Bankes Arms Hotel

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Tim

Lovely old world charm pub with attentive staff and excellent food especially freshly prepared to order breakfast! Rooms are clean and functional - ideally located and easy access to Studland and Swanage!

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Claire

Had a lovely stay here. Staff were all very friendly and this is a lovely pub with a beautiful log burner. The breakfast was excellent, as was the food we had one evening when we dined here. Will definitely be back (hopefully when there's nicer weather) :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Robert

Picture you’ve come off the road, your adventure into the castle on the hill is set for the next morning. You go into the warm inviting

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Emma

Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very welcoming. Really enjoyed our visit. Definitely will stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

chris

Only stayed one night but for us location was excellent for visiting Corfe castle. Had dinner there and was great. The staff was very accommodating. only issue had was could not get hot water working. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Ellie

Great food - we ate dinner and breakfast with them. Extremely tasty.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Eleanor

The room we had was clean, good size and bathroom big and shower very good .
The owners couldn’t be any nicer and nothing was troublesome for them
Breakfast was a big plus because it was piping hot and in a lovely room .
There was parking around the back but we didn’t have a car so can’t comment .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Julie

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean comfortable room.

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Sandra

Clean rooms, friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Andrew

Good Wi-Fi, excellent staff. Warm, comfortable room!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Emma

Lovely place to stay.
Staff were great. Room was spacious and clean just a little too warm for me even with the radiators turned off.
We ate here too and the food was delicious especially the fish burger!

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Alun

Didn’t check the bar, parking was fine

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Marilyn

Great staff, food first day was very good, great location for castle and reasonable prices. Good selection behind bar. A bit tired looking, and facilities need an upgrade. New owners in place since end of August, so I’m sure improvements will be made. Would still stay again if in the area

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

Michelle

Would recommend

The hotel is beautiful with lovely views. The room was also very pretty and my daughter loved that she had an adjoining room with a separate door. The food in the restaurant was also very good but took time to bring condiments. The mattress on the double bed was really thin and not the comfiest but the single bed was super comfy. As the room was hot we opened the window slightly but this did mean we got a lot of traffic noise and the sound of the church bell on the hour every hour. Regardless, I would recommend this as a lovely place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2025

Nigel

The room was very hot. There was no fan or AC. The room was on the front of hotel and there was a busy road outside which was noisy and so it wasn't an option to open the windows. However the food was very good.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

David

First impressions were good. It's an old property in a unique location.
The property has only just changed hands and I appreciate that there's always loads of stuff to sort out..
BUT..
we did not have any hot water or shower on the first day ( it was a very hot day too) I think the new owner was just a little bit stressed.
The rooms are a bit tired but I'm sure they'll sort this, Comfy bed. Breakfast was good but we would have appreciated some more choice and fresh fruit. Good coffee though. Friendly staff too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Melanie

One night stay at Bankes Arms Hotel

The room itself was clean and spacious but the floor was very much on a slope. Staff were really helpful making sure we could have breakfast at 7:30 as advertised on Hotels.com as this is earlier than the actual website for the Hotel. A couple of issues though with some of the features. The show was hanging off the wall and I had to connect it back up to its fixings. Towels were on the small side, bath towels not bath sheets and the location of the mirror, the only one was in the bathroom a significant distance away from the nearest plug socket so the only way I could judge how drying my hair was after washing was using the reflection in the TV screen. Another mirror needs to be provided on the chest of drawers and close to a socket.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Jane

Corfe get away

Excellent 2 night stay. For a grade 2 listed building the room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. The staff were very friendly and food was excellent.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Julie

Disappointing

Perfect location and staff very friendly and helpful. Room a bit tired looking and no working fan on a hot day. Werent informed about lack of hot water and only realised after having a cold shower. Advised we had arrived at 10.30 but room was still not available when we returned at 5.30.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Jonathan

1 night in Corfe

Vegetarian breakfast was brilliant! But equipment in room didn’t work well! WiFi didn’t work on 2nd floor where we were. Kettle kept turning on and off on its own! Great views from our 2nd floor room! Easy parking.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Simon

