Stunning sea views are offered at this cliff-top hotel overlooking Swanage Bay. With private steps down to the beach, The Pines provides free parking and full English breakfasts.
Dating from 1898, this wonderful hotel commands a majestic location, nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, providing a spectacular view across Swanage Bay and Pevril Point
Many of the rooms an...
Nestled in extensive gardens in the centre of Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach.
Christine
United Kingdom
I stayed in the Louisa Lodge, lovely spacious room felt really comfortable and relaxed. I wasn't sure what to expect staying in the lodge instead of the main hotel but it really didn't make any difference about a minutes walk through the garden to get to main hotel, for the bar and Breakfast. Breakfast was excellent and good value for money. All the staff were friendly, approachable and helpful. The location of the hotel is excellent quick easy access to the main town centre and of course the beach!
Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 250 metres from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach.
Krzysztof
Poland
Super comfy and clean place! With a great view over the bay. Self-catering kitchen was truly impressive, both its cleanliness and the cooking equipment. Super friendly host!
Featuring free WiFi, Rivendell Guest House offers family run accommodation in Swanage, 8 km from Corfe Castle. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and fridge.
A recently renovated property, Gretenham B&B is set in Swanage near Swanage Bay, Swanage Railway. Featuring sea and inner courtyard views, this bed and breakfast also features free WiFi.
Marilena
Cyprus
The host was lovely, the room was beautiful and super clean, so was the bathroom. Excellent location, amazing breakfast. 10/10 from me and my mum
On average, 3-star hotels in Swanage cost € 171.98 per night, and 4-star hotels in Swanage are € 143.66 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Swanage can on average be found for € 123 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Fish and chips on the front were superb, and there are lots...
Fish and chips on the front were superb, and there are lots of nice cafes. The pier is invigorating with fantastic views, the steam train station within a short walk, and a lovely long promenade to walk. There are a good number of welcoming pubs, and a variety of restaurants including pizza, mediteranean cuisine, indian takeaway, burgers, and wonderful bakeries offering Dorset apple cake, pasties and pastries.
Lots of interesting shops with Jurassic keepsakes, RNLI gifts, and antiques. There are supermarkets, a chemist, and cashpoints. Once down in the town and at the seafront, it is pretty flat, so easy to get a round, but the hills can make it a difficult climb back after a day on the beach!
Katherine
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Plenty to see and do, picturesque, nice waterfront, plenty...
Plenty to see and do, picturesque, nice waterfront, plenty of eateries and pubs, heritage railway to Corfe Castle, close to the Purbeck hills and Arne nature reserve if you drive, good bus links to Poole and Weymouth.
Kevin
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Great traditional sea side town full of everything a family...
Great traditional sea side town full of everything a family would need for a good holiday.
So many kinds of take away food, restaurants and chippies. Brilliant choice of shops for all tastes.
Steam train trips. Boat trips and crabbing in the small harbour.
Very long sandy beech and beautiful walks to be had along the bay and cliffs.
Bird watchers will enjoy the bird colonies along the cliffs.
MikieKati
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Out of season Swanage is still charming.
Out of season Swanage is still charming. Small enough to walk round, but large enough to have a variety of shops and eateries. The Salt Pig was good for eating in. You can walk the coast path amongst other walks.
Peter
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
we only had two full days in Swanage in the middle of...
we only had two full days in Swanage in the middle of November, so our experience was not typical, We did look to drive into the town and park on the road by the side of the seafront, however the parking charge of £4.30 for the first hour put us off, who wants to benefit from 3 hours at £7.00 in November. As we didn't use the town car parks we cannot comment on the charges in them.
My husband has bad knees so we didn't park and walk around the town but there did seem to be some interesting little, individual shops as we drove through, We found Corfe Castle a delight to visit, especially the NT tea shop! We hope to go back.
William JOhn
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I've stayed in Swanage several times and this reflects my...
I've stayed in Swanage several times and this reflects my like of Swanage and the surrounding area.
