When you stay at Sandbanks Hotel in Poole, you'll be on the beach, a 4-minute drive from Sandbanks Beach and 9 minutes from Poole Harbour. .This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from New Forest National Park.
What's nearby
Sandbanks Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Canford Cliffs Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Compton Acres - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Poole Harbour - 13 min drive - 4.7 miles
Poole Quay - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
Getting around
Parkstone Station - 12 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Rockwater - 4 min drive
Jenkins & Sons - 5 min drive
Inn in the Park - 5 min drive
Sandbanks Beach, Poole - 10 min walk
Rick Stein Sandbanks - 14 min walk
About this property
Sandbanks Hotel
Sandbanks Hotel offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 95 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and lifeguards on site.
You can enjoy a meal at Amalfi Italian Restaurant serving the guests of Sandbanks Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Amalfi Italian Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. A children's menu is available.
Sandbanks Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 1 and May 2.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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Sandbanks Hotel Hotel Poole
Sandbanks Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
Lovely it’s on the beach and quieter part. Nice bar area.
Breakfast limited and slow service if you order porridge or eggs but overall the location is fab.
A lovely relaxing stay. The hotel is located right on the beach with an out -door bar area where you can dine and look over the sea. My Room was very spacious and clean, the staff very friendly and atmoshere was relaxed. Brilliant breakfast, ! looking forward to returning and trying some water sports.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Demetrakis James
Jul 29, 2025
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
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
Megan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Yvonne
Oct 11, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Staff were excellent. Had to move rooms as ours was on the 3rd floor and we could hear noise from the pipes. The hotel is a bit tired in parts. A bit too SAGA holiday for us but generally our stay was pleasant.
Yvonne
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter
Jul 27, 2024
I can’t fault my stay in any way nice relaxing 7 days holiday very happy that I chose sandbanks hotel