15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England, BH13 7PS
What's nearby
Sandbanks Beach - 3 min walk
Bournemouth International Centre - 9 min drive
Bournemouth Pier - 9 min drive
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 9 min drive
Bournemouth Beach - 13 min drive
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 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.
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
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
On-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is 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
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
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Sandbanks Hotel Poole
Sandbanks Hotel
Sandbanks Poole
Sandbanks
Poole Sandbanks
Sandbanks Hotel Poole, Dorset
Hotel Sandbanks
Hotel Poole Sandbanks
Sandbanks Hotel Hotel
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.
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 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 3-minute walk from Sandbanks Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Compton Acres.
Sandbanks Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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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
17 October 2024
Neil
Neil, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Alun
Alun, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Sea view
Absolutely furst class
nicholas
nicholas, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
24 September 2024
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Lance g sawyer
Lance g sawyer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Chris
Chris, 6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 September 2024
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.
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
15 September 2024
Al l goid but no hot water in the morning. Manager could’ve cared less
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 September 2024
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
Ian, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 September 2024
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
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3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 September 2024
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
Lynda, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 September 2024
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
Nicola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 August 2024
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
Miriam, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
18 August 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 August 2024
Maurice
Maurice, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
18 August 2024
Lovely beach access
Nurfarah
Nurfarah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
15 August 2024
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
massoud
massoud, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 August 2024
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
Michele, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2024
SANAE
SANAE, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
30 July 2024
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
Philip, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
robert
robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
Staff could not do enough for everyone
Graham
Graham, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 July 2024
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