Wareham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Durdle Door Sunset Dorset England; Shutterstock ID 150043940
Durdle Door Sunset Dorset England; Shutterstock ID 150043940
Old town of Wareham beside River Frome in Dorset; Shutterstock ID 460672393
A chilli winters day, but the light was good, small historic town in mid Dorset.
Nature walk through the reed beds alongside the river, beware of Adders!

Where to stay in Wareham

Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.

Corfe Castle Village

Get to know Corfe Castle Village by checking out its beaches, restaurants and spas. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Isle of Purbeck or RSPB Arne during your time in the area.

Corfe Castle Village
Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove Inn

4 out of 5
Main Road, West Lulworth Wareham England
The price is NZ$201 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$201
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Durdle Door and South West Coast Path Section ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
The staff were amazing and very helpful when my husband became unwell

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Lulworth Cove Inn
Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard

3 out of 5
Kingston Country Courtyard, Corfe Castle Wareham England
The price is NZ$195 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$195
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
Spacious, clean room. The underfloor heating was appreciated.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Kingston Country Courtyard
Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel

3 out of 5
West Lulworth House, Main Road Wareham England
The price is NZ$182 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$182
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Durdle Door and South West Coast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
A lovely winter break in a perfect location. Staff went above and beyond to accomodate our requests during our stay, an extended family get together for a special birthday (8 people). We had four rooms for our family, good sized family room with double, single and sofa bed with nice sea peek; a twin ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Durdle Door Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel

4 out of 5
Marine Drive West New Milton England
Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
Great room, great views, great team and great breakfast!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Ashley Heath England
Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Moors Valley Country Park and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
What an incredible little place. We really felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. Super relaxing way to spend the New Year. The facilities were great and we actually thought it was much nicer than even the photos represented online. We loved the little bunker sauna and plunge pool; made a real ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Alum Chine Beach House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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