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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Swanage with free parking

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Purbeck House Hotel sits oceanside, offering a quiet escape with its library, garden, and terrace. Guests appreciate the reliable in-room WiFi, cozy lobby fireplace for evening relaxation, and consistently praise the quality breakfast and attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Hotel near Corfe Castle
Consider a stay at Purbeck House Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1875
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Purbeck House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Purbeck House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Purbeck House Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Swanage, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pier Beach, Swanage Beach, and Swanage Pier. Durlston Country Park and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 4-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 20 minutes.

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Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 361 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To spent our last night in Swanage we transferred from our B&B up to the Purbeck. Ideal location for walkers and location to town and beach . We liked having a lounge and bar for the evening . Bed was comfortable and bathroom standard. Loved looking around the old architecture and period interior detail , a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position helpful staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable break
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spacious and clean and all the staff that we encountered were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was okay, but not exceptional. Sadly the large grounds of the hotel were not as well maintained as we remember from a previous visit. We would consider staying again as the hotel was conveniently situated and had adequate parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again, though facilities and furniture are dated. No wi-fi!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All as expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Victorian building was remarkable. The tiled flooring in the reception area and the row of servants' bells gave one a sense of stepping back in time. We were in a modern annex to the house, which was immaculate and comfortable. If there was a restaurant it would have been perfect, however there were restaurants close by, and the sea front was also just a short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL ROBERT

Lovely stay and all staff were so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfectly nice and retro
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay with lovely sea views, a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aikaterini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central hotel walking distance to the beach friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in swanage. The staff were lovely, and the location was perfect. Would highly recommend if looking for a place to stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near to the pier and beach. Staff at hotel very .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely well-kept property with character and charm. Despite a lovely large room, it still felt super cosy. Gorgeous sea views, perfect location for a quick walk into town. Book book book.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Small single bed. Hotel was relatively empty so could have been upgraded but wasn’t. Overly expensive. No food on offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Renzo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very tired. Rusty fittings in bathroo.. Toilets not in the room had never had the corners cleaned. Would not stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honest review

Stunning building, but with a lot of renovation happening in the grounds - will be amazing when finished. Very comfortable bed anc clean. Bathroom in desperate need of a refit. A lot more could be made of the bar service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, good, clean room. Very unique Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice large room, en-suite, large comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, very well kept, summer heat manageable in room, friendly staff and food very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Ideal Hotel

The hotel is beautifully situated with well kept grounds in the centre of the town. We had a warm welcome. I can thoroughly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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