Swanage is home to Beachcomber Holiday Apartments. Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Castle Point Shopping Centre and Tower Park. Swanage Railway and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Swanage travel guide
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments
This smoke-free apartment building features an outdoor tennis court and free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment offers a separate bedroom. Housekeeping is not available.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
6 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Swanage
Beachcomber Holiday Swanage
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Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Apartment
Beachcomber Apartments Swanage
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Swanage
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Apartment
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Apartment Swanage
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachcomber Holiday Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Beachcomber Holiday Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachcomber Holiday Apartments?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachcomber Holiday Apartments located?
Situated in Swanage, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Swanage Railway and Pier Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Swanage Station is 13 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
7.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 42 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jane
2025/8/29
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Apartment was lovely just what we wanted, space for all the family. Excellent location for the beach.
Lovely host, friendly and helpful.
jane
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
James
2025/8/26
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment, close to the beach.
Comfy beds, clean, tidy place
James
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
George
2025/9/12
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice apartment but not the best location
George
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lesley
2024/6/4
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely spacious apartment, with an amazing view. Great communication with a very helpful host.Great location. We would definately stay here again.
Lesley
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
James
2023/9/11
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The views around the area and the walk along the sea front to reach the the town and every thing it offers , it doesn't matter how many times you do it , it's still great
James
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Ann
2023/10/1
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Very basic facilities in the kitchen. Nice large shower room, shower water nice & hot.
Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
2024/8/24
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great for midweek break
I went for a midweek break. Very clean, comfortable, bedding provided. Carol friendly and helpful. I stayed in top apartment (6) which is 4 short flights of stairs. Partial sea view from lounge. 2 mins walk downhill to beach.
Nicola
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Lorna
2023/8/14
A mixed review (flat 6).
This is a review specially for flat 6, I haven't been into any other flat so cannot comment on them.
First of all, I like that Carol phoned the day before to give us the code to the keysafe, nice and personal touch. Secondly, you can pretty much turn up whenever you like (after 1500) as there's not really a booking in process; just get the keys out of the keysafe. There's a knack to opening the front door, so don't be worried if you struggle. There's plenty of free parking nearby but only 2 dedicated spaces outside the front of the block. You are very close to town and the beach.
The facilities: The kitchen.
The kitchen we had (flat 6) was a small but very clean kitchen with everything you need in it (appart from oil). The oven is very clean and looks almost new! The breakfast bar was handy right have. They provided washing up liquid and a brand new sponge so it was easy to wash up after cooking. No negative points at all!
The lounge area:
The lounge area has a fantastic view of Swanage Bay, absolutely beautiful in the morning. There's a working TV eith serveral channels. Its a general useful space to have. The negatives:The seats in the lounge are sofa beds, meaning they are very very loud to sit on and not very comfortable.
The bedroom:
The bedroom is a good size; the blanket was high quality and warm. There were 2 pillows each provided, one flat and one firmer thicker pillow. The negatives: The bed itself is not good for anyone over 6'1, my part
Lorna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Helena
2025/8/25
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice flat in a great location for the beach and centre of Swanage. Property was clean and a good size for our family of four.
Helena
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tatiana
2023/8/28
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, cute, we loved it!
Tatiana
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenessa
2023/7/9
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Lovely little room, nothing fancy but everything you need.
Jenessa
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edward
2024/6/30
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay, second time in 2 years. Will make it a third
Edward
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary
2022/8/20
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a lovely stay. The apartment was spotless and flat 4 is very spacious. Can walk to the beach in a few minutes.
Gary
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Andrew
2022/8/26
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location.
Lovely apartment in a great location. Needs some TLC, but for the price we were very happy.
Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Martin
2022/8/30
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the location. 10 minutes walk from main town. Parking was good. The rooms were all clean . Very happy. Would stay again.
Martin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark
2022/8/23
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location 2 minute walk from the beach. The building was looked great and the hallway and stairways were clean and smelt lush.
The apartment was also very clean and very spacious I gave biked to go back next year.
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Alan
2024/8/19
Liked: Amenities
Lack of parking was an issue but we were forewarned so used a relative's parking area about 1 mile away.
Comfortable and clean near the beach down side is the length of time it took the water to heat up for showers etc
I would book again though I wish hot water situation was made clearer in information pack
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
4/10 Poor
Helen
2024/9/20
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
No heating or hot water. Shabby and uncomfortable.
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
David, Hampshire, UK
2020/9/15
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in apt. 2 for a few nights. It was nicely decorated and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Carol, the host, was helpful and attentive. I think the bathroom lets it down a little. Parking on street nearby was easy enough in early September.
If you like cycling I posted a nice circular route to Corfe, then on through Wytch Farm to Studland and back. Its on the OS Maps App called purbeck isle and follows mostly quiet lanes, tracks and bridleways.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2020/8/31
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cosy apartment close to the beach
Lovely cosy apartment in close proximity to the beach and short walk from the centre of town. Perfect for our bank holiday weekend trip. We didn't use the kitchen really as we were out most of the time but seemed to be well stocked with crockery, cooking utensils, oven, microwave, fridge and kettle. Shower was a on the small size but was fine for a quick shower and lovely spacious bathroom. Bed was very comfy though squeaked every time we turned over. Sofas/sofabeds in the living room also very squeaky, though not a problem as we didn't use them much. Beautiful view of the sea from the living room window. Overall very pleased with our stay and would happily stay again.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Heather
2019/6/10
Disliked: Cleanliness
the kitchen and shower room werent very clean, the oven was dirty with the grill pan still having debris in from the last guests, I bleached the sink and we put all the crockery and cutlery through the dishwasher.
Heather
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
2018/8/29
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
'Not beach front accommodation'
Disappointed with our stay although the flat itself was clean and comfortable. It was up 3 flights of stairs which was difficult for my 86 year old mum and you could just about squeeze into the wc. The owner rang my husband at home to pay the balance even though we were supposed to pay at the hotel and sent details to me by email on the morning of how to get into the building but I had no internet as already on holiday. I phoned the hotel 4 times in the 2 previous days and didn't receive a call back so generally I was not impressed with the service. Also we had to pay £5 each for towels for 2 nights which I wasn't expecting and were unable to park the second night.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2018/8/3
Great location and lovely town
The apartments are in a great location close to the town and beach. The accommodation is basic and a little dated but is clean