Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LU, United Kingdom
#8 of 9 hotels in Swanage
Guests' ChoiceBased on 856 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 July 2023
Susan
United KingdomThe bed wasn’t overly comfortable for the money I would have expected better
Beautiful views over Swanage and lovely location, breakfast was good value
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Amédée
United KingdomFood.
The facilities. The staff. The beach.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Fraser
United KingdomThe hotel was a little dated but always exceptionally clean and was what i expected of a seaside hotel. Its a little out of town , but we didn't mind the walk on the prom to get to town.
room was fresh and very clean, bathroom a bit dated but functional, lovely garden at the rear overlooking the sea, but steep steps to get to it. Had a nice meal here and the breakfast was good but basic. The hotel went the extra mile when i requested two rooms next to each other as my mother has dementia. this was sorted out and was very useful. Nice conservatory to have dinner in and look out to sea in the evening.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Terence
United KingdomBeds not made and room not cleaned each morning
Good view from bedroom window
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Terence
United KingdomCar parking space was very tight.
Staff
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Janet
AustraliaNothing
The location The Seaview room I was upgraded to
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Uta
United KingdomI didn't care for my ensuite toilet bowl. I don't like the double syphon type.
I really enjoyed having a full English breakfast whilst enjoying the sea view
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Sheena
United KingdomSmall car park so street parking but plenty of it in a quiet street.
Excellent breakfast with lots of choices.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
David
United KingdomThe evening meals were not my cup of tea I prefer a meal with potatoes and vegetables.
A short walk to the beach.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Mike
United KingdomGood hotel - traditional high quality beach hotel
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Abdulbari
United Kingdoma little bit expensive
excellent location, Friendly staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Neil
United KingdomThe lift is ancient, but it works !
Great view from our room and the enclosed terrace. Staff extremely helpful and courteous
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Woj
United KingdomService in the evening
Atmosphere & view
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Richard
United KingdomBreakfast was additional cost.
The room was spacious and clean. The view was lovely. The staff were friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Julie
United Kingdomthe matress in the room was uncomfortable. Room servicing is only every other day due to staff shortages, however this was not communicated to us clearly. it would have been nice if this was told to us on arrival.
great location with terrific views. an easy 20/25 minute walk into town lovely grounds
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Jo
United Kingdomlovely location. very nicely decorated room, beautiful shower.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Jocelyn
United KingdomThe single room was quite small. I think this is usual with older hotels
Car Parking, Reception, Resteraunt and bar open.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Sharon
United KingdomToo much furniture in the room. No fridge Not enough secure parking. No coffee machine in restaurant, just cafeteria Hotel looking a little tired No information about hotel in the room maybe QR code
View over the beach Professional friendly staff - Lorraine reception Clean room bedding towels
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Marion
United KingdomThe lift is interesting. Health club small and busy. Car park small although I managed to get a space on the street.
Location is perfect, great view. Staff friendly and helpful. Bed comfy and good shower. Managed to get the coffee machine to work. Extra milk pots on request. Enjoyed my evening meal but didn't have breakfast. Nice garden and short stroll along the front to the town.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Robert
United KingdomThe mattress was very hard and lumpy
The view
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Donald
United KingdomEvening meal was very average. Coffee from the machine wasn’t very good.
Location. Newly updated room was very pleasant with a wonderful sea view. Full breakfast was very good
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Janet
United KingdomMore hangers in room 202. More variety in main meal special ( it was the same each night -4).
Good breakfast and dinner. Great views. Friendly staff. Help with luggage.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Sara
United Kingdomnothing
fabulous views of swanage bay. nice room, clean with friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Vicky
United KingdomI have mobility issues so I did walk steps to beach but found it hard going, nothing really to do with property. some sun beds in garden would have been great . Bar food menu through day would have been a bonus but overall our stay was good . thank you .
The staff were all so lovely & kind. stay in room 104 lovely, beautiful sea view from double windows great breeze open all night so I could hear waves of sea.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Suzanne
United KingdomThey could do with making the restaurant and breakfast room more inviting, although fine, they just need a little something.
The hotel exceeded my expectations, as it was clean, newly refurbished room with am excellent shower, white fluffy towels and nice white bed linen. Overall it was excellent value for money and I would happily go back.
Stayed in May 2023
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