Oakdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Poole Harbour
Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.
Sandbanks Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Poole Quay
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Brownsea Castle
Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.
Compton Acres
The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today.
RNLI College
Enjoy the student vibe at RNLI College as part of your travels around Poole. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
Jaggers Comedy Club Saturday Night Stand up Comedy in Bournemouth
Our pick of the best Oakdale Hotel Deals
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
"There was only one broken fan provided and when I asked for a spare fan I was refused with excuse one fan per room. The property was back dated and in need of mordenisation."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Laguna Hotel
"Old plumbing. Taps."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
"hotel clean, staff friendly and helpful. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Royal Bath Hotel
"Our room looked out to sea it was on the third floor with good views the furnishings were dated but the decor was clean the bathroom was dated and was in a rather poor condition the public areas were clean the bar area was large with an opulent feel of a bygone time but the disappointing thing for ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
"Great location as close to the town and the beach but a little quieter as just slightly off the beat and track."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Bournemouth East Cliff by Belvilla
"The hotel is in need of significant refurbishment and appears to be quite run-down. There were several issues during my stay, including a blocked toilet, a bath that drained poorly and filled up due to a blockage no aerial TV connection and no Wi-Fi access in the room. I would not expect these kinds ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakdale
Parkstone
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas? A visit to Parkstone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Splashdown Waterpark and Tower Park.
Poole Old Town
Visitors to Poole Old Town rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas. You might also want to make some time to see Scaplen’s Court Museum or Poole Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Lilliput
When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Poole Harbour and Compton Acres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
