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Sandbanks Hotel

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception hall
Large Sea View Double with Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England, BH13 7PS
  • Place, Sandbanks Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canford Cliffs Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Compton Acres
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Large Sea View Double with Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Sea View Double with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sandbanks Hotel

Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a sauna or a playground.
Sandbanks Hotel offers 95 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sandbanks Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sandbanks Beach. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Amalfi Italian Restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Sandbanks Beach and 9 minutes by car from Poole Harbour
Sandbanks Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Sandbanks Hotel also features a terrace, a front desk safe, and a porter. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Poole hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
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.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 2 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Sandbanks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 883 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing views, friendly staff, good breakfast spread
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely not a 4 star hotel and not worth the price, but location is perfect and room is comfortable enough
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is a bit dated but staff was very good and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They asked to take me bags to my room very happy staff and lovely place great room love the whole hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of the beach with a lovely balcony. Very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant size rooms with kids room on the side perfect for our family , wonderful sea view to wake to each morning, breakfast was ok too ,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It a great location when weather is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Lovely large bedroom. Good choice at breakfast. On the beach with nice patio area serving food and drink
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Rafiq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach area was well maintained, the staff were very professional and friendly. The room size was very good and terrace overlooking the sea was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely it’s on the beach and quieter part. Nice bar area. Breakfast limited and slow service if you order porridge or eggs but overall the location is fab.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Weekend by the sea

Super spot by the beach and very helpful friendly staff. Lovely view over the harbour even from our budget room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Thanks Sandbanks Hotel x

Lovely welcome Room ready early Clean Stunning view and location Great terrace and pizza bar Comfy too Very impressed !!
View from our room
View from our room
Wonderful terrace bar and pizza!
View from the terrace
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fantastic location

Fantastic location, prefect for the beach. Hotel staff where very friendly and service was good. Unfortunately the bedrooms could do with a bit of TLC
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely relaxing stay. The hotel is located right on the beach with an out -door bar area where you can dine and look over the sea. My Room was very spacious and clean, the staff very friendly and atmoshere was relaxed. Brilliant breakfast, ! looking forward to returning and trying some water sports.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demetrakis James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We Loved the hotel it was clean tidy and very nice i think complimentary water in the room was missing whilst the hotel we lovely i do feel it looked very tired bur 100% we will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 8th stay at SandbankHotel and hope to return in late summer we no longer go abroad the hotel i situated on the beach food in restaurant fabulous maybe little pricey drinks definitely overpriced but as we only have 3 each per night not a problem fantastic walks on the beach roof top food available plenty seating of all types including subbed All stall great pleasant polite and professional
My favourite have had cancan made of this one
View from our balcony
from balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Amenities
Staff were excellent. Had to move rooms as ours was on the 3rd floor and we could hear noise from the pipes. The hotel is a bit tired in parts. A bit too SAGA holiday for us but generally our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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