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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, a short walk to Corfe Castle

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Front of property – evening/night
Interior
Courtyard
Single Room
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €178
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Purbeck - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Swanage Beach - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 19 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Corfe Castle Station - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Granary - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Pig - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bankes Arms Hotel

Inn near Corfe Castle
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Bankes Arms Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bankes Arms Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi, free newspapers and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel Wareham
Bankes Arms Wareham
Bankes Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Bankes Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bankes Arms Hotel?

As of 1 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankes Arms Hotel on 2 Apr 2025 start from €177.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bankes Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Wareham, this inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Corfe Castle and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. Isle of Purbeck and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also within 3 miles (5 km). Corfe Castle Station is only a 2-minute walk and Wareham Norden Station is 16 minutes.

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Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 568 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Very cosy and upscale
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Warm welcome from staff. Very cosy dining in front of a log fire and delicious food. Very attentive and extremely pleasant staff. Delightful stay would definitely return. Beautiful location in walking distance to Corfe Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Wonderful character hotel with central location and the really welcoming staff. Breakfast was just wonderful. Sadly the only downside was that we didn’t sleep as located right on the main through road, church clock chimes hourly, noisy pelican crossing right outside the windows and early deliveries - but none of this can be helped.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

The staff were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Very comfortable, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

All the staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Fantastic property and location, great staff. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Very convenient for a visit to the NT Corfe Castle site! Also not too far from Swanage and Wareham by car or a good bus service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

One of the things which makes Britain great is a traditional hotel steeped in history where everywhere you go you’ve a sense of the past and the people who’ve moved through the space and used its facilities before you. Vicky and George were fantastic hosts. We had the best time staying here this weekend. The food was terrific. The cooked breakfast was so tasty and served in a charming dining salon. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Corfe Castle who’s eager to sidestep the holiday and premier inn type hotel (they serve their purpose but they’re utterly soulless of course). Thank you for making us and our dog so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eivor

Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Beautiful setting and great atmosphere, we were made to feel very welcome. Super comfy bed in a really good sized room, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

The hotel is located in a great location. It has an excellent pub, with another excellent pub almost across the street for variety. It is a short walking distance to Corfe castle as well as an historic railway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Really comfortable room. Friendly staff and great food. They wrapped up my breakfast as I was going a run which was really kind. It was very tasty after I warmed it up at home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Happy guests.
We are really pleased to have stayed here. It's a great building which I imagine the overseas tourists must be in awe of. Well even this English one was! The staff were really good, we had a very good evening meal and breakfast. There is a car park at the back which in high season must be a very useful thing for guests in this very busy village.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vera

Beautiful period property with very friendly staff in a very central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

One night
Good stay great food room could need updating staff great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Amazing town, very quiet, very nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Busy at Corfe Castle.
Good stay in a lovely village. Make sure you make a reservation for dinner at busy times of the year. 4 places to eat and they all were fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wioleta

Recommend
Perfect location, good hotel with wonderful staff. Clean, comfortable rooms. Breakfast was superb 5⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Super friendly and welcoming, Characterful and charming in a great location. Pet friendly with convenient parking. You get used to the church bells.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Exceptional rooms Staff all friendly and great breakfast service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kestrel

Great food, beautiful village, great location not a fan of pre order breakfast…great shower, bed not comfy!! Good car park..steam strain to Swanage is a MUST and the Castle…would stay again…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Lovely old pub in centre of village, with fabulous ambience and great food Good sized room with comfortable bed, although some signs of wear and tear
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024