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Overview of Sandbanks Hotel

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On the beach
Indoor Pool
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Sandbanks Hotel

4 out of 5

3.9/5 Good

Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Business Services
  • Parking Available
  • Bar

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment

Explore the area

    Popular LocationSandbanks Beach1 min walk
    Popular LocationSandbanks Ferry Terminal2 min drive
    AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)27 min drive
    Popular LocationBrownsea Castle70 min drive

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  • Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 167 sq ft
    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 Twin Bed
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  • Double Room

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    3.9/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 326 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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  • Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

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    4.1/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 433 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 Double Bed
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  • Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

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    3.9/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 315 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
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  • Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Balcony

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    4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 166 sq ft
    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 Twin Bed
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  • Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

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    3.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 326 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
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  • Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

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    4.1/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 471 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 Double Bed
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  • Family Room

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    Room amenities

    • 419 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 Double Bed
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  • Double Room, Balcony

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    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 317 sq ft
    • Harbor view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
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About this area

Poole

Located in Poole, Sandbanks Hotel is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bournemouth Beach and Sandbanks Beach, while Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and O2 Academy Bournemouth are cultural highlights. Oceanarium and The Square are also worth visiting. With kayaking, windsurfing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Beach - 1 min walk
  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive
  • Branksome Chine Beach - 3 min drive
  • Shell Bay Beach - 37 min drive
  • Brownsea Castle - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Poole Parkstone Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Amalfi Restaurant — 1 min walk
  • Sandbanks Bar — 1 min walk
  • Rick Stein — 12 min walk
  • Loch Fyne Seafood & Grill — 17 min walk
  • South Deep — 5 min drive

About this property

Sandbanks Hotel

4-star hotel on the beach, near Sandbanks Beach
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk. All 95 rooms offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and hair dryers. Desks and free toiletries are also available to guests.
Sandbanks Hotel offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Poole hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10.00 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking is wheelchair accessible

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Business services

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

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Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 1 2021 to May 16 2021 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities will be closed during January, March, June, September, November, and December:
  • Children's club

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 18.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 6.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 6.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 18.00 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Sandbanks Hotel and receive a full refund?
Yes, Sandbanks Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Sandbanks Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Is Sandbanks Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the 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 is from 4:00 PM - 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 1 mi (2 km) of Canford Cliffs Beach and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).
3.9
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Rating 5 - Excellent. 188 out of 601 reviews
5 - Excellent 31%
Rating 4 - Good. 234 out of 601 reviews
4 - Good 39%
Rating 3 - Okay. 112 out of 601 reviews
3 - Okay 19%
Rating 2 - Poor. 50 out of 601 reviews
2 - Poor 8%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 17 out of 601 reviews
1 - Terrible 3%

4.1/5

Cleanliness

4.1/5

Staff & service

3.9/5

Amenities

3.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

2/5 Poor

Sad face IconDisliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/5 Good

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winning location!
amazing location. Rooms clean. Good Covid safety measures in place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

3/5 Okay

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Needs improvement or the cost to be lower
Hotel needs a refurb. Seriously over priced for the quality and standard of the hotel interior. Some staff were lovely, others could definitely have been friendlier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was incredibly clean and warm. Parking was plentiful and free.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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