The Pines Hotel

friendly and helpful staff

No hooks for hanging wet outdoor clothes.

Single room so it was compact but clean tidy and everything in its place so possible to work in there. Plenty of hotel lounge space for a coffee or drink or just to read. Buffet breakfast was great as had an early meeting so able to choose, eat and go.

The weather as unable to see them stunning views and walk down the steps onto the beach but maybe next time.

The room was warm and clean, staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great and plenty of it.

i think a small fridge would be helpful

Public areas were good - nicely presented. View from rear hotel beautiful. Staff, on the whole, friendly and helpful.

Room! 2 single rooms booked - newly refurbished but .... awful! Teeny tiny and looking at car park through drab net curtains. One room had dressing table with stool that could not be pulled out as not enough space between it and bed Mirror light not working - needed as in dark room. Reported Friday 'no handyman until Monday' We left Sunday..... Would definitely avoid rooms 11 and 20 at all costs. Hotel acoustics poor - ground floor rooms noisy especially as cars parking immediately outside, loading/off loading luggage etc Steps to beach challenging - not for those not 100% mobility. Likewise walk into Swanage. Car parking limited.