Grand Hotel Swanage Restaurant and Bar in Purbeck

A little old fashioned. With The Pig On The Beach just up the road they could have offered something a little more modern. The service was incredibly slow...

What a gem of a place with lovely views of Swanage and the sea. Couldn't wish for a better hotel. Been here three times.

We had a lovely dinner at the Grand Hotel in Swanage for the blues festival before the finale set last Sunday night. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and helpful as usual. They only have one card machine though so we had to wait quite a while to pay after our meal. Do need to book table in advance especially when there’s a music festival going on. Lovely ambient and night. Hugh Budden and Katy Fox singing the finale gig.

Visited last Sunday. Best carvery we've ever had. The choice of vegetables was excellent. Commended Matek the chef and his brilliant team. Will def return when in Swanage again. Pauline and John and friends.

Lovely meal and great service from Chloe and Pytha. Wonderful views over Swanage Bay. Highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful Sunday Lunch! Marek and his team created a delicious selection. The best Yorkshires, roast veg, swede, cauliflower cheese and gravy. All 3 courses were amazing, beautifully presented and greatly enjoyed! We were served by a very attentive and cheerful Sam. Not forgetting the fantastic view! Thank you all very much 😃

What a grand weekend of blues live music 🎶 at Swanage Blues Festival 2023 we had last week 🥰 We started off last Friday night at Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion with Zoe Schwarz, Rob Koral and Hugh Budden on harmonica 🥰 Absolutely lovely songs and dances 🕺💃 happily tired now and thanks to Steve Darrington for yet another great event. We had a lovely dinner at the restaurant here too. Great service and delicious food too with a beautiful seafront view for sunset.

Excellent Sunday carvery lunch. Choice of beef, pork or veg option. Great roast potatoes (huge yorkshires, but we didn't have them) Good selection of vegetables- roast root veg/swede/cabbage and beans/cauliflower cheese. Wonderful generous portion of sticky toffee pudding and ice cream for dessert. £24.95 for 2 courses. Staff were efficient and friendly and the chef Marek welcomed us - recognising that we'd been before - made us feel very welcome. We'll done Grand hotel, we'll be back!

We booked this hotel with no previous knowledge of it (We needed somewhere for the night as we were travelling in The Flying Scotsman the next morning) and were delighted with the service we received. We had our evening meal there and not only was the food delicious, but they the staff were really helpful catering for my daughter’s allergies. Our room was clean and spacious and the en suite was large with a great shower. All the staff were very helpful. Thank you for a lovely stay.

We went to the Grand Hotel in Swanage for evening meal on our stay in swanage in October. We have been a good few times before and the meals and service have always been very good. This time was no exception. The view from the restaurant over Swanage is beautiful. The music playing in the background is very relaxing and the service is very good. The meals came quickly and were hot and delicious! What’s not to like - highly recommended

We are staying at the hotel and can’t book a table so we need to eat elsewhere and when we move the car to eat somewhere else there is no car park space when we come back!

What an amazing wedding reception and weekend at the Grand Hotel!! Lindsay was a great coordinator. Our daughter Alisa and her now husband, Jayson thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing, as did all of the guests. Cannot fault anything. The staff were fabulous. Would thoroughly recommend the Grand Hotel for a wedding reception. You will not be disappointed!!

My sister & I had a wonderful 2 night stay & everything was amazing. We couldn’t believe our luck that we were in room 111 which had french windows onto a balcony with a fantastic bay view. We will definitely be staying in Grand Hotel again if we go back to Swanage.

fabulous conservatory ,with great views.food was delicious. Sam and Alfie 2 great waiters.Would def recommend.

Food better than expected. Loved the smoked and salmon fish cakes with chips, peas, side salad and chillie sauce

I was shown to a table and the order was taken in reasonable time. For some reason my drinks (tap water and a large glass of white wine) did not come. I had to ask a third time after my main course had come, only to be told “That shouldn’t have happened, we have someone on the bar tonight” instead of an apology! When offered a desert I said politely “No thank you, just the bill please”. The waitress replied “Certainly”. Twenty minutes later I had to request again! I was not offered a debit card receipt, so had to request it.

