The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel descritpion

The Pines Hotel sells fast on our site. Stunning sea views are offered at this cliff-top hotel overlooking Swanage Bay. With private steps down to the beach, The Pines provides free parking and full English breakfasts.
Light and traditionally furnished, every room at The Pines Hotel has a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee. A private bathroom is featured in each room, while some boast balconies overlooking the sea.
The restaurant looks out over the Isle of Wight and Swanage Bay, and uses fresh produce in its menu, with a range of local specialities.
The hotel is located at the eastern end of the 95 miles long UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast. Swanage’s centre is a 5-minute drive away, and Corfe Castle is 15 minutes away by car.

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Facilities of The Pines Hotel

Outdoors ：Grounds

Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles)

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Snack Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Reviews for The Pines Hotel

Review 1：would prefer to have fresh bedding and green tea in the room everyday instead of only one day. Also in the very early morning the occupier of the room above us was putting on the radio loud everyday and the noise was disturbing.

Review 2：The location was very breathtaking. so peaceful. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was delicious and very well planned. The view of the beach as soon as we open our room is beyond wonderful.

Review 3：The staff are exceptionally friendly. The location is ideal Rooms are spacious and well decorated The lounge /bar area well laid out There is plenty of car parking Brilliant breakfast with plenty of choice

Review 4：Room was too hot when we arrived but turning off the rad fixed that. Rather that than too cold...

Review 5：Great location, fantastic staff, can't praise it highly enough

Review 6：Really nice, clean and comfortable hotel. The staff was extremely friendly. A detail that I loved: in the room there was a special special towel for the dog (in case it came wet from the beach!)

Review 7：n/a

Review 8：It is a great hotel. The staff are the most friendly I have come across. We had to leave very early in the morning and the hotel laid on a continental breakfast for us at 6.00 am. This is well beyond the normal call of duty. The evening meal was excellent and good value for money.

Review 9：The bed was a bit soft for me but, apart from that, no issues at all.

Review 10：Situated at the Studland end of town, the views from the dining room are grey and the breakfast absolutely excellent, especially what appeared to be a whole smoked haddock. The provision of a decent car park is also invaluable.

Review 11：Only regret was we should have stayed longer.

Review 12：Extremely friendly staff, very helpful and attentive, good food great rooms, we had brilliant views of the Isle of Wight from our room could not find any negatives all positives.

Review 13：Strange change of menus around lunchtime. A good selection of sandwiches available until lunchtime when the menu changes and the only sandwich available is cucumber.

Review 14：Friendly staff, good food and plenty of parking spaces.

Review 15：Nothing

Review 16：Amazing views of the sea from our modern and comfortable family room. Sitting in the dining room at breakfast was lovely the staff were so obliging and helpful and the food was lovely :-)))

Review 17：shower that barley dribbled,with no pressure and only warm watwer. also the radiators did not work in the first room . My advice do not stay on the third floor . apart from that the hotel is OK.

Review 18：There wasn't anything to dislike.

Review 19：The hotel was clean and tidy with very pleasant staff. The restaurant was spacious and the food was simply delicious.

Review 20：Great food, friendly staff and a superb view from our room (5) We did ask to change room as the first (39) was very dated and in real need of some TLC we were offered another without question.

Review 21：1.There were no private steps to the beaches as was advertised on booking.com 2.Compared to the 134 quid I paid, the room was not great. I stayed at better places with lesser amount. I was not impressed at all. The pics shown on booking.com are very impressive but the place seems to be frozen in time.

Review 22：1. Breakfast was good 2. Very close to the beach

Review 23：I have stayed at the Pines 8-9 times over 3-4 years. In general all OK, but something is that almost every room seems to be different. In the 8-9 stays I think I have only been in the same room twice. In the 3rd or 4th stay I reported in here about zero sound proofing in one room. I did not find this again until last visit last weekend. First the room was no more than a box room it was so small, all other rooms I stayed before had a bath, this one shower only. It was so small even the wash basin was in the main room not the shower. And the basin was so close to the window had to close curtains to use it. And it had again the zero sound proofing. Could hear conversations nothing loud but clearly audible from room above, and every foot step like an elephant stamping around. I'm not sure what i did on the booking to get the room i did this time, maybe I did not read the small print, but i was very disappointed this time.

