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Sandbanks Hotel

Property class: 4

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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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A bar area with a view of the sea and a ship in the distance.
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
  • Business services
The current price is $166
$138 nightly
$166 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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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.)
    ‪26 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

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A teddy bear with a white shirt sitting on a bed.

Family Room

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 317 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

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

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 471 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Large Sea View Double with Balcony

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

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

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 to the right.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the beach.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
(16 reviews)
  • 326 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Poole

Located in Poole (Sandbanks), Sandbanks Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. .This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from New Forest National Park and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

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
  • ‪Rick Stein Sandbanks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baffi Pizza - ‬3 min drive

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 326 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 947 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property with friendly, helpful staff right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful position on the beach and such friendly helpful staff. Great view from our rooms and super indoor pool and beach bar with pizzas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated but very clean and very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great with good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location… that is the hotel’s real selling point. Dated, in desperate need of refurbishment, with slapdash housekeeping and rooms needing a deep clean. An unremarkable breakfast and distinctly nonchalant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location. Very convenient for what we had planned during our stay. Nice sizable from, with balcony facing Poole Harbour...wrong time of year to take full advantage!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big space hotel very dated and no a/c
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to a seaview room. Room comfortable and clean. Had requested a large bad which we got. Good breakfast. Outside is a little tired but location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Beach view. Excellent staff. Poor breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel (which we’ve been to a few times now) Right on the lovely sandy beach m which is a big plus for us! Free parking available (but must remember to enter your registration at reception) Able to still use some Hotel facilities for the remainder of the day after 11am checkout. Friendly and polite staff throughout. Lift available Good choice of buffet breakfast & good choice of drinks at the bar. Upgraded to a larger room with living area - many thanks. Unfortunately couldn’t get the living room window to open, but staff were very amenable and supplied us with a fan & mini fridge (it was a particularly hot time) - again “thank you”. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic, room was clean but could do with modernising as it was a bit dated. Staff were very good. Value for money probably not but once it's been shown a bit of love and attention it would be well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was amazing. Staff friendly and polite. Food wonderful. What lets it down is, the moment you walk upstairs towards accommodation it all seems rather tired. Walking into the room felt like we had gone back 30 years. Room was very dated. Hadn’t seen a shower curtain in a hotel bathroom for decades!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel looks and feels ‘tired’ although clean. However in the bathroom there was no bath Matt and it was somewhat slippery whilst taking a shower. This needs addressing urgently as it is a health and safety issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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