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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 361
AED 433 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Room options

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Double Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

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

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 4 min walk
  • Isle of Purbeck - 6 min drive
  • Swanage Beach - 16 min drive
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 17 min drive
  • Poole Harbour - 19 min drive

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
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • 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

Languages

English

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–11 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • 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 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 22 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankes Arms Hotel on 27 February 2025 start from $117.90, 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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bankes Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Wareham, 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. 271 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 560 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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and location, great staff. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Leon

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Heidi

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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night
Good stay great food room could need updating staff great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful period property with very friendly staff in a very central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing town, very quiet, very nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wioleta

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

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

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional rooms Staff all friendly and great breakfast service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely meal and comfortable room. The road noise was a problem for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal position for Corfe Castle visit and Kimmeridge fossil centre and Jurassic coast. Friendly and helpful staff and management. Food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building in an idyllic location. Team were so helpful throughout, allowing us to change in the room before it was ready etc. Breakfast was 10/10 - would fully recommend the full English, really was excellent. However, pub quite run down and in need of investment and refurbishment. Running water noise from faulty toilet and paintwork hanging off walls just some examples. Really excellent building and fab staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024