A little tired but comfy clean stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Tim

The property was fine, on a busy corner but well sound not a problem inside the room which. was of good size, breakfast was good and parking was easy, with plenty to see around the village, all in all a very good few days

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Anthony

Staff were welcoming and accommodation comfortable. Food was very good.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2025

James

Tired hotel in need of tender loving care

We stayed at Bankes Arms Hotel in Corfe near Bournemouth for three nights. The room was very basic. The table next to the bed didn’t have a flat surface which was not noticeable until I placed a cup of hot coffee on the table which spilt everywhere.
The flimsy curtains let in too much light every morning.
The bathroom was disgusting - a broken dish held toiletries for our use. The towel rail fell off the wall on first use! The finish was rough to say the least!
The table next to the bed badly needed a paint job, both headboards were loose and we had to put pillows between the headboard and the wall to stop them rattling.
We stayed there for the convenience of being near Corfe castle and surrounding area which had a lot to offer.
And to top it all when water started coming through the ceiling in the breakfast room this morning, the owner/manager casually placed ice buckets on the floor to catch the dripping water!
Corfe is a fabulous place to visit but avoid Bankes Arms Hotel at all costs!
For what we paid for 3 nights was totally outrageous. It’s day light robbery! Avoid it like the plague.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Kevin

Lovely friendly place with perfect location

This place has excellent friendly staff, the food is very good allbeit a limited menu if you are looking for something healthy! The room was large clean and comfortable, the only criticism was the tired looking shower room, where a lick of paint on yhe walls would clean it up and removecthe mould around the outside of the shower tray, just a replacement of silicone would change everything in that room. But overall a lovely place in an excellent location and will be vising again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

David

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful

Great location and the hotel staff were wonderful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

sarah

Very friendly staff and comfortable stay

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2025

Miss T K

Sorry bout not great.

I was aware there was at least a 50% chance of a room overlooking the main road (Wareham to Swanage). But sadly I was also overlooking the sharp corner. Meaning HGVs and Chiller units were directly under my window. The key could not be found that night for my room. However when shown to it, the door was open. I didn’t question the lack of key. I asked for a fan as it was very humid. No one ever came back to me. There was a dubious stain in the toilet (not cleaned properly). My bed was on a metal frame. It creaked with every movement. Thankfully I did not take my boyfriend. The noise would have been horrendous. It creaked with each time I moved a little. Due to the heat I kept the windows open. So then I had the church clock every hour on the hour ringing in each hour. I chose the hotel for closeness to a sporting event. It sufficed. Next day I was chased as the staff thought I’d ’accidentally’ taken the key. The key I never had.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Pauline

Check in staff member was extremely helpful as we had a problem which she sorted quickly.
Rooms are a good size with very efficient showers.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2025

Simon

Perfect spot

Great position,perfect for the castle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Alison

Loved the location and the staff were very friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Jeremy

Lovely place, lovely staff. Beautiful setting.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

PHILIP

A great place for a short stay. The hotel is itself an historic building and the hotel is well run.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2025

Simon

Location in the middle of corfe

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Lockie

A nice stay at The Bankers Arms

We were very happy with our stay at The Bankers Arms. The staff were very friendly.
We also enjoyed meeting new people.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Phoebe

Very cosy and upscale

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2025

Chris

Characterful

Characterful Inn with friendly staff in the heart of the village. Fabulous food. Location is a bonus but as a result also a lot of traffic noise.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Claire

Perfect Stay

Stayed with my friend for a girly night away. Perfect spot for an overnight break. Close to both Swanage and Studland and also Wareham. The Castle is worth a visit and at the same he right time of year, step on the steam train.
Very hospitable staff, great twin room overlooking the square.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2025

Sharon

Wonderful character hotel with central location and the really welcoming staff.
Breakfast was just wonderful.
Sadly the only downside was that we didn’t sleep as located right on the main through road, church clock chimes hourly, noisy pelican crossing right outside the windows and early deliveries - but none of this can be helped.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Sarah

