The Red Lion Swanage Hotel (Swanage, GB) from 60 £/night

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The Red Lion Swanage Hotel

63 High Street, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH19 2LY·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.5Great

Breakfast10.0

Location9.5

Staff9.2

Cleanliness8.8

Comfort8.8

Who stays here

Couples36%

Families27%

Solo22%

Groups14%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.5Great

Breakfast10.0

Location9.5

Staff9.2

Cleanliness8.8

Comfort8.8

Who stays here

Couples36%

Families27%

Solo22%

Groups14%

Recently renovated guest house rooms in central Swanage with free parking

Accommodation

The Red Lion Swanage offers recently renovated guest house rooms, each with a private bathroom, refrigerator, TV, and private entrance. Rooms include a sofa bed, work desk, and electric kettle; the one-bedroom apartment provides two separate sleeping areas. The accommodation is located in a separate building across the car park from the pub, offering quiet stays.

Dining & Entertainment

The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a barbecue grill, featuring Turkish dishes and a Jerk chicken shack in the beer garden. The pub offers darts, pool table, board games, and live music in the beer garden. Guests can enjoy gravity poured ales and a large selection of ciders.

Location & Parking

Swanage Bay is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Swanage Railway is 300 metres away. Corfe Castle is 9 km, Monkey World is 24 km, and Bournemouth Airport is 26 km from the property. The hotel provides free on-site parking, a significant advantage in central Swanage.

Special Amenities

The hotel offers discount vouchers for local cafes and restaurants, including Burnt Toast cafe, which provided a 10% discount to guests. Rooms include a tea and coffee maker with a free pint of milk, and the large beer garden has a sunny aspect throughout the day. Guests can access free WiFi and non-smoking rooms.

Family & Group Offerings

The triple rooms accommodate groups, and the one-bedroom apartment fits two adults and a teenager. The family-friendly restaurant and barbecue grill cater to children, and the beer garden offers a relaxed dining atmosphere. The hotel's location near Swanage Bay and the railway makes it convenient for families exploring the area.

Location: 3-minute walk to Swanage Bay, 300 m from Swanage Railway
Rooms: Recently renovated with private bathrooms, refrigerators, and private entrances
Dining: Turkish dishes, barbecue grill, and Jerk chicken shack in the beer garden
Parking: Free on-site parking in central Swanage
Entertainment: Darts, pool table, board games, and live music in the beer garden
Value: Discount vouchers for local cafes and restaurants

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:00

until 10:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Rooms and availability

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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One-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

room details +

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Comfort Triple Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Darts

Sports & Fitness

Darts

Dining

Restaurant

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Red Lion Swanage Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	60 £
📏 Distance to centre	200 m
✈️ Distance to airport	29.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Bournemouth, BOH

Location

63 High Street, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH19 2LY

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63 High Street, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH19 2LY

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63 High Street, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH19 2LY

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Harbour

Swanage Pier

640 m

Gallery

Durlston Country Park

1.7 km

Landmark

Durlston Bay

1.0 km

Landmark

Jurassic Coast

1.8 km

Museum

Swanage Museum And Heritage Centre

1.7 km

Landmark

Swanage Bay

1.4 km

Landmark

Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve

1.7 km

Nature reserve

Townsend Nature Reserve

810 m

Landmark

Anvil Point Lighthouse

1.8 km

Landmark

The Great Globe

1.6 km

Landmark

Anvil Point

1.9 km

Landmark

Ballard Down

2.5 km

Landmark

Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry

3.2 km

Landmark

South West Coast Path

3.3 km

Landmark

Nine Barrow Down

3.3 km

Golf Course

Isle of Purbeck Golf Club

3.6 km

Swanage BH19 1LB

Purbeck Heritage Coast

370 m

Gallery

L'Artishe Gallery and Studio

60 m

Gallery

Purbeck New Wave Gallery

180 m

Unit 7 Tilly Mead Commercial Road Commercial Road

Lucy's Farm

200 m

Shore Road S W Coast Path

Swanage Beachfront

170 m

1-11 Shore Road

K's Funworld Swanage

240 m

Theme Park

Santa Fe Park

300 m

Swanage BH19 2LN

The Stone Quay And Stone Sea Retaining Wall Between The Stone Quay And The Ramp Adjoining

370 m

Gallery

The Mulberry Tree Gallery

60 m

35 High St

Curiosity

120 m

The Square

Swanage Museum

230 m

17 High St

Quarr Gallery

250 m

Garden

Prince Albert Gardens

490 m

Shore Rd

The Banjo Pier

530 m

Restaurant

The Cornish Bakery

200 m

Restaurant

Haymans Bakery

200 m

Restaurant

Deja Brew

230 m

Restaurant

Smugglers Cove Cafe

200 m

Restaurant

Wright on the Beach

260 m

Restaurant

Blue Orange Juice Bars

310 m

Restaurant

Bird's Nest Buffet Swanage Railway

350 m

Restaurant

White Horse Inn

260 m

Reviews of The Red Lion Swanage Hotel

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rated 8+

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8.9/ 10

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FAQ about The Red Lion Swanage

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at Red Lion, Swanage Hotel?

Top-rated landmarks in Swanage include Durlston Country Park as well as Quarr Gallery, placed within approximately 20 minutes' walk from the property and 250 meters from Red Lion, Swanage Hotel respectively. Purbeck Heritage Coast Chalk Cliffs (400 meters away) is also worth a visit.

What popular attractions are closest to the Red Lion, Swanage Hotel?

Guests of the Red Lion, Swanage Hotel can visit The Mowlem (quite close to the accommodation), or the 19th - century Swanage Pier placed 8 minutes' walk away.

Can we park our car at Red Lion, Swanage Hotel?

Guests of Red Lion, Swanage Hotel can take advantage of a car park.

What are our dining options during the stay at the Red Lion, Swanage Hotel?

Guests of the Red Lion, Swanage Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-grill bar Elizabeths tea and coffee shop offering British cuisine.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Swanage guest house?

Guests of the Swanage guest house can check in from 14:00 to 23:00 and check out from 10:00.

What payment methods are available in the hotel?

At the hotel, you can pay using сash, Mastercard, and Visa.

What are the room types offered by Red Lion, Swanage Hotel?

Red Lion, Swanage Hotel provides such room types as Private Bathroom Double Room, One-Bedroom Apartment, and Comfort Triple Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Red Lion, Swanage Hotel?

Some suites at the Red Lion, Swanage Hotel boast a carpeted floor, a wardrobe and a writing table as well as private bathrooms which include a roll-in shower.