Located right in the centre of Swanage, the 3-star Grand Hotel Swanage offers fast access to K's Funworld, about 15 minutes' walk away. An indoor swimming pool along with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and hot public baths can be enjoyed at the hotel, situated just 450 m from Swanage Bay.
You'll need 39-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. The Purbeck Heritage Coast is right near the Grand Hotel Swanage, while Crows Nest Inn bus stop is 5 minutes' stroll away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Swanage Beach, which is 650 metres away. Studland Beach can also be found 3.6 km from the wonderful hotel.
This property has 30 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making equipment. Furnished with a writing table, these rooms have storage and a balcony. Guests can also enjoy sea views.
Grand Hotel Swanage serves an English breakfast. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. Sample British specialities at McKenzie's Bistro located not far from this Swanage hotel.
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8.2
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Free parking
Off-site car park
Sports & entertainments
Fitness centre
Table tennis
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Locker room
Housekeeping
Laundry
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Children's menu
Leisure facilities
Beach access
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Waxing
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Hot spring bath
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Heating
Terrace
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Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Swanage railway
1.1 km
K's Family Entertainment Centre
800 m
Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt
1.1 km
Swanage Beach
1.1 km
Swanage Bay
350 m
K's Funworld Swanage
1.1 km
Santa Fe Park
1.1 km
Airports
Bournemouth
29 km
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This property has 30 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making equipment. Furnished with a writing table, these rooms have storage and a balcony. Guests can also enjoy sea views.
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8.2
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Natalie
2024-05-05
9/10
Stunning and incredible location a few steps away from Liverpool Central Library. Excellent and outstanding meals.
David
2024-04-24
9/10
Newly remodelled place with excellent staff especially from the general manager, liked it.
Richard
2024-04-13
9/10
The positives include quiet location and parking on-site.
Louis
2024-04-06
8/10
We had a large bedroom. It was in a wonderful and incredible location with nice views over sea.
Frederick
2024-03-19
7/10
The place was lovely old fashioned and quaint. Bright queen room and the bed was good. The bathroom was big size and it had a shower and a hairdryer for my convenience.
David
2024-03-09
6/10
Amazing location of the hotel to the beach below. Recently refurbished unit with a single bed.
Hair in the room.
Rebecca
2024-02-19
9/10
I truly enjoyed the brand-new room and 2 single beds. The attentive staff truly made me feel welcome. The setting of hotel was peaceful, to garden at the back which looks over the bay.
Terry
2024-02-12
7/10
Got very very good breakfasts with great views and a lovely view, for example. The garden was lovely, lovely location to a wonderful covered beach bar. There was restaurant Top Floor Cafe, that I found within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel.
Alfred
2024-01-29
8/10
I had modern functional room with the mattresses, bedrooms plus window open. The food was decent, with a lot of options. I loved great location, near to the beach and a wonderful covered beach bar.
Stuart
2024-01-22
7/10
It offers marvellous and brilliant location not far from restaurant. The staff are welcoming and deserve a 3-star rating.
Glenn
2024-01-21
7/10
Comfortable quiet units with gorgeous views, a lovely view, balcony.
Lucy
2024-01-17
9/10
Excellent base for 2 nights with attentive staff especially from the general manager. Sensational breakfast selection with a lovely view and great views, for example.
Catherine
2023-12-22
9/10
This property is in a marvellous location, so close to the beautiful conservatory which overlooked the gardens, the bay and the beautiful beach and the town. There's The Good Catch offering takeout at a short distance from the venue.
Andrew
2023-12-18
9/10
Big, quirky and clean hotel. Attentive, outstandingly accommodating personnel especially from the general manager. Guest room with a sea-view, extra for a sea-view and window open.
James
2023-11-21
9/10
Greatly enjoyed that the hotel was newly renovated and had welcoming staff especially from the general manager. The room was functional, the location was brilliant. The restaurant here was good.
Mabel
2023-11-19
7/10
Helpful stuff especially from the general manager and the facilities provided where brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed our guest room, it was bright and recently renovated.