The Grand Hotel is located at the east end of Swanage bay. Note that car parking at the hotel and in the surrounding area is very limited. Your alternative if coming from Swanage town or the railway station - as long as its not raining - is the pleasant approx 15 min stroll along the promenade.We were walmly greeted by the barman Noah, who showed us to our table in the conservatory. The views of the hotel garden (furnished with tables and chairs if you prefer your food and drink outdoors), the sea and Swanage town in the distance are spectacular.We had prebooked for afternoon tea. Their was a good selection of finger sandwiches, one large scone each, and a selection of 3 cakes per person. The sandwiches and cakes were excellent - especially the mango and coconut slice which was awesome. The let down was the scone itself. It was a tad dry and too big. Two medium size scones would be better than one big dry one!Noah came to check on us a couple of times, and was always friendly and helpful, including offering a free refill on the pot of tea.The Grand is a wonderful place and part of Swanage history. Would i return? Yes definitely - as long as they sorted sconegate...

Brilliant and friendly service. Lovely food and the staff couldn’t have done enough to help. Sadly they had run out of crumble and a few other things but still a great experience and stunning views

I have dietary restrictions and the staff at the Grand Hotel Restaurant catered for them splendidly. I enjoyed a delicious meal without feeling the odd one out whilst also feeling secure that my needs were being catered for. We enjoyed first rate service, sea views and will most definitely return.

I came in with 3 of my friends and had a very nice meal with a stunning view but very unfortunately it was completely ruined by a waitress named Megan with red dyed hair who would not stop complaining about fellow staff members, little did she know we could hear her whole conversation with another waitress. She was very rude but when it came to serving us she put on a polite voice. I have worked in a hospitality business before and there is nothing worse than rude management, if she is going to be nice to customers she must do the same for fellow staff members or it creates a very tough environment to work in and it’s not pleasant for other staff members. While we were just finishing our desserts we could hear her using foul and definitely work inappropriate language. My friends and I are looking forward to coming back and will definitely let the manager know what happened that night as it went on for roughly the whole night and was very sad to see other waiters getting picked on especially one chap who looked like he was on the verge of tears after she shouted demands at him and looked to make him feel uncomfortable Infront of other customers. Very upsetting!

We had booked to go on Tuesday 3 November but as it was for two nights we contacted reception and managed to get our booking to begin on Monday. This was to avoid the lockdown. This meant we lost the sea view and had a family room. This was a nice large ensuite room. When we arrived in the room we saw a notice saying we should have been given a pack with the coffee etc but had to go and collect it. We were very impressed with the amount of storage space. The staff throughout were very smart and all wore masks. The restaurant service was friendly and efficient. The food on both days was very good. The restaurant has lovely views over Swanage bay and we were lucky to be able to have a window seat both days .I felt sorry for the staff who were due to be furloughed as they could not have done better with their Covid precautions. We agreed we would come back and stay again post covid.

Lovely hotel, bit outdated but the staff made up for it. Especially Sam and Noah. Sam looked after us during our stay and went out of his way to make our time there exceptional. He had manager potential and I wish him well in his career. I hope to come back soon.

Lovely view from room 203 looking out to the Isle Of White and three redundant cruise liners. Furniture and en-suite a bit dated but comfy room for the short time we were in there. Car park small but there is parking on the road if you get lucky. Restaurant and bar ok. Staff are really nice and worked hard to keep everything clean. Garden has great sea views with plenty of seating.Good base for the great walking opportunities along this spectacular coastline

Delicious meal with family at The Grand, young waiter and waitress who were both very professional and attentive. Food was great and the setting beautiful. We didn't stay at the hotel just ate there. Will definitely be returning. Thank you ....also thank you to the lovely lady on reception who ordered us a taxi and gave us a "history lesson" on the hotels in Swanage! So informative and great knowledge.

