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Sandbanks Hotel

4.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool, near Sandbanks Beach

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Terrace/patio
Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$360
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Room options

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Large Sea View Double with Balcony

Large Sea View Double with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Balcony

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

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
  • 29 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
  • 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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Compton Acres - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Poole Quay - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Brownsea Castle - 57 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 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

Upscale hotel near Sandbanks Beach
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a playground at Sandbanks Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Amalfi Italian Restaurant, features ocean views and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers and a lifeguard on site
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a reception hall and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellboy and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 95 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 2 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

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
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

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandbanks Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandbanks Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandbanks Hotel on 7 Jul 2025 start from NZ$360.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sandbanks Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandbanks Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sandbanks Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sandbanks Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25.

Where is Sandbanks Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Poole hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Canford Cliffs Beach and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Sandbanks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 820 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes this hotel is a bit dated but we didn’t care about that. The staff were all lovely, the location is fabulous and the food was excellent. We would 100% stay again. One tiny criticism, the bins on the outside terrace were overflowing and seagulls were fighting over the pizza scraps.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location with great staff, but could do with a refit, it felt very 70’s/80’s
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of the beach from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel well situated but some problems with hit water, pressure and wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Very reasonable rate for a room for one night; won’t fault the room or the bed, the bathroom was clean but very old, although the shower was better than I expected to be fair. Breakfast though - let the place down. No catering staff on view, fried eggs were probably over an hour old, the sausages were cooked well but were so solid they must have come straight from the freezer, the bacon, cooked toms and mushrooms saved an on the spot complaint because my “fresh” slice of bread had mould on it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nihal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in need of major renovation! Damp smell and leaks everywhere, old unclean worn out furniture. I paid 220 for one night, was not worth it at all. I can’t understand how expedia can give 8 out of ten! Definitely not a four star. Staff were very nice. Overall very disappointed with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower did not work on arrival. Plumbing in general seemed dated. Room was long ways from lift and required short stairs with luggage to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

I can’t fault my stay in any way nice relaxing 7 days holiday very happy that I chose sandbanks hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

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

Great views

Good location with great views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nurfarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beach access
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With the beach on one side and harbour on the other, this was a picturesque location. A fairly quiet area which was good. My room was a bit of a route march from the entrance but staff were great and i enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a nice stay with very accommodating personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superbly located hotel with stunning views. Parking was easy as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Enjoyable stay in Sandbanks

Enjoyed our stay at Sandbanks. Room was well equipped and spacious and right on beach Breakfast was also good with plenty of choice We don’t usually eat at the hotel we stay in but chose to eat in both nights during our stay. The Pizzas were excellent and our Italian met was also good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right on the beach. We had a fantastic view of the sea from our room. Our room had everything we needed, although a little dusty in places. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great for a family beach break

We had a great stay at sandbanks and it’s perfect for families. We’re already planning our next visit. Big room and lovely view and tasty breakfast. Right on the beach. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Johanne

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

Enjoyed

Could do with updating inside but outside and location great staff lovely food good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

A favourite Hotel

Excellent Hotel, attentive, friendly and happy staff in all areas of the business. Superb location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023