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Sandbanks Hotel

4.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool, near Sandbanks Beach

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Terrace/patio
Cocktail bar
Perched on the coast, Sandbanks Hotel offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast and ocean views from Amalfi Italian Restaurant. Unwind in the sauna or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and enjoy conference space, WiFi, helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Large Sea View Double with Balcony

Large Sea View Double with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 433 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Balcony

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 317 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 471 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England, BH13 7PS

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbanks Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rick Stein Sandbanks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coast Cafe- Surf Ride Skate - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sandbanks Hotel

Upscale hotel near Sandbanks Beach
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a playground at Sandbanks Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Amalfi Italian Restaurant, features ocean views and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers and a lifeguard on site
  • Self parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a reception hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 95 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amalfi Italian Restaurant
  • Sandbanks Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and May 2.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Sandbanks
Sandbanks Hotel Hotel
Sandbanks Hotel
Sandbanks Hotel Poole
Sandbanks Poole
Hotel Poole Sandbanks
Poole Sandbanks
Sandbanks Hotel Poole, Dorset
Sandbanks Hotel Poole
Sandbanks Hotel Hotel Poole

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandbanks Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandbanks Hotel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandbanks Hotel on Sept 4, 2025 start from CA $225.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sandbanks Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandbanks Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sandbanks Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sandbanks Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.

Where is Sandbanks Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Poole hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Canford Cliffs Beach and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Sandbanks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 840 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Lovely large bedroom. Good choice at breakfast. On the beach with nice patio area serving food and drink
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafiq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach area was well maintained, the staff were very professional and friendly. The room size was very good and terrace overlooking the sea was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant size rooms with kids room on the side perfect for our family , wonderful sea view to wake to each morning, breakfast was ok too ,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 8th stay at SandbankHotel and hope to return in late summer we no longer go abroad the hotel i situated on the beach food in restaurant fabulous maybe little pricey drinks definitely overpriced but as we only have 3 each per night not a problem fantastic walks on the beach roof top food available plenty seating of all types including subbed All stall great pleasant polite and professional
My favourite have had cancan made of this one
View from our balcony
from balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrakis James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We Loved the hotel it was clean tidy and very nice i think complimentary water in the room was missing whilst the hotel we lovely i do feel it looked very tired bur 100% we will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It a great location when weather is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks Sandbanks Hotel x

Lovely welcome Room ready early Clean Stunning view and location Great terrace and pizza bar Comfy too Very impressed !!
View from our room
View from our room
Wonderful terrace bar and pizza!
View from the terrace
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes this hotel is a bit dated but we didn’t care about that. The staff were all lovely, the location is fabulous and the food was excellent. We would 100% stay again. One tiny criticism, the bins on the outside terrace were overflowing and seagulls were fighting over the pizza scraps.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The superb Sandbank's Hotel

We had a lovely couple of days at the Sandbanks Hotel. The room was a little tired but we had a beautiful view overlooking the seafront . The bed was very comfortable and the room had everything that we needed. Breakfast was really nice and plentiful with excellent choices. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location with great staff, but could do with a refit, it felt very 70’s/80’s
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of the beach from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couple no children July Always wanted to stay here , easy parking on the beach . Initial impression was of a Tired Hotel that lacks identity … great shame ias it has a fantastic location … our room had a great sea view balcony but with a children’s playground directly below ! The room was clean but had a dated feel. The restaurant had great views but the food was basic . My partner and I went for a marvellous swim in the morning across golden sand and we ate a good buffet breakfast with a fabulous sea view although obscured by a big wooden shed ! So potentially 5star amenities but delivered (apart from the beach ) a very 3 star experience !!! Would I go again ? …. I think there’s better in this location for the money we paid !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay in Sandbanks

Lovely service. Clean rooms. Great breakfast. Nice cosy swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel well situated but some problems with hit water, pressure and wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We go every year and this year the service was poor as the bars closed when there was people wanting drinks on the terrace you get served pints in plastic glasses and more expensive than up the road in steins ! Breakfast finished at 9.45 and heat lamps turned off and then I usually take a coffee out on terrace after breakfast in a takeaway cup and was told manageress had told them to remove the take out cups … 2nd coffee machine out of order and that was out of order last year ! Disappointing overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunny Sandbanks

Location is fantastic,staff are amazing,hotel had so much history.Needs a bit of updating now as it feels tired.It would be nice if they renovated it similar to the original style to keep it’s history alive.Bar/sunbed area could be cleaner.Any random can use them as they can just walk up steps from beach.Needs some form of security measures to enable use for guests only.Food was amazing and well presented
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Very reasonable rate for a room for one night; won’t fault the room or the bed, the bathroom was clean but very old, although the shower was better than I expected to be fair. Breakfast though - let the place down. No catering staff on view, fried eggs were probably over an hour old, the sausages were cooked well but were so solid they must have come straight from the freezer, the bacon, cooked toms and mushrooms saved an on the spot complaint because my “fresh” slice of bread had mould on it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Hotel

Lovely hotel very relaxed and close to restaurants etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Lovely beachfront location and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nihal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in need of major renovation! Damp smell and leaks everywhere, old unclean worn out furniture. I paid 220 for one night, was not worth it at all. I can’t understand how expedia can give 8 out of ten! Definitely not a four star. Staff were very nice. Overall very disappointed with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower did not work on arrival. Plumbing in general seemed dated. Room was long ways from lift and required short stairs with luggage to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was a disaster for £1000+ for 3 nights. No bathroom had mold, a broken shower fitting on the wall so water leaked everywhere and the whole thing should have been updated 20yrs ago. The bedroom was ok until we realised we could not open the window without the ceiling tiles moving up and down with the wind with dust falling down. Cleaners didn’t come back the first day after we asked them to. 2nd day called reception and asked if they could clean room etc before 2pm, had to call at 3pm and asked if they could send someone asap. 6:30pm they came to clean which meant having to move our toddler out of the room just before dinner/ bedtime which was not ideal they also didn’t clean and forgot to leave toilet roll and showering products so had to come back again. They also had no beach towels for guest apart from ones you had to buy for £15 each and the towel was no good quality. Overall very poor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

I can’t fault my stay in any way nice relaxing 7 days holiday very happy that I chose sandbanks hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024