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4.0 out of 5

"Central hotel walking distance to the beach friendly staff and clean " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 22 Jul 2024

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Quadruple Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

The breakfast at Purbeck House Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and 7 minutes on foot from Pier Beach

Purbeck House Hotel ratings based on 5 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Purbeck House Hotel

Everyone (2) Couples (3)
4 out of 5
Central hotel walking distance to the beach friendly staff and clean

Posted by on 22 Jul 2024

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4 out of 5
Staff were very pleasant, cooked breakfast was a little undercooked, grounds of hotel very nice, good car parking, room could have done with a fan due to hot weather but didn’t think to ask reception 🙄. Definitely would go back

Posted by on 9 Sep 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Oct 2019

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4 out of 5
Great location and beautiful building. Good facilities, generous breakfast and friendly staff.

Posted by on 20 Aug 2019

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4 out of 5

In the town , near the beach , nice garden .

Third time stay , pleasant , old fashioned , pleasant staff . All basic needs . It's quirky without probably meaning to be . We'll stay there next time we stay in Swanage for sure .

Posted by , from Abbots ann on 2 Jun 2017

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Property Features

Purbeck House Hotel offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Purbeck House Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1875
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Swanage Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Purbeck House Hotel offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 26-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • iPod dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Bar 1875 – On-site bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted.

  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 8.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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