20 Cluny Crescent, Swanage, BH19 2BS, United Kingdom
#3 of 9 hotels in Swanage
Guests' ChoiceBased on 381 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Camille
United KingdomGreat shared kitchen with bonus of a lounge. Location is very good as nearby the centre but not in a crowded place. Bonus of a free parking. The room was of a decent size with six bunk beds.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Tony
United KingdomNothing
Clean and quiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Claudio
United KingdomExcellent place value for money
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Violeta
Romania2 beds didn't had clean sheets on.It was a bit incovenient.
I liked the clean room ,toilets/ showers.The friendliness of staff and the breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Tara
United KingdomWas good to have the option of buying breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Don
United KingdomCould do with more hooks in rooms to hang things and storage space. Could have done with a light over sink please. As in darkest corner of room
Location to town, coast path, shops. Cleanliness
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Tara
United KingdomI thought the other people in the room were a little inconsiderate at times and the green night light affected me so I put a scarf over my eyes.
The building was lovely and the communal spaces.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Stephen
United KingdomGreat stay
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Juliet
United KingdomThe room itself and bathroom was very poor value for money. We paid £115 for uncomfortable bunkbeds with ill-fitting blinds (had to keep the velux open for ventilation as no other vent) and not very clean facilities. The night before we stayed in a beautiful bed and breakfast for £105 which was way superior. Wish we’d stayed in a dorm as this hostel definitely cannot match the comfort of a B&B for an expensive price. On check-in, we were ignored for a long time by the receptionist who was trying to sort out somebody else’s issue. We had walked 40km so giving us our key will get taken him 10 seconds. Again not great. I definitely wouldn’t recommend.
The man cooking at breakfast, and the lady serving at breakfast were friendly and efficient. Good value breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Graham
United KingdomI stayed in Room 1. However, all during the evening and night there was a very loud fan noise from an adjacent room. It was only in the morning that I realised that the fan in question was in a communal toilet next door. The extractor fan in this toilet ran constantly all night and was responsible for the noise in Room 1. Again, it was only the following morning that I spotted the isolation switch that controlled the extractor fan. It would certainly be helpful if staff could switch that extractor fan isolation switch off during the evening to save any unnecessary disturbance to the occupants of Room 1. Thanks.
Great vibe and really nice communal areas. Fantastic lounge. I had an evening meal and it was great. Laundry facilities were perfect. The self catering kitchen is a good size with plenty of options for cooking your own meals. The vending machine was a real bonus. The staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Dawn
United KingdomThe staff were really friendly and helpful . The public areas were lovely and the breakfast was excellent value for money. The yogurt was especially lovely and you could help yourself to as much as you wanted.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Claire
United KingdomAs I was alone, my room was quite expensive for what I got. They booked them all as private rooms and my room had 4 beds - 3 I didn't use. For 4 people the price would be fine but £270 for 3 nights at a hostel with a bunk bed seemed a bit much. There was also a problem with guest wifi.
It was in a great location and had everything I needed. It was useful to have breakfast and dinner available if you don't fancy cooking.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Nicola
New Zealandno lockers for safety of my belongings and all doors bang very loudly so difficult to sleep
friendly and location is good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Ann
United KingdomPrice of room!
Staff were lovely, great breakfast..value for money 💰. Room rate was a little expensive.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Mauro
United KingdomNothing
Room size, location, beds, ocean view
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Andrew
United KingdomNice place with sea view
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomThe hill coming up from the town! But good for you
Excellent staff, clean facilities very good breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Janice
United KingdomNo where to put my things
Location and cheap
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Attila
United KingdomSuper clean rooms. Easy check in even at late times. Cheaper than some campsites in the area.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Annabelle
United KingdomA really beautiful old house in an interesting area.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Nikki
United KingdomVery steep uphill location, which could prove difficult for some guests.
Very clean and comfortable property with parking, and catering options.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Roy
United KingdomNothing
YHA provides excellent value for money accomodation. It is not luxury nor does it pretend to be but I would choose it over more pretensious and more expensive accommodation.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Nigel
United KingdomEvening meal not available due to staff shortage but shops were very close and we made use of a well equipped shared kitchen as we only wanted a light bite
It was basic but we expected that for a one night stay. It was clean.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Nick
United Kingdomgreat location and facilities
Stayed in May 2023
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