Clarence House Victorian Hotel

A historic seafront hotel on Tenby’s Esplanade

On Tenby’s famous seafront Esplanade, this characterful Victorian hotel makes a comfortable, well-placed base for exploring the walled medieval seaside town. Carefully kept and full of period charm, it stands just a couple of minutes from the beach, with views across the bay to Caldey Island and the town centre a short walk away. With many rooms enjoying sea views, a seafront dining room and a garden bar, it is a classic spot for a traditional Tenby seaside holiday.

Comfortable rooms, many with sea views

There is a good range of rooms to suit everyone — doubles, twins, singles, family rooms (including sea-view family rooms) and quadruple and deluxe options — many of them looking out over the bay. Rooms come with a TV, free tea and coffee and private bathrooms, and there is a lift and step-free access, making the hotel an easy choice for guests of all ages. Guests particularly praise the wonderful seafront location.

Dining, a garden bar and a great position

A full English or Irish breakfast is served in the seafront dining room, which also offers light lunches, and the Seagull Bar, set in a rose garden, is a relaxing spot for a drink. On-site parking just outside the hotel is a real bonus in such a central seafront position, and South Beach is reached in a couple of minutes.

At a glance

• Historic Victorian seafront hotel on Tenby’s Esplanade
• A wide range of rooms, many with sea views
• Seafront dining room serving breakfast and light lunches
• Seagull Bar set in a rose garden
• Lift and step-free access; on-site parking
• Steps from South Beach, with views to Caldey Island

Exploring Tenby and the coast

Tenby is a beautiful walled medieval seaside town, famous for its colourful harbourside houses, its three sandy beaches and the boat trips out to Caldey Island and its monastery. Within the old town walls you can visit the Tudor Merchant’s House, browse independent shops and galleries, and pick up the Pembrokeshire Coast Path along the cliffs. A little further afield lie the resort of Saundersfoot, the glorious National Trust beach at Barafundle and the castle village of Manorbier. With the beach on the doorstep and so much within walking distance, it is a wonderful base for a Pembrokeshire holiday. For more places to stay and things to do nearby, see our guide to accommodation in Tenby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? On Tenby’s seafront Esplanade, a couple of minutes from South Beach.

Are there sea views? Yes — many rooms have sea views over the bay to Caldey Island.

Is breakfast included? A full English/Irish breakfast is served in the seafront dining room.

Is there a lift and parking? Yes — there is a lift and step-free access, and on-site parking outside the hotel.

What’s nearby? Tenby’s beaches and harbour, Caldey Island, Saundersfoot and Barafundle.

A classic seaside base

Few spots in Tenby beat the Esplanade for a traditional seaside holiday: the beach below, the old town a short walk away, and the boats heading out to Caldey Island across the bay. With sea-view rooms, a dining room looking over the water and parking right outside, the hotel makes an easy, comfortable base for enjoying the town on foot.

Is it good for families? Yes — there are family rooms, including sea-view family rooms, and the beach is a couple of minutes away.

Is there a lift? Yes — there is a lift and step-free access.

When is the best time to visit? Tenby is glorious in summer, with spring and autumn quieter for the coast path.

Book your Pembrokeshire stay

For a characterful, well-placed seafront hotel on Tenby’s Esplanade, check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.