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Grand Hotel Swanage

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Located by the promenade, this seaside retreat offers a peaceful escape with its onsite spa featuring massages and facials. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the indoor swimming facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Inland View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Inland View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Sea View Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Sea View with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Budget Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Swanage, Grand Hotel Swanage is on the beach. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach. Swanage Railway and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting. Visit our Swanage travel guide
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Burlington Road, Swanage, England, BH19 1LU

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach
    Swanage Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jurassic Coast
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Durlston Country Park
    Durlston Country Park
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Pier Beach
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Swanage Pier
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station
    16 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Hotel
  • Greggs
    15 min walk
  • White Horse Inn
    18 min walk
  • The Ship Inn
    17 min walk
  • Burnt Toast
    17 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Swanage

Hotel near Corfe Castle
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Grand Hotel Swanage. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Grand Hotel Swanage have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Swanage
Grand Swanage
Grand Hotel Swanage Dorset
Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel
Grand Hotel Swanage Swanage
Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Swanage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Grand Hotel Swanage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Swanage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Swanage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Grand Hotel Swanage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Swanage hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Pier Beach and Swanage Railway are also within 1 mi (2 km). Swanage Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Swanage Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 344 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Good & helpful Staff | Beach view | Bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sea view room. The only downside to this hotel was that it has low water pressure in the shower and no drinking water in the room and had to go to the bar if you wanted any.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel with amazing views of the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple stay

We loved our stay in the hotel. Close to many walks and the beach is so superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel with great views, clearly had a recent makeover too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and helpful staff. Very relaxing. The evening menu is rather limited for longer stays but food was well cooked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely staff and beautiful views out over the sea
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic beach front location and views. Great service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have been completely renovated. Excellent attentive staff. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff. Drinks very pricey though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with fantastic views of coastline. Room very comfortable. Food excellent. Could walk into Swanage or beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a little dated , very clean , nice staff , excellent food . Good room with super views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception services and very pleased with accommodation, room recently refurbished to a high standard. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, very clean with efficient friendly service and a great location overlooking the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel, though a little bit dated. Pool and jacuzzi were lovely, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand Hotel Swanage

Brilliant hotel, fantastic position. Had a sea facing room which was superb. Lovely and attentive staff. Restaurant meals were very good with great quality ingredients.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the beach and Swanage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and great staff Breakfast service needs improving Evening meals were excellent Cafe next to hotel by beach made a great breakfast alternative and much cheaper!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room Recently updated Lovely walk-in shower Would definitely revisit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the budget rooms which were surprisingly spacious. The conservatory has lovely views of the water and it’s very easy to walk to the sea. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location

it was great - the hotel garden and short trip down to the beach was brilliant parking was a bit tricky (the car park is quite small) but there are usually places in nearby roads
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean tidy and fresh some refurbishment going on outside of building and in other parts of buildings. Staff helpful booking in was easy, parking limited at hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025