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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Swanage

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Swanage

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Swanage hotel, you'll be steps from Swanage Railway and a 5-minute walk from Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. Santa-Fe Fun Park and Pier Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pier Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burnt Toast - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Swanage
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Purbeck House Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1875
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • 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 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 and hair dryers.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 onsite 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
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. 203 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 380 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Continental Breakfast was OK. Room in Louisa Lodge that was very quiet. But it was a short walk away up a slope (sometimes in the rain). Staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay! We have stayed before when cooked breakfast was available but our out of season stay this time saw a continental breakfast only. Excellent new coffee/drinks machine. Previously we have always stayed in the main building but this time we opted for Louisa lodge. This surpassed our expectations. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a grand old place with a rich history connected to it, which the owner is more than happy to share with you. Good sized rooms, communal areas and bar. Free, secure carpark. Location short 5min walk to town. Have been before and will come again for sure 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All as expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking good, room comfortable. Bed okay. Bathroom a little tired. Over a nice nights sleep would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again, though facilities and furniture are dated. No wi-fi!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To spent our last night in Swanage we transferred from our B&B up to the Purbeck. Ideal location for walkers and location to town and beach . We liked having a lounge and bar for the evening . Bed was comfortable and bathroom standard. Loved looking around the old architecture and period interior detail , a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean, comfortable stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Only criticism was breakfast started at 0730 which is maybe why I was unable to book it online and had to do so at the hotel, but as I was working in the area it was a rush getting away in the morning! I would book again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spacious and clean and all the staff that we encountered were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was okay, but not exceptional. Sadly the large grounds of the hotel were not as well maintained as we remember from a previous visit. We would consider staying again as the hotel was conveniently situated and had adequate parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

8/10 Good

DAVID F

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

Very good

Probably the best hotel in town and an interesting building. Good accommodation, free parking and well located. We stayed in room 10 - possibly the largest room and were very pleased with our one night stay as part of a week long tour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Our room was spacious with a comfy 4-poster bed, really quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was a little disappointing buffet style setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Purbeck House is right in centre of Swanage and a great location for exploring the area. It is an old historic building that dominates the town. It has good views and interesting grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Purbeck House and were intrigued by its history and glad to see it embraced its history. We stayed in the annexe which met all our needs but if ever the opportunity to return would love to stay in the main hotel. We found all the staff to be very friendly and informative and felt they were fully invested in providing the guests with an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025