RNLI College

Hotels
9.2 (2624 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 2624 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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Tracey • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Tasteful clean accommodation

Cons:

Expensive! Restaurant food average!

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • gb
10
A comfortable, enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Accommodation comfortable, quiet and relaxing.
Great breakfasts. Staff lovely, friendly and accommodating. Free parking. Location was great.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Taiwo • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
6
Not as good as it was
Pros:

Great location for pole quay

Cons:

Starting to look a bit rough round the edges in the rooms with mouldy bath cracked sink broken bin and fridge cupboard door loose.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • gb
10
Nothing to criticise, all a great experience.
Pros:

Breakfast superb, evening meal very good, tour amazingly good.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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page • couple • gb
8
Cons:

Bar refurbishment so reduced facility.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • gb
10
Excellent repeat stay.
Pros:

Excellent room with sea and sunset view. Great breakfast. Free parking. Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing, all good.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Linda • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff
Great location

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable.
Pros:

Clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast.
I attended an evening event, for which I'd been offered a special rate for a room. However, I did not take up your offer as the room was cheaper if I booked through Booking.com.

Cons:

A room rate that was less than what an outside company could offer.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
10
We had no negatives !
Pros:

The friendly helpful staff parking was a bonus good v good room clean and comfortable superb all round !

Cons:

All was perfect

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kurtys • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good quiet room,with nice view, ample fresh breakfast, very friendly staff and convenient restaurant offering good food at a reasonable price.

Cons:

Only an overhead shower, would have preferred a handheld one as well, very low water pressure in the wash basin.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Lindsey • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Royston Miller • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Trudi • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Fabulous view. Nice breakfast

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee