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A wicker lounge chair on a wooden deck overlooking the sea, with a railing and a potted plant nearby.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, stone facade, and large windows.
A coastal path leading to a beach with a wooden staircase and a sign.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a striped ceiling.

1. The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel
Swanage
$142
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Pines Hotel
A historic stone building with a large garden and a church in the background.
A vase of flowers on a marble table in a room with patterned wallpaper and a staircase.
A view through a window with a clear sky, a grassy yard, and a distant town with buildings and the sea.
A courtyard with stone buildings, a conservatory, and outdoor seating.

2. Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel
Swanage
$124
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Purbeck House Hotel
A dining table set with white and patterned tableware, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a view of the sea and greenery through large windows.
A large, multi-story hotel with a spacious courtyard, a beach view, and a landscaped garden.
A conservatory with a wooden table and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of the sea.
A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a beachside location, and a view of the sea.

3. Grand Hotel Swanage

Grand Hotel Swanage
Swanage
$163
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Grand Hotel Swanage
A compact room with a sofa, two beds, and a skylight.
A small, cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and patterned wallpaper.
A small room with a glass table, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a skylight.

4. Red Lion

Red Lion
Swanage
$113
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Red Lion
A coastal landscape with a grassy path leading to a beach, a rocky outcrop, and the ocean.
A room with a wicker chair, a potted plant, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a balcony with a railing.
A room with a pool table, a ping pong table, a piano, and a billiards table.
A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with yellow pillows, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

5. The Knoll House

The Knoll House
Swanage
$138
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Knoll House
A natural rock formation with a narrow passageway, calm water, and a sunset in the background.
A hotel lobby with wooden paneling, a chandelier, and modern seating.
A hotel lobby with a classic design, featuring a mix of seating areas and a reception desk.
A stone building with multiple windows and a prominent corner tower.

6. YHA Swanage - Hostel

YHA Swanage - Hostel
Swanage
$52
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
YHA Swanage - Hostel
A neatly made bed with two towels folded into robes, a pillow, and a small card on the bed.
A wooden cabin with a glass door, a small garden with a table and chairs, and a greenhouse in the background.
A cozy room with a wooden wall, a bed with a fluffy blanket, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.
A wooden cabin with a door open, a small table with chairs, and a grassy yard.

7. Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!

Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!
Swanage
$176
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!
A cozy kitchen with a dining area, a stone wall, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in stove.
A brick cottage with a white door and windows, a sign reading "Claire Cottage," and a small table with chairs inside.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a chandelier. There are wall decorations and a view into another room.

8. Claire Cottage

Claire Cottage
Swanage
$469
$562 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Claire Cottage
A two-story house with a balcony, a gravel driveway, and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a desk with a chair.
A cozy living room with a beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through the windows.
A cozy living room with a sofa, TV, and dining area, overlooking a scenic view.

9. Swanny View 36

Swanny View 36
Swanage
$457
$549 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Swanny View 36
A modern wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a wooden staircase leading to a deck, and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with cabinets and a window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a tray of mugs.
A modern house with a sliding glass door leading to a living area and kitchen.
A cozy living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a table set for two.

10. The Cabin

The Cabin
Swanage
$377
$452 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Cabin
A kitchen with a wooden table, bar stools, a hanging light fixture, and a stone wall.
A kitchen with a wooden staircase, a bar area, a TV, and modern appliances.
A hill with ruins at the top, surrounded by trees and open fields.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a stone wall. There is a beige sofa and a patterned rug.

11. Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6

Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6
Swanage
$400
$480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a kettle.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dark armchair, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with patterned curtains.
A narrow hallway with white walls, a radiator, and a ceiling light fixture.
A bedroom with two single beds, a window with red curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

12. Swanage Town Apartment

Swanage Town Apartment
Swanage
$385
$463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Swanage Town Apartment
A beach with a cliff, a red sign, and buoys in the water.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a television, and a forest-themed curtain.
A traditional stone building with a white facade and blue accents, featuring a front door, windows, and a small garden area with potted plants and a metal table and chairs.
A hallway leading to a living room with a wooden floor, a small table with a plant, and a sofa. There are shelves with decorative items and a sign that reads "SEA".

