Title: Grand Hotel Swanage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Grand Hotel Swanage Beachfront hotel with full-service spa ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/e7a7c96a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Sea View with Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/b458d778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/74f1e899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/w4000h2995x0y2-5609f638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/eb1a1a2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located by the promenade, this seaside retreat offers a peaceful escape with its onsite spa featuring massages and facials. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the indoor swimming facilities. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - - Pool - Bar - 24/7 front desk £120 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 16 - Nov 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 17 - Nov 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 12 of 12 rooms ![Double Room, Inland View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/0ee5ef11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Inland View 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/237c4188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Sea View 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room, Inland View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/9bd5a04f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Inland View ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/513f6404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room, Sea View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed ![Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/33b141ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/b5cb6bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Superior Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/4f17dff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, Sea View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Single Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/ff122f87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Sea View 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sea view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Deluxe Sea View Double | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/b8c1a4e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Sea View Double 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe - Sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Superior Sea View with Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/b458d778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Sea View with Balcony ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/513f6404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Sea View Twin ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle In-room safe - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwanage-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Swanage.h18700.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwanage-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Swanage.h18700.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C50.61940%2C-1.95633&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=raDgsPPNuYnJ1OwZopTjBZ7DOQE=) Burlington Road, Swanage, England, BH19 1LU #### What's nearby - Swanage Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Swanage Railway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Dorset and East Devon Coast - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles - Durlston Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 16 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬15 min walk - ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬15 min walk ## About this property ### Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel near a boardwalk Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Grand Hotel Swanage. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage or a facial at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An indoor pool - Free self-parking - English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk - A front desk safe and luggage storage - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Grand Hotel Swanage have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property. 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19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site parking (max 10 spaces per unit) ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Full-service spa - Gym - Indoor pool - Sauna ### Family friendly - Indoor pool - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - On the beach - Picnic area - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Facials - Massage ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Room service ### More - Desk - Fan - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.5 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Grand Hotel Swanage Grand Swanage Grand Hotel Swanage Dorset Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel Grand Hotel Swanage Swanage Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel Swanage ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Grand Hotel Swanage have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Swanage? > As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Swanage on 20 Nov 2025 start from £120.0, including 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.co.uk/Swanage-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Swanage.h18700.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Grand Hotel Swanage pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Grand Hotel Swanage? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Swanage? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Swanage? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Grand Hotel Swanage located? > Nestled on the beach, this Swanage hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Pier Beach and Swanage Railway are also within 1 mile (2 km). Swanage Station is 16 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grand Hotel Swanage 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.2 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 168 8 - Good 119 6 - Okay 33 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent location adjacent to the beach, beautiful views, good service, fair price ##### Simon Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A very traditional hotel, with amazing views of the bay. Food options limited for vegetarians and vegans, but good breakfast menu. The hotel furnishings show some signs of wear, but its position with garden and steps down to the beach outweigh that. The afternoon tea looked great. ##### Vicky Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms have been completely renovated. Excellent attentive staff. I really enjoyed my stay. ##### Barry Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean tidy and fresh some refurbishment going on outside of building and in other parts of buildings. Staff helpful booking in was easy, parking limited at hotel ##### Steve Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emy 23 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 1 night stay Amazing view over the sea. The swimming pool didn't open until 10am :( Average breakfast :( Location wonderful and you can walk to the beach in wo minutes :) ##### Emy Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great property but lacked parking. ##### Robin Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 26 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lives up to its name Very nice hotel. Modern, comfortable room at the top of the hotel. Overall good value for money. