Near Tower Park, Poole Quay Hotel welcomes you to a tranquil retreat with golf, a sun-kissed terrace, and lush gardens. Unwind in one of the 2 bars or connect to WiFi while planning your day; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Parking available
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Self parking
24-hour room service
Room service
Business centre
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Front desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Free cots/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Standard Single Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
20 sq m
Harbour view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
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Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Sandbanks Beach - 21 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 31 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 124 min drive
Parkstone Station - 10 min drive
Poole Station - 12 min walk
Branksome Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
The Quay - 4 min walk
The Brewhouse - 6 min walk
Italian Gossip - 2 min walk
Jolly Sailor - 3 min walk
Rockfish - 5 min walk
About this property
Poole Quay Hotel
Poole Quay Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Harbour View Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers ocean views. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 7.00 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference space (990 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Adjacent to a golf course
Bike parking
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Harbour View Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Anchor Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this pub serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 7.00 per night
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Poole Thistle
Thistle Hotel Poole
Thistle Poole
Poole Thistle Hotel
Thistle Poole Dorset
Thistle Poole Hotel Poole
Thistle Poole Hotel
Thistle Hotel
Thistle Poole
Poole Quay Hotel Hotel
Poole Quay Hotel Poole
Poole Quay Hotel Hotel Poole
Frequently asked questions
Does Poole Quay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Poole Quay 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.
Are pets allowed at Poole Quay Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Poole Quay Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 7.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Poole Quay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Poole Quay Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (12-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Poole Quay Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Poole Quay Hotel?
Yes, Harbour View Restaurant offers ocean views.
What's the area around Poole Quay Hotel like?
Poole Quay Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 3-minute walk from Poole Harbour and 2 minutes' walk from Poole Quay. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Poole Quay Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
18 Feb 2024
Very pleasant stay and staff were more than friendly and helpful
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2023
Perfect place to stay close to everything
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 May 2023
very nice stay , all staff very friendly : breakfast very good
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2023
Good value hotel
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2023
Nice hotel, good location, good quality of food at breakfast, clean and comfortable room.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2023
Good hotel
Brilliant stay friendly staff good location
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Sept 2023
Nice hotel
Nazanin
Nazanin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Good hotel
Great location huge bed lovely view from restaurant
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2023
Located close to the harbour with shops and restaurants nearby.
shivakumar
shivakumar, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2022
Excellent location
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Poole quay stay.
Upon arrival we received a friendly welcome and check in was fast. Clean room and a great location.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2023
Great base for our visit to Brownsea island. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food was excellent.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2023
Good location
Rubi
Rubi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jan 2023
Great stay.
Always a good stay and the staff are friendly The menu is limited but the food was really good. Best of all it’s dog friendly
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Sept 2023
Close to restaurants and shopping. The staff were very approachable and helpful.
Mindy
Mindy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Hotel and location fantastic views of harbour plenty of places to eat friendly and helpful staff good car parking whats not to like i am a regular visitor clean comfortable lovely dining room and bar with views of harbour brownsea island lots going on i love it
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Sept 2023
Friendly helpful staff. A great location for Poole harbour!
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sept 2023
Great reception staff. Plentiful parking, great views over harbour. Hotel slightly dated but clean, good size room & powerful shower.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2023
Brilliant location
Amazing location. Room dated but comfortable and clean. Would stay again for sure
Lucy
Lucy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2024
Great venue
Excellent staff amazing team. Thank you all
Gill
Gill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2022
All round excellent
Lovely hotel Friendly staff Great location Comfortable room
Frederick
Frederick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2023
Plenty of parking spaces and a lovely spacious room
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2022
Enjoyed this hotel. Location in the heart of Poole made it easy to walk to stores and restaurants. Front desk staff was accommodating.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Apr 2023
Rooms are VERY tired looking & beds hard but clean & breakfast was good.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Aug 2023
Helpful and courteous staff. A good location for dining,
tourist boats almost stop in front (harbor 90 seconds walk),
and double decker on/off bus stops in front.