Ryan
2023-11-15
7/10
Everything was ideal, magnificent location in conservatory enjoying Swanage Bay views-bliss, the staff were extremely friendly. Had the luxury double room and it was newly decorated with a view.
Brian
2023-10-24
9/10
I enjoyed the brilliant food they offered. There was a lovely garden, marvellous setting down at the beach.
Richard
2023-10-21
9/10
The breakfast is sensational, and the location is simply wonderful adjacent to main areas, and the centre.
Robert
2023-10-14
9/10
The breakfast was excellent with great views and a lovely view, for example, the best I had in Swanage. The setting was great, just off a wonderful covered beach bar, the gardens and sea/shoreline of Swanage, and the cliff above the beach.
Hugh
2023-10-13
8/10
The rooms are spacious and they have satellite TV, a seating area, and a writing desk. The beds are very comfy, the breakfast is great.
Charles
2023-10-01
8/10
Amazing and perfect location, recently refurbished twin room with glorious views, a sea-view, for example.
Herbert
2023-09-24
6/10
We had the twin room and it was lovely sized and functional with a single bed. The ambience felt really comfortable and the service was very good. The staff were excellent and extremely friendly.
The bathroom was a bit small.
Gerald
2023-09-20
9/10
The hotel is clean, has views out over the bay. The units are modern, luxury with window open, new duvet, as for instance. When I am in Swanage, I like staying here.
Howard
2023-09-11
7/10
The location was brilliant - right by main restaurant and conservatory. And it was within walking distance of Peppina, ate there couple of times.
Arthur
2023-08-09
9/10
The breakfast was great with a lovely view, and the team was very polite and kept the space clean. The setting was stunning, really close to the restaurant and bar and the shops and cafes. Also, Swanage Bay was around the corner.
Simon
2023-08-02
7/10
The room was lovely sized and luxury and the views over the bay were exceptional. The bed was extremely comfy, I had a perfect sleep. As for me, the location was particularly good, so close to the beautiful conservatory which overlooked the gardens as well as the beach.
Norman
2023-08-01
7/10
The location was fab to the piers, the staff was helpful. The rooms were functional and new-fashioned with exceptional views to beach and town. The bed was extremely comfy, like a cloud.
Nick
2023-07-31
7/10
Booked a room with a stunning view. I had nice food for breakfast with great views.
Basil
2023-07-17
9/10
Marvellous and fab location - an easy walk to everywhere we needed. Thoroughly enjoyed our sensational breakfast with great views.
John
2023-07-13
9/10
Newly renovated hotel, fairly clean, with welcoming staff especially from the general manager. Brilliant and stunning location in Swanage, near to the bar/restaurant, the beautiful conservatory which overlooked the gardens and sea/shoreline of Swanage, and garden at the back which looks over the bay.
Alan
2023-07-13
9/10
We were offered very very good breakfasts with great views. The location was stunning and lovely, on a cliff top, in the local area. Plus, it was approx 10 mins walk from Swanage Beach.
Colin
2023-07-06
7/10
Loved our rooms with balcony. The location was stunning and brilliant, really close to the restaurant and bar, and the beautiful conservatory which overlooked the gardens. The service we got was good!
Greg
2023-06-11
8/10
The hotel was fairly clean and staff were all attentive and helpful. Everything was ideal, even so a few employees were not very friendly. Very very good breakfast with great views, it had so much choice. The location was magnificent, really close to conservatory and garden at the back.
David
2023-06-10
9/10
The breakfast was excellent with lots of delicious options.
John
2023-06-03
7/10
Good quality place, welcoming staff especially from the general manager. Modern and bright room with a view, a sauna and a jacuzzi available.
James
2023-05-18
7/10
I loved the room with a single bed, the bed was lovely. The hotel had an amazing and lovely location on the beach.
Fred
2023-05-07
8/10
Thank you for a really comfortable stay for one night. The units are spotless with balcony.
Ian
2023-05-06
6/10
High quality property with attentive employees especially from the general manager.
