside setting near Beccles and the river, offering a quiet, convenient base for local visits and walks.
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Finter
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One night only walking the Angles Way. Easy book in. The room was a little “tired” given the price charged but the evening meal and breakfast where excellent.
One night only walking the Angles Way. Easy book in. The room was a little “tired” given the price charged but the evening meal and breakfast where excellent.
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Natalie
Oct 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Despite arriving late for check in we were greeted with a smile. The room was spacious and comfortable. We went for the English breakfast in the morning and were not disappointed. We stayed the one night but will certainly return if in the area.
Despite arriving late for check in we were greeted with a smile. The room was spacious and comfortable. We went for the English breakfast in the morning and were not disappointed. We stayed the one night but will certainly return if in the area.
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Melanie
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely friendly and helpful staff made the stay most enjoyable especially considering it was over Christmas. Whilst not "luxurious" by Ritz standards, the room was perfectly adequate, comfortable and very clean with all amenities and highly recommended as a base for visiting relatives and the surrounding area.
Extremely friendly and helpful staff made the stay most enjoyable especially considering it was over Christmas. Whilst not "luxurious" by Ritz standards, the room was perfectly adequate, comfortable and very clean with all amenities and highly recommended as a base for visiting relatives and the surrounding area.
10
Simon
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay clean comfy rooms very quiet. Bar and restaraunt Excellent, food was great and good value for money. Would recommend the swan
Excellent place to stay clean comfy rooms very quiet. Bar and restaraunt Excellent, food was great and good value for money. Would recommend the swan
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Sarah
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I thought it was very good value for money. Comfortable beds and sizeable room in a good location. My only gripe was that the curtains didn’t keep out any light so my toddler was up before 5am resulting in a poor nights sleep for me.
I thought it was very good value for money. Comfortable beds and sizeable room in a good location. My only gripe was that the curtains didn’t keep out any light so my toddler was up before 5am resulting in a poor nights sleep for me.
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Mrs Ana
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
Room was spacious and clean Lovely decor Warm room, lovely bathroom Dog friendly Coffee machine was a plus Comfortable large bed Nice views of heathland
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Jean
Nov 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to all relatives and friends we were visiting, very friendly staff, super cooked meals, including dietary needs, just another relaxing good stay
Close to all relatives and friends we were visiting, very friendly staff, super cooked meals, including dietary needs, just another relaxing good stay
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Derek
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Superb hotel, ample sized room, clean and well appointed. Lovely fresh food, plenty of it and reasonably priced. Nice and close to Beccles and the river. 5* staff. We shall return.
Superb hotel, ample sized room, clean and well appointed. Lovely fresh food, plenty of it and reasonably priced. Nice and close to Beccles and the river. 5* staff. We shall return.
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Alan
Feb 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay, with with lovely and friendly staff. Food was really good and plentiful and at very good price. The accomodation was really comfortable and as it is into the country side you can get a very peaceful good nights sleep. Beccles a couple of miles down the road is a worth while visit with a variety of shops and places to eat.
A lovely place to stay, with with lovely and friendly staff. Food was really good and plentiful and at very good price. The accomodation was really comfortable and as it is into the country side you can get a very peaceful good nights sleep. Beccles a couple of miles down the road is a worth while visit with a variety of shops and places to eat.
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Dining
Breakfast and evening meals are widely praised for quality, generous portions, and value, with dietary needs well handled. One booking-site mix-up about included breakfast was noted.
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Finter
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
One night only walking the Angles Way. Easy book in. The room was a little “tired” given the price charged but the evening meal and breakfast where excellent.
One night only walking the Angles Way. Easy book in. The room was a little “tired” given the price charged but the evening meal and breakfast where excellent.
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Erik
Feb 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The honeymoon suite is a beautiful room to stay…..and the breakfast is consistently the best cooked breakfast I’ve had anywhere! Thank you!
The honeymoon suite is a beautiful room to stay…..and the breakfast is consistently the best cooked breakfast I’ve had anywhere! Thank you!
