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Grand Hotel Swanage

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Burlington Road, Swanage, England, BH19 1LU
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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

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

Twin Room, Inland View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Sea View with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Swanage

Grand Hotel Swanage places you next to Swanage Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Dorset and East Devon Coast. This 25-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and a private beach.

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pier Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 16 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Swanage

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Grand Hotel Swanage features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, fans, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 10 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.5 for children

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Grand Hotel Swanage?

Grand Hotel Swanage provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Grand Hotel Swanage?

This hotel in Swanage is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. You'll also find Santa-Fe Fun Park and Swanage Railway less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Grand Hotel Swanage?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. You'll find a max of 10 spaces per unit.

Is there a spa available at Grand Hotel Swanage?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages, body treatments, and facials.

Does Grand Hotel Swanage have a casino?

No, Grand Hotel Swanage doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Grand Hotel Swanage?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Grand Hotel Swanage?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Grand Hotel Swanage have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Grand Hotel Swanage feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Grand Hotel Swanage serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Grand Hotel Swanage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Grand Hotel Swanage though service animals are welcome.

Does Grand Hotel Swanage have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Grand Hotel Swanage?

The closest major airport to Grand Hotel Swanage is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 17.5 mi away (50 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Grand Hotel Swanage?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Grand Hotel Swanage.

Grand Hotel Swanage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 332 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Lovely hotel with amazing views.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful setting overlooking Swanage. Lovely gardens. Spa was a real treat. As with everthing not cheap, the drinks could have been priced more competitively, but most hotels have high bar prices for some reason?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected from a first class hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very traditional hotel, with amazing views of the bay. Food options limited for vegetarians and vegans, but good breakfast menu. The hotel furnishings show some signs of wear, but its position with garden and steps down to the beach outweigh that. The afternoon tea looked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is beautiful and the hotel food is good. Prices are not outrageous. Access to the beach is simple . There's a gym, pool and sauna which are free for hotel guests. Staff are friendly and helpful but not always easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor service but nice amenities

Service was generally quite poor other than the lovely woman working at the pool and the young man working at the bar who were absolute gems. The staff was generally sluggish and gave bad recommendations and complained to us quite a lot. The room was definitely clean so the cleaning staff had done a stellar job. The room was good other than super noisy with people coming in and out of the staircase to the corridors so I wouldn’t stay here again as i was woken up every time so only slept a few hours. The pool area is nice but tiny, would be nice to be able to throw water on the sauna as you would in a normal sauna. Pool area agin was very clean so their cleaning staff must be really excellent. Was nice to be able to go from the sauna to the sea or to have a pint in between sauna sessions. Really though generally overpriced for what you get. The hotel could really just benefit from a bit of an internal facelift and from change of a lot of the staff and it would be a really special hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The view is fantastic, the best in Swanage. Everything else is average or poor. Grand is a misnomer for a faded 3-star hotel. The restaurant was limited and dining was last orders at 7:45pm. The parking was inadequate for guests, so we had to walk to public parking. The room was okay. Modern, but cheaply furnished. TV old fashioned. Breakfast had few continental options. No cold cuts. Staff friendly enough, but rarely seen. Can’t really recommend the place, apart from the wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed reaction

Hotel is very well positioned, overlooking the bay at Swanage and the quiet end of the town. It has been well refurbished so the bedroom was clean and comfortable and the bathroom modern and functional. We were given a card key to let us in after reception closed, but ours didn't work we were lucky other guests were in the bar and got help. The car parking is difficult so prepare to leave your car on the road. The restaurant wasn't open Saturday night but no one advised us to book for Sunday night and it was full! Very disappointing as to walk to town is 20 minutes away. The guy behind the bar was the most unfriendly person i can recall in a customer service role. The lady receptionist was friendly.
View from the bar/cafe area, across the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel sits up above Swanage bay with a beautiful view out to sea. We had a room with a balcony. The room was quite small, but on arrival very clean. There was no fridge or worrying no safe. We stayed for two days at a cost of £536. Yes a little steep but i was expecting great things. On our return we found our room in the same state as we left it. Bed not made dirty cups and toiletries not replaced. On questioning this at the reception, we were told that you have to request your room to be cleaned. I have never heard of such a thing. Apparently we should have been informed of this on arrival, which we were not as there is no way i would have refused it. On the whole a very disappointing stay,certainly not what we expected. I have stayed in many hotels mainly abroad but have never experienced this policy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the budget rooms which were surprisingly spacious. The conservatory has lovely views of the water and it’s very easy to walk to the sea. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It a beautiful historic beach front hotel. The aura of the history was everywhere. The front desk people were very sweet. The glass terrace facing the beach was an exquisite place to sit. The green lawn at the front was very peaceful place. The breakfast I did not like so much, but there were plenty of other options around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John Switzer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with fantastic views of coastline. Room very comfortable. Food excellent. Could walk into Swanage or beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded when we arrived to a Seaview room. The room was a nice size, very clean with a wonderful view. Having steps straight onto a beautiful beach was amazing. The hotel staff very friendly and informative. We enjoyed using the Spa facilities. The only slight issue was there is very little parking however there is road side parking and if you do have to paid to park they do reimburse you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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