Beds were very uncomfortable.
Albert
2023-05-05
7/10
Large and brand-new hotel units with a stunning view, extra for a sea-view, as example. Wonderful and lovely location, very close to a lovely garden.
Alec
2023-04-14
9/10
All in all unbeatable and brilliant setting just next door to the beach, seafront and the centre. Brilliant meals.
Arthur
2023-04-13
7/10
Breakfast with great views. Fab location, great area, not far from cafes and Swanage.
George
2023-04-11
7/10
Perfect and lovely location for visiting Swanage, it's near to the beach, main restaurant, and the cliff above the beach.
Albert
2023-04-06
9/10
The room was large and recently refurbished, had nice views and featured central heating, a work desk, and TV with satellite channels. I enjoyed their lovely beds.
Walter
2023-04-02
9/10
Welcoming staff, sensational breakfast with a huge variety of food.
Stanley
2023-03-23
7/10
The hotel is newly decorated and clean, the staff are exceptionally nice, location is fab to garden at the back which looks over the bay.
Tony
2023-03-17
6/10
The hotel is quaint and recently refurbished with welcoming employees especially from the general manager. Magnificent location on a cliff top with views of the whole bay. Again, not far from Swanage Bay.
A little tired bathroom, a little dated room.
Lee
2023-03-01
6/10
We liked the single room which was light. The location of the hotel was incredible and brilliant - within a close distance from Purbeck Heritage Coast Chalk Cliffs.
The staff was not very friendly.
James
2023-02-25
8/10
Overall - newly remodelled place with welcoming stuff especially from the general manager. The breakfasts with great views. Stunning, best possible location on a cliff top. And so close to beach, the garden, and Swanage.
Ralph
2023-02-07
9/10
Luxury rooms and sensational breakfast, enjoyed it.
Charles
2023-01-09
7/10
The unit we got was luxury with a single bed and new duvet plus fantastic views.
John
2023-01-01
9/10
Booked a room with exceptional views of the sea and swanich bay. The food was brilliant and the bar was nice.
Roy
2022-12-19
8/10
They gave us a guest room with a stunning view and gorgeous views. Having a shower and a hairdryer was a bonus. The location was marvellous and fab for traveling around Swanage, just next door to Swanage, the beach and restaurant. The services were very good. Everyone was attentive.
Alfred
2022-12-18
7/10
The view from our guest room was particularly nice. A shower and a hairdryer were available there.
Chris
2022-12-16
8/10
The beds are extremely comfy to sleep on. Plus, the location is marvellous, minutes from Swanage Bay.
Alex
2022-12-16
9/10
Light rooms with very comfy beds, great value. Sensational breakfast to start the day, brilliant food.
Brian
2022-12-16
8/10
The atmosphere of the hotel is comfortable. Its location is marvellous and brilliant easy to get to the beach.
Harriet
2022-12-09
8/10
Warm spotless rooms with fan provided, window open, for instance, efficient stuff.
Natalie
2022-11-28
9/10
In overall, the place is quirky, has courteous and exceptional staff especially from the general manager. It has marvellous location to see Swanage Bay.
Michael
2022-11-20
8/10
The hotel is perfect and newly remodelled, with very good staff and location.
David
2022-11-05
9/10
It was in an unbeatable and fab location with Swanage Bay nearby.
Jim
2022-10-28
9/10
It has a spacious bar and attentive staff.
Chris
2022-10-24
9/10
Recently refurbished place all in all, has exceptional staff especially from the general manager.
Jack
2022-09-13
7/10
The bed was extremely comfy and the room was light & spotless. The facilities were brilliant.
Sophie
2022-09-06
9/10
The hotel is fairly clean, staff are pleasant and breakfast is satisfactory. Bright and luxury rooms complete with fan provided, fantastic views and window open. It has brilliant location and lovely gardens. There is a magnificent restaurant.
Jim
2022-08-28
9/10
Very comfy bed, fine bathroom and satellite TV, a seating area and a writing table in the room. Appetising and incredible food.