We visited The Grand twice for lunch over the holidays. I had a burger the first time which was absolutely gorgeous, and the second time we had Sunday Lunch which was fabulous and better than I had anticipated.The restaurant is lovely with perfect views-highly recommended. The reason I did not give a full five stars is that I feel things could be better organised. We had to constantly ask for the little extras such as salt and pepper, sauces etc. The food however cannot be faulted, we shall return.

Another visit to the Grand for a fabulous Sunday lunch, Brad, Sam, Ella and Jarek provided great, professional and friendly service. So nice to be back again in sunny Swanage

the food was really very good and the service was fine, a good place for a quiet dinner with sea views.

The location of this hotel is just fabulous on the cliff top with great views , the staff cannot be praised enough for the friendly service they provided and coping with the covid protocols . We had great evening meals in the restaurant and breakfast was a treat sat looking across the bay .We would recommend this hotel for all it offers and we hope one day to return .

We have not been to The Grand Hotel for years because we had experienced poor service. However we went there yesterday to see if things had improved, and they most certainly had. The staff were professional, caring and very pleasant. Obviously the staff had changed since our last visit and the team were excellent and very efficient. We also liked the food. The carvery was lovely and we really enjoyed the dessert. One recommendation - we would have liked to see a fish course (prawn cocktail) on the starters. Otherwise everything was lovely and we shall be going back soon.

I actually stayed at this Hotel a couple of summers ago and just loved it; also I understand they have now renovated many of the rooms which will be a welcome improvement.As far as the Bar and Restaurant are concerned I always visit when in Swanage and love it when they are hosting bands for the Swanage Blues Festival. Very comfortable Bar and lovely views from the Veranda if dining.

I have visited this hotel restaurant several times for Sunday lunch. It is the best Sunday carvery I've had. The last visit on the 19th Jan did not disappoint. The beef and pork were both lovely and the selection of vegetables was excellent as always. The starters and desserts were great to. One of the family had the fish platter and was delighted with it. The chef, Marek, was so kind and helpful, a real credit to the hotel. If you're looking for Sunday lunch look no further you won't be disappointed.

Had a very nice carvery lunch for 5 adults. Roast beef or pork with a vegetarian and a fish option. Good value for money

Pretty perfect meal. Roast Beef cooked to perfection as were glorious Vegetables and the starters were superb Hot serving plates good service and surrounding. Will be going back to eat there again for Sunday lunch

We stayed at the hotel and ate in the restaurant one evening, the food was really nice, the staff were all very friendly, it is a bit expensive but then you expect that in a hotel, quite a good selection and they offer gluten free and vegetarian, there is a lovely conservatory to sit and eat in the day with spectacular sea views and lovely gardens

Oct 14th had a meal for two of us The menu only had TWO choices for Gluten free plus chips not G/F Starters soup was good with G/F roll hard Main meal good portions beautiful meat ( fell apart)Sweat only Ice cream which was Purbeck The best ice cream everValue for mony

Four of us had a lovely, good value meal served by polite and friendly staff.The meat was tender, the food was hot, the vegetables were superb and Yorkshire puddings lovely and crisp . Good idea to arrive early and get a table with a great sea view. Nice to wander round the cliff top garden after lunch for great views.

Stunning setting for a lovely carvery roast! The views out to the sea was simply beautiful! The food was also very good!Usually carvery can be a bit rubbish but it was amazing today fresh veg, good roasties, the meat was great and the yorkie pudding was huge! Service was excellent really friendly and looked after my little boy really nicely! I would highly recommend it here Well done!

Myself, my husband, our 18 month old and my parents went here today for Sunday lunch and it was amazing. The service was great as was the food and the view was just spectacular. Would highly recommend for a Sunday lunch visit!

We were lucky enough to have a beautiful day for our lunch in the conservatory. We had the set lunch menu through Travel Zoo and the food was lovely. The service was very good, This is our second visit to this hotel and we will definitely be back again. There was a good choice of food for a vegetarian.

