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Grand Hotel Swanage

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Garden
Lounge
Deluxe Sea View Double | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Burlington Road, Swanage, England, BH19 1LU
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Inland View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Inland View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sea View Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Inland View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Inland View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Inland View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Inland View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Sea View Double | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sea View Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Sea View with Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Sea View with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Budget Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Grand Hotel Swanage

Spend the day relaxing on Grand Hotel Swanage's private beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
Grand Hotel Swanage offers 25 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Grand Hotel Swanage. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Swanage Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with facials, massages or body treatments at the spa
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Swanage Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Dorset and East Devon Coast
Unwind on the hotel's private beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Swanage such as an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a sauna, a garden and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Grand Hotel Swanage has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.5 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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Swanage
Grand Swanage
Grand Hotel Swanage Dorset
Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel
Grand Hotel Swanage Swanage
Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel Swanage

Grand Hotel Swanage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 356 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Good & helpful Staff | Beach view | Bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mr M T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, bigger than expected, modern bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sea view room. The only downside to this hotel was that it has low water pressure in the shower and no drinking water in the room and had to go to the bar if you wanted any.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location adjacent to the beach, beautiful views, good service, fair price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel with amazing views of the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay in an old world location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidie

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

Couple stay

We loved our stay in the hotel. Close to many walks and the beach is so superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with good sized family room. Very clean and modern room. Convenient for the beach and short walk into Swanage town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service from the staff was exceptional. Fantastic view over the sea and Swanage. Delightful Victorian hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but clean single room. Good sized shower in the en suite bathroom. Fine for a couple of days. Open fireplace in the bar area was nice. 5 minutes' walk from the beach front.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Fantastic break at The Grand Hotel

A fantastic family beak at The Grand Hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel the views are amazing, staff are fantastic extremely helpful. Sam was amazing couldn’t have been more helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely staff and beautiful views out over the sea
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic beach front location and views. Great service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel with great views, clearly had a recent makeover too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and helpful staff. Very relaxing. The evening menu is rather limited for longer stays but food was well cooked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have been completely renovated. Excellent attentive staff. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, very clean with efficient friendly service and a great location overlooking the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel, great facilities with fantastic view across the bay of Swanage. Car parking not easy and rather lengthy service for evening meal. Staff were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025