West Quay Road RNLI College, Poole, BH15 1HZ, United Kingdom
#2 of 14 hotels in Poole
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2386 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
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: 2 April 2024
Spiby
United KingdomNothing
Very close to Poole ferry terminal, really interesting Naval inspired interior (as you may expect), facilities were clean and comfortable. Exactly what you want from an overnight stay and I'd be interested to come back and try some of the RNLI activities they host at the college!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Ai
United KingdomVery close to the train station, room was clean and spacious, bed was comfortable and the breakfast was excellent!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Natalie
United KingdomBathroom could be slightly more modern
Large, clean and comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff and brilliant value for money at £90 including breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Juliet
United KingdomDinner was OK, but nothing special.
Friendly staff, iconic venue. Great breakfast. Attention to details, all RNLI branded.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Juliet
United KingdomTwin options would be good
A great hotel, branded throughout with interesting information about RNLI.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
G
United KingdomNothing - all good.
The view from the room - could have spent hours just watching training taking place on the lifeboats.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
George
GuernseyOnly one key card given so easier to lock yourself out, also means if two people are staying they have to stay together. Lighting wasn't ideal, either too bright or too dark.
Nice place to stay with nice rooms, decently comfortable beds, decent shower facilities. Excellent location for access to the ferry terminal, about a three minute drive away. Cool views of the lifeboats and the harbour. Didn't get a chance to try the food but the bar area was nice. Free parking permit.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Lesley
United KingdomGreat location, really friendly staff, good food, highly recommended
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Elaine
United KingdomNothing.
Great place to stay. Everything is close by. We stayed overnight for a trip to the Lighthouse theatre. Clean spacious rooms. Full breakfast also included.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Wayne
United KingdomFriendly Staff , Beautiful Location by the water , clean and fresh building , Owen is the restaurant was exceptional thanks for making us free welcome
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Cook
United KingdomNo baby changing facilities
Rooms were comfy and spacious, breakfast was delicious
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Bahal
United KingdomEverything was good Staff, location, clean,no fault Breakfast and dinner was lovely
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Myra
United KingdomLovely looking building with easy parking
The whole place was spotless the rooms were warm and bed comfy staff very friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
David
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like
All rooms have a harbour view Rooms were lovely and clean Breakfast was spot on Great location Free parking Friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Luke
United KingdomN/A
Perfect location with free parking at the hotel. Friendly, professional staff. Hotel and room exceptionally clean. Delicious breakfast, with lots of choice, and a lovely view of the sea and boats.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Yanru
ChinaGreat view, room is very clean. Food is also fresh and tasty!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 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
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