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 visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
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
Crows Nest Inn - 15 min walk
The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - 1 min walk
White Horse Inn - 3 min walk
Pier Head - 5 min walk
Burnt Toast - 1 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 visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 11:30 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 on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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 on-site casino at Red Lion?
No, this guest house 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 on-site 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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Reviews
Red Lion Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2025
Nice 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.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Excellent
Good comfortable room. Helpful staff. Great ale and food. What more could you ask?
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2025
The 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
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
We 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.
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Aug 2025
Couple 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!
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2025
We 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
Colin
Colin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2026
Really 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 😊