West Quay Road RNLI College, Poole, BH15 1HZ, United Kingdom
#2 of 14 hotels in Poole
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2363 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 March 2024
Andrea
United KingdomI can’t say anything bad about it !
Room was clean and comfortable. The bar was great to watch the boats, and the restaurant served great food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomSilly things. The coffee machines are truly terrible. It was difficult to open the Nescafé tubes in the room. I had to do it with my teeth!
Overall our visit went well despite the appalling weather. The bar area upstairs was particularly good and the staff excellent. Parking excellent, too. I like the fact that it is a ‘working’ hotel connected with the lifeboats that I previously had a connection with as a journalist. The room cleaner was very helpful, too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomExcellent. Plenty of choices full buffet service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Richard
United KingdomThe drafty window
The harbour veiw and location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Christian
United KingdomIt’s a beautiful building. Well maintained and has good quality furniture, bedding, etc
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Cynthia
United KingdomThe college/hotel was very clean and waterfront. The view from the room was stunning. All the staffs from the reception to the housekeeping, the restaurant, the shop volunteers everyone was amazing.. The restaurant served delicious food, all value for money. The location was great and everything was mostly at a walking distance. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Victoria
United KingdomRoom was a bit chilly when coming back at night.
Location great. Bed and pillows comfortable and good breakfast!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Ann
United KingdomHaving to switch heating on everytime entered room. Didn't realise this at first so we were cold the first night.
Location, sea views, large room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Elisabeth
United KingdomIts location! View of Poole harbour from every room!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Simon
United KingdomNot much. The only real negative was that refurbishment work was going on during the stay but we were not disturbed by noise.
Lovely views from the room overlooking Holes Bay. Comfy room, especially the bed, with plenty of hot drinks supplied for morning and evening. Good range of choices for breakfast and dinner in the well run and smart restaurant. Modern and comfortable lounge for coffees after dinner.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Vivianne
United KingdomBreakfast was top notch, service amazing dinner was tremendous
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sue
United KingdomRan out of four choices in the evening
Good position Very friendly staff Easy parking
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Kevin
GuernseyWe only one towel in the bathroom and didn't realise until we were ready for bed, so had to share the one towel. The bed was not as comfortable a Premier Inn's beds. Too soft, was small too.
View, location and service recieved.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Edwin
United KingdomThere wasn't anything I didn't like.
The room was comfortable. The view was wonderful. Breakfast was good with all the food of a high quality although the sausages were too spicy for my taste. The staff were polite and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Gillian
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomN/a
It’s was so clean and the staff were very helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Jo
United KingdomEvening meal didn't have much choice and not great.
Excellent room with amazing view. Breakfast was good,plenty to choose from.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Cara
CanadaGreat view
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Paul
United KingdomNa
As always fantastic
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Michael
United KingdomN/A
Location on waters edge very clean lovely beds great breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Cara
United KingdomNothing
Clean. Great views, staff and food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Stuart
United KingdomQuiet central location, with a unique theme
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Tony
United KingdomCouldn!t fault anything.Bti
Excellent Breakfast with plenty of choice, lovely room with nice view.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
John
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like.
Rooms were nice and big and well fitted out. The meals were excellent. Breakfast was comprehensive even included porridge. The evening meal we tried was also excellent. The staff were all very helpful. The view from the bedroom was great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Brenda
United KingdomDisappointed that the menu doesn't change much as we stay regularly.
Location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in December 2023
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