Warm welcome from staff. Very cosy dining in front of a log fire and delicious food. Very attentive and extremely pleasant staff. Delightful stay would definitely return. Beautiful location in walking distance to Corfe Castle.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Lisa

The staff were brilliant

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

Melissa

Great hotel

Great hotel lovely rooms and friendly staff. Location on the heart of Corfe village is perfect

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

Helen

Great Inn accommodation in Corfe Castle

A beautiful historical pub, in a fantastic location. Our room was clean, warm and comfortable. We didn't eat evening meal but did have drinks in the bar. Great atmosphere with attentive and friendly staff. Breakfast the next morning was very good. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Jonathan

One of the things which makes Britain great is a traditional hotel steeped in history where everywhere you go you’ve a sense of the past and the people who’ve moved through the space and used its facilities before you. Vicky and George were fantastic hosts. We had the best time staying here this weekend. The food was terrific. The cooked breakfast was so tasty and served in a charming dining salon. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Corfe Castle who’s eager to sidestep the holiday and premier inn type hotel (they serve their purpose but they’re utterly soulless of course). Thank you for making us and our dog so welcome.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Helen

Very friendly staff and locals !
Evening meal very good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2024

Nick

All the staff were excellent

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2024

John

Very comfortable, staff very friendly.

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2024

Stephen

Happy guests.

We are really pleased to have stayed here. It's a great building which I imagine the overseas tourists must be in awe of. Well even this English one was! The staff were really good, we had a very good evening meal and breakfast. There is a car park at the back which in high season must be a very useful thing for guests in this very busy village.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Deborah

Really comfortable room. Friendly staff and great food. They wrapped up my breakfast as I was going a run which was really kind. It was very tasty after I warmed it up at home.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Leon

Very convenient for a visit to the NT Corfe Castle site!
Also not too far from Swanage and Wareham by car or a good bus service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Anthony

One night

Good stay great food room could need updating staff great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

William

Fantastic property and location, great staff. A wonderful stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Jonathan

The hotel is located in a great location. It has an excellent pub, with another excellent pub almost across the street for variety. It is a short walking distance to Corfe castle as well as an historic railway.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2024

Zoe

We had a cheerful and lovely welcome on arrival. Hotel parking very convenient. We were shown to our room . There was a vacuum cleaner left outside our door which we stepped over to get in . Having sorted ourselves out we then stepped over the vc again . ( it was still there hours later so we moved it ourselves !) The room was ok but a bit tired and in need of a refresh . Holes need filling and the electric sockets by the bed need fixing . Breakfast was brilliant , made to order and delicious. The staff member was lovely and attentive too. Some furniture in the dining hall was broken and not appropriate to use . To sum up , staff great , breakfast 10/10 , room in need of a refresh .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2024

Margaret

Very friendly, excellent food and a fantastic location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2024

Jean

A mixed bag

We had great friendly service from the staff and the food and table service were great. However our room was not to a very good standard. The windowless en suite did not have a functioning extractor fan which resulted in a damp smelly room with damp towels which were only changed when I asked. We did not have kettle either until again I requested one. That took two attempts. The lighting was poor the main light on a dimmer switch flickered all the time. By the time we left the bulb had fused on one of the bedside lamps we didn’t ‘t even mention this The valances around the beds were ill fitting and a bit grimy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

SUSAN

Busy at Corfe Castle.

Good stay in a lovely village. Make sure you make a reservation for dinner at busy times of the year. 4 places to eat and they all were fully booked.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Gemma

Beautiful building in an idyllic location. Team were so helpful throughout, allowing us to change in the room before it was ready etc. Breakfast was 10/10 - would fully recommend the full English, really was excellent. However, pub quite run down and in need of investment and refurbishment. Running water noise from faulty toilet and paintwork hanging off walls just some examples. Really excellent building and fab staff though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

Heidi

Beautiful setting and great atmosphere, we were made to feel very welcome. Super comfy bed in a really good sized room, would definitely stay again

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Peter

Great stay

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Ian

Super friendly and welcoming, Characterful and charming in a great location. Pet friendly with convenient parking. You get used to the church bells.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2024

Vera

Beautiful period property with very friendly staff in a very central location

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2024

Heather

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location

We’ve just got back from a stay here, it’s a lovely hotel, the food is lush and service great. We recieved a bottle of fizz for my hubbys birthday which was a thoughtful touch. The Room was a decent size, shower hot and fairly powerful, the basic amenities were fine.