Jake
2022-08-26
8/10
Satellite TV, a seating area and a writing desk available in the single room.
David
2022-08-10
8/10
Very impressed with the particularly nice view from our guest room. Plenty of fab food.
Michael
2022-06-19
8/10
The food was decent and included fruit and bread. I had the guest room which was functional and airy on 3rd floor.
Christopher
2022-06-08
8/10
Very good staff and rooms, very nice stay at a very friendly run hotel. Neat units on the second floor.
Harry
2022-05-15
9/10
Stayed here with my colleagues and everything was really good.
Neil
2022-05-05
9/10
It has good staff and location, fine wi-fi.
William
2022-02-01
9/10
The people were courteous, will exceed the expectations.
Reginald
2021-11-30
6/10
I loved staying in a Victorian building. Delightful view, a little balcony, good bed, too. Fine and decent food, good service.
Well, the water pressure was too low.
G.
2021-11-25
8/10
It was as expected, had a comfortable stay. The bed was extremely comfy, and the room itself was large.
Dave
2021-11-22
9/10
My stay was very pleasant, I liked that it was neat throughout, with incredible views and perfect lovation just off beach, restaurant and the cliff.
Jessica
2021-11-08
9/10
Centrally located, well-trained staff, freshly prepared breakfast. The beach nearby was astonishing and the view was fantastic. The room was good modern, luxurious bathroom, good value. Simple check-in, easy check-out.
Peter
2021-09-26
8/10
The property was budget and we had a wonderful stay. Small restaurant for gorgeous meal. Our room with a non sea view was bright. Everyone we encountered was exceptionally nice. Friendly service within 30 km of the airport.
Leslie
2021-09-21
8/10
Hotel was tidy and in a pretty comfortable area very close to the beach, centre, the cliff.
Ronald
2021-09-15
5/10
Pretty quiet location and quite clean throughout. The rooms were absolutely beautiful and had all necessary facilities. The pool had a jacuzzi and a sauna. I loved the hotel's main bar.
The bed was not comfortable.
Iain
2021-09-08
8/10
All good - I enjoyed my stay - food was fab and my bed was comfy. Breathtaking view of sea. Excellent services. Furthermore, the parking was on-site and convenient. Ideal location in a beautiful area.
Guy
2021-08-06
9/10
This hotel was good value in comparison to other hotels. Everything was perfect - very central location and special service. A good beach, outstanding view. Perfect beds, television, Wi-Fi and air conditioning where a nice touch. Booked with a sensational breakfast and I loved the meal.
Jason
2021-05-24
8/10
Perfectly adequate place to stay while in Swanage. Tasty breakfast, neat place, just splendid views. I enjoyed vegetarian cuisine served here.
John
2021-05-09
9/10
Many things to like: AMAZING food, professional staff, comfortable bed.
Francis
2021-04-29
9/10
I loved views and amenities mainly. Hotel was pretty clean. Stylish restaurant provided vegetarian dishes.
Dorothy
2021-04-25
7/10
Accommodating staff, comfortable enough beds and superb breakfast. Newly remodeled room, modern bathroom with a bathtub. Hotel was pretty clean and the service was first-class.
Julia
2020-11-04
7/10
We loved our stay. Lovely staff and location and all in all it's awesome hotel. The view from our room was astonishing. We were surprised by the garden too...
Mark
2020-09-26
8/10
Worth its 3 stars. We had a beach view from our room. Food was reasonably priced.
Maurice
2020-08-06
6/10
enjoyed it. incredible location, good breakfast and pleasant people.
The room was small, we expected better.
James
2020-03-25
8/10
The room was pleasant and the hotel was set 20 km to the airport. 100 metres from the venue you'll find The Cabin. We recommend it to those visiting Swanage.
Thomas
2020-01-22
9/10
Location was magnificent, 20 km to Bournemouth airport, perfectly reachable. Satisfactory breakfast, thanks a lot. Free WiFi was a pleasant addition;))
Steve
2020-01-14
8/10
Excellent food for dinner and breakfast. The room faced the bay.
