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Sandbanks Hotel

4.0 star property
Poole beachfront hotel with restaurant, bar/lounge

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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

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Conference space
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Lift
The current price is £135
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Harbour view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Sea View Double with Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Sea View Double with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single 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 - 0.1 km
  • Canford Cliffs Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Compton Acres - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Branksome Chine Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 60 min drive
  • Parkstone Station - 12 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 13 min drive
  • Hamworthy Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jenkins & Sons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Penn Central - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rockwater - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪South Deep - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Poole, putting you near activities such as windsurfing, kayaking and sailing. The indoor pool provides a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a sauna. Amalfi Italian Restaurant serves dinner and offers ocean views. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 95 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Lifeguard on-site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing lessons nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Amalfi Italian Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant only serves dinner. A children's menu is available.
Sandbanks Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 2 May.

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Is Sandbanks Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 1 October and 2 May.

Does Sandbanks Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sandbanks Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sandbanks Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sandbanks Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sandbanks Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandbanks Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25.

Is there an on-site casino at Sandbanks Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (10-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Sandbanks Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, hiking and kayaking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Sandbanks Hotel?

Yes, Amalfi Italian Restaurant offers ocean views.

What's the area around Sandbanks Hotel like?

Sandbanks Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Sandbanks Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Canford Cliffs Beach.

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Reviews

Sandbanks Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's unbeatable beachfront position and well-maintained beach area were a highlight of the stay. (25 reviews)
  • Breakfast was described as tasty, plentiful, and excellent with a good choice of options. (20 reviews)
  • The property's restaurants and dining options were highly praised for their quality and service. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Beach
Breakfast
View
Balcony
Food
Sea
Restaurant

Reviews

6/10 Good

Definitely not a 4 star hotel and not worth the price, but location is perfect and room is comfortable enough
Isabel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

amazing views, friendly staff, good breakfast spread
jon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is a bit dated but staff was very good and very clean.
Jess, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb breakfast buffet.
Joe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view of the beach with a lovely balcony. Very comfy bed.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They asked to take me bags to my room very happy staff and lovely place great room love the whole hotel
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and hotel
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. Lovely large bedroom. Good choice at breakfast. On the beach with nice patio area serving food and drink
Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 ,
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Rafiq, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It a great location when weather is good.
Johanne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Nita, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend by the sea

Super spot by the beach and very helpful friendly staff. Lovely view over the harbour even from our budget room!
Janice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Demetrakis James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Megan, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely beachfront location and great food.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic location

Fantastic location, prefect for the beach. Hotel staff where very friendly and service was good. Unfortunately the bedrooms could do with a bit of TLC
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect little break on the beach

We had a lovely 3 night break at Sandbanks Hotel, Poole to celebrate my husband’s birthday. This hotel is right on the beach, so suited our needs perfectly, We were given a lovely room overlooking the sea & right next to the lift (which made things easier for my mobility issues) The staff were most welcoming & friendly. We will be back.
View from our room
My husband, celebrating his birthday on the beach outside
JANET, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

This hotel only really has the staff (who are all lovely) and the beach going for it. The hotel is very tired and in desperate need of some money spending on it. No wonder non of the other guests were friendly or made any attempt to smile!
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Hotel

Lovely hotel very relaxed and close to restaurants etc
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely view of the beach from our room.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is located in an amazing location with Poole Harbour to one side and the sea to the other, both accessible from the hotel. The staff are polite and professional. The housekeeping is impressive. Although the building is looking a little tired, the ambience, staff members and service make up for it. Breakfast is as expected with variety on offer to cater to most dietary requirements. The dining/eating area could be made a little more attractive as the layout seems rather formal. However, the friendliness of the staff makes up for this. I’d definitely stay again.
Pam, 3-night trip