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Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Wareham inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property – evening/night
Courtyard
Single Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Purbeck - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Swanage Beach - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 19 min drive - 23.8 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

Bankes Arms Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Wareham. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 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 travellers 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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site 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 reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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.

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and locals ! Evening meal very good
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Happy guests.
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.
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One night
Good stay great food room could need updating staff great
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jonathan, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sanjay, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

We had a cheerful and lovely welcome on arrival. Hotel parking very convenient. We were shown to our room . There was a vacuum cleaner left outside our door which we stepped over to get in . Having sorted ourselves out we then stepped over the vc again . ( it was still there hours later so we moved it ourselves !) The room was ok but a bit tired and in need of a refresh . Holes need filling and the electric sockets by the bed need fixing . Breakfast was brilliant , made to order and delicious. The staff member was lovely and attentive too. Some furniture in the dining hall was broken and not appropriate to use . To sum up , staff great , breakfast 10/10 , room in need of a refresh .
Zoe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location
Margaret, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

A mixed bag
We had great friendly service from the staff and the food and table service were great. However our room was not to a very good standard. The windowless en suite did not have a functioning extractor fan which resulted in a damp smelly room with damp towels which were only changed when I asked. We did not have kettle either until again I requested one. That took two attempts. The lighting was poor the main light on a dimmer switch flickered all the time. By the time we left the bulb had fused on one of the bedside lamps we didn’t ‘t even mention this The valances around the beds were ill fitting and a bit grimy
Jean, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sarah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Busy at Corfe Castle.
Good stay in a lovely village. Make sure you make a reservation for dinner at busy times of the year. 4 places to eat and they all were fully booked.
SUSAN, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful building in an idyllic location. Team were so helpful throughout, allowing us to change in the room before it was ready etc. Breakfast was 10/10 - would fully recommend the full English, really was excellent. However, pub quite run down and in need of investment and refurbishment. Running water noise from faulty toilet and paintwork hanging off walls just some examples. Really excellent building and fab staff though.
Gemma, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Heidi, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Super friendly and welcoming, Characterful and charming in a great location. Pet friendly with convenient parking. You get used to the church bells.
Ian, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful period property with very friendly staff in a very central location
Vera, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location
We’ve just got back from a stay here, it’s a lovely hotel, the food is lush and service great. We recieved a bottle of fizz for my hubbys birthday which was a thoughtful touch. The Room was a decent size, shower hot and fairly powerful, the basic amenities were fine. The only issue was the lack of secondary glazing in our room. I appreciate with listed buildings you have to preserve the original windows but my friends room at the front had secondary glazing but ours did not and it showed. Our room was close to the main road and my husband is a very light sleeper. This meant he barely slept at all on our first night, which affected the rest of the stay. The only coffee provided in our room was decaf, but he was able to get a caffeine hit at breakfast still. It is a lovely hotel though with stunning views and I would recommend if you want to be in a fantastic location. If you are a light sleeper though, I would suggest making sure you have one of the rooms with secondary glazing or bring earbuds!
Heather, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Freundliches Personal und gutes Essen
Franz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

A lovely old historic pub but incredibly overpriced. Our room was nice, but at luxury prices, you expect luxury - its tired and in need of a good clean and lick of paint, we had one small shower gel for two of us, no soap, and a coffee filter machine but no filter coffee! So you use the machine to make hot water for a tea bag or coffee sachet. You have to preorder your breakfast the night before, with the time you want it, but then have to wait 40 minutes for it, so not sure why you have to preorder or put a time. The night we stayed, we got locked out due to the front door snib dropping so our key wouldn’t work (it had happened during opening hours too, so they must know the problem). The emergency number we called wasn't answered. We called again and someone obviously not happy to be called answered (it was only 11.20pm). Someone then had to come from their home to let us in (she had to go through the back door, so if the front door was ok, we would have gone in that way!) Two staff were great - Lou, who had to come to get us in when we were locked out, and the breakfast serving lady - they were both cheerful, friendly and helpful. The other staff acted like customers were a pain, were rude and surly. One member of staff even asked her colleague where to 'bung' our bags, even though we were stood there! Although the food was good, and it was the perfect place for where we had to be, it definitely wasn't worth the cost, and our stay was spoilt by the issues mentioned above.
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A break away in beautiful Dorset
We booked our stay via Tesco vouchers and it really has been great value for money. The hotel is very welcoming and eager to please. Abby greeted us and gave us lots of suggestions about where to visit and places to eat, not really necessary as the food there was absolutely first class. Breakfasts were included in the price and we were looked after brilliantly by Wendy - nothing was too much trouble - efficient, friendly and it was obvious that her customers came first, thank you Wendy! Our room was a good size and had everything one could wish for, comfy beds and plenty of storage space; the bathroom was a little tired, but perfectly functional. The hotel is ideally situated for exploring and we did everything we wanted to, and more. We have fallen in love with Dorset and would definitely return to the Bankes Arms Hotel - a great stay!
Julia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommend
Perfect location, good hotel with wonderful staff. Clean, comfortable rooms. Breakfast was superb 5⭐️
Wioleta, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Don, 1-night trip
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