Grand Hotel Swanage, Swanage

Grand Hotel Swanage - A Victorian seaside hotel with bay views, beach access, and spa facilities

This classic Victorian seaside hotel dating from 1898 offers 30 en-suite rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities, some featuring views across Swanage Bay. Guests receive complimentary access to the Burlington Health Spa and Fitness Club, which includes a heated indoor plunge pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and gym equipment. The Coast Restaurant serves cuisine using fresh local produce and provides panoramic bay views, while bar snacks are available in the Lounge Bar or Conservatory. The hotel's garden provides direct access to the sandy beach and Beach Cafe, serving light refreshments. A passenger lift serves all floors including the lower ground floor spa facilities. Beauty therapists offer treatments including holistic massage and hot stone therapy. The Grand Hotel Swanage is situated in the Isle of Purbeck, with Durlston Country Park 1.5 miles away and Swanage Beachfront 0.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Complimentary access to Burlington Health Spa with heated indoor pool and fitness facilities

Direct garden access to sandy beach and Beach Cafe

Panoramic bay views from Coast Restaurant and public areas

Victorian architecture dating from 1898 with period character

Free WiFi throughout hotel and gardens

Cons

Limited free parking available on property

Some rooms have inland views rather than sea views