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A historic stone building with a large garden and a church in the background.

A view through a window with a clear sky, a grassy yard, and a distant town with buildings and the sea.

A vase of flowers on a marble table in a room with patterned wallpaper and a staircase.

A building with large windows and a garden with various flowers.

1. Purbeck House Hotel

0.5 km from Pier Beach

Luke

AED 367

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A compact room with a sofa, two beds, and a skylight.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet with a towel, and a sink.

A small, cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and patterned wallpaper.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a skylight.

2. Red Lion

0.3 km from Pier Beach

Margaret

AED 376

AED 451 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wicker lounge chair on a wooden deck overlooking the sea, with a railing and a potted plant nearby.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a striped ceiling.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, large windows offering ocean views, and a classic interior design.

A modern two-story house with a balcony, stone facade, and large windows.

3. The Pines Hotel

1.5 km from Pier Beach

Steve

AED 525

AED 630 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A dining table set with white and patterned tableware, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a view of the sea and greenery through large windows.

A conservatory with a wooden table and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of the sea.

A large, multi-story hotel with a spacious courtyard, a beach view, and a landscaped garden.

A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a beachside location, and a view of the sea.

4. Grand Hotel Swanage

1.3 km from Pier Beach

Kellie

AED 619

AED 743 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table with plates and a wine glass, and a television.

A kitchen with a stone column, wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a fruit bowl.

A house with a white door, a visible number '405', and a garden with red flowers.

A cozy room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a cabinet.

5. Jasmine Cottage

1.9 km from Pier Beach

Gary

AED 1,533

AED 1,839 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A neatly made bed with two towels folded into robes, a pillow, and a small card on the bed.

A cozy room with a wooden wall, a bed with a fluffy blanket, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

A wooden cabin with a door open, a small table with chairs, and a grassy yard.

A wooden cabin with a glass door, a small garden with a table and chairs, and a greenhouse in the background.

6. Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!

2.1 km from Pier Beach

Vanessa

AED 618

AED 740 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A beach with a wooden pier extending into calm waters, a lifebuoy on the pier, and a clear sky.

A two-story brick building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A living room with a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a wooden cabinet with decorative items.

7. Flat 9

0.6 km from Pier Beach

AED 1,861

AED 2,233 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, sink, and a washing machine.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden wardrobe, a door, and a window with curtains.

A dining table set with blue and white plates, bowls, and a pitcher, with a staircase and a painting in the background.

8. Hill View

1.4 km from Pier Beach

sally

AED 1,438

AED 1,725 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf.

A traditional Tudor-style house with a brick facade, white timber framing, and a well-maintained garden.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden entertainment unit, sofa, and a colorful striped rug.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, sink, and dishwasher.

9. Swanage Bay Apartment

0.7 km from Pier Beach

AED 1,506

AED 1,807 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A cozy kitchen with a dining area, a stone wall, and a TV.

A brick cottage with a white door and windows, a sign reading "Claire Cottage," and a small table with chairs inside.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a chandelier. There are wall decorations and a view into another room.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in stove.

10. Claire Cottage

0.4 km from Pier Beach

AED 1,735

AED 2,082 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A kitchen with a wooden table, bar stools, a hanging light fixture, and a stone wall.

A kitchen with a wooden staircase, a bar area, a TV, and modern appliances.

A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, and a window.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a stone wall. There is a beige sofa and a patterned rug.

11. Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6

0.1 km from Pier Beach

AED 1,479

AED 1,775 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A coastal beach with a sandy shore, a clear blue sky, and a town in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table set for breakfast, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

12. Still Waters

0.1 km from Pier Beach

AED 2,463

AED 2,956 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with a lifeguard tower, a pier, and a sign indicating a lifeguard area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window, a fire extinguisher, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a 'PRIVATE' sign on the door.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area with furniture.

13. The Swanage Rail Lookout

1.3 km from Pier Beach

AED 3,157

AED 3,788 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden table, chairs, and pendant lights.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a modern chair with a yellow cushion, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A stone house with a tiled roof, a staircase, and a patio with a table and chairs.

A stone building with a wooden balcony and a metal staircase.

14. Polly's Folly

0.7 km from Pier Beach

AED 4,814

AED 5,777 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, calm sea, and a large cliff with vegetation.

A compact kitchen with a wooden door, a flat-screen TV, and a microwave.

A cozy living area with a stone wall, wooden beams, a sofa, a table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

15. Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 5

0.1 km from Pier Beach

AED 1,441

AED 1,730 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a gravel path and a stone wall.

A rural estate with multiple buildings, a road, and surrounding fields.

An indoor venue with a wooden ceiling, rows of white chairs, and a central aisle.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a clawfoot bathtub, and a sofa.

16. Kingston Country Courtyard

7.2 km from Pier Beach

Mark

AED 385

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows allowing natural light.

A coastal beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a grassy cliff.

A hotel reception area with a clock, a reception desk, and a sign indicating breakfast is included.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

12.1 km from Pier Beach

Alicia

AED 226

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

A dining table set for two with wine glasses and cutlery, overlooking a scenic view of the sea.

A reception desk with a receptionist, a glass partition with a geometric pattern, a framed painting on the wall, and a sign welcoming guests to the hotel.

A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic view of the sea and hills.

