RNLI College

Hotels
9.2 (2854 reviews)
West Quay Road RNLI College , Poole , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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 2854 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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A2BNL • family_with_children • nl
9
Great hotel, bonus RNLI ships to look at.
Pros:

Very welcoming and helpful staff. Quick to make up the second bed, they ordered a taxi for us - really great. Staff in the restaurant and the shop were equally helpful and cheerful.
Food in the restaurant was excellent, dinner as well as breakfast.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Service, cleanliness, Staff, breakfast and dinner all excellent
Tour was brilliant also
Facilities in room all excellent
Loved the shop, staff and volunteers all very helpful
Loved being able to refill water bottles

Cons:

I can't think of anything

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Buxton • couple • gb
10
From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcome. We had a very pleasant stay.
Pros:

Room was very comfortable, well-furnished and there was a very generous tea tray. The bed was exceptionally good. We had a lovely view over Poole Harbour. We had dinner in Riggles Restaurant on one evening. The food was very well cooked and presented and very reasonably priced. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the RNLI College hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Seabrook • couple • gb
7
The Workshop Tour we had pre-booked was excellent and would recommend. Our room was fi
Pros:

Good variety of food including gluten free toast for my husband

Cons:

The evening meal was very disappointing. I had pre booked and told of dietary requirements and allergies. I wasn't told it was a curry night. Otherwise I would have arranged elsewhere to eat. What they served specifically for me was dry, stodgy and unimaginative. Very poor value for the price.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • je
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Nichola • family_with_children • gb
10
Great stay for a great cause
Pros:

Room was huge and bed was very comfortable
Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

A group had booked the events room on the Saturday night and they were quite loud.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • je
10
Second time,will return
Pros:

Good room with sea view ,excellent food, great staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
8
A bit over priced.
Pros:

View from the bed room

Cons:

The bath come shower, in my view it’s better to have a walk in shower. Noise from the party at night plus the long wait for a drink at the slipway bar with the party getting there drinks from the same bar.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • solo_traveller • gg
3
Very poor experience for the money.
Pros:

The view, the proximity to the ferry, the comfortable bed.

Cons:

After travelling for 8hrs I was hoping for a bath and a hot meal and then an early night. I was informed I couldn't eat at the rnli restaurant as they were fully booked. I asked if I could have room service, or even a plate of chips as I felt too tired to walk the 20 minutes to the quay to try my luck at the restaurants there and it being a Saturday night it was likely to be super busy. The answer was no. The bath plug was broken so I couldn't use the bath. I had a shower and went to bed hungry. The girl at the desk was unhelpful. I could have stayed at the premiere Inn for half the price and had the same service. I think it's a great cause and will continue to donate to the rnli, but I won't be staying at the college again. There's better ways to spend close to £200.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Cees • extended_group • nl
8
Mooi gelegen hotel met zeer vriendelijk personeel
Pros:

Mooi gelegen met uitzicht op de haven.

Cons:

Wij hadden een mindervaliden kamer gereserveerd, maar dat had men niet opgemerkt zodat we de eerste nacht in een gewone kamer moesten verblijven zonder inloopdouche. Hiervoor werd excuses aangeboden en voor de tweede nacht kregen we wel een kamer die wel geschikt was voor mindervaliden.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
An opportunity to stay centrally and support RNLI
Pros:

A fabulous place to stay and supporting such a fantastic charity. What’s not to like?

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Denise • extended_group • gb
10
Our second weekend break here and hopefully will be back again
Pros:

It is an ideal location. The hotel staff are amazing so happy and helpful and the hotel has everything you need for a relaxing weekend break

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
9
Friendly staff very good atmosphere excellent decor and exceptionally clean
Pros:

Super clean and modern lovely size rooms

Cons:

Nothing to add

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
9
Nautical and very nice!
Pros:

Good location, well designed rooms, amazing view across the bay. We liked that we were supporting a charity that provides a vital service around our coastline. It’s a perfect overnight stay if you’re going to see a show at Poole Lighthouse, with secure private parking.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Fohrer • solo_traveller • fr
8
Très bien placé pour prendre le ferry
Pros:

Points forts :

* Chambre très confortable
* Très bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Points faibles :

* Bruits de ventilation assez présents en soirée jusqu’à environ 22h30
* Absence de salle de fitness / espace sport

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
10
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Bridget • extended_group • gb
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee