Pines Hotel

Just had a lovely meal at The Pines Hotel in Swanage. Food was excellent as was the service. Beautiful views of Swanage Bay from the dining room and lounge. Overall a very pleasant afternoon.

As the hotel seemes to have not all rooms modernized, it would have been helpful to see on the booking not only the modernized but also the other rooms, that you might get when booking a room, especially as the prices do not vary between the old and new room. Thus the room felt over-priced. The location and the view is great though.

Excellent location, good clean and comfortable rooms, helpful staff and surprisingly excellent food in the dining room. We chose this one by pot luck and are happy we did!

A nice hotel in an good location. We had a non-sea facing room, which was big enough for the two of us. The bed was comfortable and we were able to get a decent night's sleep, with no distractions from outside or other guests. There's a few things, however, that stop this from being a five-star review, and on their own they're not major things, but they all add up.

We had a standard mixer shower, which meant it took ages to get the right temperature. Likewise, getting hot water from the sink took too long and it leaked as well. There was no charging point in the bathroom either and out towel radiator kept rattling on the first day we were there (fixed within 24 hours). In the room itself, we only had a few coffee sachets, tea bags and a bottle of tap water - a few more perks would have been nice.

And in the hotel, there's little to nothing to warrant its 3-star rating. Other than the restaurant (which had meagre vegetarian options) and bar, there's really nothing else on offer. Understandably prices are going up, but even so, we expected just a bit more from paying 130+ night out of peak season. The Pines Hotel is good, just frustratingly short of perfect.

A lovely hotel on the edge of Swanage, an easy walk into town and the hotel has a steep access to the beach via steps. The staff in the hotel are relaxed and friendly, nothing is too much bother. Views of Swanage and the coastline are exceptional, in the warmer weather it has a lovely garden.

Great hotel, superb friendly and accommodating staff. Our sea view room with balcony superb, breakfast is a must so much to choose from, and a 5 min walk into the town. Or 140 steps down to the beach from hotel garden

Beautiful location, lovely staff members can't do enough for you, ample car parking and views of the beautiful landscape, rooms are well laid out modenr and very clean, highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed 3 nights and pleased with the service and room was superb (No 5). Staff friendly and the food was perfect. The hotel seems to have been redecorated recently all throughout so everything looks fresh and new. Big thank you especially to restaurant staff who worked very hard. Excellent sea views from rooms at the front. Minutes and your on the beach a nice break and very relaxing as it a quiet spot.

What a gem of a hotel. We had a seaview room and what a spectacular view. All staff without exception were very welcoming. The place was spotless. Food excellent, well done to the chef. Definitely a place to stay in delightful swanage

All fine, nothing to complain about. Very friendly staff and breakfast. Nice location with a pretty view. Could do with a modernisation and interior upgrade though.

Nice, Covid safe and with very helpful staff. Evening meal was outstanding and standard of service exceptional. Would book again

Staying in the bungalow, disappointingly old fashioned and in need of updating, bed linen also also past it sell by, no ice cube tray or pan scrubber, cheap items we could purchase but at this price for a week perhaps we won't go there, television has annoying bright spots on screen while watching, parking outside was good but negotiating turning round to exit not easy. Easy walk into Swanage and access to the coast path were plus points.

Great rooms excellent comfortable king size beds. Great hot breakfast served to you not the usual drab cold buffet selection that you have to queue for. Fantastic views. Thank you

If you book this hotel be sure to arrive exactly at 15:00 because your room will "not be ready"! If you ask the receptionist you will be offered a : "no" and that's it! When you eventually will get the room, be prepared to get an old key with the biggest key ring ever that doesn't fit anywhere! The room is average with squeaky floor and poorly clean sheets!

The room is overall very poorly cleaned with foreign hairs all over the beds as well as bathroom. The check out is at 10:30! So if you are a late starter book at another hotel! So in total for a night at 159. it is not worth at all!

Popped in for afternoon tea. A few days at this quiet, perfectly located gem is a wonderful place to enjoy the lovely coastline around Swanage. Ideal for those needing to break up away from a hectic schedule, recover from a stressful event or simply enjoy time to reflect, read, relax by enjoying the view or walk along the beach. Service was good at reception & in the lounge. Bookings are popular over weekends during Summer months. Plan & make a reservation ahead to avoid disappointment. Definitely on my "bucket list"!

We stayed here for 2 nights in a dog friendly room. Dogs not allowed in the bar or restaurant but we had room service for dinner and breakfast. All the staff are very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The food is excellent and our room overlooked the sea with steps down to the private beach. We will definatly be returning.

Lovely hotel. Terrace overlooking sea. Can walk down to beach via steps bit long trek up Room very nice

Expensive at 224 p.n. for a small sea-facing double room. The 4'6 double bed took up virtually all the floor area! Room also very hot with only a small window. Sound proofing poor. No facilities, other than a lounge with bar and the dining room. Food good for dinner and breakfast. Waiting staff welcoming, friendly and engaging. Free on site parking. A 15 minute stroll to the town centre. Be aware 144 steps from garden to the beach though.

Overall the hotel is in good order and the staff is friendly. Dogs are allowed in the rooms. It is not possible to feel real cosiness. The rooms and the public areas have their best years behind them. Nevertheless, it seems relatively well maintained. In the double bed you lie on one mattress and share a large blanket. The ambient noise (from the other rooms and also from outside) is extremely loud. If you have a light sleep, you will probably sleep badly. The breakfast (service at the table, because Corona) was very good and the choice was large.

Situated in Victoria Road the Pines Hotel is well situated overlooking Swanage Bay, food and drink first class, good parking, getting to to beach is easy, at the beach there are toilets and a great cafe run by Marlene. Well worth a visit.

I was here for a family event this week (Feb 15/16). This turned out to be a very pleasant sea side hotel. I had a small room with a comfortable bed, nicely appointed shower and rest of bathroom. I felt pretty confined - I am a largish person and the room wasn't big enough to swing a cat in. It was much too warm when I checked in. But that was easily remedied. Coffee, tea and biscuits of course in the room.

Nice breakfast too. Traditional English done nicely. Dinner in the restaurant was nice. Nothing to write home about, but competently done. Chicken wasn't dry! I do like to go to the seaside places off-season. So much less crowded - and I get the sleepy atmosphere of my childhood down here in Dorset.