Name: Grand Hotel Swanage
Address: Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LU, United Kingdom, Burlington Road, Dorset, BH19 1LU, UK
Rating: 8.2

Grand Hotel Swanage

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About this property

Dating from 1898, this wonderful hotel commands a majestic location, nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, providing a spectacular view across Swanage Bay and Pevril Point. Many of the rooms and public areas, where you can enjoy a drink, lunch and relax, take advantage of these spectacular views. On summer days the delightful garden is an ideal place to soak-up the sun and also provides direct access to the beach. The Isle of Purbeck is the ideal choice for walkers, water-sport enthusiasts and golfers, furthermore you can visit places of historical interest. Along the coastline the variety of scenery is outstanding with unspoiled beaches, steep white cliffs, interesting bays and old smuggler’s coves.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room (Inland View) 1 double bed
Family Room 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Single Room 1 single bed
Twin Room (Inland View) 2 single beds
Superior Twin Room with Sea View 2 single beds
Sea View Single Room 1 single bed
Superior Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View 2 single beds or 1 large double bed
Budget Double Room 1 double bed
Superior Double / Twin with Sea View and Balcony 1 large double bed or 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Peter

United Kingdom

“Lovely room with the sound of waves and the view bed / bathroom all fittings very good Food excellent The Grand still keeps a lot of features / fittings from when built a nice place to be”

Glenn

United Kingdom

“Staff friendly and helpful. Facilities were excellent, as well as the location. View from the window was stunning. Looking forward to staying again”

Helen

United Kingdom

“Location (sea views) and chose it because of history (Enid Blyton stayed there)”

Neil

United Kingdom

“The sea views are excellent. The rooms we stayed in are modern and very clean and offer plenty of space with all facilities provided. The staff were exceptional. They were all very friendly, attentive and helpful.”

Nick

United Kingdom

“Very helpful staff and very clean and welcomng space. Shower room was very good.”

John

United Kingdom

“Location is brilliant, by the beach, sea views and a restaurant looking out to sea. Breakfast was excellent, from the kitchen freshly cooked. Slept well in a big bed. The gym was remarkably well equipped and the pool, although small, was fine for...”

Peter

United Kingdom

“Room was very clean and comfortable. Good view. Access to beach and boardwalk was great. We didn't use the restaurant but had drinks from the bar in the garden overlooking the sea.”

Graham

United Kingdom

“Excellent views from our room overlooking the sea. Real ale at the bar - unusual for a hotel!”

Richard

United Kingdom

“The Grand Hotel is a lovely period property situated right on top of the beach but close enough to the town centre to be able to walk there in around 10-15 mins.”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Room small but acceptable. View lovely. Dinner very good.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check-in time is from 14:00-15:00 on Sundays.

Check-out time is 11.00.

The hotel kindly requests that you settle your bill before 10:00.

All major credit and debit cards can be used, except American Express and Diners. Cheques are accepted only to the value of a Bankers Card. The hotel regrets that they cannot accept personal cheques over the Bankers Card limit without prior arrangement.

Please note parking is limited and the property is unable to reserve parking spaces. There is a public car park 5 minutes from the hotel, and the property will reimburse your parking fees on presentation of your car park ticket if you are unable to park within the on-site car park.