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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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

Relax in this serene space with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and convenient nightstand and table lamps.

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

Relax in a traditional room with a double bed, wardrobe, and television.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Relax in comfort with a large bed, wooden nightstand, and a chair near a window with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Cozy retreat with a single bed, TV, and desk for a comfortable stay.

Standard Single Room

  • 0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

Classic hotel room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a desk area.

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Classic hotel room with a large bed, wooden dresser, and chandelier.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and distant mountains from this serene coastal setting.

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Relax in a classic room with a large bed, fireplace, and chandelier.

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

Experience a cozy atmosphere in this inviting room with a large bed, wooden nightstand, and natural light.

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

Experience a cozy atmosphere in this inviting room with a large bed, wooden nightstand, and natural light.

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

Classic hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and wooden cabinet.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

Relax in this inviting living room with a large window, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Relax in a cozy room with a four-poster bed, fireplace, and flat-screen TV.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

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

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a large bed, dresser, desk, and chair.

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

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a wooden dresser, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Swanage

With a stay at Purbeck House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Swanage, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt. .This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Poole Harbour and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.8 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 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 26-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers 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 10:30 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 10:30 AM.
Bar 1875 - Onsite 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 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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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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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Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel Swanage

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 327 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

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfectly nice and retro
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David, Hampshire

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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