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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Swanage with free parking

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

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91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ
  • Pier Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Swanage Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 0.1 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Swanage

Purbeck House Hotel puts you in the heart of Swanage, within just a 10-minute stroll of Pier Beach and Swanage Beach. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .Bar 1875 is the hotel's own bar. A meeting room and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Swanage hotel include Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swanage Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Harry Rocks - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Victorian hotel in Swanage with free parking
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.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1875
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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 English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 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

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

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

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
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Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
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Purbeck Hotel Louisa
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge Swanage, Dorset
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel And Louisa Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Purbeck House Hotel?

Yep, Purbeck House Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Purbeck House Hotel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purbeck House Hotel on 5 Mar 2025 start from NZ$165.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Purbeck House Hotel?

Yep, Purbeck House Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Swanage Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and parasailing.

Does Purbeck House Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers love the English breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Purbeck House Hotel?

No, Purbeck House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Purbeck House Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Purbeck House Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt is a short 14-minute walk away.

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 277 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 day break
Very nice hotel. Room spotlessly clean and bed very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was varied and plentiful. One thing that was not good, hotels.com advertised our room as having free breakfast included, but when booking in we were told that this was not the case. We hope that we will receive a refund from Hotels.com, as this was still advertised on their site.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stop over
Staff very friendly and helpful Breakfast very good Free parking all excellent Only slight negative bathroom tired New pillows needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, friendly hotel full of character. This is our second stay and the ever so friendly staff remembered us. Staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach and pier. Plenty of on-site parking and staff were very helpful and efficient. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stunning building full of character , beautiful gardens and plenty of parking right in the town close to sea front
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really dreadful customer service. Booked 2 nights but was advised that we would need to check out between day 1 and day 2 and have no use of a room during the second day. I advised this wasn't acceptable and hotel would not cancel and website wanted 100pc cancellation charge. After hours of communicating with Expedia US, Expedia provided a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two nights stay to walk some of the coast path around Swanage and revisit some favourite locations. The hotel was nicely situated for access to the paths and the coast generally.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Positive attitude at all times. Good breakfast selection. This was my first visit to the property and I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miss

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old property and lovely extensive grounds, in the heart of Swanage. Not far from shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and the beach, but it is still peaceful and quiet, to stay there. Very clean room, lovely overhead shower in the bath. Breakfast was a buffett, with plenty of choice and if you asked, the chef would cook you fresh scrambled/poached eggs or smoked haddock. Staff friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Quiet - no disturbance. Nice to have a choice of large bath as well as a shower. Helpful staff with good, warm welcome. Bar opening times very good with lovely large lounge. Excellent breakfast in conservatory -great value for money. Hotel set in lovely grounds. Look forward to staying there again. Ian
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, with a clean room & great view! Easy check in and out. Would recommend *****
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying hear
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AS above
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aikaterini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central hotel walking distance to the beach friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Beautiful Victorian hotel. Not modern inside so won’t be to all tastes but we liked it for its historical feel. It’s stunning and we will stay again Carpark was good and we weee allowed to keep the car there after checking out for the day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay with lovely sea views, a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a grade 2 listed building which added to the lustre of the building, (due to this there is no lift, so be prepared to use the heavily carpeted stairs). Only breakfast available, this is a first class breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Returning visitor. Always love staying here however there have been some changes. Breakfast arrangements changed with no menu or table service. Croissants shop bought en masse and from a multi bag, bread basic not great choice. Large bed which was lovely but duvet too small for the bed and no extra one in the room. Thankfully it wasn’t cold. Staff friendly as usual. Pleasant stay just not the same
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024