Review 24：Good quantity, variety and quality of breakfasts but not well cooked. eg Toast barely toasted and not fresh, eggs had tough skin and squirted yolk across table when cut, poached eggs cold.

Review 25：Good sea view. Quiet. Fresh milk available from reception.

Review 26：The ONLY gripe was that the shower head in room 18 was not adjustable, which made it difficult to handle.

Review 27：extremely pleasant and efficient service, in an ideal location

Review 28：I was a little disappointed that although I had said in advance that it was our wedding anniversary and the wedding reception had actually taken place at the hotel no acknowledgement was made of this.

Review 29：The view from our sea view room was stunning.

Review 30：The Pines is a lovely place to stay, and in a prime location. I would be more than happy to recommend the hotel. Breakfast was very well presented and extremely tasty!!

Review 31：Small double room (set out as a single) with with restricted sea view of which we were informed but price did not reflect this (full double room rate charged).

Review 32：Cliff top location. Run on traditional lines. Good restaurant - food and service.

Review 33：Lounge area was lacking in atmosphere found it rather cold and clinical. Thought it was very overpriced. I won't be returning there.

Review 34：Good views over the bay and surrounding countryside. Good quality food and well cooked. However would have preferred a buffet breakfast.

Review 35：Booked a standard double room, but accepted the offer of an upgrade to a room with a seaview. The room was excellent - family sized, very spacious with large bathroom and sitting area - also a good sized balcony with table and chairs. Wonderful views along the coast and over to the Isle of Wight. Well worth the additional cost. Food very good, for both breakfast and dinner - well-staffed.

Review 36：The bathroom with shower over the bath was rather cramped, with only one rail for the towels and no space to put a washbag, but it was adequate for a short break. .

Review 37：The reception and bar staff were friendly and very helpful. Service in the restaurant was prompt and rooms were cleaned well. We had a wonderful view of Swanage Bay from our room.

Review 38：External appearance of the building belies the lovely hotel within. Non drinkers were not offered soft drinks at dinner.

Review 39：Dedicated, friendly staff. Great location with outstanding views; even the back bedrooms have wonderful sunsets. Gorgeous breakfast and very good dinner menu. Bedrooms are regularly refurbished. Has a lift, too.

Review 40：Double bed was very soft and movement on one side transferred to the other so springing not the best.

Review 41：Busy weekend in Swanage so decided to use the hotel restaurant. Excellent meal so did same following evening. Restaurant staff appeared to be working as a good team and no long waits for service. Good breakfast although would prefer cereals/juice to be self service style. Parking no problem although did seem near to full. Availability of lift (two floors) was a welcome bonus. Sea view was well worth the extra expense.

Review 42：Our only slight criticism was that the ensuite in our room was very small. Otherwise, we were entirely satisfied.

Review 43：We were delighted by the wonderful position overlooking Swanage Bay and the very comfortable lounge with a splendid view to the sea.The cuisine was of very high quality and the staff unfailingly friendly and attentive without being obtrusive.

Review 44：All these are minor points: - The shower pressure was rather low in my room. - It is true, as previous comments say, that you can hear people walking on the floor above and some sound (faint snoring) through the walls. This is no worse than the average bed and breakfast and I was not seriously disturbed by it, but it is a bit surprising in what looks like a modern-built hotel. I conclude that the section my room was in was converted from an older property: maybe rooms in the newer section are better? - As previous comments say, seating for breakfast is inflexible. As the occupant of the single room next to the car park (admittedly at a bargain rate) I was assigned a table furthest from the window, next to the serving area. Given that the breakfast room was never full at any one time, despite the hotel being full, I don't really see why they could not allow free seating. Though the breakfast was excellent and promptly served, I would also think that a breakfast buffet would work better in a place of this type. But this is a suggestion not a criticism. My breakfast experience was very good both days. - My room, number 20, was as small as it could possibly be and still allow you access to the single bed. But then no room that can possibly take a double bed is ever sold as a single. Otherwise the room was very comfortable, clean and well appointed and I was glad to get it at such a busy time of year in Swanage.

