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Facilities
Property facilities
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Fitness facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Fitness center
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24-hour front desk
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Restaurant
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Heating
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Garden
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Laundry
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Safety deposit box
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Bar
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Fax/photocopying
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Ironing service
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Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Sauna
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Breakfast in the room
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Massage services
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Packed lunches
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Spa/wellness center
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Table tennis
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Non-smoking throughout
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Daily housekeeping
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Designated smoking area
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Street parking
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Beachfront
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Kid meals
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Hot spring bath
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Outdoor furniture
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Picnic area
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Wine/champagne
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Spa/wellness center services
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Beauty Services
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Fitness/spa locker rooms
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Yoga classes
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Personal trainer
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Beach
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Key access
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Food delivered to guest room
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Breakfast takeaway containers
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Property Description
Majestic Location and Spectacular Views
Dating back to 1898, our hotel offers a majestic location in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, overlooking Swanage Bay and Pevril Point. Many of our rooms and public areas provide breathtaking views, making it the perfect spot to unwind with a drink while soaking in the scenery.
Delightful Garden and Beach Access
During sunny days, our delightful garden offers a tranquil escape to bask in the sun and enjoy direct access to the beach. Whether you prefer lounging with a book or taking a leisurely stroll along the shore, our garden provides the perfect setting for relaxation.
Ideal for Outdoor Enthusiasts and History Buffs
Situated in the Isle of Purbeck, our hotel caters to walkers, water-sport enthusiasts, and golfers. Additionally, history buffs will appreciate the proximity to various historical sites. Explore the diverse coastal scenery, featuring unspoiled beaches, dramatic cliffs, and hidden coves, for a memorable getaway.
Book now to experience the charm and beauty of our historic hotel in the Isle of Purbeck.
Check-in time is from 14:00-15:00 on Sundays.
Check-out time is 11.00.
The hotel kindly requests that you settle your bill before 10:00.
All major credit and debit cards can be used, except American Express and Diners. Checks are accepted only to the value of a Bankers Card. The hotel regrets that they cannot accept personal checks over the Bankers Card limit without prior arrangement.
Please note parking is limited and the property is unable to reserve parking spaces. There is a public car park 5 minutes from the hotel, and the property will reimburse your parking fees on presentation of your car park ticket if you are unable to park within the on-site car park.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Location
Guest Reviews
The staff were lovely. They were friendly, chatty and helpful when it came to the local area.
The lack of car parking spaces was a real issue. The hotel had warned there were only a few spaces. The situation is exacerbated by people parking on the surrounding roads to visit the beach.
We were expecting a larger spa area. The gym equipment was acceptable but the pool was very small and there wasn’t a steam room. The hot tub and sauna were lovely though.
Pleasant enough hotel in excellent location
For >£200 per night (room only) we expected rather more. We stayed 2 nights but the room was not visited in the middle day so bed not made and tea and milk not topped up. I don't expect to be told either that the water from the bathroom taps is OK to drink if we boil it(!). I accept it is an old (well Victorian) building and the pressure from the tap seemed sufficiently high so maybe they were playing safe but, again, for the price why not have bottled water in the room rather than having to take up a jug from the bar? The swimming pool is very small and with tiny shower cubicles in the male changing room with the unpleasant prospect of having to pass very closely to two urinals between the shower and the changing area. When we checked out and paid for drinks and meals we weren't asked whether we had enjoyed our stay, just thank you for your payment.
This is a fantastic place, this is probably the best Grand hotel. I think it’s been updated recently as well. The views from the hotel are outstanding. The food is amazing the breakfast is really good. The bed was comfortable. The room and facilities were perfect. The staffare friendly. The lounge area is a lovely place to sit and relax, the conservatory is very nice. The breakfast is extremely good and the diningroom has lovely views. Garden area and private beach you couldn’t really ask for much more.
The pool is lovely well looked after hotel is clean everywhere
It is quite expensive, but it’s very much worth it.
Loved the location and service. Staff were wonderful, very helpful and supportive.
Tidy and well serviced rooms.
Views, proximity to a private beach, town and South West Coast Path.
Breakfasts were good, nice bar and lounge area.
We paid for a 'Superior Double' Room which was small and in that context, poor value and below expectations. We also paid for e 'Deluxe Double (Twin)' room, which was even smaller, also not particularly good value for its size.
Facilities were consistent with a 3 Star Hotel but small things like a kettle that boiled under the TV and a coffee machine with a detachable water tank, right next to 13A electrical sockets, did not impress.
The en-suite shower room became dripping with condensation, after each use. The floor becoming dangerous and slippery, when wet. The extractor fan just seemed to make nose and do very little extracting.
The shower drain blocked after first use. This was however resolved in an afternoon, by the hotel.
The noises from the adjacent room toilet, sink and shower, were loud and extremely intrusive.
Having to get drinking water in jugs, from the bar was a bit of pain. Guests are advised not to drink the tap water.
Car parking is limited.
The location, the exceptional staff, the evening meal.
My single room was rather small.
Our second stay at The Grand Hotel I. Swanage. Fantastic location with great views and lovely walk along the seafront into Swanage.
All of the staff are friendly and welcoming.
It’s a beautiful hotel in an absolutely beautiful spot. The views, the garden area, the beach and beach cafe were brilliant and staff were efficient and friendly. Would have liked a way to lock the room door from the inside. We had a sea view room and would have loved a little fridge in it, especially as it was a heatwave. It was all really clean.
Great views, and spot on beach
Great 4 day stay. Love the hotel and its amazing view. Lovely staff, very welcoming. Excellent breakfast too. We will be back again next year.
Great staff, fabulous location
I couldn't stay longer, lol
Great sea view, but for the price of the room, it was tiny
bed boinged every roll, no room service, room not made up after first night, not tea, towles or water refreshed
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