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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property

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A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door, a bench, and a potted plant.
Two people sitting by a window, holding wine glasses.
A bar with a round table, a beer tap, and a glass of beer.
Front of property
A bar area with a counter, various bottles, and a hanging plant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Corfe Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bankes Arms Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services, and free newspapers.
Bankes Arms Hotel offers 7 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Wareham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bankes Arms Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Corfe Castle. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a meeting room, and a terrace
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Corfe Castle and a 2-minute drive from Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Bankes Arms Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Wareham inn is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.
Bankes Arms Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 632 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old world charm pub with attentive staff and excellent food especially freshly prepared to order breakfast! Rooms are clean and functional - ideally located and easy access to Studland and Swanage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky room and old hotel but great central location, easy parking and view of castle from the garden. Check in at the bar meant we had to wait as an order for 11 drinks was being taken ahead of us and only 1 person available. Comfy beds, good shower and the busy road quietened down overnight.
Bankes Arms Hotel in local stone on right. Greyhound Inn painted white on left and castle in the background.
Corfe Castle is a ruin run by the National Trust
Interesting place to explore but steep path and steps.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely stay here. Staff were all very friendly and this is a lovely pub with a beautiful log burner. The breakfast was excellent, as was the food we had one evening when we dined here. Will definitely be back (hopefully when there's nicer weather) :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very welcoming. Really enjoyed our visit. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food - we ate dinner and breakfast with them. Extremely tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but for us location was excellent for visiting Corfe castle. Had dinner there and was great. The staff was very accommodating. only issue had was could not get hot water working. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Picture you’ve come off the road, your adventure into the castle on the hill is set for the next morning. You go into the warm inviting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Wi-Fi, excellent staff. Warm, comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Staff were great. Room was spacious and clean just a little too warm for me even with the radiators turned off. We ate here too and the food was delicious especially the fish burger!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Corfe get away

Excellent 2 night stay. For a grade 2 listed building the room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. The staff were very friendly and food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Great hotel

Great hotel lovely rooms and friendly staff. Location on the heart of Corfe village is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

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

Perfect spot

Great position,perfect for the castle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022