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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, a short walk to Corfe Castle

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Traditional building with a central entrance and symmetrical facade.
Classic design with a grand piano, decorative molding, and a potted plant.
Traditional dining area with a fireplace, communal tables, and artwork.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, TV, and dresser, plus a wardrobe with a mirrored door.
Explore a historic site with a traditional building featuring a thatched roof and stone pathway.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Great Globe - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 23 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Corfe Castle Station - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Granary - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Pig - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bankes Arms Hotel

Inn near Corfe Castle
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Bankes Arms Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bankes Arms Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, free newspapers, and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

  • Bedsheets 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: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

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

Property is also known as

Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel Wareham
Bankes Arms Wareham
Bankes Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Bankes Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 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. Isle of Purbeck and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also within 3 mi (5 km). Corfe Castle Station is only a 2-minute walk and Wareham Norden Station is 16 minutes.

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Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 597 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fine, on a busy corner but well sound not a problem inside the room which. was of good size, breakfast was good and parking was easy, with plenty to see around the village, all in all a very good few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lockie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice stay at The Bankers Arms

We were very happy with our stay at The Bankers Arms. The staff were very friendly. We also enjoyed meeting new people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy and upscale
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location in the middle of corfe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome from staff. Very cosy dining in front of a log fire and delicious food. Very attentive and extremely pleasant staff. Delightful stay would definitely return. Beautiful location in walking distance to Corfe Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Perfect Stay

Stayed with my friend for a girly night away. Perfect spot for an overnight break. Close to both Swanage and Studland and also Wareham. The Castle is worth a visit and at the same he right time of year, step on the steam train. Very hospitable staff, great twin room overlooking the square.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Characterful

Characterful Inn with friendly staff in the heart of the village. Fabulous food. Location is a bonus but as a result also a lot of traffic noise.
Bankes Arms bottom right (bus)
View from Inn car park/garden
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful character hotel with central location and the really welcoming staff. Breakfast was just wonderful. Sadly the only downside was that we didn’t sleep as located right on the main through road, church clock chimes hourly, noisy pelican crossing right outside the windows and early deliveries - but none of this can be helped.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a visit to the NT Corfe Castle site! Also not too far from Swanage and Wareham by car or a good bus service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

8/10 Good

Vera

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in a great location. It has an excellent pub, with another excellent pub almost across the street for variety. It is a short walking distance to Corfe castle as well as an historic railway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the things which makes Britain great is a traditional hotel steeped in history where everywhere you go you’ve a sense of the past and the people who’ve moved through the space and used its facilities before you. Vicky and George were fantastic hosts. We had the best time staying here this weekend. The food was terrific. The cooked breakfast was so tasty and served in a charming dining salon. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Corfe Castle who’s eager to sidestep the holiday and premier inn type hotel (they serve their purpose but they’re utterly soulless of course). Thank you for making us and our dog so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025