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Purbeck House Hotel

Property class: 3

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A historic stone building with a large garden and a church in the background.
A view through a window with a clear sky, a grassy yard, and a distant town with buildings and the sea.
A courtyard with stone buildings, a conservatory, and outdoor seating.
A building with large windows and a garden with various flowers.
A vase of flowers on a marble table in a room with patterned wallpaper and a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $149
$124 nightly
$149 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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 Traditional 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.

Traditional 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

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About the neighborhood

Swanage

With a stay at Purbeck House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Swanage, a 2-minute drive from Dorset and East Devon Coast and 8 minutes from Corfe Castle. .This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Bournemouth International Centre.

What's nearby

  • Swanage Railway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

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

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 452 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice great location staff were very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and owners, really helpful and will be coming back very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very hopeful Room clean and tidy Plenty of breakfast Plenty of car parking spaces
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Good parking and central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideally situated close to the high street. Lovely restaurants. Lots of things to do in the area. Hotel was quirky but needed some tlc, although rooms were clean and breakfast was amply
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Good parking for town. Excellent room .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived a bit late and were welcomed by a friendly and warm member of the staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast a bit poor with not hot or meat or eggs options, but would stay again if we’re to come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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