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Grand Hotel Swanage

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Garden
Exterior
Superior Sea View with Balcony
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

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Burlington Road, Swanage, England, BH19 1LU
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Inland View

Double Room, Inland View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Inland View

Twin Room, Inland View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Sea View

Single Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Double

Deluxe Sea View Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Sea View with Balcony

Superior Sea View with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Swanage

With a stay at Grand Hotel Swanage in Swanage, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage Beach. .This beach hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Poole Harbour and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great Globe - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 16 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Swanage

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Grand Hotel Swanage offers 25 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments.
Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Grand Hotel Swanage has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.5 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Swanage
Grand Swanage
Grand Hotel Swanage Dorset
Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel
Grand Hotel Swanage Swanage
Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel Swanage

Reviews

Grand Hotel Swanage Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 329 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel sits up above Swanage bay with a beautiful view out to sea. We had a room with a balcony. The room was quite small, but on arrival very clean. There was no fridge or worrying no safe. We stayed for two days at a cost of £536. Yes a little steep but i was expecting great things. On our return we found our room in the same state as we left it. Bed not made dirty cups and toiletries not replaced. On questioning this at the reception, we were told that you have to request your room to be cleaned. I have never heard of such a thing. Apparently we should have been informed of this on arrival, which we were not as there is no way i would have refused it. On the whole a very disappointing stay,certainly not what we expected. I have stayed in many hotels mainly abroad but have never experienced this policy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the budget rooms which were surprisingly spacious. The conservatory has lovely views of the water and it’s very easy to walk to the sea. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It a beautiful historic beach front hotel. The aura of the history was everywhere. The front desk people were very sweet. The glass terrace facing the beach was an exquisite place to sit. The green lawn at the front was very peaceful place. The breakfast I did not like so much, but there were plenty of other options around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John Switzer

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

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with fantastic views of coastline. Room very comfortable. Food excellent. Could walk into Swanage or beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded when we arrived to a Seaview room. The room was a nice size, very clean with a wonderful view. Having steps straight onto a beautiful beach was amazing. The hotel staff very friendly and informative. We enjoyed using the Spa facilities. The only slight issue was there is very little parking however there is road side parking and if you do have to paid to park they do reimburse you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and helpful staff. Very relaxing. The evening menu is rather limited for longer stays but food was well cooked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel with great views, clearly had a recent makeover too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay in an old world location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the beach, lovely to be able to hear the waves as you fell asleep. Good facilities and outdoor area. Easy walk along the seafront into the centre of swanage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emy

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

1 night stay

Amazing view over the sea. The swimming pool didn't open until 10am :( Average breakfast :( Location wonderful and you can walk to the beach in wo minutes :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception services and very pleased with accommodation, room recently refurbished to a high standard. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidie

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

Couple stay

We loved our stay in the hotel. Close to many walks and the beach is so superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ignoring the scaffolding you see as you park up, once inside the Grand was excellent. Staff were very attentive, especially the bar staff.. Food whilst a limited menu, was excellent. Parking can be an issue but there is a pay and display 5 mins away. Rooms very modern and views fantastic. Would stay again happily...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean tidy and fresh some refurbishment going on outside of building and in other parts of buildings. Staff helpful booking in was easy, parking limited at hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean room, delightful sea view from dinning room and gardens. Only issue very limited parking and currently scaffold and building work on adjoining wing. We would use The Grand again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property but lacked parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff. Drinks very pricey though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
If you stay for more than a couple days then the menu was very limited
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025