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Ann
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent breakfast
Excellent breakfast
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David
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable with friendly stuff. Excellent Sunday roast.
Comfortable with friendly stuff. Excellent Sunday roast.
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Keith
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a fab weekend stay, the Staff were kind, helpful and understanding about Diane's Allergy when it came to dining. The food was very nice, plenty of it. The Motel is tastefully decorated and unique. The only downfall was the fact the bed was too high for Diane to get into due to health issues, we did address this issue to the Proprietor. Will be going back in the near future.
We had a fab weekend stay, the Staff were kind, helpful and understanding about Diane's Allergy when it came to dining. The food was very nice, plenty of it. The Motel is tastefully decorated and unique. The only downfall was the fact the bed was too high for Diane to get into due to health issues, we did address this issue to the Proprietor. Will be going back in the near future.
10
R
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
As good as ever , food giant portions
As good as ever , food giant portions
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Gillian
Sep 30, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean, comfortable, great breakfast, evening meals as required
Clean, comfortable, great breakfast, evening meals as required
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Kat
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We travelled to the Swan Motel as we were attending a funeral locally. We picked the hotel due to the 11am check out and free breakfast offering but upon arrival was told that the listing on hotels.com had not been updated and there was now no breakfast included and check out was actually at 10am. The hotel did honour the free breakfast but we had to wait until the next morning to check on the check out time and was told that we could only stay until 10.30am. It was embarrassing to have to negotiate to receive what we paid for and during what was already a stressful and emotional time was not appreciated. Having said that, the honeymoon suite we booked was incredible, very spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. My only complaint is that the very modern TV was not connected to the internet so we were not able to watch Netflix etc. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom had a great shower and good size bath. Removing the disappointment of the hotel listing being wrong, we had a good stay and would stay there again if we happened to be in the area.
We travelled to the Swan Motel as we were attending a funeral locally. We picked the hotel due to the 11am check out and free breakfast offering but upon arrival was told that the listing on hotels.com had not been updated and there was now no breakfast included and check out was actually at 10am. The hotel did honour the free breakfast but we had to wait until the next morning to check on the check out time and was told that we could only stay until 10.30am. It was embarrassing to have to negotiate to receive what we paid for and during what was already a stressful and emotional time was not appreciated. Having said that, the honeymoon suite we booked was incredible, very spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. My only complaint is that the very modern TV was not connected to the internet so we were not able to watch Netflix etc. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom had a great shower and good size bath. Removing the disappointment of the hotel listing being wrong, we had a good stay and would stay there again if we happened to be in the area.
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Fiona
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property with lovely rooms! Huge carpark so plenty of space for parking. Staff great, John the landlord was very helpful and kindly ordered a cab for us to our function. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good range of drinks being served! Highly recommend
Beautiful property with lovely rooms! Huge carpark so plenty of space for parking. Staff great, John the landlord was very helpful and kindly ordered a cab for us to our function. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good range of drinks being served! Highly recommend
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Derek
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Superb hotel, ample sized room, clean and well appointed. Lovely fresh food, plenty of it and reasonably priced. Nice and close to Beccles and the river. 5* staff. We shall return.
Superb hotel, ample sized room, clean and well appointed. Lovely fresh food, plenty of it and reasonably priced. Nice and close to Beccles and the river. 5* staff. We shall return.
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Samantha
Sep 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, nice decor. Tea/ coffee in the room. Restaurtant servced nice food. No complaints at all
Clean room, nice decor. Tea/ coffee in the room. Restaurtant servced nice food. No complaints at all
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MICHAEL
Aug 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Parking: Plenty & Free Staff: Friendly Check in: Quick Restaurant: Didn’t use. Bar: Didn’t use. Bedroom: Clean and comfortable. Breakfast: From 7:30am, didn’t use.
Parking: Plenty & Free Staff: Friendly Check in: Quick Restaurant: Didn’t use. Bar: Didn’t use. Bedroom: Clean and comfortable. Breakfast: From 7:30am, didn’t use.
