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The Lily Pad near Poole Dorset Self contained private entrance and free parking

Poole

Offering quiet street views, The Lily Pad near Poole Dorset Self contained private entrance and free parking is an accommodation set in Poole, 12 km from Sandbanks and 13 km from Bournemouth...

B
Barry
From
United Kingdom
The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The hostess was very welcoming and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Price from
US$74.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Washington House Hotel

Bournemouth (Near Poole)

Washington House Hotel offers boutique accommodation in a Grade-II-listed Victorian Villa in central Bournemouth. It has free parking and is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and pier.

m
marta
From
Italy
Amazing room and beautifully quiet place. Very nice and kind staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,586 reviews
Price from
US$89.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station

Bournemouth (Near Poole)

Comfortable Accommodation: Little Robin Gate in Bournemouth offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors.

C
Charlotte
From
Netherlands
Very quiet environment, nice room with amazing spa bath. Enough space to park car. Very friendly host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$100.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Abbey Lodge Guest House

Bournemouth (Near Poole)

Right in the heart of Bournemouth, Abbey Lodge Guest House features rooms with free WiFi.

M
McNelly
From
United Kingdom
The location was perfect, the room was comfortable and clean, the kitchen bit was handy too. And such a brilliant host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$267.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Anglebury House

Wareham (Near Poole)

Featuring free WiFi, Anglebury House is situated in Wareham, within a 10-minute drive from Monkey World.

B
Bruno
From
Denmark
Cosy and quiet place with a lot of history, "lawrance of Arabia" slept in our room long time ago and we were drinking our morning coffe at his favorite table by the window, where also Thomas Hardy, the writer, has been known to sit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,137 reviews
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US$130.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Cloud9 Guest House - by Coastline Retreats - Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront in Town Centre, Netflix, SuperFast WiFi, Communal Kitchen

Bournemouth (Near Poole)

In the Bournemouth City Centre district of Bournemouth, close to Bournemouth International Centre, Cloud9 Guest House - by Coastline Retreats - Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront...

P
Peter
From
Australia
Great location. Very responsive host. Beautiful fittings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
Price from
US$180.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Balincourt

Bournemouth (Near Poole)

Just a 15-minute stroll from Bournemouth Beach, Balincourt is an award-winning guest house offering 5-star rooms and hearty breakfasts. The Victorian house is half a mile from Bournemouth Station.

A
Ana Maria
From
Mexico
Very kind and attentive hostess (Harps), lovely breakfast, nice bed, great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews
Price from
US$147.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Rivendell Guest House

Swanage (Near Poole)

Located in Swanage and within 500 metres of Swanage Bay, Rivendell Guest House features a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

H
Hayley
From
Australia
My partner and I had such a lovely stay here. The room was so lovely and modern and such great value for money. The staff were super easy to deal with and warm and welcoming, and the main strip and seaside are a very short walk away. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
US$153.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Red Lion, Swanage

Swanage (Near Poole)

The recently renovated Red Lion, Swanage is situated in Swanage, near Swanage Bay and Swanage Railway. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

K
Kelly
From
United Kingdom
Great location. Comfy beds - all we needed for a family night away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$100.23
1 night, 2 adults
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Railway Cottage

Swanage (Near Poole)

Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast.

M
Michelle
From
Costa Rica
Extremely clean, well equipped, friendly owners and excellent location! Couldn’t ask for a better stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$86.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Save money on guest houses in Poole and nearby – budget options available

  • The Perk Inn Garden Lodge

    Broadstone
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, The Perk Inn Garden Lodge is located in Broadstone, 6.3 km from Poole Harbour and 11 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

  • Cliff Cottage

    Canford Cliffs
    Budget options available

    Cliff Cottage is located in Canford Cliffs, 5 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 8.1 km from Poole Harbour, and 29 km from Monkey World.

    From US$161.31 per night

  • Southernhay Guest House

    Bournemouth
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Southernhay Guest House is set in Bournemouth, 1.1 km from Alum Chine beach and 1.9 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

  • The Hedley Townhouse

    Bournemouth
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from the BIC, The Hedley Townhouse offers elegant rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Bournemouth Pavilion and the seafront are only 5 minutes’ walk away.

  • Abbey Lodge Guest House

    Bournemouth
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

    Right in the heart of Bournemouth, Abbey Lodge Guest House features rooms with free WiFi.

  • Blue Palms

    Bournemouth
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

    The Blue Palms is only 0.5 miles from Bournemouth’s beaches and 5 minutes' walk from the Bournemouth International centre.

  • Bamboo Guesthouse

    Bournemouth
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews

    Boasting stylish, individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, the 4-star Bamboo Guest House is located in the centre of Bournemouth.

  • The Charlesworth

    Bournemouth
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

    This accommodation only Hotel was originally built in the late 19th century.

    From US$60.14 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

    Comfortable Accommodation: Little Robin Gate in Bournemouth offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors.

    From US$173.74 per night

  • Balincourt

    Bournemouth
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews

    Just a 15-minute stroll from Bournemouth Beach, Balincourt is an award-winning guest house offering 5-star rooms and hearty breakfasts. The Victorian house is half a mile from Bournemouth Station.

    From US$147.01 per night

  • Anglebury House

    Wareham
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,137 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Anglebury House is situated in Wareham, within a 10-minute drive from Monkey World.

    From US$132.31 per night

  • ElMurrs

    Bournemouth
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

    Set in Bournemouth and only 2.8 km from Eastcliff Beach, ElMurrs offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews

    Perched on Bournemouth’s popular East Cliff, the East Cliff Cottage Hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from miles of golden beaches. It offers free WiFi and elegantly furnished rooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 647 reviews

    Set in Bournemouth and only 1.4 km from Eastcliff Beach, The Cransley by Grandeur Property offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Spring Lodge

    Bournemouth
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

    Set in Bournemouth within 2.1 km of Eastcliff Beach and 2.9 km of Bournemouth International Centre, Spring Lodge offers rooms with free WiFi.

  • The Rosscourt

    Bournemouth
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

    Set in Bournemouth, the recently renovated The Rosscourt features accommodation 600 metres from Boscombe Beach and 3 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

Highly rated guest houses in Poole and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews

    Washington House Hotel offers boutique accommodation in a Grade-II-listed Victorian Villa in central Bournemouth. It has free parking and is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and pier.

    From US$86.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

    In the Bournemouth City Centre district of Bournemouth, close to Bournemouth International Centre, Cloud9 Guest House - by Coastline Retreats - Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront...

    From US$227.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

    The smaller new refurbished ensuite room 5min from beach parking in Guest house, a property with a garden, is set in Bournemouth, 3.4 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 14 km from Poole Harbour...

  • Denewood Hotel

    Bournemouth
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 695 reviews

    Ideally situated to take advantage of the Bournemouth beaches which are only 500 yards away, this hotel offers bright and elegant rooms with private bathrooms.

    From US$72.17 per night

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