Haven Hotel

4.0 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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161 Banks Road, Poole, England, BH13 7QL
  • Place, Sandbanks Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Poole

When you stay at Haven Hotel in Poole, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. .This beach hotel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from New Forest National Park and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shell Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Deep - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rockwater - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coast Cafe- Surf Ride Skate. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Knoll Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Haven Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool
Haven Hotel offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Poole hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 84 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Satisfy your appetite at The Point Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, or dine alfresco. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Point Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Pavilion Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pavilion Bar
  • The Point Restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

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Haven Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kulchorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice view and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Location, Scenery.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was terrible .we were told we would have courtyard view .we have stayed at Haven Hotel several times before over a few years always been really happy with our rooms.we were put in room 205 fully frosted window that was locked shut it was very windy outside we had to push tissue in it to stop it rattling .overnight there was a.continous load noise from a generator or something outside window we couldn't see out to see what it was.Also a dog was barking on corridor opposite for some time in evening .then a noisy group came in at 2-30 am didn't get any sleep at all.it was our wedding anniversary and my 80th birthday ,it was only for 1 night and I should have complained at time put up with it .I felt ill all next day because of the stress .we went on to stay at.Durley Dene hotel in Bournemouth for next two nights and it was lovely.not one problem .I just hope Haven look into this as it ruined our weekend we won't be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Sea view wonderful! Staff slow to respond and sometimes forgot about us in the restaurant or not in reception when required which was disappointing. Lady in reception on the phone for ages this morning when we wanted to check out so we gave up and left our key cards on the desk. Not good!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, close to the chain ferry and bus services, beauitful sea veiws, on the beach amazing spa and out door heated pool, fantastic service, cant fault it, what a gem, also dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay

Absolutely beautiful area. Good place to stay to explore the area. Restaurant excellent, all staff friendly. Would stay again. Really comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice veiws in lounge and restaurants. Dissapointed with no veiw from room.and problems a few times with lift not working
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall, more good than bad.

Nice hotel with great facilities. Outdoor pool is warm and sauna / steam rooms were decent. However, I expected more of a view from a 'premium room' (picture attached). Annoyingly, the leisure centre (roof in picture) made an annoying humming throughout the night. Check-in was probably the fastest I've ever encountered and all staff with the exception of one miserable bar worker were absolutely excellent. Leisure staff were partcularly excellent. Breakfast was very nice and dining has great views out to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked where the hotel was situated on the beach at sandbanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANTONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is stunning, watching the chain link ferry going backwards and forwards
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Where the hotel was situated was lovely with access to the private beach. The staff were a little slow and unattentive. The pool has a bar but for beer you have to walk to other end of the hotel which is very odd. Nice and clean and breakfast i cannot fault, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing sea views ,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel tocstay. Service good staff friendly. Fantastic views of the sea and harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025