13 minutes' walk from The Project Climbing Centre Sports Complex, the 3-star Rnli College Hotel Poole offers a lift and a vending machine. Featuring 51 rooms with views of the sea, the hotel is 5 minutes by car from the wooded parkland "Upton Country Park".
Located just 50 metres from RNLI Memorial Sculpture, the accommodation is also just a short drive from entertainment venues like Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina. Hamworthy Park is 5 minutes' drive from the Rnli College Poole, while Bournemouth airport is 20 km from it. The property is also a few minutes' drive from Poole Harbour. The nearby shopping sights include The Dolphin Centre, which is about 5 minutes away by car. The George bus stop is situated relatively near this Poole hotel.
The rooms come with coffee/tea making equipment, as well as high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. Furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Bathrooms include a tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and towels.
The Rnli College features a daily continental breakfast. The accommodation has an à la carte restaurant with views of the sea. You can relish British cuisine at Mixed Fillings located a 25-minute walk away.
9.3
Superb
Based on 2237 reviews
Important information
Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 11:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
A 25-minute stroll from the urban Poole Park, the 3-star Antelope By Greene King Inns Poole offers an à la carte restaurant on site. This comfortable hotel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property…
The 4-star Harbour Heights Hotel Poole is 10 minutes by car from Knoll Beach Studland and has an outdoor pool area plus an aerobic studio. Offering a quiet location just a short stroll from Poole…
Book for US$115
9.3
Superb
Based on 2237 reviews
Read reviews
Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Eating places
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Board games
Children's menu
Leisure facilities
Sun terrace
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Pets
No pets allowed
9.3
Superb
Based on 2237 reviews
Read reviews
Location
Show on map:
Attractions
Great restaurants
Transportation
Local attractions
The Spire
450 m
Burial Ground
300 m
Guild Hall Gallery
450 m
Baptist church
350 m
RNLI Memorial Sculpture
50 m
Salvation Army Poole
400 m
Reel Time
400 m
Airports
Bournemouth
20 km
9.3
Superb
Based on 2237 reviews
Read reviews
Rooms & Availability
The rooms come with coffee/tea making equipment, as well as high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. Furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Bathrooms include a tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and towels.
Please, select dates to see available rooms.
Checking available rooms
Searching rooms…
Checking available hotels
Searching hotels…
9.3
Superb
Based on 2237 reviews
Read reviews
Gallery
Reviews
Read reviews
Write a review
Jimmy
2024-05-02
9/10
Well, it was a very enjoyable short stay of three nights. I had reasonably priced room with view. The location was absolutely perfect and a port was minutes away from the hotel. They recommended a really nice restaurant for dinner.
Phil
2024-04-09
7/10
Comfortable and handy setting in the very nice area, close to sea front shops and bars and places to eat. High-class & beautifully decorated room, with a couch, a writing table, and a mobile. Very clean bed, properly trained and well-trained team on the reception desk.
James
2024-04-02
8/10
The breakfast was great with unlimited tea coffee, perfectly toast plus a conveyor belt toaster, perfect to start our day.
Jean
2024-03-28
9/10
It has a nice size and well-equipped rooms with a mini refrigerator, a safe box, and coffee.
Spencer
2024-03-03
8/10
I greatly enjoyed the room, it was well-appointed and very nicely furnished with a beautiful view, good WiFi, £ 53 including breakfast. In general the service was very good.
Jonathan
2024-02-12
8/10
The venue was well-run and excellent quality, I liked the location very close to the restaurant and a hearty cooked breakfast and the Channel Islands ferry terminal, and sea views. Thanks to the hard-working staff everything was very comfortable, including lots of great food. This accommodation had a central setting in the harbour. Street food restaurant Puffle Waffle was located 5 minutes walk away.
Mary
2024-02-02
9/10
Brand-new unit with fantastic views, £ 53 including breakfast, as for instance.
Brian
2024-01-30
8/10
Unique, clean hotel, excellent value. Main bar, nicely furnished room with ceiling windows, a stunning view, for instance.
John
2024-01-29
8/10
Convenient location with private parking on site. Fabulous bedroom.
David
2024-01-19
7/10
I had themed and brand-new room with hypoallergenic pillows. A port was located minutes away from the venue.
Nathaniel
2024-01-16
8/10
The staff was friendly efficient, helped a lot.