Review 45：- A comfortable and clean modern hotel with a magnificent view of the sea (though my ground floor room, number 20, had a view of the car park! It was very quiet, though). - A lovely garden terrace overlooking the sea. Though the hotel's own steps to the beach have been lost to landslip, there is a "secret" path not far away (down by the Grand Hotel) that takes you to a lovely secluded bit of beach. You feel like you are on your own private beach, even though it is accessible to the public. - A big comfortable lounge with a bar. - Friendly and efficient staff. - I heard other guests during my stay expressing great satisfaction with their stay.

Review 46：big spacious twins room with amazing see view. stylish interior. food in restrorante very nice and plenty of choices. good vine list. friendly staff.

Review 47：The second bedroom we occupied was more cramped but also suffered from lack of soundproofing in relation to talk and noise from surrounding rooms.

Review 48：Beautiful big room with spectacular sea view. Breakfast was excellent.

Review 49：Did not care for having to ask for everything at breakfast and always being put on a table away from the window when tables where free.

Review 50：The sea view, safe and how clean it was

Review 51：Parts of hotel and our room looked well used and could do with a little updating and maintenance. Drinks from bar were a little on the pricey side.

Review 52：Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location with good seaview. Food good. Room was comfortable and adequate.

Review 53：Bathroom was very small and tired. Carpet and ceiling very stained. Lack of privacy in room as people walk right in front of your patio door would be nice if there was a private patio area outside. No nice touches in room like water, different teas, slippers etc. minimum facilities. Lack of attention to detail ie clean cups in room, was told to wash up myself! Dinner very expensive and the taste and quality did not live up to expectations. Poor food on children's menu ie cheap chicken nuggets etc. breakfast poor.. No buffet and cooked breakfast poor, undercooked , tea cold etc. Overpriced hotel for what you get they are just relying on the views.

Review 54：Lovely views. Great location, large car park and allows dogs in the rooms.

Review 55：The shower space was rather cramped.

Review 56：Fabulous location. It was lovely to have a room looking out onto such a beautiful bay. We liked the changing menu and the food was good. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Review 57：Fantastic location with stunning views over the sea. Very cheerful and helpful staff. Hotel needs a little updating but comfortable enough and a great base for walking and exploring Swanage.

Review 58：Some staff can across quite patronising when we had a genuine problem with our booking that was not deliberately done.

Review 59：Near the seaside, town. Overlooking the sea.

Review 60：Too far to the sea for elderly couples. you wold have to use car each time and lucky to park. Slope and steps either side of the hotel to dangerous for elderly people.

Review 61：breakfast excellent, scenery lovely and room very well equipped with tea, biscuits etcf.

Review 62：Quite a walk into centre of Swanage.

Review 63：Lovely room, very good breakfast with an excellent choice of food. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms cleaned well and tea/coffee replenished daily.

Review 64：Very small room, felt very cramped. Bar prices a little on the high side. Bought the exact same drinks in a Hotel nearby, £5.00 less. Bottle of wine added to our bill that we didn't have.

Review 65：location,

Review 66：The breakfast was not nicely cooked. The waiters not very friendly. Disappointing as everything else was brilliant.

Review 67：The room was great, the facilities ideal and the view amazing. Reception staff lovely and friendly.

Review 68：Mattress in one of our beds was over used. It was replaced, though not by a new one, just a better one. Also, the bathroom was very small, cramped even, in complete contrast to magnificent bedroom.

Review 69：The spacious public rooms, lounge and bar area, the grounds overlooking the sea, the very sensible table layout in the dining room.

Review 70：However good is the quality of the hotel, sometimes a night's sleep can be disturbed by the noise that is made by the other guests.

Review 71：The hotel staff were accommodating and friendly (especially the young lady who cleaned the room). The bedroom was spacious.

Review 72：Single room shower rooms very very small. Patchy wifi.

Review 73：Beautiful location overlooking the sea - lovely breakfast/dinner room and outside seating area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast and evening meal.

