A hotel room with twin beds, a mirrored wardrobe, wicker chairs, and a view of the sea through French doors.

Aerial view of a coastal town with red-roofed buildings in the foreground, a sandy beach, and calm sea stretching towards a distant shoreline.

Bright bedroom with a sea view through large windows, featuring two wicker chairs and a bed with white linens.

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Escape to the Jurassic Coast at our clifftop hotel in Swanage, with our own sandy beach

Enjoy the timeless magic of holidays by the sea at our classic Victorian seaside hotel in Swanage. Wake up to majestic coastal views across the bay. Fill your days with sun, sand and sea, then curl up in comfort for a sound night's sleep.

Retaining all its original Victorian charm, The Grand Hotel is perfectly placed to enjoy the best of the beautiful Isle of Purbeck.

Enjoy dining with a view in our Coastal Restaurants or go al fresco on summer days. Dip your toes into the sea on our hotel’s own sandy beach. Relax with a spa treatment at our sea-view gym.

Whether you are here for a family adventure, a dream wedding or a romantic getaway, you have discovered the best beach hotel in Swanage.

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A sound night’s sleep

From spacious family rooms to cosy singles, you’ll have an incredible view of either the sea, the gardens or the stunning Purbeck Hills, enjoy a deep night's sleep lulled by the sounds of the sea.

Dine with a view

Watch the sunset over Swanage Bay from our conservatory restaurant. Wherever you dine at The Grand, there’s a spectacular view waiting.

Bride and groom standing by a railing overlooking the sea with a sailboat in the distance.

Weddings by the sea

Our sea-view wedding venue, licensed for Civil Ceremonies, is full of romantic elegance with stunning Victorian features, beautiful gardens and direct access to our own sandy beach.

A wooden gazebo in a garden with lounge chairs, stone steps, potted flowers, palm trees, and a view of the sea with a blue sky.

Offers & Breaks

Embrace the timeless charm of a seaside getaway with our range of seasonal offers and last-minute availability options. All the reasons you could need to book in at the best hotel in Swanage.

Empty modern office chairs around a conference table with a blurred background.

Meetings & Events

We have been bringing people together by the sea since 1898. Whether it is for business or pleasure, your gathering deserves the best. Celebrate your special family occasion with a magical backdrop. Foster focus and connection at your corporate away day in our modern meeting rooms and event spaces.

Burlington Health Spa

Complete with sauna, jacuzzi, heated indoor plunge pool and an extensive gym featuring clifftop views of the sea. Relax with one of the many spa treatments on offer.

Scenic coastal view with turquoise ocean waves meeting a sandy, crescent-shaped beach bordered by green cliffs.

Things to do

Our beautiful corner of the world is well-known for its natural coastal beauty and sandy shores, but there is more to Swanage than a day at the beach. Explore more highlights from the Jurassic Coast’s beloved seaside town and beyond.

Aerial view of a seaside town with red-roofed buildings on a cliff, colorful beach huts along the sandy shore, and green hills in the background.

Elegant hotel lobby with red leather sofas, a fireplace, large decorative clock, indoor plants, staircase with dark wood banister, grand piano, and ornate gold mirror.

Historic photograph of the Grand Hotel in Swanage surrounded by gardens.

"A fantastic family beak at The Grand Hotel."

"I would highly recommend this hotel the views are amazing, staff are fantastic extremely helpful. Sam was amazing couldn’t have been more helpful."

Colin

"Most enjoyable stay."

"The hotel was warm, cosy and very inviting. Our twin bedded room was very comfortable. Excellent shower. The evening restaurant for dinner served excellent meals, good choice as well as a special on offer. A good buffet breakfast and hot breakfast separately ordered and served."

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"Excellent and enjoyable!"

"We had a wonderful stay at The Grand. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was spacious with an amazing sea view. The beds were very comfortable and all the facilities were first rate. The food, both breakfast and also in the restaurant, was excellent and freshly cooked. All in all, an excellent stay! We were sad to leave."

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"Traditional British at its best"

"The best of British traditional hotel. Fabulous views over the coast and amazing walks nearby. We were impressed by the extremely friendly and helpful staff. The hotel has been renovated and it was wonderful to have new towels, bed linen etc., as well as the refreshed decor, new curtains and beautifully equipped, luxurious bathroom.
The breakfast was excellent, freshly cooked and delicious."

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"I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone organising a wedding."

"Wow ... what a fabulous friendly hotel. The Grand Hotel was the venue for our son's wedding at the end of June 2023. Lindsay and her team did a fantastic job. Everything looked wonderful and ran very smoothly. The food was fabulous (shout out to the chef and kitchen team). The bar and waiting staff were full of fun, very helpful, and greeted guests with a smile all weekend (special thanks Sam!). To every member of staff...you truly helped to make the occasion wonderful, so a giant heartfelt thank you all. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone organising a wedding."

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"Perfect wedding venue"

"We just had our wedding at the Grand Hotel last weekend. It was perfect from start to finish. There was no problem too small for Lindsay, the general manager, to solve both on the day and in the planning. Christine made sure our whole day went to plan and was on hand all day. Brad and the house staff were incredibly helpful and so welcoming to all our guests during the whole weekend. If you are getting married in Swanage don't get married anywhere else."

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"Best Wedding at The Hotel Swanage"

"This time last week. ( 14/09/2024 ) We attended the most perfect wedding my daughter and her husband. Made perfect by the seamless professional service of Lindsay Bish and all of her staff at the Grand Hotel Swanage. Please tell everyone involved that we will be talking about them for a long time to come as they even bought the sun rays to enhance the atmosphere of the day. How did they do that? Everything was just right. Big Thanks to Chef and his team. See you all soon."

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"A grand time at The Grand, Swanage."

"After a warm welcome we were so pleased to see our lovely room, with a superb sea view. We enjoyed dinner sat overlooking the bay, and enjoyed our breakfasts also overlooking the bay. The hotel is in a prime position, with friendly helpful staff.
We look forward to returning."

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"A lovely family break"

"We had a lovely stay at the hotel - very friendly and welcoming.. Beautiful views, great location and such comfy beds. We will definitely return next year or sooner if possible! Children had a great time and toddler enjoyed the lift best I think!"

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"Elegant old hotel"

"Stayed for a few days in May at this lovely old hotel. It looks out over a garden and all the beaches down the coast. If you are coming on a special occasion it is worth paying the extra for a sea view room - ours was lovely with a comfortable bed where you could lie in and watch the sea."

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