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.
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 34 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 137 min drive
Parkstone Station - 5 min drive
Poole Station - 12 min walk
Holton Heath Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Slug & Lettuce - 8 min walk
The Lord Nelson - 5 min walk
Rockfish - 7 min walk
The Brewhouse - 6 min walk
Oriel On The Quay - 5 min walk
About this property
Poole Quay Hotel
At Poole Quay Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Tower Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out 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 travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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 center
Meeting room
Conference space (990 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Adjacent to a golf course
Bicycle parking
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Late check-out 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
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: 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 to 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, there's free self parking.
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 onsite 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 like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like 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 4-minute walk from Poole Harbour and 4 minutes' walk from Poole Quay. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2024
Very pleasant stay and staff were more than friendly and helpful
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2023
Good hotel
Brilliant stay friendly staff good location
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Great base for our visit to Brownsea island. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food was excellent.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2023
Close to restaurants and shopping. The staff were very approachable and helpful.
Mindy
Mindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 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
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8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2023
Friendly helpful staff. A great location for Poole harbour!
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 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
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8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2023
Brilliant location
Amazing location. Room dated but comfortable and clean. Would stay again for sure
Lucy
Lucy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 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.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
Great venue
Excellent staff amazing team. Thank you all
Gill
Gill, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2023
Plenty of parking spaces and a lovely spacious room
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2023
The location is perhaps the main thing about this hotel. It cant get any better than this in terms of location. The Poole Harbor view is fantastic from the Hotel. However the hotel facilities seem rather tired looking despite recent refurbishments
Roshan
Roshan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2023
All the staff were really friendly. The room was lovely, clean and roomy. Breakfast was good, plenty of variety. The hotelnis in a perfect location, overlooking the harbour and just a short walk to the shops, pubs and restaurants. Plenty of parking spaces and secure.
julie
julie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2023
The hotel has a very nice view of the harbour. However, the carpets the hotel are very old, they need to be replaced.
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2023
Staff lovely & helpful, room was spotless. Only negative is as slighly older building no modern day fittings, ie no plug sockets by beds or usb ports in rooms for phone charging.
Liz
Liz, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2023
Room was basic but very clean. Bed and pillows comfortable. Breakfast was ok and the view was great. Staff were very helpful and friendly and the stars of this stay for sure. If you’re on a limited budget you could do a lot worse.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2023
Perfectly adequate
Room seemed clean and the bed was comfortable enough as i slept quite well, staff were friendly enough, the hotel is quite well situated with a good amount of restaurants nearby if you don't want to eat in
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2023
The power shower was excellent as was the room. Breakfast coffee not very good the young lady on duty each morning was excellent, but rushed off her feet more staff needed at breakfast! All staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful all in all an enjoyable stay!
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2023
Located in a historic area with coach and boat
tours available. Red two floor hop on, hop off bus located
outside hotel front door. Well worth doing.
Donald
Donald, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2023
Dated hotel in great location
Dated hotel, in great location breakfast should be avoided, room clean and bed ok, had a room near to 1st floor dining area and noise was terrible. Ask for higher number room
david anthony
david anthony, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 13, 2023
The property is in a great location and easily walkable to the harbour and old sections of Poole. The hotel itself needs some tender loving care. The breakfast buffet is sub-standard and definitely is not worth the price. All staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2023
Excellent Service
The staff were absolutely amazing. Reception staff to those who catered for our business meeting lunch were all brilliant, polite, helpful and went the extra mile.
Thank you Kayleigh for the drinks service at the end of our business meeting and your service and conversation in the bar in the evening.
Neily
Neily, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2023
It was clean but very dated and could do with an upgrade urgently. Good position.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 16, 2023
The shower was luke warm and dripped, costing the hotel money in extra water bills. The reception and other staff were very helpful and it was very convenient to find pet friendly accommodation for our new puppy so close to our ferry terminal.