The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Swanage

If you're planning a weekend getaway to Swanage, UK, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Swanage. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Swanage, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Swanage at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Rivendell Guest House Swanage

Guest House with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 58 Kings Road West, Rivendell Guest House Swanage has great rooms from $118 (before taxes). It offers a water park, snorkeling, hiking, golf, and horse riding. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 km from the city center, visitors will especially love fishing, tennis, breakfast in the room, special diet menus, and canoeing at this convenient hotel. The kids will love the water park, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


Robertsbrook Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Swanage
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Robertsbrook Guest House which has nice rooms starting at $151. Offering scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 35 Kings Road West. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Castleton Hotel

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Swanage
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Castleton Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $132. We loved that is has room service, free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 highcliffe Rd. You'll also find shuttle services and meeting facilities which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Swanage
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $190, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge, at 91 High Street provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers golf, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing. It's located just 0.2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


YHA Swanage

Hostel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Swanage
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

YHA Swanage has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers a water park, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $36 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 20 Cluny Crescent. Furthermore, it also offers a game room, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Grand Hotel Swanage

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel

The great guest rating of Grand Hotel Swanage is 7.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $217, and it's located at Burlington Road. We also love the a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 1.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Pines Hotel Swanage

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Swanage
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

A cool place is The Pines Hotel Swanage because it has great rooms that start at $235. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 34-36 Burlington Road. Only 1.4 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms at this fun hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Millbrook Guest House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Millbrook Guest House offers free parking and private parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $108 (before taxes). It's located at 56 Kings Road, Swanage and has earned a guest rating of 9.70/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking


Arbour House B&B

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 19 Walrond Road, Arbour House B&B has great rooms from $158 (before taxes). It offers free parking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking


The Sandhaven

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Swanage
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is The Sandhaven which has nice rooms starting at $102. Offering free parking, a 24-hour desk, breakfast in the room, and private parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5, Ulwell Road,. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bournemouth, Weymouth, Bath, Shanklin, and Southampton.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Swanage, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Swanage, Best Hotels for One Week in Swanage, Best Hotels for One Night in Swanage, or Best Business Hotels in Swanage.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Swanage?

Swanage Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$140

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Swanage, UK. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Swanage, UK based on data from 11 hotels is an affordable $140. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Swanage.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $134
  • 3-star hotels: $144


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