Name: Bankes Arms Hotel
Address: 23 East Street Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle Village, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, United Kingdom, Corfe Castle, Dorset, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.2

Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Based on 579 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

44%

Family

31%

Group

24%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews, Bankes Arms Hotel is praised for its welcoming staff, characterful historic setting, and central Corfe location near the castle and steam railway, with many guests also enjoying tasty meals and generally comfortable, clean rooms.

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10

Sandra

9 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Quirky room and old hotel but great central location, easy parking and view of castle from the garden. Check in at the bar meant we had to wait as an order for 11 drinks was being taken ahead of us and only 1 person available. Comfy beds, good shower and the busy road quietened down overnight.

8

Claire

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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) :)

10

Robert

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

Emma

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

chris

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

23 East Street Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle Village, Corfe Castle, Wareham, England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Wareham (Corfe Castle Village), Bankes Arms Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Corfe Castle and within 2 minutes by car from Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. This inn is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Poole Harbour and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Corfe Castle(0.3 Miles)

Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum(0.8 Miles)

The Blue Pool and Tea House(3 Miles)

Isle of Purbeck(3.1 Miles)

RSPB Arne(3.6 Miles)

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(4.3 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 21:00

Before 11:00

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Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Yes, a complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. It is advisable to confirm specific needs with the hotel prior to arrival.

The hotel is located in Corfe Castle Village, just a 4-minute walk from Corfe Castle and within a 5-minute drive of Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. It is approximately 11.1 miles from Durdle Door and 14.8 miles from Poole Harbour.

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