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Robertsbrook Guest House, hotel in Swanage

Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the sea, Robertsbrook Guest House is located opposite the Swanage steam railway station.

Loved the welcome. Room was really nice. Overall was impressed.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
250 reviews
Price from
$121
1 night, 2 adults
Rivendell Guest House, hotel in Swanage

Featuring free WiFi, Rivendell Guest House offers family-run accommodations in Swanage, 5 mi from Corfe Castle. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and fridge.

Great communication in advance, warm welcome and Lyn and Kevin were friendly and super-helpful throughout. Room was immaculately clean with a comfortable bed and large bathroom. Our delicious cooked breakfast was delivered to our room each morning. We really appreciated that our hosts had organised free parking permits for guests' use. Easy level walking distance to town centre and beach.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
173 reviews
Price from
$152
1 night, 2 adults
Railway Cottage, hotel in Swanage

Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast.

Great location
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
524 reviews
Price from
$107
1 night, 2 adults
The Rosscourt-Adults Only, hotel in Swanage

Just 1969 feet from the sandy beach of Boscombe, this adult-only accommodations provides modern, light rooms with private bathrooms.

Not to far to walk to the beach Close to shops and bus stop Nice clean and bright room Big on suite bathroom Free parking Tv worked well Very friendly and helpful owners
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
120 reviews
Price from
$148
1 night, 2 adults
Heronshaw House, hotel in Swanage

Heronshaw House is a traditional 17th-century stone farmhouse located on quiet and tranquil farmland, 3117 feet from Bournemouth International Airport.

Location, dogs accepted, quiet
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
323 reviews
Price from
$121
1 night, 2 adults
Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station, hotel in Swanage

Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station is a recently renovated guest house in Bournemouth where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

Supremely helpful host and a cute canine sidekick, Pumpkin. Breakfast was copious and the 7-11 am service very civilized. Beautiful home. A very relaxing and restorative stay.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
189 reviews
Price from
$112
1 night, 2 adults
The smaller room comfortable for one cozy for two, hotel in Swanage

Just a 7-minute walk from Eastcliff Beach and 0.4 miles from Boscombe Beach, The smaller room comfortable for one cozy for two features accommodations in Bournemouth with a garden.

Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
16 reviews
Price from
$109
1 night, 2 adults
The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room, hotel in Swanage

The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room is located in Christchurch, just 5.9 miles from Bournemouth International Center and 11 miles from Sandbanks.

The location was great and the garden setting was very peaceful and private
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
89 reviews
Price from
$161
1 night, 2 adults
Balincourt, hotel in Swanage

Just a 15-minute stroll from Bournemouth Beach, Balincourt is an award-winning guest house offering 5-star rooms and hearty breakfasts. The Victorian house is half a mile from Bournemouth Station.

Beautiful old home.A room was massive love of the high ceilings.Harveit means our reception was very pleasant.Meal was wonderful
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,089 reviews
Price from
$148
1 night, 2 adults
Washington House Hotel, hotel in Swanage

Washington House Hotel offers boutique accommodations in a Grade-II-listed Victorian Villa in central Bournemouth. It has free parking and is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and pier.

The staff were super friendly, the room was stylish with great shower pressure. Free parking was a real bonus. Fantastic location, only about 15 minutes walk to the pier.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,563 reviews
Price from
$154
1 night, 2 adults
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Swanage

  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 266 reviews
    Great room great location great breakfast great hosts thankyou
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    This property is perfect! Such a great location, quiet enough to get a decent nights sleep, but a stones throw from the centre, more than enough room for all of us and everything we could possibly need. Amazing find and can’t fault anything about it. Excellent hosts that were more than happy to help and easy to contact with any questions.
    Sonia
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 44 reviews
    Great location on the green. A beautiful house and an excellent, comfortable room. The hosts were most welcoming and charming. The breakfast was very good indeed. We will certainly stay here again.
    Brod
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $154.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 529 reviews
    Great location, great hosts & a great breakfast also. Very quiet during the night & overall a very chilled atmosphere.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 204 reviews
    Great hosts, made us feel very welcome. breakfast was a delight and location perfect to stroll into town and beach. Room was really comfortable and quiet.
    Dore
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 204 reviews
    Lovely quality guest house close to Swanage centre. Quiet and comfortable, very good fresh breakfasts, friendly host.
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 83 reviews
    Great location quiet but a short walk to the busy town. Host was very welcoming with excellent knowledge of the area, pubs and restaurants
    Susan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $154.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 529 reviews
    Great hosts, great location, lovely breakfast. Very clean and comfortable room. We were made to feel very welcome nothing was too much trouble.
    Jane
    Group
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 291 reviews
    Fantastic guest house close to the beach, what a gem. Alan and Charlene the owners were great hosts and the facilities were clean and very comfortable. Will be returning later in the year.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $154.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 529 reviews
    Great location, clean, comfortable, quiet, great breakfast and well run by great hosts.
    Melanie
    Young couple

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