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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Corfe Castle

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Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Corfe Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Wareham

Corfe Castle Village stay.With a stay at this Corfe Castle Village inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Corfe Castle and 2 miles (3 km) of Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. The Blue Pool and Tea House and Isle of Purbeck are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Corfe Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Swanage Beach - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Poole Harbour - 37 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Corfe Castle Station - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corfe Castle Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carve Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scott Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5-star inn near Corfe Castle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Bankes Arms Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Wareham inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Bankes Arms Hotel offers 7 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Wareham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property 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.

  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel Wareham
Bankes Arms Wareham
Bankes Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bankes Arms Hotel to the airport?

Bankes Arms Hotel is 22.7 mi (53-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bankes Arms Hotel?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankes Arms Hotel on Jun 11, 2026 start from CA $286, excluding 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.

Does Bankes Arms Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bankes Arms Hotel.

How close is Bankes Arms Hotel to the beach?

This inn is 13.8 mi (52-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 9.6 mi (32-min drive) from Sandbanks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bankes Arms Hotel offer free breakfast?

Bankes Arms Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Bankes Arms Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bankes Arms Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Bankes Arms Hotel have a pool?

Bankes Arms Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bankes Arms Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bankes Arms Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Bankes Arms Hotel to downtown Wareham?

Bankes Arms Hotel is 0.9 mi away from Corfe Castle.

Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 629 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely stay here. Staff were all very friendly and this is a lovely pub with a beautiful log burner. The breakfast was excellent, as was the food we had one evening when we dined here. Will definitely be back (hopefully when there's nicer weather) :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very welcoming. Really enjoyed our visit. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Picture you’ve come off the road, your adventure into the castle on the hill is set for the next morning. You go into the warm inviting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food - we ate dinner and breakfast with them. Extremely tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but for us location was excellent for visiting Corfe castle. Had dinner there and was great. The staff was very accommodating. only issue had was could not get hot water working. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Wi-Fi, excellent staff. Warm, comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were welcoming and accommodation comfortable. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Staff were great. Room was spacious and clean just a little too warm for me even with the radiators turned off. We ate here too and the food was delicious especially the fish burger!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Corfe get away

Excellent 2 night stay. For a grade 2 listed building the room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. The staff were very friendly and food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Amenities
A great place for a short stay. The hotel is itself an historic building and the hotel is well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and location, great staff. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Great hotel

Great hotel lovely rooms and friendly staff. Location on the heart of Corfe village is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

A little tired but comfy clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

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

Perfect spot

Great position,perfect for the castle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was clean, good size and bathroom big and shower very good . The owners couldn’t be any nicer and nothing was troublesome for them Breakfast was a big plus because it was piping hot and in a lovely room . There was parking around the back but we didn’t have a car so can’t comment .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024