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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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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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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Classic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Triple Room

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

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

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Swanage

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Swanage hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Pier Beach and Swanage Beach. Also, Swanage Pier is within half a mile (1 km) and Durlston Country Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Purbeck House Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1875
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 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.

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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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • 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

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 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 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Purbeck House Hotel to the airport?

Purbeck House Hotel is 28 mi (59-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 Purbeck House Hotel?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purbeck House Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $89.99, 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 Purbeck House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Purbeck House Hotel.

How close is Purbeck House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Pier Beach and 7-minute walk from Swanage Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Purbeck House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Purbeck House Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Purbeck House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Purbeck House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Purbeck House Hotel have a pool?

Purbeck House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Purbeck House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Purbeck House Hotel to downtown Swanage?

Purbeck House Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Swanage.