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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Corfe Castle

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The Bankes Arms Hotel near the bay offers peaceful accommodations with breakfast service and an on-site coffee shop. Guests enjoy garden views and in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include luggage storage and complimentary newspapers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥22,438
￥26,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 18 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Poole Harbour - 23 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Crust Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Granary - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corfe Castle Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk

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
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bankes Arms Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, free newspapers, and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 147 reviews
The price is ￥29,980
￥35,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 available

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
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cribs (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

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 elevators

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 Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankes Arms Hotel on Nov 7, 2025 start from ￥22,438, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bankes Arms Hotel located?

Located in Corfe Castle Village, this inn is within 1 mi (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 mi (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. 293 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 613 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were welcoming and accommodation comfortable. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fine, on a busy corner but well sound not a problem inside the room which. was of good size, breakfast was good and parking was easy, with plenty to see around the village, all in all a very good few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Amenities
A great place for a short stay. The hotel is itself an historic building and the hotel is well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check in staff member was extremely helpful as we had a problem which she sorted quickly. Rooms are a good size with very efficient showers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely friendly place with perfect location

This place has excellent friendly staff, the food is very good allbeit a limited menu if you are looking for something healthy! The room was large clean and comfortable, the only criticism was the tired looking shower room, where a lick of paint on yhe walls would clean it up and removecthe mould around the outside of the shower tray, just a replacement of silicone would change everything in that room. But overall a lovely place in an excellent location and will be vising again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
First impressions were good. It's an old property in a unique location. The property has only just changed hands and I appreciate that there's always loads of stuff to sort out.. BUT.. we did not have any hot water or shower on the first day ( it was a very hot day too) I think the new owner was just a little bit stressed. The rooms are a bit tired but I'm sure they'll sort this, Comfy bed. Breakfast was good but we would have appreciated some more choice and fresh fruit. Good coffee though. Friendly staff too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn with great food and lovely staff. The area is beautiful for hiking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly well-situated pub, lovely building, good food and beer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very homely and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazibg and super cute

Amazing Hotel! Love staying in UK pibs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel in the centre of Corfe Castle, very close to the castle itself and the Swanage steam railway. The main road through the village runs right outside the hotel but isn't too intrusive. The staff were very friendly and the choice of food on the menu was good. Our room (The Purbeck) was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome. Our room was cosy and warm and just lovely. The breakfast was delcious as well as our meal we had in the restaurant on the first night. Value for money was outstanding. We would deffinatly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great base for exploring

Easy to find with good parking around the back.Right next to the Steam railway station, and overlooking the village square. Comfortable and clean with a great village pub vibe. Fabulous breakfast and charming hosts. Watch out for those low door frames.
View from the car park
Steam railway just behind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay amazing food, and staff were very helpful nothing to much trouble. The room was clean and a good size. The hotel is set on major road through village this is very noisy but nothing that can be done about it by the hotel. This did not detract from the amazing location and hotel great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Comfortable. Good breakfast. Little noisy as on corner of busy road but shutting window solved problem. Interesting and pretty village with much to do and see
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thought it was rather expensive. Dinner menu was quite limited
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Banks arms hotel was disappointing

It was ok but the room faced the busy road noise was not good and shower room condition poor also 2nd day got seated in a cramped corner for breakfast next too noises from people previous evening waited an hour for evening meal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night with my mum who was visiting a long time best friend. Our room was a twin and absolutely lovely xx staff were warm and welcoming and we had a meal in the bar which was very nice .. a private dinner party was in progress but service was still great. The only niggle was a dirty towel left in the shower and the bathroom could do with a good clean .. mould on sealant by shower and toilet bowl stained. A proper hoover and better fitting valance sheets would look a little nicer. Nothing ruined our stay though and as it for for one night we let it go xx could be fabulous but I’d go with good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Miss T K

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sorry bout not great.

I was aware there was at least a 50% chance of a room overlooking the main road (Wareham to Swanage). But sadly I was also overlooking the sharp corner. Meaning HGVs and Chiller units were directly under my window. The key could not be found that night for my room. However when shown to it, the door was open. I didn’t question the lack of key. I asked for a fan as it was very humid. No one ever came back to me. There was a dubious stain in the toilet (not cleaned properly). My bed was on a metal frame. It creaked with every movement. Thankfully I did not take my boyfriend. The noise would have been horrendous. It creaked with each time I moved a little. Due to the heat I kept the windows open. So then I had the church clock every hour on the hour ringing in each hour. I chose the hotel for closeness to a sporting event. It sufficed. Next day I was chased as the staff thought I’d ’accidentally’ taken the key. The key I never had.
View from 1 window to Corfe Castle
View from other window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Staff & service
We had a cheerful and lovely welcome on arrival. Hotel parking very convenient. We were shown to our room . There was a vacuum cleaner left outside our door which we stepped over to get in . Having sorted ourselves out we then stepped over the vc again . ( it was still there hours later so we moved it ourselves !) The room was ok but a bit tired and in need of a refresh . Holes need filling and the electric sockets by the bed need fixing . Breakfast was brilliant , made to order and delicious. The staff member was lovely and attentive too. Some furniture in the dining hall was broken and not appropriate to use . To sum up , staff great , breakfast 10/10 , room in need of a refresh .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location

We’ve just got back from a stay here, it’s a lovely hotel, the food is lush and service great. We recieved a bottle of fizz for my hubbys birthday which was a thoughtful touch. The Room was a decent size, shower hot and fairly powerful, the basic amenities were fine. The only issue was the lack of secondary glazing in our room. I appreciate with listed buildings you have to preserve the original windows but my friends room at the front had secondary glazing but ours did not and it showed. Our room was close to the main road and my husband is a very light sleeper. This meant he barely slept at all on our first night, which affected the rest of the stay. The only coffee provided in our room was decaf, but he was able to get a caffeine hit at breakfast still. It is a lovely hotel though with stunning views and I would recommend if you want to be in a fantastic location. If you are a light sleeper though, I would suggest making sure you have one of the rooms with secondary glazing or bring earbuds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024