My partner and I stayed for two nights with breakfast and were delighted with our experience. Great service, amazing location. Had an absolutely great stay here, would definitely stay again. Breakfast and the spa/gym area we also loved. Minutes from the beach, town and amusements. Only thing I would say is people upstairs very loud, ceilings quite thin, could hear... More

Used a Travelzoo voucher to have a 2 course lunch off the Spring menu, choice of 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts costing £19 for 2 people. I thought it was good value. The service was efficient and the food was tasty and well presented. Usual cost would have been £50, so it was quite cheap. Made a real... More

The Grand Hotel is in a great location with a superb view of Swanage Bay and has easy access to the beach. The food offer in the evening has improved considerably. Rooms are comfortable and it is well worth asking for a sea view. The staff are friendly and accommodating.

Our family celebrated a Diamond Wedding for 20 people, which included four childern under 6. The event was well coordinated with good communication via email in the few months leading up to the day. (thanks to Lindsay). A Sunday Lunch menu (including a childrens option) was issued in advance to allow guests to choose and for preparation of the kitchen.... More

We stayed here with a group of friends for one night over a perfect June weekend. The hotel is perhaps a little tired and in need of refurbishment but this didn't spoil our stay. Our room was clean, well-decorated and the beds very comfortable. We didn't have a sea view as this was extra and unnecessary for our short stay... More

Having bought a lunch deal from Travel Zoo, we headed there on a rather wet and miserable day which was a shame because the the Conservatory we ate in would have been wonderful on a sunny day with it's beautiful views of Swanage Bay. However our conversation was drowned out by a very very heavy deluge of water, probably from... More

I had a great time at this hotel, the staff were friendly and helpful and the location is brilliant, a very short stroll to the lovely beach and great views! The weather wasn't great but I guess that is to be expected. My room had everything I needed and was very clean. Would recommend this for a good value night... More

Wonderful location perched up on the hill looking straight out over the bay. I booked a sea view room which in my opinion is a must, no need to draw the curtains! The room was a good size, clean and comfortable and although the bathroom was basic everything worked. We ate dinner in the hotel which was good and reasonable... More

Checked out several places for our relatives and friends to stay during our wake celebration. This was the very best. Great manager who listened and gave us very good group rates as well as provide fabulous catering and open bar arrangements for the actual wake too. Stunning sea views.