Situated on Poole Harbour quay, The Antelope is just a 10-minute drive from Sandbanks beach. With a 500 year history the hotel’s comfortable rooms also offer free Wi-Fi access.
RNLI College is located in Poole in the Dorset region, 2 km from Poole Harbour. 5 km from Sandbanks, the property is also 3.8 km away from Brownsea Island Nature Reserve.
A 3-minute drive from Poole Train Station, Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns provides stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi with on the Dorset coast. The pub and restaurant serves a wide range of meals....
Situated on the Sandbanks Peninsula of Poole Harbour, this elegant hotel features a restaurant and panoramic views of Poole Bay. There is also free WiFi.
With scenic views across Poole Harbour, this hotel offers boutique rooms, Asian Ocean Palace and The Amalfi View Restaurants and stylish cocktail bar. Poole Ferry Terminal is 15 minutes away by car.
Dating back to 1895, Grovefield Manor offers bed and breakfast accommodation on England’s picturesque south coast. Canford Cliffs and the sandy beaches are only a few minutes’ walk away.
On average, 3-star hotels in Poole cost £65 per night, and 4-star hotels in Poole are £125 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Poole can on average be found for £194 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Poole this weekend is £141 or, for a 4-star hotel, £223. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Poole for this weekend cost on average around £197 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £81 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Poole for tonight. You'll pay on average around £139 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Poole will cost around £140 (based on Booking.com prices).
Unfortunately the weather wasn't our friend so we didn't see...
Unfortunately the weather wasn't our friend so we didn't see much of Poole. We did drive 15 mins to Durley Chine where we parked for walk into Bournemouth. We also took a trip to Hengisbury Head (25 min drive).
Clare Hadley
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Poole is a vibrant busy Marina town.
Poole is a vibrant busy Marina town. The High Street has an interesting variety of shops (including the flagship Lush store). The streets are lean, and felt safe. Parking is well signposted but not cheap.
If you have time then make an advance booking for the Harbour, Sandbanks, and Islands Cruise. We’ve done it twice and the commentary is excellent. Entertaining and informative.
We strongly recommend the fish and chip shop by the Lifeboat Station. Huge legions of really fresh succulent fish, lovely crisp batter, and a generous portion of chips.
There is blue-badge disabled parking directly opposite the Poole Quay Hotel and near the High Street. The town is flat and easy to get around for anyone with limited mobility.
We loved Poole and are already planning our next trip in a month. We have no intention of paying £30/night extra to bring our two pampered house cats. For £90 extra for three nights we need to see we are getting something extra - not a standard cold room.
Victoria
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
The Town itself has died with many shops either closed or...
The Town itself has died with many shops either closed or have become Charity Shops. Far too many Flats being built and being overrun by 'Outsiders' (Not Tourists). We will not return but stay to the West of Poole in the Purbecks and beyond far more tranquil.
Stephen
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Poole itself is not particularly of interest and is quite...
Poole itself is not particularly of interest and is quite small with an old town area and harbour, but is quite a good base to visit other places in the area either by boat trips, by train or by car. It is easily accessible by train from London Waterloo and once there it is also close to other coastal resorts such as Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Deborah
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Ideal for visiting Brownsea Island but it closes November to...
Ideal for visiting Brownsea Island but it closes November to March. Check opening times! Easy access to Sandbanks with lovely long walk to Bournemouth. RNLI College Hotel is an experience in itself and cruise trip boats are within a short walk from it. Poole town is very ‘tired’ but a good base to travel around area.
Gerwyn
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I nice area, with plenty to do.
I nice area, with plenty to do. If you plan to go out in the week check which restaurants are open and / or which pubs serve food.
As Poole is on the South Coast, please consider the Weather at the time of year you visit.
Swift and detailed communication with the host (thanks Jeff!).
The caravan was clean and functional.
Nice resort, we could enjoy beautiful sunsets on the seaside in just 10minutes walk.
The caravan was close to the restaurants and the entretainment area within the resort.
Good base to visit part of the Jurassic coast and many natural beauty spots like Durdle door, Lulworth cove, old Harry rocks, Brownsea island, Poole harbour, Swanage, Corfe Castle and more.
It was a nice break after the long lock down :)
Beautiful hotel and room. Hotel is in a quiet mainly residential area of town. The host Chris and all the staff at breakfast where friendly and helpful. Chris was available if needed also. Lovely continental breakfast. I didn’t have time to fully appreciate the location but I would say it almost perfect if you came for a short break or holiday because it is so close to the promenade and sea and I should imagine lovely walks to Bournemouth or Sandbanks and Poole.
The hotel is beautiful. Amazing location. The staff were absolutely wonderful. The Breakfast selection was outstanding. Our room was very comfortable and the hotel is spotless. Will definitely stay here again. Literally just across the water to stud land bay. Small journey to swanage easily accessible by the hourly tour buses. Poole quay up the road. We had everything really on our door step. I would highly recommend staying here
Due to my wife’s terminal cancer we,Went for an apartment rather than a hotel room This was the right decision it was warm and comfortable and my wife felt at home it’s a pity the weather wasn’t better. I would thoroughly recommend the apartments to anybody in my family I am going to a wedding next year in POOLE and the apartments will be my first choice to stay.
We enjoyed a lovely 2 night stay with our dog feeling very welcome. The breakfast was very well organised, lots of options to choose from and delicious and we were really set up for the day.. Great location and nice walk into Poole. Debs and Doug were very hospitable, gave us lots of ideas of places to visit and we will definitely return again.
Lovely caravan. Everything you need for a great stay. Very clean, comfy beds and excellent location. Plenty of room for our family of four. Brilliant communication with the owners.
Well looked after caravan. We'd recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Poole and we'll book again next time we are in the area.
Sarah's cottage was perfect... just what we needed for a long awaited break.
The property met ALL our requirements !
Very clean all round... the beds and bedding were of above average quality and very comfortable.
It was within easy reach of shops and Poole Quay.
Hope to visit again
Fantastic location, opposite Poole Park. Easy walking distance to town centre. Easy check in. Handy communal facilities. Great en suite shower!.
A great stop over hotel for the ferry port.
Close to local shops for all the little things you forgot.
Close to various takeaway restaurants.
The location was definitely the best thing about the hotel. The staff were also excellent and very friendly . I have visited Poole Harbour for many years but first time I’ve stayed there .
Quite expensive for the 4 night stay but again I feel that’s down to location
Good location near to Poole Quay. The hotel parking is very restricted so it’s better to park at a Quay car park - £10.20 online for overnight stay. Room was sizeable and bed comfortable.
Staff very friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was very good
RNLI college situated close to everything you need to do or see in Poole. Hotel itself is a part of RNLI and watch different types of lifeboats and people who’s saving lives daily was truly amazing. Hotel also offer couple of tours around facilities.
The property is as always very clean the staff are always very nice. Will always choose this hotel whenever I can , I travel to Poole every couple of months and have tried others but prefer this hotel above the others.
We had a wonderful stay at HDV Poole. Staff we so attentive and eager to help with any question we had. Food was excellent and the room & bathroom were huge! I would definitely recommend a visit.
Our ferry was delayed and so we arrived after the advertised check in time, one phone call to the hotel and one of the staff stayed on beyond the end of his shift to await our arrival. Thank you
The view across Poole harbour from the hotel terrace is fantastic. Staff were generally excellent. Room fittings and furniture were of a high standard. Breakfast was very good.
Very well located with an extremely comfortable bed, great shower and an exceptionally welcoming and host. I will definitely return if I need somewhere to stay in Poole again.
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