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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers can soak in magnificent views of Corfe Castle from this countryside retreat or venture out to explore the surrounding attractions after breakfast.

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The Bankes Arms Hotel near the bay offers peaceful accommodations with breakfast service and an on-site coffee shop. Guests enjoy garden views and in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include luggage storage and complimentary newspapers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is £105
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Corfe Castle Village, a neighbourhood in Wareham, is home to Bankes Arms Hotel. While the natural beauty of Lulworth Cove and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. The Blue Pool and Tea House and Swanage Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Wareham travel guide
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23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED

What's nearby

  • Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom
    Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Corfe Castle which includes a ruin and heritage elements
    Corfe Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • View from the town
    Swanage Beach
    8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Poole Harbour which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture
    Poole Harbour
    23 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coastal Crust Pizzeria
    7 min drive
  • Corfe Castle Tea Rooms
    1 min walk
  • Kings Arms
    6 min drive
  • The Old Granary
    6 min drive
  • The Greyhound Inn
    1 min walk

About this property

Bankes Arms Hotel

Inn near Corfe Castle
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Bankes Arms Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bankes Arms Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi, free newspapers and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel Wareham
Bankes Arms Wareham
Bankes Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Bankes Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bankes Arms Hotel?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankes Arms Hotel on 11 Mar 2026 start from £105, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bankes Arms Hotel located?

Located in Corfe Castle Village, this inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Corfe Castle and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. The Blue Pool and Tea House and Isle of Purbeck are also within 3 miles (5 km). Corfe Castle Station is only a 2-minute walk and Wareham Norden Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 623 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Picture you’ve come off the road, your adventure into the castle on the hill is set for the next morning. You go into the warm inviting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but for us location was excellent for visiting Corfe castle. Had dinner there and was great. The staff was very accommodating. only issue had was could not get hot water working. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food - we ate dinner and breakfast with them. Extremely tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Wi-Fi, excellent staff. Warm, comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Staff were great. Room was spacious and clean just a little too warm for me even with the radiators turned off. We ate here too and the food was delicious especially the fish burger!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was clean, good size and bathroom big and shower very good . The owners couldn’t be any nicer and nothing was troublesome for them Breakfast was a big plus because it was piping hot and in a lovely room . There was parking around the back but we didn’t have a car so can’t comment .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Amenities
A great place for a short stay. The hotel is itself an historic building and the hotel is well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

A little tired but comfy clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, food first day was very good, great location for castle and reasonable prices. Good selection behind bar. A bit tired looking, and facilities need an upgrade. New owners in place since end of August, so I’m sure improvements will be made. Would still stay again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fine, on a busy corner but well sound not a problem inside the room which. was of good size, breakfast was good and parking was easy, with plenty to see around the village, all in all a very good few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Lockie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice stay at The Bankers Arms

We were very happy with our stay at The Bankers Arms. The staff were very friendly. We also enjoyed meeting new people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check in staff member was extremely helpful as we had a problem which she sorted quickly. Rooms are a good size with very efficient showers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and great atmosphere, we were made to feel very welcome. Super comfy bed in a really good sized room, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful period property with very friendly staff in a very central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

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