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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

Guest house with prices starting at $156 (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.
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Located at 58 Kings Road West, Rivendell Guest House has great rooms from $156 (before taxes). It offers a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and golf. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0 km from the city center, visitors will especially love free parking, horse riding, tennis, a refrigerator, and an EV charging station 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
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  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Swanage
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $194. Offering room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 91 High Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
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Robertsbrook Guest House

Guest house with prices starting at $120 (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.
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We found Robertsbrook Guest House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. We loved that is has scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, laundry services, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 35 Kings Road West. You'll also find free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, and breakfast in the room which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Swanage
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $175, The Castleton, at 1 Highcliffe Road provides room service, free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers shuttle services. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too.

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Swanage
  • Spa
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Grand Hotel Swanage has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $219 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Burlington Road. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

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

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of The Rookery is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, snorkeling, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $185, and it's located at 3 Highcliffe Road. We also love the tennis, canoeing, cycling, water sports, and windsurfing which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
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The Pines Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Swanage
  • Pets allowed
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A cool place is The Pines Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $275. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 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 laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities 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
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Railway Cottage

Guest house with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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Railway Cottage offers scuba diving, snorkeling, pet-friendly rooms, family rooms, and a refrigerator which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $98 (before taxes). It's located at Victoria Avenue 26 and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers diving which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Yha Swanage

Hostel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at 20 Cluny Crescent, Yha Swanage has great rooms from $115 (before taxes). It offers a water park, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and private parking which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Swanage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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A great place to stay is The Knoll House which has nice rooms starting at $230. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a hot tub, a game room, an indoor pool, free parking, and an indoor play area. It's located just 4.4 km from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
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Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bristol, Weymouth, Bath, Bournemouth, and Salisbury.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bristol, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Bristol, Best Luxury Hotels in Bristol, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bristol, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bristol, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bristol, Best Hotels for One Week in Bristol, Best Hotels for One Night in Bristol, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Bristol, Best Adults Only Hotels in Bristol, Best Party Hotels in Bristol, or Best Business Hotels in Bristol.


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

Swanage Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$172

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 16 hotels is an affordable $172. 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: $136
  • 3-star hotels: $181


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