The Pines Hotel, Swanage | ConcertHotels.com

Exceptional

Beautiful and Peaceful

Liked: The room and the view were beautiful! The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Disliked: The breakfast was a bit oily, but other than that it was great

Exceptional

Wonderful, dog friendly stay!

Liked: Very nice hotel on the coast, with direct access to the beach. We hose this hotel for their pet-friendly policy, and were very pleased to see "chocolates" on the doggy pillows (dog treats). We felt very welcome! The breakfast was lovely, and although the doggo was not allowed in the restaurant, this was clear from the onset and at no point did I feel like this was unclear or ambiguous. Friendly staff as well!
Disliked: The parking, while ample, is a bit confusing. There is no clear route, and there is not a lot of space to get out again once you are in. Making it a "one way" system (one entry, one exit) would help to alleviate this pressure

Superb

Liked: Lovely room overlooking the seaOutstanding breakfast

Disappointing

Liked: My room had a bath (though Mum next door did not). The view from the restaurant was excellent, overlooking the sea.
Disliked: I read that dogs are not allowed anywhere but the bedroom, so not dog friendly however, my dog is old and I need to take her for a wee at 2.30am and the "security" (sleeping lady) would not unlock the doors to the grass, but instead unlocked the front doors and I had to walk round the hotel in the dark, down a passage to get to the grass! The breakfast in the summer was a help yourself, so eat as much as you like, but this time we had to order from the kitchen and therefore restricted to what the chef was willing to serve, I asked for 2 sausages on the second day as was told "I'll see what chef says"!!! There was an offer on for a special price for 2 nights including dinner, this was not pointed out when I was discussing when I said we would be looking for somewhere to eat on our first night.