Frequently Asked Questions

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Access

How do I collect and return my beach hut key?

You may collect your beach hut key from the Information Centre on Shore Road from 10:00 hours (09:00 hours on Saturdays & Sundays). Please return the key by 22:00 hours at the end of the hire period, to the Information Centre reception, or when closed, through the letterbox by the front door. Weekly hire periods generally run from Saturday to Friday.

When collecting your beach hut key, please provide valid I.D. and proof of address of the person whose name is on the booking form.

Are the beach huts accessible?

All Shore Road beach huts have wide doors and allow access for wheelchair users. There are 5 huts (numbers 15 to 19) which have even wider doors and a lower countertop for increased accessibility. In addition we have 6 'Premium' Huts which are larger and have double doors. Upper Level Huts 1-14 can only be accessed via steps, but Upper Level Huts 36 to 48 can be accessed on the level from Victoria Avenue behind the small ice cream kiosk, as well as via steps. For more information please see the table and map below.

What are the access details and door widths for each hut type?

Beach Hut Type Access Door width Hut numbers
Shore Standard - Lower Level access from front 76cm All huts except those below
Shore Increased Access - Lower Level access from front 83cm 15 to 19
Shore Premium - Lower Level access from  front 148cm 30 & 33
Shore Standard - Upper left Access via steps 76cm 1 to 14 (not 5 & 10)
Shore Premium - Upper left Access via steps 148cm 5 & 10
Shore Standard - Upper right Access via steps and level access from Victoria Avenue 76cm 36 to 48 (not 40 & 45)
Shore Premium - Upper right Access via steps and level access from Victoria Avenue 148cm 40 & 45

How do I access Spa and Spa Retreat beach huts?

Spa and Spa Retreat beach huts can be accessed from various different points via a small number of steps from the corner of Victoria Avenue / Shore Road, and also De Moulham Road, or via a fairly steep path with a few steps from Shore Road.

Where are the different beach hut types located?

The image below shows the types of beach huts on Shore Road

  • Lower level - Standard
  • Lower level - Premium - 30 & 33 (larger huts with two doors)
  • Lower level - Increased accessibility - 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 (standard sized huts but with a larger door and lower counter)
  • Upper level - Standard
  • Upper level - Premium - 5, 10 step access, 40 & 45 includes sloped access (larger huts with two doors)

The image below shows the Spa and Spa Retreat beach huts

Spa beach huts are numbered 28 to 35 (27 has now been removed)

Spa Retreat beach huts are numbered 1 to 6


Facilities

What is included with each type of beach hut?

Shore Road beach huts come with the following:

  • 5 chairs and a coffee table (6 chairs for premium huts)
  • Worktop and shelving
  • Electric sockets and light
  • Upper level huts come with 2 stools and a balcony table (except huts 1, 14, 36 & 48 which only have the 2 stools)
  • Dustpan/brush and broom

Spa beach huts come with the following:

  • 4 chairs and a coffee table 
  • Drop-leaf table and shelving
  • Electric socket
  • Dustpan/brush and broom

Spa Retreat beach huts come with the following:

  • 4 chairs and a coffee table 
  • Worktop and shelving
  • Electric sockets 
  • Cushioned storage bench with scatter cushions
  • Dustpan/brush and broom
  • Doormat

What facilities and nearby amenities are available?

Additional chairs, tables and parasols can be hired from the Swanage Information Centre.

Drinking water taps and public conveniences are located adjacent to the Shore Road beach huts. The only day that these specific toilet facilities are closed, are on Christmas Day.

Cold water showers are free to use and are located adjacent to the Shore Road beach huts, outside the public conveniences.

The nearest public conveniences for the Spa and Spa Retreat beach huts are at Battlegate, along Shore Road, and the closest drinking water tap is on Sandpit field (just 2 minutes walk from these huts).

Part of Shore Road (from The Mowlem to Victoria Avenue junction) is currently closed all year round to traffic, (except for some service/delivery vehicles) so it can be a safe environment for children and families.


Fees

Are there discounts for longer beach hut bookings?

Discounts of up to 25% are available for the following specific period bookings for 2026/27.

Shore Huts

  • Annual 20% discount: 28 March 2026 to 26 March 2027 (52 weeks) - Shore huts only (note that Shore huts are restricted to a maximum of 15 huts for annual bookings)
  • Winter 25% discount: 31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 (21 weeks) - Shore huts only

Spa Retreats Huts

  • Annual 25% discount: 28 March 2026 to 26 March 2027 (52 weeks)
  • Summer 25% discount: 28 March 2026 to 30 October 2026 (31 weeks)

Spa Huts

  • Summer 20% discount: 28 March 2026 to 30 October 2026 (31 weeks)

All huts are subject to availability.

How much does it cost to hire a Shore Road beach hut?

The price of a beach hut varies depending on the type of beach hut and the time of the year.

Upper-level standard beach huts are the cheapest and lower-level premium beach huts are the most expensive.

