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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$141
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

Explore the area

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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

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

  • 1 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

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

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

3-star Swanage hotel with coffee shop/cafe
A bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
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.
The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Victorian hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Purbeck House Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Bar 1875 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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 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
  • 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

Property payment types

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

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
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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. 182 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 344 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely old building to stay in. Very relaxed. Wonderful grounds, although perhaps a little more attention could be on the fish pond. We were in the additional annex, with a really large, spacious room with two additional beds separated, and a large king size bed. All the usual items, tv, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, chest of drawers, make up table with mirror, full length mirror, heater, two windows (opening), a pair of armchairs and a wardrobe with a dozen wooden hangers. The not small toilet room had a bath, shower, wc and washbowl with work surface and mirror. Naturally a heated towel rail was fitted to the wall. A full size closing door completed the suite. Definately a family room and as such extremely good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived tired and late after a SWCP walk and received a warm welcome from staff who went out if their way to accommodate our particular needs. The room was spotless and the hotel very stylish. Location is good and allows easy access into the busy town, and on site parking was plentiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
On arrival, we were met by the receptionist, who was very pleasant and extremely helpful showing us where to store our bikes and making recommendations for local restaurants. Our room was large and well-appointed. The hotel is housed in a large old stone building. Yes, it looks tiring in places but nothing to spoil your stay. Breakfast was good, maybe a better choice of fresh fruit but that is being picky. I will definately be returning to this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

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

Purbeck House, Swanage

I was impressed from the moment I saw this attractive stone building, on a slight rise which gives good views of the beauty of Swanage Bay and the nearby coast. A very friendly and helpful welcome from the moment I came through the door, but not overdone either. My room had a view of the bay and was comfortable and completely clean (as was the entire place). A good space for breakfast - does not do evening meals but many nearby possibilities for that. Large and well cared for garden area an additional amenity. For the price I paid it exceeded my expectations and I can certainly envisage returning for a longer stay, it would be a good base for exploring this attractive part of the country.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

A lovely old world hotel

Lovely old fashioned hotel, with lots of character and charm. We enjoyed the lovely gardens, they're beautifully tended and full of interesting features.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honest review

Stunning building, but with a lot of renovation happening in the grounds - will be amazing when finished. Very comfortable bed anc clean. Bathroom in desperate need of a refit. A lot more could be made of the bar service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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