Lovely views of Swanage Bay from the conservatory restaurant. We had the set lunch menu on a Travelzoo deal which was excellent value. My only criticism was that the pork steak but was just little overcooked which made it hard to cut. I wish I'd asked for a steak knife as once inside it was tasty and tender and the tarragon sauce was lovely. The weather was good so we had a stroll round the grounds to enjoy the views. Would definitely be tempted to retun and stay in the hotel to make the most of its beautiful setting.

I really thought I had finished this review!

Booked a table in the conservatory to celebrate mum's 80th birthday. Enjoyed the view & the fireworks afterwards from the garden. The food was nothing special & my large glass of Shiraz at £8.20 was extremely overpriced & not brilliant!! The waiters were not particularly friendly & seemed a little inexperienced. We enjoyed our evening but a little disappointing!

A very pleasant situation overlooking Swanage Bay. A family group with a friend enjoyed lunch together. The service was excellent and the food well prepared and nicely presented. Good value and very worth a visit

Conservatory can be too hot in summer and too cold in winter, so keep that in mind.The main Resturant provides and excellent Roast Sunday Lunch but need to book

What can I say about the grand, just that it’s not so grand

Had a very nice lunch here overlooking swanage bay. It was a groupon deal and included 3 courses with a glass of wine. The starters and mains were very good, but the pudding which was apple pudding was more like a dry sponge cake with very little apple! It was hard to park. The car park is tiny, but we got the last space!

I saw an offer with Travelzoo for lunch at the Grand. I bought a voucher and went there for lunch today. It was a very good lunch in the Conservatory restaurant overlooking the sea. All three courses were well presented. We will visit again sometime.

We went to the Grand with friends for a lunch in the conservatory ,bought our drinks on a tab ,usually means follow up with meal , then told no tables available ! Apparently only one chef on ,maybe eight tables thirty-two covers , why would you need more than one chef? Ah well £100 spent elsewhere never to return .

The Grand may be a fading beauty but the staff are wonderfully helpful and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the food is delicious. The location is the best in Swanage.

Our walking group of 20 people stayed there in May. Food and accommodation were fantastic. Lovely views across the bay.

We were shown to a table for two by the window which looks over the bay. From start to finish the service was exemplary and the staff extremely well dressed and polite. We were on a Travel Zoo voucher and were very impressed with the menu we were offered. The food was well cooked and presented. The restaurant is very attractive. The only drawback is there is very limited parking and though we were told when we inquired previously that the road outside had no restrictions, there was no parking near but we managed to park in a nearby road. We imagine this may be a problem in the summer. This is one of the few restaurants that we have visited that we were able to say we would definitely be back. We have been to a lot of restaurants in the past years and most have been very good but this was outstanding.

Very fresh, very well dressed. Can be original. Excellent sauces. Huummm... We loved all the menus we've had.

We were going to stay with some old friends on a Travel Zoo Voucher to be told that although they were staying we could not as fully booked so rather than waste the voucher we ended up having to go on our own to find they did have rooms available when our friends were staying but refused to release them on a voucher so this did not get us off to a very good start. Refurbished bathrooms which were very nice but sea facing rooms have thin cream curtains which let the early sun in so no chance of a lie in. The room was also very small and liable to hit your head on the eaves. The restaurant was good but portions very small. Restaurant staff very efficient and friendly. Hardly any parking on site so you either have to hope space on the road outside or park some way away.

We ate at the restaurant on two consecutive evenings. We found the staff very attentive, and particularly helpful to me as I need to be gluten free. The menu changes each evening, so it was possible to make varied choices. Quantities were generous, and the food was nicely presented.

Many visits to Swanage end with our last evening dining at the Grand Hotel restaurant.We like this meal to be more special and different to the basic foods available in the rest of Swanage so accept the cost is more expensive.

The atmosphere and setting, in the conservatory, is gorgeous - fabulous views for the background to a special lunch. The menu is limited, but what is on it is very well cooked and presented. We were very well looked after by Elliott and Noah, making for an extremely happy mother, enabling her family to relax and enjoy excellent wine from their list. A great special occasion venue, at a very good value price.

