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Sandbanks Hotel

4.0 star property
Poole beachfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • On the beach
  • Restaurant 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
  • Elevator

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Sea View Double with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England, BH13 7PS

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 53 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 9 min drive
  • Parkstone Station - 12 min drive
  • Poole Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbanks Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Compton Acres - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rick Stein, Sandbanks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coast Cafe- Surf Ride Skate - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Poole, putting you near activities like 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 95 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

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

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surf 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

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Stair-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/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and May 2.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/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

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 October 1 and May 2.
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 to 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.
Are pets allowed at Sandbanks Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sandbanks Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10.00 per night. Parking spots 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 onsite 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 like 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 3-minute walk from Sandbanks Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Compton Acres.

Sandbanks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Neil, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alun, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adrian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sea view
Absolutely furst class
nicholas, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lance g sawyer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 6-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Al l goid but no hot water in the morning. Manager could’ve cared less
Gillian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Dated , outside uncared for looks shabby needs a tidy up, run down ,building smells of drains, definitely not 4star , Shame because it’s a great Location Bed was comfortable food was good Would not stay again
Ian, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

The hitel is in a great location and we had a great room (booked famiky room as last one wuth beach view) Breakfast was good and staff helpful. Few things let it down, the indoor pool area is really poor. It says to have shower before entering but showers falling apart and next to useless. Staff were on their phones and one was laid on sunbed?! Reception staff said bar food availalbe when wr arrived but only choice was pizza and nothing else available
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were clean, hotel felt to us like a 3 star, but not actually sure what starring it has at this moment! Excellent beach area. Nice restaurant and do an excellent buffet style breakfast
Lynda, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing stay, wonderful location
Really welcoming and helpful staff from reception through to cleaners through to bar, our suite was offered to us an hour early and the views, as promised, were excellent, as was the suite with an amazing view as promised. Italian restaurant - great food and friendly service. Our only gripe were the pillows, you had three but all were roughly the width of a pitta bread, very difficult to sleep and as we were in the top level room, you'd expect better quality. But that's the only thing.
Nicola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The beach is absolutely gorgeous. Sitting having a drink on the back verandah was amazing. The outside shower needs fixing, it just sprays right up high into the air. The layout of the hotel was counter intuitive. Had a really kind receptionist help me order an uber. So grateful to her. :)
Miriam, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sarah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Maurice, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely beach access
Nurfarah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

massoud, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Had a lovely stay. Room looking over the harbour was lovely and big but no air conditioning so needed balcony door open all night. Bathroom clean and big but unfortunately only a very mediocre shower in a bath with a curtain which was clingy. Bed lovely and big and comfortable. View lovely. Walk to troon was quite difficult for my partner who uses a stick, but i suppose should have mentioned it. Lovely being right on the beach, sand and sea were just lovely. Bar prices for lunch and drinks were very expensive as was everything around the area, which we were expecting. The staff were all young and very helpful and polite. We didn’t use the restaurant so can’t say but breakfast was good. The whole hotel building itself did have a very tired feel about it, lots of things needed juzzshing up, but on the whole a very enjoyable stay.
Michele, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SANAE, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We were disappointed that the hotel wasn’t of the quality we were expecting for the money we had paid for 3 nights bed and breakfast. The room was clean but the bathroom very dated . The breakfast adequate but no info to tell guests that eggs and pancakes could be cooked to request. The only restaurant at the hotel was Italian , we did book for dinner one evening at The Haven ( sister hotel) but the moules weren’t hot, were replaced with less sauce and not charged for , but it spoilt our meal.
Philip, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff could not do enough for everyone
Graham, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Nice hotel right by the sea although it could use some renovation. At the moment of check in we were told that the spa is closed for the duration of our stay (2 days) for maintenance. Although we were told we could use spa facility in a sister hotel, which was some 5 mins car drive it was disappointing we were not informed of this in advance via email or telephone perhaps so we could plan our stay better. We were looking forward to use spa facilities particularly and booked our stay specifically at this hotel for that and even though I explained this to the male receptionist the hotel didn’t offer anything to compensate us in that regard which was disappointing
Aleksandra, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I can’t fault my stay in any way nice relaxing 7 days holiday very happy that I chose sandbanks hotel
Peter, 7-night trip
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