Bookings are weekly from Saturday to Friday

Shore Beach Huts - Lower Level Weekly Daily
1 November 2025 to 27 March 2026 £35.00 £10.00
28 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 £52.00 £12.50
25 April 2026 to 10 July 2026 £130.00 £26.00
11 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 £271.00 £42.00
29 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 £130.00 £26.00
26 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 £52.00 £12.50
31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 £36.50 £10.50

 

Shore Beach Huts - Upper Level Weekly Daily
1 November 2025 to 27 March 2026 £24.50 £7.00
28 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 £36.50 £8.50
25 April 2026 to 10 July 2026 £91.00 £18.00
11 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 £190.00 £30.00
29 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 £91.00 £18.00
26 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 £36.50 £8.50
31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 £25.50 £8.00

 

Shore Premium Beach Huts - Lower Level Weekly Daily
1 November 2025 to 27 March 2026 £50.00 £12.00
28 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 £83.00 £21.00
25 April 2026 to 10 July 2026 £198.00 £36.50
11 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 £396.00 £60.00
29 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 £198.00 £36.50
26 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 £83.00 £21.00
31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 £52.00 £12.50

 

Shore Premium Beach Huts - Upper Level Weekly Daily
1 November 2025 to 27 March 2026 £35.00 £8.40
28 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 £58.00 £14.50
25 April 2026 to 10 July 2026 £138.50 £25.50
11 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 £277.00 £41.50
29 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 £138.50 £25.50
26 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 £58.00 £14.50
31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 £36.50 £9.00

 

Shore Beach Huts (Standard) - Discounted Periods Lower Upper
Annual 20% discount: 28 March 2026 to 26 March 2027 (limited amount available) £4,065.00 £2,850.00
Winter 25% discount: 31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 £575.00 £402.00

 

Shore Beach Huts (Premium) - Discounted Periods Lower Upper
Annual 20% discount: 28 March 2026 to 26 March 2027 (limited amount available) £6,065.00 £4,245.00
Winter 25% discount: 31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 £820.00 £575.00

Are there discounted tariff periods for Shore beach huts?

The following booking procedure was used for 2026/27.

Release date Type Restrictions Booking Period
Monday 17th November 2025: 10.00am Annual 52 week bookings only

15 pre-designated huts

28th March 2026 to 26th March 2027
Tuesday 18th November 2025: 10.00am Winter 21 week bookings only All available huts except those allocated for Artisans 31st October 2026 to 26th March 2027
Wednesday 19th November 2025: 10.00am Summer 6 week bookings only 25 pre-designated huts 18th July to 28th August 2026
Thursday 20th November 2025: 10.00am 1 week or more All remaining huts All weeks

 

Bookings are strongly encouraged using this website, although we do also take bookings over the phone on 01929 766018.

Please note that for all beach hut bookings for Christmas through to the New Year, restrictions apply and you are asked to contact the Swanage Information Centre for more information if you are interested in booking this period. 

Can I book a beach hut for a single day?

This online booking system only allows weekly bookings from Saturday to Friday and therefore does not accept DAILY beach hut bookings.
Daily rentals can usually be booked ‘on the day’ subject to availability and at the Managers discretion, over the telephone or in person at the Swanage Information Centre.

Please contact the Swanage Information Centre on 01929 766018 for further information.

How do Spa and Spa Retreat bookings and tariffs work for 2026 to 2027?

The Spa and Spa Retreat beach hut bookings for the 2026-27 season will be released as follows:

  • Tuesday 17th February 2026: 10.00am for bookings of 52 weeks (Spa Retreats only)
  • Wednesday 18th February 2026: 10.00am for bookings of 31 weeks (see dates)
  • Thursday 19th February 2026: 10.00am for bookings of 1+ weeks 

Please note that the Spa beach huts close at the end of October 2026 for the winter period. The Spa Retreats remain open all year.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate in contacting us – Thank you ☺️

Spa Beach Huts Summer Weekly Daily
1 November 2025 to 27 March 2026 - Closed Closed
       
28 March 2026 to 30 October 2026 (20%) £1,805.00 - -
28 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 - £31.50 £10.50
25 April 2026 to 10 July 2026 - £61.00 £16.00
11 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 - £151.00 £26.00
29 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 - £61.00 £16.00
26 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 - £31.50 £10.50
31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 - Closed Closed

 

Spa Retreat Beach Huts Period Weekly Daily
1 November 2025 to 27 March 2026 - £30.00 £12.00
       
28 March 2026 to 26 March 2027 (25%) £3,990.00 - -
28 March 2026 to 30 October 2026 (25%) £3,500.00 - -
28 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 - £72.00 £15.50
25 April 2026 to 10 July 2026 - £143.00 £26.00
11 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 - £275.00 £42.00
29 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 - £144.00 £26.00
26 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 - £60.00 £15.50
31 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 - £31.00 £12.50

 

The image below shows the Spa and Spa Retreat beach huts

Spa beach huts are numbered 28 to 35 (27 has now been removed)

Spa Retreat beach huts are numbered 1 to 6

What is the refund and booking change policy?

Our cancellation policy allows for a refund to be given if the cancellation request is provided more than 30 days before the start of the booking date.  In these cases an administrative fee of £30.00 or 20% of the total booking fee, whichever is the greater is charged. If a change of booking is required, the same administrative fee is applied.

To request a beach hut refund or make an amendment to your booking please complete an online application form here: 

Beach Hut Refund and Booking Changes