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RNLI College is located in Poole in the Dorset region, 2 km from Poole Harbour. 5 km from Sandbanks, the property is also 3.8 km away from Brownsea Island Nature Reserve. The property is set 3.8 km from Brownsea Castle and 5 km from The Italian Villa. At the hotel, every room has a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature sea views. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a TV and a hair dryer. A Continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help guests with any queries that they may have. BMI The Harbour Hospital is 1.1 km from RNLI College, while Poole Magistrates Court is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from the hotel. Everyroom has heating and air conditioning fitted.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, amazing staff, proper breakfast, nothing not to like, would certainly book again if we're in Poole.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location & feeling of supporting a very worthwhile charity
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helpful staff and very good food. Convenient location. Great room. Thanks

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Riggers Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of RNLI College
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

RNLI College takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£12.50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted RNLI College accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Because of this work, please be aware that there may be some noise throughout the College during your stay.

As always, we will endeavour to do our very best to try to minimise the inconvenience to our wonderful guests.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about RNLI College

  • RNLI College offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at RNLI College may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • RNLI College has 1 restaurant:

      • Riggers Restaurant

    • Room options at RNLI College include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at RNLI College is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at RNLI College can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Buffet

    • RNLI College is 600 yards from the centre of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.