Save

Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable inn, walk to Corfe Castle
your current months are June, 2024 and July, 2024.
June 2024
July 2024

Photo gallery for Bankes Arms Hotel

Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Family Room
Bar (on property)
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED
  • Popular LocationCorfe Castle4 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsle of Purbeck6 min drive
  • Popular LocationStudland Beach and Nature Reserve17 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)56 min drive
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

Room options

Double Room

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

Twin Room

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

Single Room

8/10 Very good

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Similar properties

About the area

Wareham

Bankes Arms Hotel is located in Wareham. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Sandbanks Beach, while Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Bournemouth Pier are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Poole Stadium or Fitness First Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 4 min walk
  • Isle of Purbeck - 6 min drive
  • Swanage Beach - 16 min drive
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 17 min drive
  • Poole Harbour - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Wareham Corfe Castle Station - 2 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Pig - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Groom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bankes Arms Hotel

Inn near the bay
Located close to Corfe Castle, Bankes Arms Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, free newspapers and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Bankes Arms Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi, free newspapers and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

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
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bankes Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bankes Arms Hotel?

As of 15 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankes Arms Hotel on 26 Jun 2024 start from NZ$298.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bankes Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Wareham, this inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Corfe Castle and within 3 miles (5 km) of Isle of Purbeck and The Blue Pool and Tea House. South West Coast Path Section 52 Trailhead is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. Wareham Corfe Castle Station is only a 2-minute walk and Wareham Norden Station is 16 minutes.

Bankes Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 521 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 521 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 521 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 521 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 521 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Own free parking and short walk to Corfe Castle. Good breakfast. Property with character. Rather noisy room directly at the street with street lights lighting the room all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely meal and comfortable room. The road noise was a problem for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night with my mum who was visiting a long time best friend. Our room was a twin and absolutely lovely xx staff were warm and welcoming and we had a meal in the bar which was very nice .. a private dinner party was in progress but service was still great. The only niggle was a dirty towel left in the shower and the bathroom could do with a good clean .. mould on sealant by shower and toilet bowl stained. A proper hoover and better fitting valance sheets would look a little nicer. Nothing ruined our stay though and as it for for one night we let it go xx could be fabulous but I’d go with good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were lovely and helpful and the meals superb. Housekeeping was a bit lacking - our room was quite dusty on some surfaces and well handled parts of the joinery were noticeably dirty eg bathroom door frame. The hotel is right in the centre of everything and the village is incredibly charming. On the whole, we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely old pub in centre of village, with fabulous ambience and great food Good sized room with comfortable bed, although some signs of wear and tear
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing town, very quiet, very nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A. A very old hotel pub. Welcoming staff. Double bedroom spacious and comfortable. Only problem for two of was garlic in most foods. We are both allergic to garlic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
Corfe Castle is small but beautiful and the Bankes Arms is conveniently situated in the heart of the town, with a car park at the rear. We stayed in the Eleanor room at the front, which was a good sized room, with a comfortable bed. The shower head in the bathroom was bit temperamental, sliding down the pole if not in exactly the right position, but otherwise all fine. The room was noisy during the evening, especially on the Saturday night, as sound travelled up from the bar below and there was a surprising amount of traffic from the road outside, but this wasn't unexpected, given we were staying in a pub/hotel. There was a kettle, tea etc in the room (including coffee bags) but sadly no biscuits. However, with the bakery across the road we 'managed' fine without! We ate in the hotel on the first evening - good service and good food (fish & chips/burger/ sticky toffee pudding and an excellent creme brulee) of which there was plenty. Breakfast had to be pre-ordered the evening before and was cooked fresh - the poached eggs were perfect. All the staff were lovely, and credit must go especially to the lady in charge of breakfast who was having to contend with it raining inside from different locations both mornings - a drawback to working in an old building. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Room overlook side & main road, lots of traffic noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024