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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Globe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Swanage

Purbeck House Hotel puts you in the heart of Swanage, within just a 10-minute stroll of Pier Beach and Swanage Beach. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .Bar 1875 is the hotel's own bar. A meeting room and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Swanage hotel include Poole Harbour and Corfe Castle.

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Plaice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Victorian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Purbeck House Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian 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
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 1875

Things to do

  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1875
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 9 for adults and from GBP 9 for children

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

You need to know

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. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Purbeck House Hotel?

Yep, Purbeck House Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Purbeck House Hotel?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purbeck House Hotel on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$243.0, 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 for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Purbeck House Hotel?

Yep, Purbeck House Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Swanage Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and parasailing.

Does Purbeck House Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers love the continental breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Purbeck House Hotel?

No, Purbeck House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Purbeck House Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Purbeck House Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt is a short 14-minute walk away.