18. Harbour Heights Hotel

10.3 km from Pier Beach

Claudia

AED 429

AED 515 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A stone building with outdoor seating and a garden.

A stone building with a garden in front, featuring various flowers and a stone wall.

A stone building with a stone staircase, a bench, and flower arrangements.

A coastal cliff with layered rock formations and a sandy beach.

19. Mortons Manor

7.9 km from Pier Beach

Chesla

AED 838

AED 1,006 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door, a bench, and a potted plant.

Two people sitting by a window, holding wine glasses.

A bar with a round table, a beer tap, and a glass of beer.

A stone building with a sign reading "Bankes Arms."

20. Bankes Arms Hotel

8 km from Pier Beach

Elisabeth

AED 562

AED 674 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Pier Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Purbeck House Hotel	8.8 Excellent 455 reviews	View
Red Lion	9.2 Wonderful 35 reviews	View
The Pines Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 419 reviews	View
Grand Hotel Swanage	8.8 Excellent 379 reviews	View
Jasmine Cottage	8.0 Very good 4 reviews	View

Top Pier Beach Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Swanage

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place! Wonderful staff, wonderful location and such an old worldly atmosphere to it. Fabulous."

Red Lion

10/10 Excellent

"no hot drinks available at bar"

Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed sitting on the lovely wrought iron balcony in the sunshine just chilling admiring the view!!! Parking on the hill can be a little bit of challenge."

Taunton House B&B

8/10 Good

"My husband & I really enjoyed our stay at Taunton House. The hosts Michele & Bill were very friendly & made us feel welcome. The room was very clean & the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent & Michele made sure you had everything you wanted. We would recommend friends & family to stay at this B&B."

The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our family weekend at The Mount was superb. Excellent communication with the owners from beginning to end, the house is magnificent and very spacious. Kitchen had all the equipment needed and more."

YHA Swanage - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely clean hostel. Walking distance from seafront, town centre and coastal path. Helpful staff, well equipt kitchen/dinning area."

Dizzy Heights Swanage Bay View Fun Beach Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Just spent a long weekend at Dizzy Heights with my husband, my Mum and Step-father and our daughters and their families.There were 10 of us in total, ranging from 15 months old to over 80. We were staying in Swanage for a family wedding.The information and communication we had prior to arriving was really helpful and everything was exactly as described, as well as being clean and ready for our arrival.There was a lovely welcome basket of goodies that was appreciated as well as toiletries in each of the 4 bathrooms.The WiFi was really easy to log onto and worked throughout the house. The view from the top floor front bedroom was spectacular and the house is really well appointed with regards to getting into the town and the beach.I would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone with a large family or extended family as it was perfect and plenty of space for 10 of us."

A lovely quiet new flat 50 yards from the beach in the centre, parking included.

10/10 Excellent

"Good flat , good location - great week away"

2 The Lookout - Two Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 4

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation with a lovely veranda which we used daily as the weather was fantastic."

Other attractions near Pier Beach

Durlston Castle, Swanage, Dorset, England

Durlston Country Park

9.4/10 (72 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Durlston Country Park, a lovely green space in Swanage. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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A coastal scene with a boat on a paved jetty, calm sea, distant cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

Swanage Beach

9.2/10 (236 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Swanage Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Swanage. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre during your travels in Swanage. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Swanage Pier

8.6/10 (40 reviews)

After visiting Swanage Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Swanage. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Santa-Fe Fun Park

You can take time to visit Santa-Fe Fun Park during your travels to Swanage. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Swanage at Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Great Globe

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

Find out about the history of Swanage with a stop at Great Globe. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Anvil Point Lighthouse

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Swanage when you take a trip to Anvil Point Lighthouse. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pier Beach?

Pier Beach is located in Swanage. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 287 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Pier Beach?

Adjacent to Pier Beach, Purbeck House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices close by include Red Lion and Taunton House B&B.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Pier Beach?

Expedia has 287 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pier Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pier Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Pier Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pier Beach?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Pier Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near Pier Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Langton Matravers Museum. Enjoy the outdoors at Old Harry Rocks, Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, or Durlston Country Park. Dip your toes in the water at Swanage Beach, Studland South Beach, and Knoll Beach.

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Our top choices for Pier Beach hotels

1. Purbeck House Hotel

2. Red Lion

3. The Pines Hotel

4. Grand Hotel Swanage

5. Jasmine Cottage

6. Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc!

7. Flat 9

8. Hill View

9. Swanage Bay Apartment

10. Claire Cottage

11. Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 6

12. Still Waters

13. The Swanage Rail Lookout

14. Polly's Folly

15. Purbeck Hotel Apartments - Flat 5

16. Kingston Country Courtyard

17. Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

18. Harbour Heights Hotel

19. Mortons Manor

20. Bankes Arms Hotel

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Top Pier Beach Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Swanage

Red Lion

Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too

Taunton House B&B

The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms

YHA Swanage - Hostel

Dizzy Heights Swanage Bay View Fun Beach Townhouse

A lovely quiet new flat 50 yards from the beach in the centre, parking included.

2 The Lookout - Two Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps 4

Other attractions near Pier Beach

Durlston Country Park

Swanage Beach

Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre

Swanage Pier

Santa-Fe Fun Park

Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt

Great Globe

Anvil Point Lighthouse

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