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great views of the beach and Swanage ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a beautiful hotel, the views are stunning. The room was excellent, modern and perfectly clean. The food is fantastic and staff were absolutely 5 star. I booked a massage while I was there and it was wonderful, so my recommendation is to stay here if you get a chance! Will definitely stay again. ##### Laurel Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very enjoyable one night stay. Friendly and informative reception. My comfortable sea view room had an excellent sea view and view of Swanage. Very good shower. I had time for a splash around in the pleasant little spa pool. Very good dinner with interesting choices. Not cheap, but very good quality, so still good value. good breakfast in the morning. I'd happily stay again another time. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything perfect from first entering the hotel to departure Erving meal near to perfection, need to ensure Port is available if suggested on menu. ##### Ray Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moya 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Perfect situation Loved the hotel, view, situation and staff. Ideally situated for beach and walk into town. Beautifully kept garden with plenty of seating and lovely views. ##### Moya Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Clean spacious room. Nice Clean spacious room. ##### Ian Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Simon 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Nice, clean and amenable ##### Simon Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel We stayed in a superior seaview double room which was on the 3rd floor. Take note there is no lift at the hotel. The room was spacious and comfortably fitted. The view was amazing over Swanage. The staff were very helpful and friendly. ##### Jessica Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Beverly 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great for short break Nice room, convenient location, great views. Friendly bar staff. Limited parking on site. (had to park a 5 min walk away but hotel refunded parking costs). Would recommend and return. ##### Beverly Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Susan 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mixed reaction Hotel is very well positioned, overlooking the bay at Swanage and the quiet end of the town. It has been well refurbished so the bedroom was clean and comfortable and the bathroom modern and functional. We were given a card key to let us in after reception closed, but ours didn't work we were lucky other guests were in the bar and got help. The car parking is difficult so prepare to leave your car on the road. The restaurant wasn't open Saturday night but no one advised us to book for Sunday night and it was full! Very disappointing as to walk to town is 20 minutes away. The guy behind the bar was the most unfriendly person i can recall in a customer service role. The lady receptionist was friendly. ![View from the bar/cafe area, across the bay.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/70c54069-b7e1-467a-ab5c-f2abd73daafd-1753197539337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Grand Hotel Swanage - a hidden treasure. Picked this hotel by chance- lovely hotel, very clean and a great location. Friendly, flexible and helpful staff and good food. The bathroom in our large family room looked newly refurbished with a great shower. My only advice is leave the thermals at home it was very warm in the room. Overall a great discovery and we will be back. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The amazing view. Pleasant bar area and excellent service Limited parking. Lukewarm shower Cold bathroom - radiator fixed for 2nd day ##### Kevin Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melissa 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The overall stay was pleasant. The staff were friendly and the area is beautiful. Unfortunately the hotel itself could do with some work. For example, the paintwork.on the hotel is peeling off, our television didnt work in the room and they had no one at 8pm to fix it. Also the breakfast is not included and overcharged at £15 a head, including for my kids who only ate cereal. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/438B185109B7BF70D17CD0D4F249205550E9EA5F1724916962573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9AEDBD29260F32729ECE9D5A40E59EBEC1F5C96E1724916964742.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melissa Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 2 Aug 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Poor service but nice amenities Service was generally quite poor other than the lovely woman working at the pool and the young man working at the bar who were absolute gems. The staff was generally sluggish and gave bad recommendations and complained to us quite a lot. The room was definitely clean so the cleaning staff had done a stellar job. The room was good other than super noisy with people coming in and out of the staircase to the corridors so I wouldn’t stay here again as i was woken up every time so only slept a few hours. The pool area is nice but tiny, would be nice to be able to throw water on the sauna as you would in a normal sauna. Pool area agin was very clean so their cleaning staff must be really excellent. Was nice to be able to go from the sauna to the sea or to have a pint in between sauna sessions. Really though generally overpriced for what you get. The hotel could really just benefit from a bit of an internal facelift and from change of a lot of the staff and it would be a really special hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 10 May 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Lovely setting but let down by dated rooms Fabulous position and staff are efficient, professional and friendly. The rooms could do with some updating. They are dated. Nicer furniture and some fresh paint would do it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### michael 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service The hotel sits up above Swanage bay with a beautiful view out to sea. We had a room with a balcony. The room was quite small, but on arrival very clean. There was no fridge or worrying no safe. We stayed for two days at a cost of £536. Yes a little steep but i was expecting great things. On our return we found our room in the same state as we left it. Bed not made dirty cups and toiletries not replaced. On questioning this at the reception, we were told that you have to request your room to be cleaned. I have never heard of such a thing. Apparently we should have been informed of this on arrival, which we were not as there is no way i would have refused it. On the whole a very disappointing stay,certainly not what we expected. I have stayed in many hotels mainly abroad but have never experienced this policy. ##### michael Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Old world style Hotel has old world style with modern comforts. Food at dinner was excellent. We took ours on the terrace overlooking the bay The storm was pretty dramatic. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Room also overlooking the bay was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast could be improved. Quality of cooked breakfast was poor. Otherwise, highly recommend and would go back. Hope to do so! ##### Mary Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David 2 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Somewhat old fashioned with some charm.Not much varience with dinner,no specials on half the evenings.Breakfast all one price even for continental!Scrambled egg made ahead of time and not acceptable.Staff were consistently helpful and friendly but little outside information available. ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)