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Purbeck House Hotel

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A historic stone building with a large garden and a church in the background. - Purbeck House Hotel (Swanage)
A vase of flowers on a marble table in a room with patterned wallpaper and a staircase. - Purbeck House Hotel (Swanage)
A building with large windows and a garden with various flowers. - Purbeck House Hotel (Swanage)
A courtyard with stone buildings, a conservatory, and outdoor seating. - Purbeck House Hotel (Swanage)
A view through a window with a clear sky, a grassy yard, and a distant town with buildings and the sea. - Purbeck House Hotel (Swanage)
Consider a stay at Purbeck House Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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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
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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
  • 1 Twin Bed

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
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 1 Twin Bed

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
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel is in the city center and on the waterfront. Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Castle Point Shopping Centre and Tower Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Poole Stadium or Vitality Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Swanage travel guide
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91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ

What's nearby

  • A coastal scene with a boat on a paved jetty, calm sea, distant cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
    Swanage Beach
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal cliff with two caves and a transmission tower.
    Durlston Country Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal cliff with a beach and a clear sky.
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Swanage Railway
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swanage Pier
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge
    1 min walk
  • Crows Nest Inn
    16 min walk
  • Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Smoke on the Water
    6 min walk
  • The Ship Inn
    4 min walk

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Purbeck House 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 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 5-minute walk of Swanage Railway and Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. Pier Beach and Swanage Beach are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 4-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 447 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing rooms and peaceful Lovely garden. Very well positioned for town centre and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with such an historic atmosphere. Breakfast is basic but has everything you need. Reception are lovely and the rooms are so comfortable and clean. We love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the hotel as a last minute stay and was not disappointed, the staff were friendly, room was ideal and even though breakfast was continental it was sufficient. Parking was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, good parking, nice staff , convenient location for town and beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character property, good helpful staff and ideal location, couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey staff on Reception, beautiful setting and bar and lounge area very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great room and beautiful decor in the main hotel, bathtub was a luxury, good choice of food for the continental breakfast, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Good parking and central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, really characterful property with original features, v good parking. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and accomodating staff, room clean and good size.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fresh continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was beautiful and old, definitely a historic building. If you like simple and historic then you'll enjoy this space. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room with a very comfortable bed. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location of the hotel with parking was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay. Friendly staff. No restaurant for evening meals but you can bring a take-away in the evening and they have tables in the lounge and will give you cutlery. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Narrow entrance to car park with two prominent concrete boulders. Scraped front wing on arrival boulders are hidden from drivers view due to small turning angle so beware....rooms have not been updated for several years. Bathroom very small, shower in bath lacked pressure. Staff excellent, nice continental breakfast. Great location . Hotel full of character set in lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very welcoming and attentive. The room was clean and warm, plus we had a good breakfast each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denis

Breakfast excellent but no cooked food. Room clean but no walk-in shower which I need as I’m 88. Plenty of parking spaces. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless excellent views the staff could not be more helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Purbeck house hotel is right in the town and close to everything. However, once inside and in the gardens, it is so tranquil, a perfect stay. Staff so helpful and friendly and meet requests and enquiries with a smile. Room was comfortable and clean and all you need for a stay. Varied continental breakfast, perfect. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great looking property, the staff were great and very friendly.
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and our late check-in was no problem, a friendly welcome. Fantastic view from our room across Swanage bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

If you want a cosy authentic Victorian house then this a place for you. The room was clean, very big and the staff were lovely and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025