With direct access to a Blue Flag beach, this modern hotel provides spectacular views over the famous Sandbanks. It offers free Wi-Fi and has an award-winning restaurant and water sports. The rooms feature a satellite TV, work area, and tea and coffee making facilities, along with a private bathroom. Some rooms have views of the sea or harbor. The Sea View Restaurant is open for both breakfast and dinner and features fantastic sea views over Sandbanks Beach. In the warmer months, guests can relax with a drink on the Sandbanks Terrace. The hotel has its own Watersports Academy, offering equipment and qualified instructors for activities including windsurfing, kite surfing, water skiing and sailing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
6.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for Poole
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Amalfi Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Pizza on the beach
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Sandbanks Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Polish
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Sandbanks Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
£5 per child, per night
4 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Children are charged a discounted rate if sharing parents' accommodations. Family rooms include 2 children in the rate.

Please liaise with the hotel directly after making your reservation.

Please note that some rooms are affected by noise from hotel functions at weekends and on other special occasions. Please contact reservations directly for more detailed information.

Guests should note that the elevator only goes up to the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor is accessible via stairs.

Please note that some facilities are not available all year round.

When booking more than 6 rooms, a GBP 50 nonrefundable charge per room is required.

Please note that additional guests cannot be accommodated. All guests must be indicated at the time of booking.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Sandbanks Hotel

  • Sandbanks Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Pizza on the beach
    • Amalfi Restaurant

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Sandbanks Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sandbanks Hotel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, Sandbanks Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Sandbanks Hotel is 2.8 miles from the center of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Sandbanks Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Family

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sandbanks Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Sandbanks Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.