Janet
2023-12-30
7/10
Absolutely great room and exceptionally comfortable bed, comfy sleep.
Frank
2023-12-25
7/10
Stunning location for our weekend. Proximity to the airport, just 20 km.
James
2023-12-11
9/10
Functional & well-appointed unit with a great view of the harbour, fridge, milk. Next to a ferry port, very handy.
John
2023-11-13
9/10
The breakfast was hearty and good hot with a lovely view, with a lot of food.
Joe
2023-11-01
7/10
It's a terrific classy hotel nestled in a traditional style building.
Andrew
2023-10-28
7/10
The staff was very professional and well-trained and around most of the time. We have booked double room with ceiling windows, super views, as for instance for 1 night.
Archibald
2023-10-26
5/10
Greatly enjoyed the place, good value for one night. Exceptionally helpful staff on the reception desk and kept the hotel clean.
There was a a little hard bed.
Paul
2023-10-05
8/10
Properly trained and well-trained hotel staff on the reception desk and the breakfast was delicious. We had a double room which was tastefully decorated and high quality.
William
2023-09-29
7/10
Central location, excellent home base for discovering Poole. Brand-new and a nice size units and well-trained staff on the reception desk.
Jack
2023-09-27
9/10
We were there for 1 day, everything was very comfortable, loved its comfortable location really close to sea, and the Channel Islands ferry terminal. Very professional staff members on the reception desk and kept the hotel perfectly clean.
Sally
2023-09-22
7/10
The room is well-appointed and very nicely furnished and with a writing table and a mobile.
Lee
2023-09-16
8/10
Hearty and delicious breakfasts with a beautiful view of the harbour.
Bernard
2023-09-14
8/10
Fantastic attractive rooms with a stunning view, an excellent desk plus a sofa.
Steven
2023-08-30
7/10
Breakfast with fantastic views. Themed room with Harbour views, ceiling windows, complimentary tea coffee and extensive breakfast to start the day.
Alf
2023-08-18
8/10
The location was lovely, impressed by the friendliness of all the staff from the man in the cafe, in the good area. Luckily it was close to The Blue Boar, had pastries there when it was particularly hot outside.
Geoffrey
2023-08-11
8/10
The unit we got was a nice size with a seating area over looking the harbour, an executive officer style of chair and view over the harbour.
David
2023-08-09
8/10
The restaurant was pleasant within stumbling distance good breakfast, I tried quality dishes. Recently added a sofa and a mobile were much appreciated during my weekend.
Ben
2023-08-02
7/10
The restaurant here was very nice for dinner, we both ordered appetising dishes. Well-trained team on the reception desk.
Percy
2023-08-01
7/10
We liked this quaint hotel with friendly efficient and especially helpful stuff on the same shift. The breakfast was extensive, with a beautiful view of the harbour and reasonably priced.
Frank
2023-07-26
5/10
The breakfast we ordered was delicious and excellent with perfectly toast and more types of fruit offered, for example. Exceptional service was provided.
A bit tired bathroom, and the breakfast was cold.
Jonathan
2023-07-24
7/10
Quirky hotel & impeccably clean, its location is convenient near the quay. Very professional staff, the breakfasts are delicious with a beautiful view of the harbour.
Brendan
2023-07-17
8/10
They serve extensive breakfasts for all tastes with croissant and which consisted of the continental, for example.
Bob
2023-07-15
8/10
We truly enjoyed attractive room with a view and lovely staff.
Thomas
2023-07-11
9/10
As for me, the location is magnificent and perfect, interesting to see all the RNLI activity. The staff are responsive, giving their best to make the stay a very enjoyable short experience. The rooms are nicely furnished and well priced with good view, everything is second to none.
Bobby
2023-06-30
7/10
The breakfast is extensive and hearty with a lot of food.
Ian
2023-06-30
8/10
When we visit Poole, like staying here. It is a nice place for one night.
Colin
2023-06-28
9/10
Brand-new and well furnished room with relaxing views, a writing desk, a chair, and a hair dryer.
Margaret
2023-05-28
8/10
Easy check-in, late check-out.
James
2023-05-25
9/10
The positives include stunning location and parking nearby. It's in the lovely area not far from the port in Poole, the cafe and restaurant and the in-house shop which is another bonus.
Charles
2023-05-12
7/10
Very efficient service, parking onsite.
