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18 Sept - 20 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Poole beach hotels

An outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, including bread, pastries, and drinks.
A red brick building with white-framed windows, a central entrance with a white door, and a black wrought iron fence.
A bar area with shelves of bottles, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, and a bookshelf.

1. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
Poole Old Town
€151
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
A coastal beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a grassy cliff.
A hotel reception area with a clock, a reception desk, and a sign indicating breakfast is included.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a central entrance, parking area, and multiple windows.

2. Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Poole
€84
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
A brick building with a large arched window and a blue door.
A breakfast table with cereal boxes, fruits, yogurt, and pastries.
A room with a large window, a teddy bear on a cushioned bench, and a white door.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

3. The Merchant House

The Merchant House
Poole Old Town
€175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Merchant House

4. The Canford

The Canford
Poole
€127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Canford
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with various bottles, a cash register, and a beer tap.
A restaurant with a staircase, wooden chairs, and tables. There is a sign on the wall and a lamp on the floor.
A brick building with a sign reading "The Antelope" and a corner window.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a window.

5. Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns

Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
Poole Old Town
€110
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a sign reading "HAVEN HOTEL & SPA".
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a calm sea with a boat and a bridge in the distance.
A long dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and the sea.

6. Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel
Sandbanks
  • Retreat to sun-kissed shores with beachfront bliss, where coastal adventure and oceanfront dining await on Poole's pristine beaches.
€139
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Haven Hotel
A shower with a stone wall, a control panel, and a glass door.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.
A narrow street with traditional brick buildings, one with a black and white facade and flower boxes.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack, and a window.

7. Anchorage

Anchorage
Poole Old Town
€135
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Anchorage
A sandy beach with large rocks in the foreground, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.
A bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a staircase leading to another level.
A dining area with a round table set for six, a cushioned bench seating, and large windows with a view of greenery and a parked car.

8. Inn In The Park

Inn In The Park
Poole
€111
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Inn In The Park
A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A bar with various bottles of alcohol, including whiskey, wine, and spirits, displayed on shelves.
A building with a sign reading "SHAH OF PERSIA" above a large, dark-colored door.

9. Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
Oakdale
€67
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
A beach with large rocks in the foreground, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
A hotel dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, a sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.

10. Grovefield Manor

Grovefield Manor
Poole
  • Seaside escape with sandy beach strolls, just minutes from Bournemouth's coastline and tranquil Branksome Dene shores.
€148
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Grovefield Manor
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Poole

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with free breakfast in Poole

A coastal beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a grassy cliff.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a central entrance, parking area, and multiple windows.

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Poole
€84
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
An outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, including bread, pastries, and drinks.
A red brick building with white-framed windows, a central entrance with a white door, and a black wrought iron fence.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with bottles, and a seating area with a high ceiling and warm lighting.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, and a bookshelf.

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
Poole Old Town
€151
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with various bottles, a cash register, and a beer tap.
A restaurant with a staircase, wooden chairs, and tables. There is a sign on the wall and a lamp on the floor.
A brick building with a sign reading "The Antelope" and a corner window.
A brick building with a sign reading "The Antelope" and a signboard for a hotel lounge. There are tables and chairs outside the building.

Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns

Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
Poole Old Town
€110
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
A long dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A coastal hotel with a large building, a pier, and a beach.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a calm sea with a boat and a bridge in the distance.
A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a sign reading "HAVEN HOTEL & SPA".

Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel
Sandbanks
€139
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Haven Hotel
A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A bar with various bottles of alcohol, including whiskey, wine, and spirits, displayed on shelves.
A building with a sign reading "SHAH OF PERSIA" above a large, dark-colored door.

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
Oakdale
€67
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns

The Canford

The Canford
Poole
€127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Canford
A breakfast spread with various items like eggs, sausages, and tomatoes on a stovetop.
A brick building with a large arched window and a blue door.
A breakfast table with cereal boxes, fruits, yogurt, and pastries.