13. The Compass

The Compass
Swanage
The Compass
A beach with a wooden pier extending into calm waters, a lifebuoy on the pier, and a clear sky.
Living area
A two-story brick building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. There is a television on the left side of the room.

14. Flat 9

Flat 9
Swanage
$504
$604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Flat 9
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table with plates and a wine glass, and a television.
A house with a white door, a visible number '405', and a garden with red flowers.
A kitchen with a stone column, wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a fruit bowl.
A small outdoor table with a checkered tablecloth, two white chairs, and a plate with a cake and a cup.

15. Jasmine Cottage

Jasmine Cottage
Swanage
$415
$498 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Jasmine Cottage
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf.
A hallway with a wooden railing, a framed picture on the wall, and a door at the end.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a brick facade, white timber framing, and a well-maintained garden.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden entertainment unit, sofa, and a colorful striped rug.

16. Swanage Bay Apartment

Swanage Bay Apartment
Swanage
$407
$488 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Swanage Bay Apartment
A beach with a lifeguard tower, a pier, and a sign indicating a lifeguard area.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a wooden coffee table.
A stone house with a gravel driveway and a well-maintained garden.
A row of beach huts with numbered doors, a clear sky, and a grassy hill in the background.

17. Old Harry Cottage 16

Old Harry Cottage 16
Swanage
$967
$1,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Old Harry Cottage 16
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A room with a wicker chair, a radiator, and two framed posters on the wall.
A kitchen with a cutting board of leafy greens and root vegetables, a stove, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hot tub in a backyard with a stone wall, wooden fence, and a table with chairs.

18. Mallow Cottage

Mallow Cottage
Swanage
$732
$878 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Mallow Cottage
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and pendant lights.
A two-story stone house with a balcony, a trampoline, and a well-maintained lawn.
A two-story stone house with a large glass window, a wooden door, and a fenced backyard with artificial grass.

19. Little Dairy House

Little Dairy House
Swanage
$577
$692 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Little Dairy House
A stone building with a wooden deck, a glass door, and a table with chairs.
A historic stone building with a traditional roof, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones and a statue.
A living room with a dining table, a sofa, and a vase of flowers.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway leading to a door, and a wooden fence enclosing a grassy yard.

20. Sea Pink Cottage

Sea Pink Cottage
Swanage
$438
$526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sea Pink Cottage
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A wicker lounge chair on a wooden deck overlooking the sea, with a railing and a potted plant nearby.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, stone facade, and large windows.
A coastal path leading to a beach with a wooden staircase and a sign.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a striped ceiling.

The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel
Swanage
$142
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Pines Hotel
A coastal landscape with a grassy path leading to a beach, a rocky outcrop, and the ocean.
A room with a wicker chair, a potted plant, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a balcony with a railing.
A room with a pool table, a ping pong table, a piano, and a billiards table.
A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with yellow pillows, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

The Knoll House

The Knoll House
Swanage
$138
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Knoll House
A neatly made bed with two towels folded into robes, a pillow, and a small card on the bed.
A wooden cabin with a glass door, a small garden with a table and chairs, and a greenhouse in the background.
A cozy room with a wooden wall, a bed with a fluffy blanket, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.
A wooden cabin with a door open, a small table with chairs, and a grassy yard.

Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!

Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!
Swanage
$176
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!
A kitchen with a wooden table, bar stools, a hanging light fixture, and a stone wall.
A kitchen with a wooden staircase, a bar area, a TV, and modern appliances.
A hill with ruins at the top, surrounded by trees and open fields.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a stone wall. There is a beige sofa and a patterned rug.

Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6

Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6
Swanage
$400
$480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6
A stone building with a wooden deck, a glass door, and a table with chairs.
A historic stone building with a traditional roof, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones and a statue.
A living room with a dining table, a sofa, and a vase of flowers.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway leading to a door, and a wooden fence enclosing a grassy yard.

Sea Pink Cottage

Sea Pink Cottage
Swanage
$438
$526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sea Pink Cottage
A beach with a cliff and calm sea.
A two-story building with a tiled roof, a balcony, and a door labeled '13A & 13B'.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, sink, and a washing machine.
A dining table set with blue and white plates, bowls, and a pitcher, with a staircase and a painting in the background.

Hill View

Hill View
Swanage
$389
$467 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hill View
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A room with a wicker chair, a radiator, and two framed posters on the wall.
A kitchen with a cutting board of leafy greens and root vegetables, a stove, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hot tub in a backyard with a stone wall, wooden fence, and a table with chairs.

