Grand Hotel Swanage

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Lounge
Garden
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Burlington Road, Swanage, England, BH19 1LU
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Swanage Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

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

Twin Room, Inland View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Sea View

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

Deluxe Sea View Double

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

Double Room, Inland View

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

Superior Sea View with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

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

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Single Room, Sea View

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

About the neighborhood

Swanage

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Swanage Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Pier Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Old Harry Rocks - 16 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Swanage

3-star beachfront hotel with spa
Unwind on the hotel's private beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Swanage like an indoor pool and a fitness center.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a sauna, a garden, and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not 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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.5 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Swanage to the airport?

Grand Hotel Swanage is 17.5 mi (50-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 Grand Hotel Swanage?

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Swanage on Jun 24, 2025 start from $191.69, 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 Grand Hotel Swanage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Hotel Swanage.

How close is Grand Hotel Swanage to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Hotel Swanage offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Hotel Swanage, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.5 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Swanage?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Swanage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Grand Hotel Swanage?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Grand Hotel Swanage have a pool?

Grand Hotel Swanage features an indoor pool.

Does Grand Hotel Swanage have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Grand Hotel Swanage have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, massages, and body treatments.

How close is Grand Hotel Swanage to downtown Swanage?

Grand Hotel Swanage is 0.8 mi away from Swanage.

Grand Hotel Swanage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 298 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
The reception staff were excellent and our rooms lovely if a little hot. It was also quite difficult not having a lift because my father is blind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Very enjoyable one night stay.

Friendly and informative reception. My comfortable sea view room had an excellent sea view and view of Swanage. Very good shower. I had time for a splash around in the pleasant little spa pool. Very good dinner with interesting choices. Not cheap, but very good quality, so still good value. good breakfast in the morning. I'd happily stay again another time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a sea view, but the windows were cloudy. I don’t know if it was in between the two pains or if you need new windows I understand this is expensive and it could be pretty quiet at the moment. But it spoilt the view a bit had fo find a clear bit or clean bit of glass. Staff were very friendly and helpful, so overall I give it excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

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

6/10 Okay

Duska

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We really liked newly refurbished room with the balcony and sea view. The communal areas and outside areas are in need of major refurb. A bit dissapointed with breakfast. Room was freezing and the set up of tables felt canteenish rather than Grand hotel like. Love Swanage and hotel was conveniently close to walk to .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Natilee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Very nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely room, great views. Clean as a whistle. Bathroom spotless and high spec but shower pressure a bit weak. Slight negative was pool and hot tub was very busy with lots of members - eg 6 teenage boys in the hot tub (perfectly well behaved btw but made it crowded). Appreciate spa is another source of income for hotel but put us off going down next day. Would also have been nice if a few more food options were available in the afternoon as arrived at 3:30 quite hungry and scones were only item available. None of above would stop me from coming again however if in Swanage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good walking distance from town and good gym and swimming but not good vegetarian choice but good value overall thanks bye Duncan Hendry .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a little dated , very clean , nice staff , excellent food . Good room with super views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Lives up to its name

Very nice hotel. Modern, comfortable room at the top of the hotel. Overall good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Grand Hotel Swanage

Brilliant hotel, fantastic position. Had a sea facing room which was superb. Lovely and attentive staff. Restaurant meals were very good with great quality ingredients.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not up to modern standards

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room Recently updated Lovely walk-in shower Would definitely revisit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyn

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Traveled with group
Hotel dated. Service OK, but there seemed too few staff at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Stay spoiled by poor service

Lift not working to any floor. My wife is disabled and struggled with stairs. No dinner available on first night due to a wedding booking. Hard to find staff to help. Overall very dissatisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

A

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was pleasant. The staff were friendly and the area is beautiful. Unfortunately the hotel itself could do with some work. For example, the paintwork.on the hotel is peeling off, our television didnt work in the room and they had no one at 8pm to fix it. Also the breakfast is not included and overcharged at £15 a head, including for my kids who only ate cereal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic beach front location and views. Great service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024