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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Corfe Castle

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Front of property - evening/night
Free daily full breakfast
Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Interior
Courtyard

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED
  • Corfe Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Isle of Purbeck
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Wareham

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

  • Corfe Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • RSPB Arne - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 23 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Corfe Castle Station - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Granary - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Pig - ‬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.

Languages

English

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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: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

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Bankes Arms Hotel Wareham
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bankes Arms Hotel to the airport?

Bankes Arms Hotel is 22.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 9.6 mi (38-min drive) from Sandbanks Beach and 13.6 mi (35-min drive) from Durdle Door 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: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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 0.1 mi away from Corfe Castle Village.

Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 584 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome from staff. Very cosy dining in front of a log fire and delicious food. Very attentive and extremely pleasant staff. Delightful stay would definitely return. Beautiful location in walking distance to Corfe Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Great Inn accommodation in Corfe Castle

A beautiful historical pub, in a fantastic location. Our room was clean, warm and comfortable. We didn't eat evening meal but did have drinks in the bar. Great atmosphere with attentive and friendly staff. Breakfast the next morning was very good. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the things which makes Britain great is a traditional hotel steeped in history where everywhere you go you’ve a sense of the past and the people who’ve moved through the space and used its facilities before you. Vicky and George were fantastic hosts. We had the best time staying here this weekend. The food was terrific. The cooked breakfast was so tasty and served in a charming dining salon. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Corfe Castle who’s eager to sidestep the holiday and premier inn type hotel (they serve their purpose but they’re utterly soulless of course). Thank you for making us and our dog so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and locals ! Evening meal very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Happy guests.

We are really pleased to have stayed here. It's a great building which I imagine the overseas tourists must be in awe of. Well even this English one was! The staff were really good, we had a very good evening meal and breakfast. There is a car park at the back which in high season must be a very useful thing for guests in this very busy village.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable room. Friendly staff and great food. They wrapped up my breakfast as I was going a run which was really kind. It was very tasty after I warmed it up at home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a visit to the NT Corfe Castle site! Also not too far from Swanage and Wareham by car or a good bus service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

One night

Good stay great food room could need updating staff great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in a great location. It has an excellent pub, with another excellent pub almost across the street for variety. It is a short walking distance to Corfe castle as well as an historic railway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Staff & service
We had a cheerful and lovely welcome on arrival. Hotel parking very convenient. We were shown to our room . There was a vacuum cleaner left outside our door which we stepped over to get in . Having sorted ourselves out we then stepped over the vc again . ( it was still there hours later so we moved it ourselves !) The room was ok but a bit tired and in need of a refresh . Holes need filling and the electric sockets by the bed need fixing . Breakfast was brilliant , made to order and delicious. The staff member was lovely and attentive too. Some furniture in the dining hall was broken and not appropriate to use . To sum up , staff great , breakfast 10/10 , room in need of a refresh .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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