8/10 Very good
ANN
Sep 13, 2026I had single room, small but more than adequate. Staff were very friendly and free parking on site which was excellent..
Red Lion
Swanage guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
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When you stay at Red Lion, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Corfe Castle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
9.2
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Main amenities (4)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Garden
- Limited hour front desk
CA $148
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Room options
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Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Classic Double Room, Non Smoking
8.0Very good
1 review
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
9.4Exceptional
3 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Basic Single Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Family Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Comfort Triple Room
8.0Very good
1 review
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area
63 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LY
What's nearby
- Pier Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Swanage Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Swanage Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Dorset and East Devon Coast - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 62 min drive
- Swanage Station - 4 min walk
- Wareham Harman's Cross Station - 11 min drive
- Swanage Herston Halt Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
- The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - 1 min walk
- Crows Nest Inn - 15 min walk
- Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - 13 min walk
- Smoke on the Water - 4 min walk
- The Ship Inn - 2 min walk
About this property
Red Lion
- When you stay at Red Lion, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Corfe Castle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
- Garden
Room amenities
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
More
- Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Red Lion Swanage
Red Lion Guesthouse
Red Lion Guesthouse Swanage
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Red Lion?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Red Lion?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Lion?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Red Lion?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (26-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Red Lion and nearby?
Red Lion has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Red Lion?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Red Lion like?
Red Lion is a short 4-minute walk from Swanage Station and 15 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast.
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Red Lion Reviews
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Free parking was a convenient and excellent bonus for guests. (8 reviews)
- Food portions were generous and the food was delicious. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
10/10 Exceptional
Emma
Apr 13, 2026Absolutely beautiful room in a great location. Staff were really friendly
8/10 Very good
Rebecca
Sep 11, 2026Hinge on loo seat broken causing it to move around when sat on; Stains on bath towel; No power socket or lighting near mirror.
Furniture/decor mismatched but pleasant enough and functional.
Bed and bedding very clean and comfortable!
Staff very friendly and helpful 🙂
Nice pub with paved beer garden prettily lit at night with plenty of seating.
Food portions very generous and food is delicious! 😋
8/10 Very good
John
Oct 21, 2025Nice old pub in town, good sized room with fridge, in separate block at the rear. Landlord very helpful and pleasant, happy to let us leave the car in the car park for the morning whilst we explored after checking out. Would happily stay again.
10/10 Exceptional
Mark
Oct 20, 2025Excellent
Good comfortable room. Helpful staff. Great ale and food. What more could you ask?
10/10 Exceptional
Derek
Mar 23, 2026We used the Red Lion as a base for a weekend break. The accommodation was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
We could park right outside the room (so easy to carry our luggage to the room). Main meals were excellent but no Breakfast, but then again you are five minutes from many cafes.
Bar was good. We will go back there in the future.
10/10 Exceptional
Tom
Nov 5, 2025The room we had was jus perfect for us ,clean,everything in the right place. The staff are so helpful Turk,Zoe and Cameron cant do enough for you.I stayed with my grandchildren and they love the place .welll done .Thank you for making our stay really special
8/10 Very good
Scott
Aug 28, 2025Couple of nights for a couple.
Booked at the last minute and was unsure what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised, the room was clean, nice bed and huge bathroom (actually a wetroom). Pub was great too!
8/10 Very good
Lucy
Mar 10, 2026Parking at back behind pub. Easy check in. Lovely helpful staff. Clean room, comfy beds. Only recommendation is about the doors- our opposite neighbour went in and out a lot during the night and doors were very noisy as they stuck slightly so had to slam them. Otherwise lovely stay.
10/10 Exceptional
Alison
Jun 7, 2026Received a friendly welcome. Staff were very helpful. Accommodation was small, but had everything I needed. It was clean and tidy. As I was staying for a week, a small fridge was installed, which was ideal. Free parking a bonus.
Only downside was because it is next to the pub garden, it can be a bit noisy in the evenings. After pub hours it is quiet.
The pub is an old traditional pub serving good range of beers and ciders at reasonable prices.
I would definitely stay here again.
8/10 Very good
Andrew
Jun 25, 2026Our room was in converted old brick outbuilding along side the pub car park. The room was large comfortable and very clean. Great location for town and sea front with benefit of on site parking. Very good value - no breakfast but many nearby options. The pub itself had a great range of beer and ciders.
The only slightly disappointing thing was the lack of a fan in the room as we stayed on one of hottest days in the year - but overall would be very happy to stay again when we are in the area.
10/10 Exceptional
Carla
May 2, 2026Really lovely break away with my mum. Room really spacious, comfy beds & very clean. The pub offers free parking, very friendly, helpful bar staff and cannot fault at all. Thank you for a memorable stay 😊
10/10 Exceptional
Francesca
Aug 18, 2026Poor guy serving us was stressed due to staff issues, but I can honestly say they were so helpful and kind despite all the hassles they were having. Highly recommended
8/10 Very good
Tony
Apr 17, 2026nice clean and large
10/10 Exceptional
Rodney
Feb 1, 2026ReALLY EXCELLENT
8/10 Very good
Mark
Apr 28, 2026Practical location. Very clean.
8/10 Very good
Colin
Jul 23, 2025We liked the easy way to get into town and all the amenities
We weren’t impressed with the garden cleanliness and all needed a bit of clean and TLC
6/10 Good
Alex
Sep 29, 20268/10 Very good
Helen
Sep 21, 202610/10 Exceptional
rod
Aug 13, 202610/10 Exceptional
Abdul
May 19, 202610/10 Exceptional
Keiren
Jan 6, 202610/10 Exceptional
Suzanne
Nov 25, 20258/10 Very good
Gregory
Oct 23, 202510/10 Exceptional
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