“She’s back!” – Llanelli hotel says guest returned after alleged unpaid £700 bill

The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa in Felinfoel reported that the woman booked a five‑night stay worth over £800, but was quickly recognised by a team member who remembered her from the previous incident.

Hotel Director and General Manager Paul Jenkins said in a social media post that the woman left the hotel in June 2024 without settling her invoice, despite repeated attempts to contact her.

“We were left several hundred pounds out of pocket,” Jenkins wrote. “She disappeared and we suspect she may have done the same to other establishments.”

Caught on camera

According to the hotel, the woman initially managed to check in, but when Jenkins approached her and asked if she had stayed before, she denied ever visiting.

Staff attempted to take payment upfront, but Jenkins said her card was declined. He added that she claimed she would contact her company and return with another card, but instead left the premises.

The hotel has released CCTV footage of the encounter, showing the guest at the front desk during the attempted check‑in.

Warning to fellow hoteliers

Jenkins posted a warning online, saying:

“To all fellow hoteliers: please be vigilant and keep an eye out for this individual.”

The incident has been reported to Dyfed‑Powys Police, according to the hotel.

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