The Town / beach / numerous eating options / the compact layout of the Town makes it easy to navigate. Also great walks in and around Swanage for short strolls or longer treks.
Can't say I would have anywhere that I would avoid on subsequent visits.
The Rookery is in an ideal location within easy walking distance of the beach and the town of Swanage. The hosts were very welcoming and went to great length to explain everything about the hotel and the location. The rooms were comfortable and decorated to very high standards and the ensuite was well equipped although has to be described as 'cozy'. Breakfast was well organised, tasty and of a high standard.
The location was amazing - on the top of the cliff with a lovely garden overlooking the sea and own steps down to the beach. The hotel was beautifully decorated.and everywhere was exceptionally clean. The room itself was spacious with patio doors to a small balcony and very reasonably priced. All the staff were lovely and friendly and the breakfast menu was extensive. I would definitely stay again.
Located in the centre of Swanage close to numerous pubs and restaurants. An ideal centre for exploring the South West Coast Path. The hotel was everything that was described and felt just like a large family home. The grounds are a true delight with many specimen plants and places to sit. Car parking is free and plentiful which is a real bonus in a town like Swanage.
Beautiful, light and spacious. Excellent location and having a dedicated parking space in the centre of Swanage (by experience), is a luxury. It is up a hill, but you can drop bags off first. The apartment was clean, quiet and has everything you'd need for a great short or long stay holiday! The hosts are great at keeping in touch should you need anything.
Kept to a very high modern standard, close proximity to Swanage and on a bus route should you not want to take the 20 mins walk into town. Very Good local shop within 100 yards. Very clean , spaciose and comfortable with excellent facilities. Loads to see and do around the area . An excellent family holiday location.
The apartment was very spacious and the cleanliness was very thorough and the whole interior smelt divine. Good sized rooms and felt very homely. Very good insulation and only a short stroll into the town and the beach. Modern interior with great use of the space in relation to the kitchen and mezzanine lounge.
The place is well equipped, clean and located near to the center. Hannah always makes sure that everything’s okay. We visited Swanage for my husband’s birthday and Hannah did a thoughtful touch for us which was really sweet. I would definitely recommend this place to our friends who want to visit Swanage.
Lovely B&B in the perfect location to walk into Swanage/explore the jurassic coast. Really good value for money, rooms were very clean. Breakfast was amazing!! Hosts were wonderful and loved the self-checkin boxes as we had multiple people sharing rooms and only one key
It is a very spacious apartment and has all the facilities you could need. A very thoughtful addition is the owner left wine, cider and chocolate biscuits as well as cereals and tea bags. The beach is within walking distance and Swanage is a lovely family seaside.
The breakfast was excellent. The room was delightful, cooler rather than warmer, which is our preference. The bed was on the soft side. The location was excellent for our weekend at the inaugural Coastal Barbarians Offshore Regatta in Swanage Bay.
The location is great for the beach and walking into Swanage. Parking was not a problem on the roads behind the property.
Plenty of space with this apartment which was at the top of the building.
Communication with owner was excellent.
Exceptional service and very polite and helpful staff. The evening meal is excellentl, beautifully presented and tasty. The waiting staff were brilliant. The hotel is in a wonderful position with easy access to the beach.
Clean, comfortable, stylish room with large bathroom. Breakfast was excellent - great quality and plenty of it! Good location with short walk to beach and town. Friendly and helpful owners who are doing a great job.
The hotel & grounds were clean well kept & in a good location within Swanage. Our room was of good size & the bed was very comfortable. All bars' restaurants & beach front are within a five-minute walk of the hotel.
The property location is amazing. Right on the beach and 10 mins from Swanage and great walks around.
The spa was a bonus but the pool was tiny so really not possible to properly swim.
Small room but clean and comfortable with a sea view. Liked the steps down to the beach and the gate to the coastal walk. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and efficient.
Very well located, nearby SPAR and could get to Swanage beachfront in less than 10min. The place was comfortable, kitchen was in good working order, and the beds were super comfy!
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