[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Red Lion Guesthouse in Swanage with a restaurant and a bar ![Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/ab2b0a32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/29c28fcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/df9046f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/d0803e41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/15e8137c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at Red Lion and take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 9 - Oct. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Classic Double Room, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/9230d111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Non Smoking ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/9ad00580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Private bathroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Basic Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/795613b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Family Room | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/45696210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Comfort Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/39581647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwanage-Hotels-Red-Lion.h113339444.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwanage-Hotels-Red-Lion.h113339444.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Swanage is home to Red Lion. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pier and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting. [Visit our Swanage travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanage.dx5707) [View more Guest houses in Swanage](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanage-Guest-Houses.d5707-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.60825%2C-1.95838&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Cvqengu3euWe6LYhX2e_mqJGMPA=) 63 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LY ### What's nearby - Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Swanage Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Durlston Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.5 km ### Getting around - Swanage Station - 4 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 62 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Fish Plaice - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪The White Swan - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Red Lion Guesthouse near Corfe Castle Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at Red Lion. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self parking Room features All guestrooms at Red Lion have amenities such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901100/901039/8299d7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Purbeck House Hotel Swanage - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services 8.8 Excellent 351 reviews CA $126 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=901039&PinnedHotelID=901039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/e7a7c96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Hotel Swanage Swanage - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 328 reviews CA $179 CA $214 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/5000000/4999000/4998989/2c236544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pines Hotel Swanage - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 348 reviews CA $201 CA $242 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=4998989&PinnedHotelID=4998989&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15990000/15988300/15988299/cd4f9730.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Swanage - Free WiFi - Tennis court - Toys/games 8.2 Very good 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=15988299&PinnedHotelID=15988299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19700000/19695400/19695343/f7af98c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Knoll House Swanage - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews CA $164 CA $196 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=19695343&PinnedHotelID=19695343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Honeymoon Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91820000/91820000/91819948/2ca63663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingston Country Courtyard Wareham - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 208 reviews CA $180 CA $217 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=91819948&PinnedHotelID=91819948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3539200/3539153/b2ed4724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Laguna Hotel Bournemouth - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Game room 7.2 Good 1,001 reviews CA $70 CA $85 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=3539153&PinnedHotelID=3539153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2290000/2281800/2281746/46fa9d97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bankes Arms Hotel Corfe Castle Village - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 611 reviews CA $244 CA $293 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2281746&PinnedHotelID=2281746&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Single Room, Ensuite | View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15170000/15165000/15164995/da23c3e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Rookery Swanage - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=15164995&PinnedHotelID=15164995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103759400/103759397/c687b967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc! Swanage - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space CA $206 CA $206 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=103759397&PinnedHotelID=103759397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## 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, 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 debit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Red Lion Swanage Red Lion Guesthouse Red Lion Guesthouse Swanage ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Red Lion pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion on Oct 14, 2025 start from CA $148.83, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanage-Hotels-Red-Lion.h113339444.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Red Lion? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Red Lion? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Red Lion? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Red Lion located? > Situated in Swanage, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Pier Beach, Swanage Beach, and Swanage Pier. Durlston Country Park and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 4-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 24 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Red Lion Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Scott Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Couple of nights for a couple. Booked at the last minute and was unsure what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised, the room was clean, nice bed and huge bathroom (actually a wetroom). Pub was great too! ##### Scott Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Colin Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Amenities We liked the easy way to get into town and all the amenities We weren’t impressed with the garden cleanliness and all needed a bit of clean and TLC ##### Colin Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### matthew Jul 13, 2025 ##### matthew Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Crawley-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-London-Gatwick-Hotel.h6579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodbridge-Hotels-The-Crown-Hotel.h520172.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.ca/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Novotel-Milton-Keynes.h892420.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful Country Cottage private Indoor Swimming Pool ,Hot Tub, & Games room.](https://www.expedia.ca/Swindon-Hotels-Beautiful-Country-Cottage-Private-Indoor-Swimming-Pool.h34047025.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Peterborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Peterborough.h281577.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Peterborough.h2928593.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Lumley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Hotels-Lumley-Castle-Hotel.h175571.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information)