The Merchant House

The Merchant House
Poole Old Town
€175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Merchant House
A bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a staircase leading to another level.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under a large umbrella, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.
A sandy beach with large rocks in the foreground, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.
A dining area with a round table set for six, a cushioned bench seating, and large windows with a view of greenery and a parked car.

Inn In The Park

Inn In The Park
Poole
€111
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Inn In The Park
A beach with large rocks in the foreground, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and elegant decor.
A bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A hotel dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.

Grovefield Manor

Grovefield Manor
Poole
€148
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Grovefield Manor
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden door, a glass shower enclosure, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a radiator, and a view of greenery through the window.
A small kitchenette with a coffee maker, kettle, mug, and a refrigerator.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Rose & Crown" and a pub sign above the entrance.

Rose and Crown

Rose and Crown
Poole
€171
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Rose and Crown
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4-star beach hotels in Poole

An outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, including bread, pastries, and drinks.
A red brick building with white-framed windows, a central entrance with a white door, and a black wrought iron fence.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with bottles, and a seating area with a high ceiling and warm lighting.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, and a bookshelf.

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
Poole Old Town
€151
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.
A reception desk with a receptionist, a glass partition with a geometric pattern, a framed painting on the wall, and a sign welcoming guests to the hotel.
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic view of the sea and hills.
A dining table set for two with wine glasses and cutlery, overlooking a scenic view of the sea.

Harbour Heights Hotel

Harbour Heights Hotel
Poole
€137
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Harbour Heights Hotel

The Canford

The Canford
Poole
€127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Canford
A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A bar with various bottles of alcohol, including whiskey, wine, and spirits, displayed on shelves.
A building with a sign reading "SHAH OF PERSIA" above a large, dark-colored door.

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
Oakdale
€67
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
A breakfast spread with various items like eggs, sausages, and tomatoes on a stovetop.
A brick building with a large arched window and a blue door.
A breakfast table with cereal boxes, fruits, yogurt, and pastries.

The Merchant House

The Merchant House
Poole Old Town
€175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Merchant House
A beach with large rocks in the foreground, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and elegant decor.
A bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A hotel dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.

Grovefield Manor

Grovefield Manor
Poole
€148
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Grovefield Manor
A long dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A coastal hotel with a large building, a pier, and a beach.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a calm sea with a boat and a bridge in the distance.
A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a sign reading "HAVEN HOTEL & SPA".

Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel
Sandbanks
€139
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Haven Hotel
A beach with a clear view of the ocean and a building with a balcony overlooking the beach.
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, a view of the sea, and a sailboat in the distance.
A view of a beach from a room with a large window, curtains, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a sofa, and a TV.

Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel
Sandbanks
€132
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Sandbanks Hotel
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Find out more about Poole

Poole and its attractions for beach lovers

Nestled along the picturesque southern coast, Poole offers a delightful array of beachside activities perfect for families and adventurous travellers. Begin your seaside journey at Sandbanks Beach, renowned for its golden sands and clear waters, where children can build sandcastles while adults relax under the sun. For those looking to explore, the nearby Brownsea Island is a short ferry ride away and is home to stunning nature trails and wildlife, including the rare red squirrel. If water sports pique your interest, Poole Harbour provides options for kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing, showcasing some of the most stunning views of the coastline. After an exciting day, indulge in a leisurely stroll along the promenade, where you can savour local seafood at charming beachside eateries. To experience the best of Poole, consider staying near the vibrant Sandbanks area, where high-quality hotels offer luxurious amenities and attentive service, ensuring you feel pampered throughout your stay. With easy access to both the beach and local attractions, your family can effortlessly combine relaxation with adventure, making every moment memorable.