Review 74：The décor was very dated and we had a noisy metal unit (Don't know if it was air con as we didn't have any in our room) right outside our room window. Not very good considering the high cost of the room.

Review 75：The location and view are great and the bed was comfortable.

Review 76：The guest bedrooms and lounge are nicely decorated but the restaurant could do with updating to match the high standard of food and service offered.

Review 77：Breakfast very good. Service excellent throughout our stay.

Review 78：Some might find the short walk from the beach a bit tiring as it is slightly uphill.

Review 79：Lovely place - great views over the bay. Was good to have parking as Swanage is quite busy as times. Friendly staff and comfy room with plenty of space.

Review 80：Quite long walk to main beach area Not a lot of choice for dinner menu and quite Expensive also as we are in hoil season A little entrainment in evening would have been nice

Review 81：Staff friendly breakfast excellent Hotel and room lovely and clean

Review 82：The service by the main hotel staff was excellent but the service in the restaurant left something to be desired. They weren't bad but were not as good as I would expect given the cost of the hotel.

Review 83：I didn't like the fact that our room was being cleaned whilst we were at breakfast. We came back to the door wide open. We had left out I phones charging and they were clear for all to see. The cleaner was still in there.

Review 84：Really friendly jolly front office staff. The housekeeper was lovely too. Actually spoke to us instead of fading into the wallpaper.

Review 85：Simply the cost, it was more in line with central london rates. Partly i imagine as i had left it late to book at a popular time during the jazz festival.

Review 86：Location is good in terns of position on beach and the view, however it is some distance from.the town. Well equiped room, and excellent breakfast (dinner firdt night was also very good) Staff friendly and helpful

Review 87：The only slight criticism would be that the wifi wasn't great at times.

Review 88：Excellent hotel with stunning views of this beautiful part of the country, room was very comfortable and clean breakfast was to die for and the staff at reception so helpful and friendly. We travelled with our small dog which they don't charge extra for either which is nice. Will definitely be back.

Review 89：No bad experience.

Review 90：Welcome was good, location was good, food was good, room was good (though we faced the hills, and would have liked the sea better, but we booked late)

Review 91：very old fashioned inside-reminded us of a nursing home-we paid £178 for 1 night bed and breakfast-not worth it

Review 92：Sea view from room but room too small and hot to sit in to loo t view.

Review 93：Staff in restaurant were polite but not friendly. Had very set table arrangements. Like being in Fawlty Towers! Waiters started getting ready for breakfast whilst we were eating dinner and one tried to take breakfast away whilst my husband was still eating it! We didn't stay to eat after the first night.

Review 94：Lady working in the bar and those at reception very friendly and helpful. Lovely location and nice atmosphere in the lounge area

Review 95：Friendly informal hotel in a good location. Looks a little dated from the outside but was well decorated and clean inside. Didn't use evening meal facility but found breakfast choice and service excellent.Reception staff friendly and efficient.

Review 96：Location and staff both excellent. Very helpful, and the ability to order the evening meal while having a pre-dinner drink in the bar was much appreciated.

Review 97：Leaving

Review 98：The location was perfect, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the view was fantastic. Rooms were so clean and comfortable. Food was out of this world.

Review 99：They moved our table at breakfast 3 times, we ask the reception staff why but they did not know, also I was told that I would have to wait half an hour to be served at the bar as the waitress was doing luncheon?? We went into town instead, this was at 11.05 am. I would be grateful for an answer for these incidents.

Review 100：The spacious lounge and views

Review 101：We were obviously in a room that was in need of an update - curtains in need of replacement as they were threadbare in places. Wallpaper looking dated and tired. It was a shame that we were being charged the same amount as people in an upgraded room.

Review 102：As experienced before this hotel is welcoming and provides traditional service to a wide age range of visitors. Lovely location and views - if you have a seaview room. All rooms that have been updated have been so with a sympathetic and modern approach. The service and friendliness of all staff shows attention to detail and an all encompassing approach to all age groups. This is not usually shown in other hotels. We intend to return in the future with the family.

