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Sandbanks Hotel

4.0 star property

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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 bar area with a view of the sea and a ship in the distance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a sofa. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the sea.
A view of a beach from a room with a large window, curtains, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $253
$211 nightly
$253 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England, BH13 7PS
  • Place, Sandbanks Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canford Cliffs Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Compton Acres
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a wooden table, a desk, and a mirror.

Double Room

  • 326 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A teddy bear sitting on a bed with a white pillow and a white sheet.

Family Room

  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk. There is a window with a view of a body of water and buildings.

Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 317 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 471 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Large Sea View Double with Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Large Sea View Double with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 433 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a framed artwork above it, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a sofa. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the sea.

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Balcony | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two armchairs, a small table, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 326 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Harbour View with Balcony

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Sea View with Balcony

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Economy Double

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Poole

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
  • Bournemouth Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 13 min drive - 4.6 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
  • ‪Sandbanks Beach, Poole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Inn in the Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪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. Open daily.
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
Sandbanks Hotel Poole
Sandbanks Hotel Hotel Poole

Sandbanks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 904 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
The staff and team make this stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast beach view with balcony excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room overlooking the beach was lovely. Big comfy bed and well sound proofed. Breakfast buffet was good quality and not too busy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

malcom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose to overlook the harbour as there’s more to see, breakfast very good as wax the evening meal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Yes breakfast great. The room was clean and changed each day. Staff excellent friendly throughout.Beach view fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfeast was brill. Staff are are really nice and helpful. Very quick check in. Love being next to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing views, friendly staff, good breakfast spread
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely not a 4 star hotel and not worth the price, but location is perfect and room is comfortable enough
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The shower struggled to give out constant hot water. One minute warm the next cold!! The hotel is in need of much upgrading
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is a bit dated but staff was very good and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Left after 2 hours didn’t even stay one night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
The beach view is obviously great, and the reason for coming here as it's affordable. The reason it's affordable is due to the tired conditions. The balcony was filthy and my partner had to clean the chairs with wet loo roll and the railings to lean on. The room itself was clean enough, although the bathroom didn’t make me feel like I wanted to have a bath, and i usually like to take the opportunity in a hotel. We didn't really enjoy breakfast, egg and bacon ok, sausages and hash browns not. I would rate it closer to 3*. I would stay again, because of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Johanne

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They asked to take me bags to my room very happy staff and lovely place great room love the whole hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of the beach with a lovely balcony. Very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nita

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Weekend by the sea

Super spot by the beach and very helpful friendly staff. Lovely view over the harbour even from our budget room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022