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Purbeck House Hotel

Property class: 3
Swanage Victorian hotel with bar/lounge

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Situated on the bay, Purbeck House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Swanage. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, parasailing and waterskiing, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is R2 456
R2 947 total
includes taxes & fees
02 Sept - 03 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer and a TV, a dresser, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

7,4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Annex Building

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer and a TV, a dresser, and a door leading to another room.

Family Triple Room, Annex Building

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A neatly made bed with white and brown bedding, a framed artwork on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A living room with a TV displaying 'BLOCKBUSTERS', a wooden dining table, two chairs, a green sofa, and a staircase.

Deluxe Suite

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a telephone.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small round table, and a dresser.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A four-poster bed with a red canopy, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A small, neatly arranged hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

Standard Single Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

A neatly made bed with white linens and a rolled towel, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair near a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ

What's nearby

  • Swanage Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 116 min drive
  • Swanage Station - 4 min walk
  • Wareham Harman's Cross Station - 9 min drive
  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Smoke on the Water - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

  • Situated on the bay, Purbeck House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Swanage. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, parasailing and waterskiing, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1875
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Purbeck Hotel
Purbeck House
Purbeck House Hotel
Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Swanage
Purbeck Hotel Louisa
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge Swanage, Dorset
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel And Louisa Lodge
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel
Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Purbeck House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Purbeck House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Purbeck House Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (26-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Purbeck House Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Purbeck House Hotel also has a garden.

What's the area around Purbeck House Hotel like?

Purbeck House Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 4-minute walk from Swanage Station and 7 minutes' walk from Swanage Beach.

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