The only issue was the lack of secondary glazing in our room. I appreciate with listed buildings you have to preserve the original windows but my friends room at the front had secondary glazing but ours did not and it showed. Our room was close to the main road and my husband is a very light sleeper. This meant he barely slept at all on our first night, which affected the rest of the stay. The only coffee provided in our room was decaf, but he was able to get a caffeine hit at breakfast still.

It is a lovely hotel though with stunning views and I would recommend if you want to be in a fantastic location. If you are a light sleeper though, I would suggest making sure you have one of the rooms with secondary glazing or bring earbuds!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2024

Franz

Freundliches Personal und gutes Essen

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2024

Chris

A lovely old historic pub but incredibly overpriced. Our room was nice, but at luxury prices, you expect luxury - its tired and in need of a good clean and lick of paint, we had one small shower gel for two of us, no soap, and a coffee filter machine but no filter coffee! So you use the machine to make hot water for a tea bag or coffee sachet. You have to preorder your breakfast the night before, with the time you want it, but then have to wait 40 minutes for it, so not sure why you have to preorder or put a time. The night we stayed, we got locked out due to the front door snib dropping so our key wouldn’t work (it had happened during opening hours too, so they must know the problem). The emergency number we called wasn't answered. We called again and someone obviously not happy to be called answered (it was only 11.20pm). Someone then had to come from their home to let us in (she had to go through the back door, so if the front door was ok, we would have gone in that way!)
Two staff were great - Lou, who had to come to get us in when we were locked out, and the breakfast serving lady - they were both cheerful, friendly and helpful. The other staff acted like customers were a pain, were rude and surly. One member of staff even asked her colleague where to 'bung' our bags, even though we were stood there!
Although the food was good, and it was the perfect place for where we had to be, it definitely wasn't worth the cost, and our stay was spoilt by the issues mentioned above.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2024

Julia

A break away in beautiful Dorset

We booked our stay via Tesco vouchers and it really has been great value for money. The hotel is very welcoming and eager to please. Abby greeted us and gave us lots of suggestions about where to visit and places to eat, not really necessary as the food there was absolutely first class. Breakfasts were included in the price and we were looked after brilliantly by Wendy - nothing was too much trouble - efficient, friendly and it was obvious that her customers came first, thank you Wendy! Our room was a good size and had everything one could wish for, comfy beds and plenty of storage space; the bathroom was a little tired, but perfectly functional. The hotel is ideally situated for exploring and we did everything we wanted to, and more. We have fallen in love with Dorset and would definitely return to the Bankes Arms Hotel - a great stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

Wioleta

Recommend

Perfect location, good hotel with wonderful staff. Clean, comfortable rooms. Breakfast was superb 5⭐️

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2024

Etienne

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.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2024

Kestrel

Great food, beautiful village, great location not a fan of pre order breakfast…great shower, bed not comfy!! Good car park..steam strain to Swanage is a MUST and the Castle…would stay again…

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2024

Paula

Lovely meal and comfortable room. The road noise was a problem for us.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2024

Stephen

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2024

Rachel

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2024

Anthony

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Matthew

Amazing town, very quiet, very nice people

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2024

Jo

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.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2024

Rebecca

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!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2024

Mark

Room overlook side & main road, lots of traffic noise.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

keith

Ideal position for Corfe Castle visit and Kimmeridge fossil centre and Jurassic coast. Friendly and helpful staff and management. Food excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2023

Mario

Exceptional rooms
Staff all friendly and great breakfast service

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2023

Nick

Nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Theobald

Everything went well. Enjoyed our stay . Lovely food,good service and loved the accommodation

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2023

Richard

A friendly well-situated pub, lovely building, good food and beer.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2023

Rick

Bankes Arms is a great Inn/Hotel. Clean, neat rustic rooms and excellent services and staff. And- a short walk to Corfe castle and the very cool steam train service.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2023

Steven

The decor in the room and bathroom was very tired and could really do with redecorating. Given the condition it felt over priced.