Visited on a special two day offer, we were not disappointed. Upgraded to seaview room and heard the waves crashing onto the beach each night. Just what we wanted. Staff were just brilliant, polite and efficient. The waiter who served us on our leaving day, Saturday, was just so nice and friendly, that is all you want when you visit somewhere. Food good and well cooked. Will definitely be coming again. Try it, you will not be disappointed.

Booked in to "The Grand Hotel" for Sunday lunch on recommendations as not been before. Staff very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We were a group of 10 (3 generations) and we all enjoyed our meal as well as the superb view of the bay.

We felt that the food was overpriced and not good value. The view from the conservatory is lovely and the service was excellent from Agnes who seemed to be manning the bar as well.

Went back for dinner for first time in ages. Restaurant has an odd atmosphere. One end was lined with chairs almost like a waiting room. The strange dark haired waiter was reluctant to clear our plates despite being asked to as he said the cutlery wasn’t showing we’d finished. Tiresome. He then took an aeon to bring the bill and just left it with us for 20 minutes. When we finally got his attention again he said we’d have to pay at the bar. Passive aggressive git.

The staff are friendly and very welcoming, but the lunch was quite disappointing. Obviously the kitchen could not cope as the chestnut stuffing did not arrive with the main course! The roast potatoes were awful.

Went in for lunch, ordered 2 sandwiches and a portion of fries. There was only one other table in in the conservatory where we were. Waited 20 minutes after ordering, nothing had arrived. Went to the bar to try and find someone but no one there, waited another ten minutes and then left. Shocking service. If it takes half an hour to make sandwiches the management should really be asking themselves serious questions about staff. Avoid.

Excellent meal in the recently renovated conservatory. Food delicious and very large portions and reasonably priced. Waiters Sam and Elliot looked after us really well, very attentive and very good customer service. Definitely recommend the Grand Hotel.

If you are travelling by car to reach the Grand Hotel, I guarantee that you will arrive feeling rather peckish.How do I know? Because the parking is abysmal- very limited off street parking - no sign of a Disabled parking space ( although I couldn’t be certain and a car could be already parked there ).So you will have to park away from the hotel and park anywhere you can - on street. So we arrived feeling rather peckish.The experience soon improved,however.We were shown to a Reserved table in the Conservatory- and what a view.Looking directly over the expanse of Swanage Bay you could easily have been in the South of France.The air was clear and The Needles were very clear indeed-might have been something to do with the Harvest Moon which was due that night. But I digress - back to the High Tea.The service was speedy and initial response was very encouraging. The food was absolutely wonderful. A good variety of sandwiches; a scone tasting that it had just been baked and a sufficient supply of jam and cream.The variety of cakes was good and my wife couldn’t quite finish off her share.I did,however !

Really great Sunday roast overlooking Swanage Bay. A good selection of vegs to go with as much as you want roast meat.

Just had breakfast at the grand and my experience from start to finish was just a perfect way to start the day.

We booked for the Sunday carvery last minute for 4 of us and was not a problem. We were allocated a table next to window so had great views over swanage bay and out to sea. The hotel could do with bit of TLC (eg outside sign letters missing) but that made no difference to our lunch.

i cant say anymore the whole break was perfect, I will say have been looking on the site for a week now,always booked,no surprise there then

Meal ok, price ok, ambiance ok, service ok, décor tired, past its heyday, view to Swanage Bay superb. Overall Average is probably the best I can give

We had two extremely good meals, well presented, Very tasty, and just what we had ordered. Wonderful view overlooking Swanage Bay

I arranged to celebrate my 70th birthday at The Grand

A visit to Swanage as advertised on the internet in The Grand Hotel proved to be a great choice.

Good choice of food on the menu. It was very delicious and reasonably priced too with the most amazing views to also enjoy.

I had 3 evening meals at the Grand Hotel and all meals were cooked to perfection with great ingredients Really recommend

All these ppl complaining about minor details

The weather was awful, but when we entered the restaurant full of families creating a great atmosphere, and were welcomed by a cheerful dining room manager called Krissie, we knew we were going to enjoy our lunch. The carvery was just as good as last time, the meat tender and the vegetables - lots of variety and perfectly cooked. Full marks to the chef. We had a lovely time, and just as we left the sun came out and we were able to walk along the sea front. A great start to the New Year.

