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Bankes Arms Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door, a bench, and a potted plant. - Bankes Arms Hotel (Wareham)
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Corfe Castle is located near Bankes Arms Hotel, which provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chandelier.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, dresser, nightstands, and a chandelier.

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Corfe Castle Village, a neighborhood in Wareham, is home to Bankes Arms Hotel. While the natural beauty of Bournemouth Beach and Durdle Door can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Poole Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Poole Stadium or Vitality Stadium. Visit our Wareham travel guide
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23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The ruins of a medieval stone structure with arches and towers, surrounded by greenery.
    Corfe Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal scene with a boat on a paved jetty, calm sea, distant cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
    Swanage Beach
    9 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • A ferry docked at a pier with other boats.
    Poole Harbour
    37 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Corfe Castle Station
    2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crows Nest Inn
    7 min drive
  • Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • The Sandy Salt Pig
    8 min drive
  • The Pig - on the beach
    7 min drive
  • Grand Hotel
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Bankes Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bankes Arms Hotel located?

Located in Corfe Castle Village, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Corfe Castle and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. The Blue Pool and Tea House and Isle of Purbeck are also within 3 mi (5 km). Corfe Castle Station is only a 2-minute walk and Wareham Norden Station is 15 minutes.

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

Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 635 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and airy, though a bit close to street noise. Staff were personable and helpful and our meals were superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well run and the hosts are very helpful. The rooms are a decent size. Although it took a while for the water to warm up in the shower. I acknowledge that this is beyond the owner’s control, but my second floor room overlooked a junction and the traffic was noisy . At about 4am a lorry collected the empty glass bottles. The noise of the crash as the glass shattered was shocking. Avoid a roadside room on a Wednesday morning….if you want undisturbed sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location as it's at the center of the village but might not be suitable if one prefers a quiet place during the day because it's in a busy road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location; on bus route and next to railway station. Excellent breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff. Only negative is that we had a room at the front of the hotel and the road is extremely busy throughout the day and night. If the windows are closed you do not hear the traffic but if they are open then you have little sleep. We had to keep the windows open as we stayed during the heat wave. Perhaps the hotel could provide fans during the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely old world charm pub with attentive staff and excellent food especially freshly prepared to order breakfast! Rooms are clean and functional - ideally located and easy access to Studland and Swanage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very welcoming. Really enjoyed our visit. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky room and old hotel but great central location, easy parking and view of castle from the garden. Check in at the bar meant we had to wait as an order for 11 drinks was being taken ahead of us and only 1 person available. Comfy beds, good shower and the busy road quietened down overnight.
Bankes Arms Hotel in local stone on right. Greyhound Inn painted white on left and castle in the background.
Corfe Castle is a ruin run by the National Trust
Interesting place to explore but steep path and steps.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Had a lovely stay here. Staff were all very friendly and this is a lovely pub with a beautiful log burner. The breakfast was excellent, as was the food we had one evening when we dined here. Will definitely be back (hopefully when there's nicer weather) :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the location and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great food - we ate dinner and breakfast with them. Extremely tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and location, great staff. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
A great place for a short stay. The hotel is itself an historic building and the hotel is well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Wi-Fi, excellent staff. Warm, comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but for us location was excellent for visiting Corfe castle. Had dinner there and was great. The staff was very accommodating. only issue had was could not get hot water working. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel

Great hotel lovely rooms and friendly staff. Location on the heart of Corfe village is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Picture you’ve come off the road, your adventure into the castle on the hill is set for the next morning. You go into the warm inviting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Staff were great. Room was spacious and clean just a little too warm for me even with the radiators turned off. We ate here too and the food was delicious especially the fish burger!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful period property with very friendly staff in a very central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place, lovely staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and great atmosphere, we were made to feel very welcome. Super comfy bed in a really good sized room, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024