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2023

Alison

Bankes Arms Experience☹️

Staff generay polite, service extremely slow.
Facilities relating to room often didnt work or were missing completely.
Coffee machine didnt work so when we went for dinner we spoke to a member of staff who said they would attend to it but didnt and we gad to ask another member of staff for a kettle in the end.
Sink plug jammed do couldnt empty.
Internet didnt work unless loaded in the bar. Shortly after returning to room connection was lost.
We ordered our meal which took over an hour to appear. Similar situation with breakfast. Booked as requested, for 8.30am. Member of staff didnt appear until 9.00am and we waited in excess of 25 minutes for our pre ordered meal to appear.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2023

ann

The hotel was fine. The service was poor, room was not at all clean and milk and kettle were missing( cups and tea were there!).

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2023

Colin

Property needs updating decoration in the bedrooms needs work and teplacement of dome of the furniture

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2023

Gillian

The staff were very helpful and welcoming and the food was well cooked and presented. Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The easy parking is a bonus in a very congested area of the village. The main door is on to an extremely busy road so pedestrians need to take care.
Some of the decor looks a little tired. We failed to get a signal for the WiFi and the drinks machine defeated us.
Altogether very good value.

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2023

Paul

Fantastic location, friendly staff.

Staff very fiendly and helpful. Room nice, although a little noisy with traffic. Evening meal which was a Sunday Lunch was excellent. Breakfast not so good, basic and left under a hot plate, a little dry.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Philip

Friendly and helpful staff from the moment I arrived.
Spacious room with a castle view.
Good food and drink

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2023

Kevin

Liked location, only 12 channels on tv.
Complicated coffee maker with no instructions, ended up buying own kettle to make tea!
Really difficult to find any hotel staff around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2023

John

Wonderful Place and Service to Match

I have stayed at the Bankes Arms in Corfe several times over the years and each time the service is friendly and impeccable. I always feel like I am treated as a valued guest. Great food in their restaurant and nothing but praise for everyone at the Bankes Arms. Will continue to go there each time I visit the area.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2023

James

Banks arms hotel was disappointing

It was ok but the room faced the busy road noise was not good and shower room condition poor also 2nd day got seated in a cramped corner for breakfast next too noises from people previous evening waited an hour for evening meal

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

David

Corfe Castle visit

We had a great time, good comfortable rooms, friendly service, great food and drink.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2023

Robert

A most enjoyable two night stay

Fabulous views of the Castle and the Steam Railway. Staff very friendly. Great breakfasts. We ate twice at the Hotel and the food was very good. Lovely village and easy for visiting Swanage and surrounding area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2023

Zane

Great place in a beautiful village. Warm local staff

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2023

Micheal

It was a nice old pub, with nice helpful staff and clients.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2023

Christopher

It was within very easy reach of Corfe Castle and the station for the Swanage railway. The car park itself was packed when we arrived on Sunday afternoon, though there was a group on and, in all fairness, the manager offered to move his car for us to avoid us getting a ticket. The room was ok although the coffee machine was not clean and a kettle would have been a far better option. There could also have done with being more storage in the bathroom. We had a problem with our toilet which was really slow filling and when reported we were told this had been like this for a while, and we were given a key to use one of the other rooms facilities. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially the lady at breakfast in the morning, the food was decent enough. Overall it was reasonable but probably overpriced.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Kay

Everything was perfect except I have asked the owners to change the Tassimo machines in the rooms to kettles as we couldn't work out how to use it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Josephine

Lovely place to stay, great choice for breakfast, good evening menu and great location for three other pubs in the village. Also two minute walk to Corfe Castle railway station which takes you into Swanage. Well done all the staff for making our stay so welcoming 👏👏👍

Leisure Partner