Title: Red Lion Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113339444&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Red Lion Guesthouse in Swanage with restaurant and bar/lounge ## Photo gallery for Red Lion ![Comfort Triple Room | Free WiFi - Red Lion (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/6ff892e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Lounge - Red Lion (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/45696210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Triple Room | Lounge - Red Lion (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/2d64eff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Lounge - Red Lion (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/15e8137c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Bathroom - Red Lion (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/df9046f3.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. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant £69 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 15 - Dec 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, Non Smoking ![Classic Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi](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 Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom ![Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi](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 Flat-screen TV Private bathroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Basic Single Room ![Basic Single Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/795613b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![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 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Flat-screen TV - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Triple Room ![Comfort Triple Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/39581647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwanage-Hotels-Red-Lion.h113339444.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwanage-Hotels-Red-Lion.h113339444.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%7C50.60825%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 - Pier Beach \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Swanage Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Swanage Pier \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Durlston Country Park \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Dorset and East Devon Coast \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 4 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬4 min walk - ‪Red Lion - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Red Lion Guest house near Corfe Castle Take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant at Red Lion. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 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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 debit cards and cash 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 ### Property is also known as Red Lion Swanage Red Lion Guesthouse Red Lion Guesthouse Swanage ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Red Lion pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion? ### How much is parking at Red Lion? ### What time is check-in at Red Lion? ### What time is check-out at Red Lion? ### Where is Red Lion located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Red Lion Reviews ## Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.4/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 5 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room we had was jus perfect for us ,clean,everything in the right place. The staff are so helpful Turk,Zoe and Cameron cant do enough for you.I stayed with my grandchildren and they love the place .welll done .Thank you for making our stay really special ##### Tom Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott 28 Aug 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 23 Jul 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 #### Suzanne 25 Nov 2025 ##### Suzanne Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Sarah Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### matthew 13 Jul 2025 ##### matthew Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [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)