Find the best beach hotels and resorts in Poole

For those seeking a seaside escape in Poole, these top hotels offer fantastic beach amenities and picturesque views, perfect for beach lovers looking to unwind by the coast.Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

  • Why it's great for the ultimate beach vacation spot: For beach enthusiasts, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole is an excellent choice, with a remarkable traveler review rating of 9.0. Located in Poole Old Town, travelers can easily access nearby beaches and the sea, ensuring a refreshing coastal experience. The hotel features premium Egyptian cotton sheets and 24-hour room service, catering to travelers looking for comfort and convenience during their beach getaway.
  • Other amenities: Additional amenities include free cribs, parking nearby, and a delightful on-site restaurant serving kids' meals. Guests can also enjoy daily housekeeping, complimentary toiletries, and air conditioning for a comfortable stay. Whether lounging by the beach or enjoying a meal with ocean views, this hotel provides a perfect base for beach lovers.
  • Neighborhood: Poole Old Town
  • Nearby attractions: Poole Quay - 0.4 km, Poole Harbour - 0.6 km, Brownsea Castle - 4.3 km

Harbour Heights Hotel

  • Why it's great for the ultimate beach vacation spot: With a traveler review rating of 8.6, Harbour Heights Hotel is a prime destination for beach lovers. Located near the sand beach and marina, travelers can enjoy a variety of water sports, including windsurfing and kayaking. The hotel’s scenic terrace and stylish restaurant create an inviting atmosphere for unwinding after a day at the beach.
  • Other amenities: Additional amenities include a complimentary buffet breakfast, self-parking, and cribs for families. The hotel also offers electric car charging stations and daily housekeeping for a straightforward stay. Guests can indulge in designer toiletries and enjoy the convenience of a snack bar, making their beach escape both luxurious and comfortable.
  • Nearby attractions: Alum Chine Beach - 3.5 km, Branksome Chine Beach - 1.9 km, Sandbanks Beach - 0.7 km

Sandbanks Hotel

  • Why it's great for the ultimate beach vacation spot: Sandbanks Hotel is an exceptional choice for beach enthusiasts, with an excellent review rating of 8.0. This hotel is ideally located right by the beach, providing guests with direct access to sandy shores and a variety of water sports, including surfing and windsurfing. The inviting atmosphere is complemented by an indoor pool and a restaurant with ocean views, perfect for a relaxing dining experience after a day by the sea.
  • Other amenities: Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a terrace for soaking up the sun, complimentary breakfasts, and options for family-friendly dining. The hotel also features self-parking, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping, ensuring that every aspect of a beach getaway is catered for with style and comfort.
  • Nearby attractions: Alum Chine Beach - 4.2 km, Branksome Chine Beach - 2.7 km, Sandbanks Beach - 0.5 km

Top Poole Hotel Reviews

Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent position. Staff very good. I would say a little overpriced. Property is a bit tired & in need of some renovation."
LESLEY 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Sandbanks Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

8/10 Good
"very well presented and the staff were very pleasant. we thought the car park was over priced as we only stayed one night. Premeir Inn only charge £3.00."
Mike 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Only a fleeting visit. But checking was a quick and easy. Our room was good. Breakfast was tastie."
jane 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Haven Hotel
The Merchant House

The Merchant House

10/10 Excellent
"Great place very friendly owner nicely setup - easy central access to town and the marina"
Simon 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Merchant House
Grovefield Manor

Grovefield Manor

10/10 Excellent
"Very pleasant hotel and very accommodating"
Richard 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Grovefield Manor

Frequently asked questions

What is Poole like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and spas, Poole offers a lot for the traveller planning a beach getaway.
What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Poole?
Sandbanks Hotel is a top beachfront hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 4-minute walk of Canford Cliffs Beach . Other good choices to stay near the beach include Haven Hotel and Inn In The Park.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Poole?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year in Poole: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Poole is 793 mm.
What is there to see and do around Poole?
After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Sandbanks Beach or Branksome Chine Beach. Experience the area's spas and marina, and make time for local attractions such as RNLI College and Poole Quay. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Poole Harbour or Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Poole?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Poole more easily: Make your way to Poole with a flight to Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), the closest major airport which is located 8 mi (12.9 km) from the city centre. If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from Poole Station, Hamworthy Station or Parkstone Station. You can cross the water on a ferry from the local port.

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