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Sophie
Aug 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We needed to check in early to get ready for a wedding and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful in getting our rooms ready ahead of the normal check in time. The rooms are really spacious and beautifully appointed. Then the breakfast, which was included, was beautifully cooked and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place as a base if you’re visiting the area.
We needed to check in early to get ready for a wedding and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful in getting our rooms ready ahead of the normal check in time. The rooms are really spacious and beautifully appointed. Then the breakfast, which was included, was beautifully cooked and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place as a base if you’re visiting the area.
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Peter
Jul 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Room great. No road noise. Breakfast good. Good choice of beers
Room great. No road noise. Breakfast good. Good choice of beers
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Nick
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Check-in instructions
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From 14:00 to 23:00
Before 10:00
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FAQs about The Swan Motel, Gillingham
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite, with limited spaces. No reservation is required.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is available for a fee at the hotel's restaurant.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located steps from Norfolk Broads and is a 2-minute drive from St. Michael's Church. It is approximately 1.3 miles from Beccles Lido and 1.9 miles from Geldeston Village Hall.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-20: 113.70937050778198USD
- 2026-10-21: 113.31409412219237USD
- 2026-10-22: 115.86099782858275USD
- 2026-10-23: 112.24593743756103USD
- 2026-10-24: 117.23331802606201USD
- 2026-10-25: 107.03679575665282USD
- 2026-10-26: 105.8442260630493USD
- 2026-10-27: 105.94150562768554USD
- 2026-10-28: 112.59832105508423USD
- 2026-10-29: 113.19002370721435USD
- 2026-10-30: 105.81873706988524USD
- 2026-10-31: 111.36768916873169USD
- 2026-11-01: 100.7352246066284USD
- 2026-11-02: 112.59832105508423USD
- 2026-11-03: 112.24593743756103USD
- 2026-11-04: 112.59832105508423USD
- 2026-11-05: 112.59832105508423USD
- 2026-11-06: 112.24593743756103USD
- 2026-11-07: 132.06598495632934USD
- 2026-11-08: 100.424834447937USD
- 2026-11-09: 112.24593743756103USD
- 2026-11-10: 112.59832105508423USD
- 2026-11-11: 113.19002370721435USD
- 2026-11-12: 113.81040147665405USD
- 2026-11-13: 117.92223172402953USD
- 2026-11-14: 119.12157621386719USD
- 2026-11-15: 100.7352246066284USD
- 2026-11-16: 113.19002370721435USD
- 2026-11-17: 112.59832105508423USD
- 2026-11-18: 111.74152773513794USD
- 2026-11-19: 124.09631508398436USD
- 2026-11-20: 112.22263248110961USD
- 2026-11-21: 170.8051691323242USD
- 2026-11-22: 112.27451834152221USD
- 2026-11-23: 112.22263248110961USD
- 2026-11-24: 124.29374343795776USD
- 2026-11-25: 112.0596262586975USD
- 2026-11-26: 127.878253009552USD
- 2026-11-27: 114.36367364749145USD
- 2026-11-28: 118.1222637923584USD
- 2026-11-29: 104.07457391601562USD
- 2026-11-30: 111.94030077053833USD
- 2026-12-01: NO DATA
- 2026-12-02: 112.32936763998413USD
- 2026-12-03: 112.0596262586975USD
- 2026-12-04: NO DATA
- 2026-12-05: 132.99611908557128USD
- 2026-12-06: 100.7352246066284USD
- 2026-12-07: 112.20311318829346USD
- 2026-12-08: 116.1716963218689USD
- 2026-12-09: 116.1716963218689USD
- 2026-12-10: 112.0596262586975USD
- 2026-12-11: 135.88645614138792USD
- 2026-12-12: NO DATA
- 2026-12-13: 99.3098708588562USD
- 2026-12-14: 112.34374802288818USD
- 2026-12-15: 117.37643666711425USD
- 2026-12-16: 110.99590616629028USD
- 2026-12-17: 110.99590616629028USD
- 2026-12-18: 111.94030077053833USD
- 2026-12-19: 148.08168033746338USD
- 2026-12-20: 101.28364907244872USD
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- 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 cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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