Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge

Hotels
8.3 (1343 reviews)
91 High Street , Swanage , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
No hot breakfast
Cold room at check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Most reviews mentioned rooms were clean, but some noted cobwebs and cold issues at check-in.
Service
8.91
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.95
Guests praised the hotel for its convenient location near shops, beach, and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, though some issues with cold temperatures were reported.
Amenities
7.93
Good amenities mentioned, but lack of a cooked breakfast was a downside for several guests.
Value for Money
8.39
Guests felt it was good value given the location and quality.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Mixed feelings on breakfast options; only continental available.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall positive experiences shared, with minor issues that did not detract from enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:32

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Luxurious Accommodation

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Book your stay at Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and convenience in the heart of Swanage.

Important information:

Please note that there are no elevators at the Purbeck House Hotel or the Louisa Lodge.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1343 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Steve • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Room was good, location was excellent

Cons:

Lack of cooked breakfast

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • us
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • gb
6
Beautiful building, good location, overpriced
Pros:

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful

Cons:

No wifi signal in our room
Breakfast could have been included in the room rate
Felt like it was in decline

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Giles • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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steve • couple • gb
9
good place to stay
Pros:

We had a booking problem, they sorted it quickly with no fuss, the staff are all just lovely. Simple hotel no frills but that suits us fine. Top location too.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Byron • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Alysen • couple • gb
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • us
10
Take a few days away to stay here, eat here and relax here.
Pros:

Beautiful small boutique hotel in a lovely village.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
7
Nice place, would stay again.
Pros:

Close to the town centre, great car park

Cons:

Windows hard to open with open/close pulley (closed on our arrival in a heat wave!). Radiator on in the bathroom, shower hot hot - took a while to make it a bearable.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • family_with_children • gb
10
Pleasant stay.
Pros:

The grounds were beautiful.
The family room was very spacious.
The staff were very pleasant and welcoming.

Cons:

Was happy with stay

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Penny • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The location was excellent for the bus station, the town and the beach.
The hotel has a lovely garden and terrace.

Cons:

I couldn't access WiFi in my room.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • de
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • couple • gb
8
Pretty good value hotel with good location
Pros:

Location, car parking, breakfast and pleasant helpful staff.

Cons:

No lift so carrying cases upstairs a pain

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location and comfortable quiet room
Pros:

Great location, near to everything. Lovely comfortable room in Louisa Lodge. Very comfortable bed in the spacious room.

Cons:

Breakfast was basic. Rooms need some sound proofing.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • solo_traveller • gb
7
Beautiful house with a lot of character and history - the building i was staying next door was not so glomarous though
Pros:

The character of the property - the staff was very friendly & helpful

Cons:

A little old dated - I was staying in the building next door to the manor house.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Roland • extended_group • fr
8
A very stay.
Pros:

A very nice hotel in an old building at the very heart of the city. In addition it has a very convenient free parking for hotel guest. Finally the receptionist was really welcoming and friendly.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Shafroth • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place to start a Jurrasic Coast Hike.
Pros:

Amazing 19th Century building loaded with history, architecture and authenticity. Check out the book on the history of Purbeck House (photo below).

Cons:

Maybe could use an update.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Walking holiday stop over
Pros:

The hotel building was impressive and the room was quiet and comfortable

Cons:

We couldnt get the shower to run at the right temperature. More fresh fruit at breakfast would be nice

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee