Enjoyed Most
Hotel is in a prime location with gorgeous views over the sea. Just down steps is the beach and a lovely walk into the town. We upgraded our room to the Superior for the views over the sea and we weren’t disappointed. The room is modern and has everything you need but you are really only paying extra for the sea view. Breakfast was pleasant and a generous size cooked breakfast portion was served to us. We had a Cream Tea and was very disappointed by the small size of the scones and the price they charged. For what you got it wasn’t worth the money we paid. The views whilst eating are memorable. The Spa is very small so do not expect much however the staff down there were friendly. Overall, we did have a lovely time.
Other Comments
Expensive meals and the afternoon cream tea was disappointing for the price they charge.
Joanna
15 Dec, 2025
Derby, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very enjoyable break. Lovely hotel. Friendly staff
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Really good value deal in a lovely setting. The hotel is clean and clearly well cared for. Room was good and newly decorated. The breakfast was superb. All staff that we met were friendly and professional
Andrew
10 Dec, 2025
Pershore, UK
Enjoyed Most
We’ve just enjoyed another stay at the Grand and had every bit as enjoyable a time as before. It’s an hotel that certainly lives up to its name with great staff and service, comfortable rooms and an excellent bar and dining room. The food is also excellent. We shall return.
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The Grand is positioned superbly for views across Swanage Bay and also as a base to explore Swanage and the surrounding countryside. I recommend it very highly.
John
08 Dec, 2025
Sherborne, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff are always helpful the food is great. It’s a lovely Christmas get away.
Philip
08 Dec, 2025
Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
The Grand Hotel Swanage is a lovely old style hotel -offering a quiet, peaceful environment where you can really relax. This is a repeat visit to this hotel for my partner and I. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent experience and are looking forward to returning.
Tai
07 Dec, 2025
London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely four night stay at The Grand after purchasing two Travelzoo vouchers. Had a recently renovated bedroom with great shower, helpful friendly staff, delicious breakfast included in the breakfast room looking out over the beautiful Swanage bay. Enjoyed a great meal in the evening in the conservatory. Made full use of the leisure facilities.
Jennifer
06 Dec, 2025
UCKFIELD, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great value break, staff exceptional. Nothing too much trouble, great customer facing service skills.
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Our third visit, and will definitely come back.
Helen
05 Dec, 2025
Ampthill, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful room and shower room. Plenty of choice at breakfast.
Georgina
15 Nov, 2025
Leicestershire, UK
Enjoyed Most
Brilluant location with this hotel. Breakfast and evening meal very good. Great staff nothing too much trouble.
Ken
20 Nov, 2025
KNOWLE SOLIHULL, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good, helpful staff, very good breakfast
Dawn
14 Nov, 2025
milton keynes, UK
Enjoyed Most
2 night break, rooms and breakfast were excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. We booked massages in the spa which were super too.
Jacqueline
02 Dec, 2025
Southampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
We’ve just got back from our second stay at The Grand.. and we had an excellent time.
This is such a lovely hotel and in a great location. You can walk along the seafront into town in about 10 mins and there are buses to Wareham, Poole and Bournemouth.
We had a very comfortable room and the breakfast was plentiful and very relaxed. We used the pool, jacuzzi and sauna everyday and they were perfect to warm up in after a bracing walk!
We are looking forward to going again.
Phil
28 Nov, 2025
Lewes, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a great stay at the hotel albeit having to pay an extra £80 for a better room with a sea view as they said none of your £99 rooms were available when I originally tried to book it. The view was great though and we had a lovely stay.
Peter
13 Nov, 2025
Christchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel with wonderful views and good breakfast.
John
01 Dec, 2025
Broadstairs, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a lovely renovated room.
Other Comments
Very good breakfast
Rosemary
13 Nov, 2025
Christchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Absolutely Brilliant, great hotel and team.
Other Comments
Professional team.
Andrew
11 Nov, 2025
Hemel Hempstead, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic location. Friendly staff and customers. Very clean and welcoming hotel.
Sian
03 Dec, 2025
Taunton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Relaxing stay, lovely atmosphere with great views if the sea and friendly staff.
Justine
14 Nov, 2025
Exmouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff were well trained friendly and helpful. The room had recently been refurbished. Beautiful views out across the bay. The food was perfect
Karen
04 Nov, 2025
Arundel, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous position with super friendly staff
Other Comments
Great staff and service
Sheila
15 Apr, 2025
Enjoyed Most
No complaints at all. Hotel very clean.
Jane
10 Apr, 2025
Yeovil, UK
Enjoyed Most
Unbeatable location. Loved all aobut it
veselinka
15 Apr, 2025
Bracknell, UK
Enjoyed Most
All good
Other Comments
Hope to see The Grand Hotel on upcoming Travelzoo offers
David
15 Apr, 2025
BRISTOL, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great experience. Lots to see close by. Easy to walk into Swanage. Enjoyed a dinner, a little pricey though.
Enjoyed the spa area. It would be better if there was a swimming pool. Had a lovely massage.
Other Comments
Worst thing is the car park is very small. There is not enough spaces to accommodate all guests. Managed to get street parking, but I do not know what it would be like in summer.
Alexandra
21 Apr, 2025
Mansfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff are very helpful and friendly, rooms were clean and comfortable (although a little too hot for us). Food was excellent in the restaurant and I was extra delighted to be able to have a Gluten Free sticky toffee pudding, heaven. Breakfast was a great selection and good Gluten Free options, also liked the decaf coffee in a cafateria. This hotel is in a great location and we go year after year.
