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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Corfe Castle

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Free daily full breakfast
Courtyard
Interior
Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Perched near the bay, Bankes Arms Hotel offers a serene getaway with full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and scenic views from the garden. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage and free newspapers on hand for your convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$187 nightly
The total price is $224
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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 - 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

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 31 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 57 min drive
  • Corfe Castle Station - 2 min walk
  • Wareham Harman's Cross Station - 4 min drive
  • Wareham Norden Station - 16 min walk

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

When you stay at Bankes Arms Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bankes Arms Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bankes Arms Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Bankes Arms Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (27-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Bankes Arms Hotel and nearby?

Bankes Arms Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bankes Arms Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bankes Arms Hotel like?

Bankes Arms Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Corfe Castle Station and 4 minutes' walk from Corfe Castle.

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Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, decent, and superb with many guests praising the made-to-order and delicious food. (39 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served good food, had a charming atmosphere, and provided excellent service. (8 reviews)
  • The property offers easy and convenient parking in a private car park. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

We were very happy with our stay at The Bankers Arms. The staff were very friendly. We also enjoyed meeting new people.
4-night trip

10/10

Very cosy and upscale
1-night trip

8/10

Location in the middle of corfe
3-night trip

10/10

Great hotel lovely rooms and friendly staff. Location on the heart of Corfe village is perfect
1-night trip

10/10

The staff were brilliant
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Stayed with my friend for a girly night away. Perfect spot for an overnight break. Close to both Swanage and Studland and also Wareham. The Castle is worth a visit and at the same he right time of year, step on the steam train. Very hospitable staff, great twin room overlooking the square.
1-night trip

8/10

Characterful Inn with friendly staff in the heart of the village. Fabulous food. Location is a bonus but as a result also a lot of traffic noise.
Bankes Arms bottom right (bus)
View from Inn car park/garden
2-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Very comfortable, staff very friendly.
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic property and location, great staff. A wonderful stay!
2-night trip

10/10

Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location
2-night trip

8/10

All the staff were excellent
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay
1-night trip

10/10

Love this place
1-night trip

10/10

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.
4-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

8/10

Beautiful period property with very friendly staff in a very central location
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

6/10

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
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Good stay great food room could need updating staff great
1-night trip