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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property
A peaceful coastal retreat where travelers can warm up by the lobby fireplace after exploring the shoreline or start their day with a memorable breakfast

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Purbeck House Hotel sits oceanside, offering a quiet escape with its library, garden, and terrace. Guests appreciate the reliable in-room WiFi, cozy lobby fireplace for evening relaxation, and consistently praise the quality breakfast and attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel is in the city center and on the waterfront. Langton Matravers Museum and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Castle Point Shopping Centre and Tower Park. Swanage Railway and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Swanage travel guide
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91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ

What's nearby

  • View from the town
    Swanage Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tilly Whim Caves just further along the coast path from the Lighthouse. #LifeatExpedia #StunningStructure
    Durlston Country Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jurassic Coast
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pier Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swanage Pier
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • The Cellar Bar
    6 min walk
  • The Cornish Bakery
    5 min walk
  • G Whites
    6 min walk
  • Burnt Toast
    4 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Hotel near Corfe Castle
Consider a stay at Purbeck House Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and 1 meeting room
  • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1875
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel
Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is Purbeck House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Purbeck House Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purbeck House Hotel on Mar 10, 2026 start from CA $136, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Purbeck House Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Swanage, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Railway, Pier Beach, and Swanage Beach. Swanage Pier and Durlston Country Park are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 4-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and our late check-in was no problem, a friendly welcome. Fantastic view from our room across Swanage bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightfully quirky (in the best sense of that word) hotel - a former convent and school - with many of the original features still intact. Easy to find, excellent parking facilities, and probably the most spacious breakfast area we've ever seen. Comfortable, quiet, and warm room - what more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great looking property, the staff were great and very friendly.
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs C D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely all round stay at The Purbeck House Hotel. Location and setting beautiful. Hotel lovely, room spacious, staff really friendly and helpful, nice little bar and a decent continental breakfast. Thanks Purbeck House. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atmospheric old building, welcoming and friendly staff, characterful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

The staff were helpful and friendly. The room we stayed in was fine, with a nice view of the sea. The hotel being situated right in the town was just right for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good breakfast staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Continental Breakfast was OK. Room in Louisa Lodge that was very quiet. But it was a short walk away up a slope (sometimes in the rain). Staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a grand old place with a rich history connected to it, which the owner is more than happy to share with you. Good sized rooms, communal areas and bar. Free, secure carpark. Location short 5min walk to town. Have been before and will come again for sure 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean, comfortable stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Only criticism was breakfast started at 0730 which is maybe why I was unable to book it online and had to do so at the hotel, but as I was working in the area it was a rush getting away in the morning! I would book again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking good, room comfortable. Bed okay. Bathroom a little tired. Over a nice nights sleep would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position helpful staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID F

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

Very good

Probably the best hotel in town and an interesting building. Good accommodation, free parking and well located. We stayed in room 10 - possibly the largest room and were very pleased with our one night stay as part of a week long tour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To spent our last night in Swanage we transferred from our B&B up to the Purbeck. Ideal location for walkers and location to town and beach . We liked having a lounge and bar for the evening . Bed was comfortable and bathroom standard. Loved looking around the old architecture and period interior detail , a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay! We have stayed before when cooked breakfast was available but our out of season stay this time saw a continental breakfast only. Excellent new coffee/drinks machine. Previously we have always stayed in the main building but this time we opted for Louisa lodge. This surpassed our expectations. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Our room was spacious with a comfy 4-poster bed, really quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was a little disappointing buffet style setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Purbeck House is right in centre of Swanage and a great location for exploring the area. It is an old historic building that dominates the town. It has good views and interesting grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. We had a great chat with the night manager, he was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel. We stayed on the top floor of a beautiful building, the room was large, clean, and welcoming. Couldn't really fault anything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable room, with lovely gardens and views. The buffet breakfast was excellent, and the staff most friendly and helpful. Very convenient off-street parking. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

A lovely old world hotel

Lovely old fashioned hotel, with lots of character and charm. We enjoyed the lovely gardens, they're beautifully tended and full of interesting features.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great

Great historic building, in centre of town and very close to beach, coast path and railway station. A little tired in places, plenty of parking. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025