Janet
07 Nov, 2025
Camberley, Surrey, UK
Enjoyed Most
As good as before. Food very good, breakfast very good, staff friendly and helpful.
colin
18 Apr, 2025
basingstoke, UK
Enjoyed Most
As always it was a quick check in. Room was spotless and very roomy. Breakfast was delicious and a great choice of full English or yogurt with seeds and choice of cereal. Can’t fault it.
noel
05 Nov, 2025
Petersfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location, friendly staff and nice room with sea view and luxury shower room.
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Reception lady very friendly and recommended bus routes and things to do / see.
Patricia
21 Apr, 2025
30 Leopard Drive, UK
Enjoyed Most
Brilliant old world charm hotel. Very relaxing very comfortable.
Pauline
15 Apr, 2025
Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a lovely 2 day break however we were disappointed with the inability to cook a decent egg.
My scrambled eggs were inedible and my wife’s boiled eggs were rock hard.
Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Danny
04 Nov, 2025
Aylesford, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel was overall very well furnished and clean. Fantastic view of Swanage Bay from restaurant.
Large garden. The mattress in our room 301 needs replacing. The cooked breakfast was very good but was spoilt by the useless toaster, complained to the staff but they weren't bothered.
Susanne
11 Apr, 2025
Alton, UK
Enjoyed Most
The Grand is a well maintained property tasteful decor in public area & Bedrooms very good quality. We were greeted on check in by very pleasant lady , I thought it was 3pm check in so we arrived at 2.45pm but realised it should be 4pm but the lady checked & room was ready so she was happy for us to check in early which was very much appreciated. We had dinner at the hotel served by very pleasant staff , food good quality, breakfast good selection including cooked breakfast the Travelzoo deal with the grand is amazing
Other Comments
It’s a grand sea front hotel very relaxing over looking the sea from dining area
peter
05 Nov, 2025
Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
Another great visit.
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Great area for walking.
Reg
10 Nov, 2025
Rochester, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was a very pleasant experience, nice staff , great breakfast.
Pauline
04 Nov, 2025
Exmouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great Location with superb sea view -Very helpful staff - Excellent breakfast
Mike
08 Nov, 2025
Chippenham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Paid extra to upgrade to a better room and Seaview when we booked as it was our 53rd wedding anniversary. No problems.
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Staff very friendly and helpful. Used the pool and plunge pool while there. Breakfasts included were very good. Expensive dinner menu so only ate there once. A small fridge in room would add to convenience and bedside tables both sides are necessary.
Jennifer
04 Nov, 2025
Acton Beauchamp, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very comfortable and enjoyable couple of days break at the Grand. Love vely location with stunning views overlooking the bay.
Other Comments
Food very good but drinks on the expensive side. Only small car park hense difficulty parking.
Gary
04 Nov, 2025
Farnborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
An excellent couple of days at such a great price courtesy of Travelzoo! I wanted to change booked dates so had to pay extra for a premium room - still a bargain. Wonderful views from our room and lots of places in the hotel. Staff very friendly.
Other Comments
A bit of a step from the Centre of Swanage so perhaps not ideal for anyone with mobility problems. Would be helpful for receptionists to know more about public transport options. Had a nice meal in the restaurant - with great views!
Carole
13 Apr, 2025
Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great value hotel. Good breakfast. Worth paying a little more to get the sea view across the bay.
Great location for coastal walks.
Lucy
03 Nov, 2025
Ascot, UK
Enjoyed Most
Another wonderful stay. Can't fault anything. Amazing sea views, beautiful bedrooms and lovely staff. Looking forward to our next visit.
Sue
15 Apr, 2025
Bath, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant stay at the hotel. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was very good. Location was away from the main town but easily reached by a short walk along the bay
Gillian
08 Nov, 2025
Sunninghill, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff are so welcoming and helpful. Lovely lounge and restaurant with sea view.
Other Comments
Food was very good.
GILLIAN
04 Nov, 2025
Aylesford, UK
Enjoyed Most
This is the second time we have visited this hotel and it was just as good. Beautiful hotel stunning views great breakfast very friendly staff. We arrived early and didn't have to wait long to get in our room and found out we had been upgraded we we're very pleased. Will definitely be back.
Philip
08 Apr, 2025
Seaton, UK
Enjoyed Most
An absolutely perfect mini break. The hotel is really clean and has friendly staff. The dining room is light and had fantastic sea views. I can’t recommend this highly enough
ann
09 Apr, 2025
Maidenhead, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic hotel, beautifully furnished. Great value for money
patricia
07 Apr, 2025
Weybridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely room with en-suite. Staff very polite and helpful. Would have liked a bit more choice at breakfast, e.g.kippers, porridge
Ann
09 Apr, 2025
Salisbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
A super hotel, great position overlooking the town and bay and a very good breakfast. rooms are well appointed.
Anthony
09 Apr, 2025
Banbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Pleasant
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Good to be back
Derek
08 Apr, 2025
Lymington, UK
Enjoyed Most
Third year have stayed here.
Breakfast great but menu in evening very limited and changed little over the 3 years. Good food though.
It is now necessary to ask for room cleaning which we were not told so didn’t happen-very annoyed.
Should have sign to put on door or a note telling you in the rooms.
Were told it is written in the confirmation of booking but as we booked over a year in advance we’re not likely to have noted!!
Other Comments
A great offer at a super friendly and welcoming hotel
Melanie
05 Apr, 2025
King's Lynn, UK