Julian
2023-04-27
8/10
Easy location with parking on site. Stylish room, very clean bed, and spotless bathroom.
Liam
2023-04-06
7/10
Reasonably large and fairly clean venue with an excellent value and friendly efficient and especially helpful staff. A writing table, a chair and a hair dryer available in the king room. Magnificent location - just next door to the Riggers restaurant, where again the service was excellent and great view across harbour.
Colin
2023-03-28
8/10
Quirky affordable hotel with very professional staff members on the reception desk. Comfortable location right by both the cafe, the ferry terminal and surrounding areas, could not be better. Besides, easy to get to Twin Sails Bridge. In-house restaurant with appetising cuisine.
Lily
2023-03-26
7/10
New-fashioned, themed room and reasonably priced with great views too, good bed, as example. Good area, central location right by swing bridge, pubs / restaurants and local pubs on quay. Besides, very convenient to Boat Trips.
Alexander
2023-03-22
7/10
Well furnished room, comfortable bed.
William
2023-03-16
9/10
The king room we stayed in was attractive with a view much appreciated.
Jamie
2023-03-14
7/10
The room is reasonably priced. The breakfast is satisfactory with lots of things to eat and drink.
Stephen
2023-03-07
7/10
Modern design and well-appointed and nicely decorated room. Easy check-in, parking on site.
Steve
2023-02-14
8/10
Special place with well-trained staff on the reception desk, loved it.
Eleanor
2023-02-12
9/10
In overall, the place is delightful, has perfect staff on the reception desk. It boasts incredible central location and tidy room.
Donald
2022-12-31
8/10
The staff were patient and food was exceptional.
Christopher
2022-12-26
9/10
The setting was quite magnificent and impressive within easy reach of Twin Sails Bridge.
Kathleen
2022-12-12
7/10
Well presented food, friendly service and awesome view of the sea. Immaculate room and spotless all around. The brilliant location for the price, really close to the harbour and quay. Also, close to the town centre.
Mike
2022-12-11
8/10
Variety of exceptional food. Gorgeous building, stunning location near waterfront, Poole and the restaurant.
Geoff
2022-11-19
7/10
The room we got was amazing with a beautiful view, everything was nice. A coffee maker, a fridge and glassware were nice. The location was incredible and stunning as it was next to restaurants and bars. The hotel was set in a lovely area.
Richard
2022-11-16
9/10
It has incredible and stunning location for visiting Twin Sails Bridge.
Hugh
2022-11-06
9/10
Fashionable room and private bathroom with all necessary facilities. Fabulous and savoury food.
Ian
2022-11-04
9/10
Neat rooms with comfortable beds. The views over sea. Marvellous and stunning location next to restaurants and bars.
Arthur
2022-11-04
9/10
Right place for discovering Poole. Bright and immaculate rooms with very clean beds and sea views. Delightful and splendid meals. Magnificent location, within easy walking distance of Signpost. Loved interesting area. No charge for wake up calls and ironing too.
Herbert
2022-10-30
9/10
Neat, opulent rooms and spotless bathrooms. Very good service and good value.
Ian
2022-10-23
8/10
Very very good experience, good home base for one night. Very clean restaurants onsite.
Michelle
2022-10-20
9/10
Immaculate rooms and neat with sofa & good bathroom, comfort & quality, for instance.
Donald
2022-10-19
8/10
Everything was perfectly fine, flexible staff, fantastic views over the bay. Lots of brilliant food, I liked it. The room was stylish and it had a hair dryer, a walk-in shower and bath sheets, that's cool. The location of this appealing hotel was incredible, close to ferry terminal.
Arthur
2022-10-14
9/10
Breakfast with toast. Impressive and peaceful location with a ferry port next to the hotel.
Peter
2022-09-15
8/10
The king room is opulent with super views, sofa & good bathroom, for example. The location is central, just next door to the restaurant, the sea, shops.
Liam
2022-09-14
8/10
Attentive hotel staff on the same shift and everything was fine. The room was neat, had very clean and included a coffee maker, a fridge and glassware.
John
2022-08-31
9/10
The location was marvellous, not very far from Poole Harbour. The room was spotless and immaculate with good bathroom and comfort & quality plus a great view, had a good night's sleep.
Lisa
2022-08-23
9/10
I loved my 1 night stay.
