RNLI College

Hotels
9.2 (2606 reviews)
West Quay Road RNLI College , Poole , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Room was a bit cold upon check-in
Some food service was slow

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly staff and great location with parking included.
Service
9.6
Staff were friendly and welcoming; very helpful and polite.
Location
9.14
Great location with parking, close to the ferry terminal with views.
Room Quality
9.09
Spacious and clean room, well-designed with a fantastic view.
Amenities
9.12
Very good breakfasts and restaurant for evening meals; well-stocked hospitality tray.
Value for Money
9.08
Overall great experience; worth the investment for a pleasant stay.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Excellent food for breakfast and evening meals; very tasty options.
Overall Experience
9.3
We loved our stay, everything was great and we plan to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:07

Property Description

Sea Views and Comfortable Rooms
Experience stunning sea views from select rooms at RNLI College, where each room is equipped with a desk, tea/coffee facilities, TV, and a hairdryer. Enjoy a comfortable stay with heating and air conditioning in every room.

Convenient Location
Located just 2 km from Poole Harbour, our hotel is also close to popular attractions like Sandbanks and Brownsea Island Nature Reserve. Explore the beauty of Dorset with ease from our central location.

Exceptional Service
Indulge in a delicious Continental breakfast and rely on our friendly staff available 24/7 at the front desk to assist you with any needs during your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at RNLI College in Poole.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 14 years old stay for £12.50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 14 years old stay for £12.50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2606 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Friendly great location fab views
Pros:

Convenient great location lovely staff clean and great breakfast 👌

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • couple • gb
10
Lovely birthday stay
Pros:

Clean comfortable room, lovely views, friendly helpful staff who made me feel really welcome and dealt with queries efficiently a wonderful stay would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area and you are helping a great organisation.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • gb
10
We had a great overnight stay with friendly , efficient and helpful staff.
Pros:

Interesting with a lovely view.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Perfect venue in a great spot and fantastic that it supports the RNLI. Can't wait for our next visit
Pros:

A great room with a fantastic view. Very helpful staff and a lovely breakfast. We decided to leave the car at home so travelled by train. Easy to get to from the station and only a short walk into Poole town centre and quayside. Would thoroughly recommend this.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine C Kennedy • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
7
Lovely break
Pros:

Location & style of the hotel

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t as good as usual, limited seating due to relocation of restaurant

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Great stay in a comfy hotel, great location
Pros:

Rooms comfy, very clean, lovely views, staff very pleasant and helpful, breakfast very good.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Roger • family_with_children • gb
9
Push the boat out at the RNLI Hotel.
Pros:

Terrific location. Clean and comfortable room.Staff very helpful. Stunning views from every public area and our room. Breakfast exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
We had a tour of the training facility and enjoyed a relaxed evening and night
Pros:

We both enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing it was all good

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
10
Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean with a view over the harbour.
Pros:

Location was ideal, near to the town, bars and restaurants. The hotel was easy to find and free parking a bonus.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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andrea • couple • gb
5
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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malcolm • couple • gb
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The room and views wre great as was the restaurant food and service

Cons:

Everything met our expectations

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Position with view over the harbour.
Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Ventilation in bathroom very poor. The fan was not strong enough and steam built up. Very attractive bathroom but impractical.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Ange • couple • gb
10
Welcome on board ! the RNLI Crew will take of you !
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful and well-located
The room was nice and clean
The staff was very kind and professional
The food was good quality and tasty
The cafe / bar / restaurant offers a beautiful Kew on the Harbor
We had a wonderful tour of the RNLI facilities by the volunteer Team

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like except that we had to go home at the end of our stay.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee