My Husband I have stayed at the Swanage Haven several times and have never been disappointed in any way. Its easily the best place to stay in the area as we have stayed in several places around Swanage in the last few years and nothing comes close in the slightest.

The hot tub is wonderful, after a long journey in the car to get there we were able to just slip into our swimwear and into the robe and slippers provided and wander through the mediteranean inspired garden to the steaming tub of loveliness waiting for us (the lager and vodka and coke was obviously a big bonus too!!).

The rooms are absolutely brilliant, so clean and fresh with big snuggly beds and spacious bathrooms with all of the usual toiletries, tea and coffee and biscuits etc. There is also a lot more channels on the telly than just the usual 5 which pleased my hubby no end!

The breakfasts are absolutely 5 star, can't fault them at all. Full english or continental or a mixture. I couldn't resist and had the full english and fresh strawberries and melon and a chocolate brownie (well I was away and calories don't count then right?!).

We go back everytime we need a couple of days complete rest and relaxation, Absolutely worth a visit.

Stayed at the hotel with my girlfriend on Valentines night having first proposed to her on the beach !

The hotel was fantastic and very friendly.
Lovely room with great facilities, robes, slippers and a top breakfast.

Gents.....if your looking for a place to treat your good lady to a weekend away........you won't go far wrong !

Highly reccomended

We very much enjoyed our stay. Found the room well equipt and comfortable. Diane and David were very welcoming and we enjoyed a beautifully cooked english breakfast. There was a slight complication with booking online. You are limited to booking no less than 1 week at a time, which meant we had to call to book the weekend. This aside I would highly recommend.

We wanted a base to explore the Dorset/Swanage area for a couple of days in winter, and were delighted to chance upon the Swanage Haven website. Online booking still being refined (couldn't book less than a week), but easy to sort out a booking with Dianne on the phone, and email confirmation very quick too. Thought the 5pm check-in would have us hanging around on the doorstep, but instead had a brilliant walk along Shell Beach (spotted as we disembarked from the ferry).

David was a very welcoming host, showing us to our well-appointed double room, whilst giving us lots of advice for eating out in Swanage. Highly recommended is Ocean Bay, five minutes walk away...
fantastic seafood and quality service, and a stunning location right on the beach.

Our breakfast at the Haven was delicious, nice to have fruit as well as a full English! And we had a dip in the hot tub, which has been well-designed with modern lighting.

All in all, a very pleasant stay in a comfortable guest house with friendly, helpful hosts.