Neil
2022-08-20
9/10
The hotel was overall clean with superfriendly and flexible stuff, it was a brilliant base for one night. The location was unbeatable and incredible, minutes away from a port.
Andy
2022-07-08
8/10
The staff were amicable and attentive and the location was brilliant in place. Café Thai Pantry Cafe located 1 km away was a nice surprise.
Kathryn
2022-07-06
8/10
We really enjoyed hotel's staff and location. The restaurant was very clean for dinner, we ordered delicious dishes.
Richard
2022-06-30
9/10
The staff was flexible and efficient, offered very good services. A walk-in shower in the spotless bathroom was super awesome. The hotel had an incredible and brilliant position, to nearest harbour. Also, Twin Sails Bridge was within walking distance.
Alan
2022-05-12
8/10
You could leave a car onsite.
William
2022-05-11
8/10
All was clean, I enjoyed nice location and rooms. Great view, nice bar - everything was perfect;))
Melanie
2022-04-23
8/10
The hotel was stylish and fairly clean, had amazing views of the sea. All of the staff were welcoming, polite.
Arthur
2022-03-25
9/10
I enjoyed staying in this 3 star hotel. Location: the venue was near restaurant, town centre, pubs. Also, Twin Sails Bridge was easy to reach.
Michael
2022-03-09
9/10
Great staff and location, very very good stay in the room we 're all on 1. Bright unit with a lovely view.
John
2022-02-23
8/10
Everything was nice, it had excellent staff and food. I enjoyed that the room was brand-new with a great view.
Derek
2022-02-19
8/10
Restaurant was light and reasonably priced.
Frank
2022-01-27
9/10
The venue is unusual, clean and the location is ideal right by quay and ferry terminal.
Wilfred
2021-12-09
8/10
We liked staff and food, they were ideal.
George
2021-10-31
9/10
Rooms and food could not be better.
Jeremy
2021-10-18
8/10
Cosy place, beautifully designed rooms, unbeatable location.
Gordon
2021-10-14
8/10
Everything is amazing, I liked bright room and stunning location. All in all it's spotless place, they have good beds. Good, satisfactory breakfast.
Michael
2021-09-10
9/10
The hotel was tidy, and I loved a handy location. The staff was brilliant and made it a nice experience. The place was near the heart of Poole. The restaurant here was modest. Excellent facilities and the pool was great. Plus, I was able to park my car nearby.
Matt
2021-09-05
9/10
Good value, it was very peaceful stay. This place was reasonably clean and had good location and staff. Loved that it was just a short walk away from the guildhall tavern, I ate there couple of times.
William
2021-08-09
9/10
It was spotless, the staff was hard-working, plus the service was terrific. The restaurant was particularly good and the food was fine. I slept so comfy in the nice bed. The salad bar was busy and the drinks were cool. Not to mention reliable wifi!
Anthony
2021-07-31
9/10
Location was perfect and the bfast staff was very informative! The food was appetising and with lots of options. Liked the downtown area.
Sid
2021-07-15
8/10
accommodation was stress free and quite clean, rooms were functional. the breakfast was such wonderful and the main bar was a plus. the location was practical and had absolutely fabulous views. efficient check in and perfect service throughout my stay.
Chris
2021-07-03
9/10
Luxurious hotel, enjoyable breakfast and free wifi. Amazingly helpful personnel.
David
2021-05-21
8/10
It was an enjoyable experience. Best staff, hearty breakfast, impressive location. The café bar was a plus.
Alexander
2021-05-01
8/10
Breakfast is wonderful and also staff is informative. It has a particularly good location very close to ferry terminal. .
Doug
2021-04-16
9/10
It was very tidy with competent staff. Found in a calm area.
Donald
2020-12-23
8/10
Great location, lovely restaurant. Flat-screen TV, a dining area and a writing desk were there in the room. In the evening we visited twin sails wharf it was nearby. Nothing beats being in Rnli College.
John
2020-11-21
8/10
Fantastic place to stay for us. The room was very spacious, the bed was comfortable. Great hotel, 20 km from Bournemouth airport.
George
2020-05-14
9/10
A good choice of restaurants to eat close by, like slipway cafe bar that was only 5 minutes' walk away. Great location near poole, 10 min on foot...
Arthur
2020-01-06
8/10
Just a short distance to poole harbour. You can fastly get to Twin Sails Wharf, that is just 500 metres away.
