Bankes Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, a short walk to Corfe Castle

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Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Single Room
Free daily full breakfast
Courtyard

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Explore the area

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23 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, BH20 5ED
  • Place, Corfe Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Purbeck
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Wareham

At Bankes Arms Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Corfe Castle and within 20 minutes of Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Corfe Castle Village inn, attractions include Durdle Door and Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 18 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Poole Harbour - 23 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Granary - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Crust Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corfe Castle Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bankes Arms Hotel

Inn with free breakfast, a short walk to Corfe Castle
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.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Bankes Arms Hotel offers 7 accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Wareham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 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: 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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Cots (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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Bankes Arms Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankes Arms Hotel on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$246.58, 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.

Is parking available at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Yep, Bankes Arms Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bankes Arms Hotel?

The closest beach to Bankes Arms Hotel is Sandbanks Beach (9.9 km).

Does Bankes Arms Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bankes Arms Hotel?

No, Bankes Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bankes Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bankes Arms Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.