I'm vegetarian and I knew from a previous visit that the Sunday Roast didn't offer a vegetarian option. Prior to visiting, I rang and suggested they should include a nut roast. Although the reaction on the phone was doubtful, lo and behold, when we arrived there was a nut roast on offer and I was told it was in direct response to my suggestion. It was excellent and I noticed several customers opting for it. So well done for very good reaction to customer feedback!

We came here on recommendation after being turned away from a nearby pub that wasn't serving food. There was only one vegetarian option: mushroom risotto. Sounds lovely, but it had absolutely no flavour and the mushrooms were rubbery (and I usually love mushrooms!). Given there were only two other tables filled, and it came out so quickly (risotto takes me at least 30 mins to make), we are guessing it was heated in the microwave or something. Totally gross. And it cost us £16 each for the pleasure. Avoid.

Please remember this beautiful hotel is of a good age and this will reflect if you stay . Room 209 overlooks the sea and is stunning. Yes there were some repairs going on outside but the staff were completely upfront advising when we booked and again before our stay .

We were here for the Spa Day but arrived so we could have coffee and lunch before an afternoon of swimming. We had a lovely lunch which we ordered at the bar but which was served in the conservatory with wonderful views. Our lunch of crayfish salad and goats cheese and sweet potato salad was delicious. Afternoon tea came with Prosecco, fresh scones, dorset apple cake, delightful little sandwiches, choc eclairs all set of by the view. Lovely day

We booked a table here to watch a blues band. The welcome was gracious and the conservatory very pleasant and comfortable.The menu was varied and surprisingly reasonable. Waiter and bar staff were friendly and very helpful. ( Mark Damian and Elliot) The food was very good, hot tasty and well presented. The staff were accommodating particularly regarding our moving seats, singing and dancing!!

Wanted a great sea view for an elderly relation celebrating a special day! Phoned ahead to ensure we would get a good view but an informal meal. They had prepared a lovely table in the conservatory near the open door as it was so hot and sunny!! We all had fish and chips - fish slightly dried out but all very tasty. Puds were good and the service couldn't be faulted. The view was to die for and this place is worth seeking out!

We had last carvery which was excellent, also made better by the manager of the restaurant, she was so pleasant and helpful. Couldn't do enough for us.

Myself and my wife went for afternoon tea and it wasn’t the best we have had which is a real shame as it’s a superb setting. Parking is the first real problem as basically there isn’t sufficient parking. Warm welcome when we arrived and superb reserved table with stunning views. The afternoon tea was mediocre at best. Sandwiches were fine but cakes and scones left a lot to be desired. In fact we thought the scones were stale and had been warmed up but might be wrong. My wife does not drink tea only coffee but she was not offered any more coffee other than the one cup she had when first seated and no one came to see if everything was okay or if we needed anything more. As I said real shame but won’t be going back.

A great Sunday lunch at The Grand Hotel: the carvery offered roast beef or pork, and other options were available. We both had the beef: delicious, with excellent Yorkshire pudding and great vegetables. Horseradish sauce was just right, enough heat, but not too much. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the wine by the glass we chose was just the right one to accompany lunch. Great table looking out across Swanage Bay, nice to be snug and well looked after on a drizzly Sunday. Would be fab on a sunny day too.

Swanage does not seem to be blessed with lots of restaurants, so we were glad to find this one. It was not crowded, the views were marvellous, the menu interesting and the service excellent.

The food in the restaurant is very nice but you dont get much on your plate for the price. You have to book a table, although there is often plenty of room.The conservatory restaurant is much better value for money and the meals are slightly bigger. you do need to book a table as that isnt as big as the restaurant.

What a great place to eat! The restaurant and bar take bookings for time slots and prepare the tables in advance, so you can be sure of a table. We chose the bar menu, which offers plenty of choice and a thoughtful presentation at a very reasonable price. The portions are not huge, it is true, but then again, they are on a par with a fine French restaurant, and the quality was excellent. Most of all, there was no pressure to order or hurry our meals; it is a relaxing vibe, overlooking the bay and beach. Take a camera for the sunset!

