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Purbeck House Hotel

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

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Experience the charm of a historic building with a traditional facade, surrounded by a serene courtyard with seating areas and lush greenery.
Step into a serene courtyard with lush greenery and comfortable seating, surrounded by a historic building's elegant facade.
Enjoy a serene view of the surrounding residential area and body of water from this room's large windows.
Enjoy a selection of beverages at our well-stocked bar.
Stunning garden area with beautifully maintained flower beds and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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

About the neighborhood

Swanage

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Swanage hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Pier Beach. Swanage Beach and Swanage Pier are also within half a mile (1 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

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬4 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.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Romanian

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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 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 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 15 for adults and GBP 10 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

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
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Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel Swanage

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.

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 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 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.

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 318 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Very interesting architecture.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely well-kept property with character and charm. Despite a lovely large room, it still felt super cosy. Gorgeous sea views, perfect location for a quick walk into town. Book book book.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

A lovely place to stay

The setting and location of the hotel is amazing. A lot of work has gone into renovating and maintaining the place to be a great, relaxing holiday destination. All of the staff I interacted with were friendly and positive with a great level of customer service. My room was decently sized for just myself. I found it to be a great place when I just wanted some time to relax and read a book. My only tiny bit of criticism with the room I stayed in particularly was that there were cobwebs around the ceiling light and on part of the ceiling. I can appreciate the ceilings are pretty high, though, so they may be tricky to clean often. Definitely not a deal breaker in any stretch of the imagination. Breakfast both days of my stay were to a high quality. The options for food were also vast which is great. Service on the Monday morning when there was a menu instead of the buffet was met with speedy but good service. It’s nice that the quality of the food wasn’t compromised on at all to make it quicker getting to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean bedroom, friendly staff, shower in the bathroom could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AW

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

penny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful especially The Barman/night watchman. Ideal location to be far enough from the town for peace and quiet but close enough to walk within a couple of minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kept awake in purbeck

Room was cold plugged in a little radiator but not better reported it to reception he said hotel heating had been off a week during Xmas bed quilt was thin I was kept awake most of the night in room 8 as there was a fridge running all night i told reception in morning she said she would tell the manager I heard Louisa Anna lodge is ment to be better to stay in more modern
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

Old Harry's Rock

My last minute booking for the Purbeck House Hotel proved to be perfectly timed with beautiful weather and an excellent walk to Old Harry's Rock, very much helped by some great guidance and advice from the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

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

2 day break

Very nice hotel. Room spotlessly clean and bed very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was varied and plentiful. One thing that was not good, hotels.com advertised our room as having free breakfast included, but when booking in we were told that this was not the case. We hope that we will receive a refund from Hotels.com, as this was still advertised on their site.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

One night stop over

Staff very friendly and helpful Breakfast very good Free parking all excellent Only slight negative bathroom tired New pillows needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024