Spilman Hotel & Apartments

Hotel and apartments in the heart of Carmarthen

The Spilman is a family-run hotel with self-catering apartments, set in a handsome historic building dating from 1840 right in the centre of Carmarthen. Offering a choice of comfortable hotel rooms and spacious apartments, it blends period character with smart, contemporary style — a welcoming and genuinely convenient base for exploring one of the oldest towns in Wales and the wider Carmarthenshire countryside and coast.

Rooms and apartments to suit

There is plenty of choice here. Hotel rooms range from executive and double rooms to twins, small doubles and budget rooms, while two larger self-catering apartments — a two-bedroom penthouse and a two-bedroom apartment — are ideal for families or those wanting a little more space and independence. Whatever you choose, everything is finished to a smart, modern standard within a characterful building, and a breakfast (continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free) is served to set you up for the day.

Comfort and convenience

The Spilman is wonderfully central, on Spilman Street just a short walk from Carmarthen’s railway station and the town centre. There is a bar to relax in, free WiFi throughout and — a real bonus in a town centre — free private parking. With consistently excellent guest reviews, it is the kind of friendly, well-run place that makes a comfortable and practical base whether you are here for a night or a longer stay.

Carmarthen and beyond

Carmarthen is one of the oldest towns in Wales and a lively county town, with great shopping, the River Towy, a county museum and centuries of history right on the doorstep. It is also superbly placed for days out: the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the castles of the Towy Valley such as Dryslwyn and Carreg Cennen, and the beaches of Carmarthen Bay at Llansteffan and Pendine are all within easy reach. For more places to stay and ideas across the county, see our guide to holiday accommodation in Carmarthenshire.

A flexible town base

For its mix of hotel rooms and self-catering apartments, its central location and its free parking, the Spilman is a flexible, dependable choice. Couples, families and groups can all find something to suit, and the central position makes it easy to explore Carmarthen on foot and head out into the surrounding countryside and coast by car. It is an excellent base for discovering this often-overlooked part of West Wales.

One of the oldest towns in Wales

Carmarthen has a long and colourful history, with Roman origins, a medieval castle and a legendary link to the wizard Merlin, who is said to have been born here. Today it is a busy, friendly county town with a covered market, good independent shops and the River Towy flowing through. The Spilman’s central position makes it easy to explore on foot, and its free parking means you can come and go to the coast and countryside with ease — a genuine advantage when so much of West Wales is within an hour’s drive.

At a glance

• Family-run hotel with self-catering apartments
• Historic building dating from 1840 in central Carmarthen
• Hotel rooms plus two two-bedroom apartments
• Breakfast served; bar on site
• Free private parking and free WiFi
• A short walk from Carmarthen station and town centre
• Rated 9.2 out of 10 across more than 1,500 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on offer? Both comfortable hotel rooms and two-bedroom self-catering apartments.

Where is it? On Spilman Street, in the centre of Carmarthen.

Is there parking? Yes — free private parking, a real bonus in the town centre.

Is breakfast available? Yes — continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

What is nearby? The National Botanic Garden of Wales, the Towy Valley castles and Carmarthen Bay.

For a comfortable, central and flexible base in the heart of Carmarthen, the Spilman is an excellent choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.