We drove here specifically as we've been here a few times before. My attention was drawn to the seafood platter & I was advised that the fish was fresh. The platter was 3 fish varieties, crayfish & salad @ approx £11. When it arrived, it didnt look large but,did look very nice, with plenty of crayfish. It tasted even nicer than it looked and I found it more than sufficient for a light lunch. You get what you pay for and it was worth paying for.

The "main" came a "starter" size, I left hungry. Uninnspired food,cheap ingredients, poor disinterested service

We went here for a Easter Sunday meal. The main resturant was fully booked, so we had to go to the bar, but it was still beautiful inside and out. There were a couple of ingrediants not avaliable, but they were replaced quickly and without fuss. The food was a delicious and the bar menu was reasonably priced. Finally, the service was great, and the staff were extraordinarily friendly and helpful. A great experience!

We were invited to a lunch time 60th party here. Parking is an issue so leave your car elsewhere. It was unfortunate that it was a very foggy day so although the hotel is right on the sea front we could not see the sea. The staff were attentive and I enjoyed my sea bream. My husband thought the pork tenderloin overcooked. The staff coped well with the volume of people.The building seemed very dated but we did not see the bedrooms.

Lovely view from the Conservatory where we ate . Went for the Beef Bougononion which was ok , but for Twelve Nicker i expect more than small childs portion that contained about four mushrooms , a few strips of beef and a piece of Dauphinoise Potato that measured about two inches square !

Had afternoon tea. Lovely view and setting but service was dire. Wanted another coffee and had to go to the hotel reception to find someone. Eclairs weren't made with fresh cream, tiny portion of clotted cream, apple cake was ok, first coffee was cold. Next to no parking at hotel and lots of double yellow lines around so had to walk some distance from car to hotel.

Myself and family went to the grand for their carvery, but did not have reservation, and they had 88 guests but head chef MAREK managed to seat us in the spacious bar area and we all had a fantastic meal and lovely afternoon .The meats were perfect and the veg was beautiful .We will be back soon for sure thanks again MAREK

We recently held a birthday meal of my mother in law here. We were a group of 20 and found the staff very helpfull both before and during the event. They even arranged for the piano to be tuned so we could celebrate with some music after the meal. The food was good and an excellent menue was suggested for the evening.

We have been often as we love the best view in Swanage. I felt moved to write a review his time as this visit was exemplary- wonderful food, good quantities, great service from Elliott. Lovely atmosphere for an informal lunch in the conservatory with stunning views across the bay.

It was booked through the travelzoo, so good value for money and the the room does not have that spectacular view of the sea. However, breakfast was cooked to perfection with the beautiful view view of the sunrise. Couldn't be more romantic. The service is polite and helpful. The hotel is very clean and the jacuzzi just as it should be. Good location, 10 minutes walk to the centre with plenty of little shops and restaurants. Most importantly, great spot for coastal walks. I really recommend this place and I might be back myself.

Booked a buck fizz afternoon tea through Groupon which was a real bargain. We came last year for similar and enjoyed the peaceful conservatory but sadly this years tea was marred by a large group of family and friends who had lots of children and dogs with them. We are grandparents and have no objection to children but they were running in and out of the conservatory via a fire door which they left open. I am sure they were all having a great time but as the adults drank their wine the noise increased in the enclosed area, with the occasional dog bark added in. Having sadly lost one of our grandchildren this year, we just wanted a peaceful afternoon tea which we didn't get. I feel a bit guilty deducting one star as the food was lovely, the staff were extremely polite and friendly and the actual tea was delicious. Maybe the hotel could consider just using the area for those who are eating rather than drinking? Just a suggestion as sadly we won't return next year despite the lovely views

We had a Sunday roast for a family of 16, we were looked after very well by the great staff.The food was excellently cooked and prepared for by Marek and his team.What with the great views, today has been a great Sunday Thanks again Marek