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Purbeck House Hotel

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $204
$170 nightly
$204 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10

Explore the area

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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
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Triple Room, Annex Building

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Swanage

With a stay at Purbeck House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Swanage, within a 5-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Swanage Beach. .This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pier 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

  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pier Head - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬2 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. 26-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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, featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. 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. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
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.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are 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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 to 9 for adults and GBP 9 to 9 for children
  • 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

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
  • 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9 to 9 for adults, and GBP 9 to 9 for children

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 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

National rating

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. 219 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 414 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ann

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big clean room. Good Continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent and clean all the staff we met made both of us very welcome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff amazing room clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightfully quirky (in the best sense of that word) hotel - a former convent and school - with many of the original features still intact. Easy to find, excellent parking facilities, and probably the most spacious breakfast area we've ever seen. Comfortable, quiet, and warm room - what more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good breakfast staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atmospheric old building, welcoming and friendly staff, characterful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Purbeck Hotel, Our room (16) was huge, clean, comfortable and had great views over the town and bay. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. We highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very peaceful location and a beautiful building with relaxing grounds. Comfy bed, friendly staff, close to seaside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs C D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely all round stay at The Purbeck House Hotel. Location and setting beautiful. Hotel lovely, room spacious, staff really friendly and helpful, nice little bar and a decent continental breakfast. Thanks Purbeck House. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurence

The staff were helpful and friendly. The room we stayed in was fine, with a nice view of the sea. The hotel being situated right in the town was just right for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G

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

Great service and lovely stay

Great hotel and lovely service. Made us feel very welcome despite arriving late. The bar is well stocked and the hiatory behind the hotel is fascinating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025