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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Experience the charm of a historic building with a traditional facade, surrounded by a serene courtyard with seating areas and lush greenery.
Enjoy a serene view of the surrounding residential area and body of water from this room's large windows.
Stunning garden area with beautifully maintained flower beds and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.
Step into a serene courtyard with lush greenery and comfortable seating, surrounded by a historic building's elegant facade.
Enjoy a selection of beverages at our well-stocked bar.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Durlston Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Great Globe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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)
  • 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 | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room

  • 0.1 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

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

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single 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

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Suite

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

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

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Victorian hotel in Swanage with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a library are on-site.
Purbeck House Hotel offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 26-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The breakfast at Purbeck House Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and 7 minutes on foot from Pier Beach
Purbeck House Hotel offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Purbeck House Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Bar 1875 – On-site bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 1875

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1875
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Purbeck House
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Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
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Purbeck House Hotel Hotel Swanage

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 323 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. We had a great chat with the night manager, he was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel. We stayed on the top floor of a beautiful building, the room was large, clean, and welcoming. Couldn't really fault anything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, perfect for our holiday to Swanage. The hotel was a very nice building, with lots of fascination with a lovely garden. The staff were all very pleasant, as was our room and breakfast. A perfect stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely room with a splendid view. Helpful cheerful staff. Would benefit from a lift; our room was on the top floor and my wife is arthritic. Breakfast was rather aversge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a stone built listed property of beautiful design and resembles a small castle. It is a unique hotel of a past era but but strangly attractive and very interesting. For its age it is in very good condition and beautifully turned out and decorated in the turn of the 1930 styling. We very much enjoyed our stay and the staff were very helpful and of beautiful character. We felt very much at ease and one of the family. Overall a lovely period hotel staffed by dedicated people only 5 mins from the beach. We would stay there again. Trevor and Deb's
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff - so friendly and helpful. Property is a little tired but room was spacious, clean, comfortable and more than adequate for my needs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Swanage

Had room 4. It was very spacious overlooking the garden. Lovely. Unfortunately the bed not quite to our liking but still acceptable for a weekend stay and the room made up for it. Very central so ideal for walks, shopping and site seeing places close by
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and really friendly would recommend the hotel to other people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Very interesting architecture.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

A lovely place to stay

The setting and location of the hotel is amazing. A lot of work has gone into renovating and maintaining the place to be a great, relaxing holiday destination. All of the staff I interacted with were friendly and positive with a great level of customer service. My room was decently sized for just myself. I found it to be a great place when I just wanted some time to relax and read a book. My only tiny bit of criticism with the room I stayed in particularly was that there were cobwebs around the ceiling light and on part of the ceiling. I can appreciate the ceilings are pretty high, though, so they may be tricky to clean often. Definitely not a deal breaker in any stretch of the imagination. Breakfast both days of my stay were to a high quality. The options for food were also vast which is great. Service on the Monday morning when there was a menu instead of the buffet was met with speedy but good service. It’s nice that the quality of the food wasn’t compromised on at all to make it quicker getting to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean bedroom, friendly staff, shower in the bathroom could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AW

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

penny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful especially The Barman/night watchman. Ideal location to be far enough from the town for peace and quiet but close enough to walk within a couple of minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025