Mallow Cottage

Mallow Cottage
Swanage
$732
$878 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Mallow Cottage
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, wooden furniture, and a bookshelf.
A grassy backyard with a wooden table and chairs, stone steps leading up to a gate, and a wooden fence.
A brick building with a blue door, a bench, and a small garden area.
A living room with two blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a wooden cabinet with decorative items.

Studland Cottage

Studland Cottage
Swanage
$683
$820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Studland Cottage
An open-plan living area with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a sliding glass door leading to a patio, and a small side table with a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a rainbow-shaped light fixture, and a dining area with a table set for four.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a wooden door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black tiled backsplash, a built-in oven, and a white countertop.

Lobster Lookout

Lobster Lookout
Swanage
$944
$1,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Lobster Lookout
A beach with a lifeguard tower, a pier, and a sign indicating a lifeguard area.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window, a fire extinguisher, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a 'PRIVATE' sign on the door.

The Swanage Rail Lookout

The Swanage Rail Lookout
Swanage
$854
$1,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Swanage Rail Lookout
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Top landmarks in Swanage

A coastal scene with a boat on a paved jetty, calm sea, distant cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
Photo by Steve Hocking

Swanage Beach

9.2/10 (236 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Swanage Beach, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Swanage. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Pier Beach located nearby.
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A coastal landscape with white cliffs and a river.

Old Harry Rocks

9.6/10 (143 reviews)
Old Harry Rocks is 1.2 mi (2 km) from central Studland, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and Compton Acres, both nearby.
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A sandy beach with dunes and grass.
Photo by Steve Hocking

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

9.6/10 (162 reviews)
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve is 3.7 mi (6 km) from central Swanage, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Old Harry Rocks and Compton Acres, both nearby.
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A coastal cliff with two caves and a transmission tower.
Photo by Catherine Slee

Durlston Country Park

9.4/10 (72 reviews)
Durlston Country Park is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Swanage, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Old Harry Rocks and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, both nearby.
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A rocky coastal landscape with layered cliffs and a pebble beach.
Photo by Georgina Smith

Dancing Ledge

9.0/10 (36 reviews)
Dancing Ledge is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Langton Matravers, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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Isle of Purbeck

9.6/10 (128 reviews)
Isle of Purbeck is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Worth Matravers, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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Swanage Pier

8.6/10 (40 reviews)
Swanage Pier is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Swanage, why not stop by during your stay.
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Great Globe

8.8/10 (47 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Great Globe— just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Swanage. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice beaches.
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Learn more about Swanage

Swanage is well-known for its seaside and gardens while attractions include Swanage Beach and Old Harry Rocks. This beachside city has something for everyone including sights like Isle of Purbeck and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve.

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A coastal landscape with white cliffs and a river.

Check out reviews of Swanage hotels guests love

Red Lion

Red Lion

10/10 Excellent
"no hot drinks available at bar"
daniel 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Red Lion
The Knoll House

The Knoll House

10/10 Excellent
"As always, Knoll House Hotel was amazing. It made be a little tired around the edges in some places but was spotlessly clean with welcoming staff and great atmosphere. Unbeatable location, great breakfasts and comfy beds."
Tracey 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Knoll House
The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A wonderful 4 day stay. Beautiful room overlooking the bay. Ample parking. All areas of the hotel were very clean and well maintained. Restaurant serves lovely food using fresh produce. Short walk along the beach to Swanage. Will definitely return."
Pamela 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Pines Hotel
YHA Swanage - Hostel

YHA Swanage - Hostel

10/10 Excellent
"A lovely clean hostel. Walking distance from seafront, town centre and coastal path. Helpful staff, well equipt kitchen/dinning area."
Miss Gabriela 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
YHA Swanage - Hostel

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Swanage?
Guests like Grand Hotel Swanage, The Knoll House and Purbeck House Hotel.
Can I book refundable hotels in Swanage?
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Swanage, most hotels offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Swanage if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 61 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 109 apartments or 202 cottages.
What will the weather in Swanage be like during my visit?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Swanage when the average temp is 61°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 45°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.
Why should I book my Swanage hotel with Hotels.com?
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