Review 103：the extractor fan from the kitchen was right outside my window. It woke me at 6 each morning, and when I opened the window, breakfast smell filled the room. I was told that all hotels have rooms that are near a fan-no apology, bad attitude by male member of staff

Review 104：Lovely view from the dining room, and excellent food.

Review 105：Dinner was disappointing. Both the duck and pork were overcooked and tough. The bathroom was very small. Would have liked a buffet element at breakfast so that you could help yourself to fruit etc rather than have a very small amount delivered to the table.

Review 106：The breakfast was all from the menu. Would of liked a buffet style for fruit, yoghurts, cereal etc. The waiting staff in restaurant were efficient, but no interaction, no smiles. Not very friendly at all. Staff on reception and in the bar were welcoming and very friendly.

Review 107：The location is excellent. Our room had a wonderful view.

Review 108：There was nothing to dislike. But there are no facilities such as a pool or games room for a longish stay. But this is not a drawback if you don't need them.

Review 109：Super meals and views. very good service.

Review 110：Friendly independent hotel . Supurb location waiting staff gave exceptional service , immaculatly dressed and sit down breakfast service not continental buffet - a real English feel - a rare treat - long may it last !

Review 111：Water sometimes dangerously hot in my opinion. I should have mentioned it

Review 112：Food, the lounge, the views were the highpoints of our holiday. We stayed there last year so must have appreciated it!

Review 113：The only point I would make is that there should be a better choice of wines in the bar!

Review 114：The view from the Pines Hotel is second to none. The newly refurbished room was very nice , relaxing decor, with the added bonus of a fan which was great during the hot weather. Very quiet location too. I think the newly refurbished rooms will attract the younger generation too.

Review 115：Not sure the breakfast lived up to expectations or if I have been spoilt before but didn't really enjoy it.

Review 116：The hotel was in a good position on the coast. We had wonderful sea views. The staff were really friendly.

Review 117：Needed to pre-order fish if dining late but the chef did a great job for us with a fish salad.

Review 118：Brilliant location, excellent terrace, sea view, lovely staff. Superb walks, bar open after supper.

Review 119：On suite bathroom was a tight squeeze. Staff in restaurant a little to efficient, felt meals a little rushed.

Review 120：Ideal location with fantastic views. Very comfortable lounge with friendly and helpful staff. Food Excellent.

Review 121：Shower panel needing sorting out. Leaks on to floor making the area round the toilet very wet, which will probably start to smell soon and rot the floor.

Review 122：View, location, friendly, good breakfast and generally a lovely place to stay. Have returned quite a few times now.

Review 123：No hot water in the room until 7.30 am. The hotel was too far from the front of the resort and up a fairly steep hill.

Review 124：The service was excellent. The breakfasts were also excellent.

Review 125：View over Swanage Bay (balcony room would have been even better - not clear when booking) Great people at reception , room and restaurant. Food good, particularly real non-buffet breakfast! Could it extend after 9.30 for us lazy types?

Review 126：For pet owners, it would be nice to have a small area on groundfloor where cleandogs are allowed

Review 127：Brilliant location overlooking the sea with nearby clifftop and beach walks, excellent value for money - especially weekdays

Review 128：Full breakfast menu not available til 8:00 - a bit late for business travel, but healthier all the same!

Review 129：One night stay, arriving quite late and leaving early. Easy to find, fine seaview, helpful staff, spotless, modern facilities. Very enjoyable stay.

Review 130：We felt the bathroom facilities we're a little dated and the WiFi signal was poor at best.

Review 131：Our room had an amazing, panoramic sea view from the balcony windows. Just beautiful. The staff we're very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent.

Review 132：Felt a little imprisoned probably because it was windy and the sliding doors to the balcony on floor 2 was locked. The main bar was closed

Review 133：the family room and breakfast

Review 134：the bed was too soft and bouncy for my taste but someone may like it bit outdated decor, but can live with it

Review 135：great breakfasts! nice staff, views from the patio are fantastic! quiet location, perfect for hikes to Old Harry Rocks enjoyed it a lot

The Fine Print

This property does not accept American Express.Please note that the hotel's private steps down to the beach are currently out of use due to a landslip.Please note that cots are available on request only. Please notify the hotel in advance to arrange this.