Haven Hotel

4.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool, near Sandbanks Beach

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Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served, ocean views
Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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161 Banks Road, Poole, England, BH13 7QL
  • Place, Sandbanks Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Brownsea Castle
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Balcony, Harbor View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 251 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Sea View

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

Double Room

  • 303 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 201 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

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

Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Poole

Haven Hotel places you next to Sandbanks Ferry Terminal and within a 5-minute walk of Sandbanks Beach. This 84-room, 4-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Poole Quay - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Brownsea Castle - 60 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Deep - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coast Cafe- Surf Ride Skate. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rick Stein Sandbanks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rockwater - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Haven Hotel

On beach with indoor pool, near Sandbanks Beach
At Haven Hotel, guests have access to an indoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for GBP 10.00 per night. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace.
LCD TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and desks.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Property is also known as

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Haven Hotel Poole
Haven Poole
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Haven Hotel?

Haven Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Haven Hotel?

Located steps from Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, this hotel is in Poole, and within a 10-minute walk of Sandbanks Beach and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You'll also find Alum Chine Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Haven Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10.00 per night. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Does Haven Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Haven Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Haven Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

Is Haven Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Haven Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Haven Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Haven Hotel serves free full breakfasts at The Point Restaurant each morning.

Does Haven Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Haven Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Haven Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Haven Hotel?

The closest major airport to Haven Hotel is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 11.4 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Haven Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or courtyard views.

Reviews

Haven Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Arunee

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bad service from reception and room not ready!

We booked room a year in advance for Sandpolo. We get there hour early(about 2 pm ish), so get told room not ready yet, said to us have to wait for room to be ready at 3 pm. (My mum and my sister already got their room and they get there about 1 pm!) So it’s fine, we went to bar to have drink waiting for room at 3 pm. Went to check at 3 pm and get told room still not ready! Will be another half hour! And we not happy about it as already told them we need to go to Sandpolo by 4 pm! We need to shower and get change etc. reception told us that we can go to get ready at Spa changing room and nothing she can do about it!!! Seriously we paid nearly £300 per room and she want y us to go shower and get ready for Sandpolo in changing room!! We are really disappointed so much. As hotel us not cheap hotel, but service is very low level! By 3.15 pm, reception still said nothing else she can do! She will asked if cleaner can get room done in 5 min!! ( which is should be like that before 3 pm check in!) So we get room about 3.20 pm! Oh she did offer refund 20% to us but we not ok with that. We need our room to be ready by time!Walked in to room 113, all we smell is worse cleaner armpits!! I know they rushing to clean room but those smell should never let customers experience when stay!! It was really bad and both feel sick in toilet !! Our room had only 2 small top window that can open! So have to hurry get change and leave room! End up with we got no time to shower and get ready proper
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views across the bay, quiet part of the beach. Breakfast at the Hotel was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

Pleasant; Location is Excellent

We had a pleasant stay at the Haven; the room was quiet and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is great for the ferry and a short drive to Poole and Bournemouth.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Hot breakfast needs heat

It was 5 star apart from the breakfast hot food bar does not keep food hot enough. Cold eggs are not nice , apart from the temperature of hot food I cannot fault the breakfast. Fabulous array of hot (tepid) and cold food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented and great location Nice room very comfortable But reception staff a little off hand and worse was a bar food order did not come after 50 mins so got a refund
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed 1 night, but a beautiful hotel, good comfortable clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Value for money isn’t great. The rooms were tired and outdated. No view from our room window and no air conditioning so the room becomes an expensive sweat box. They could well do with putting some money back into this hotel as overall it looks tired. The breakfast was okish. Nothing special that you wouldn’t get from a Premier Inn. The views once in the lounge are lovely so I guess this is what you’re paying for. Overall I give it an average score because there was nothing special which for the price was disappointing. Spend some of the profits on the building and it may improve the score.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Lovely hotel right next to the chain ferry Will definatly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely room and balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

The staff were friendly and were very helpful with any given situation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahir

Business traveler

Excellent hotel

Lovely location with a very good spa and fantastic and friendly spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views of Studland Beach and great spa facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Avril

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely art deco style hotel in a great location. Lovely and light and airy with high ceilings and wide stairways and corridors. Access to a sandy beach and views to Knoll beach and Shell Bay on Purbeck. Right next to the chain ferry which is brilliant and gives you quick easy access to the above and Studland. We had a lovely room but it was on the third floor with no lift access to the third floor and a really long walk to get to it. It was also very hot with no air con. I had to ask for a fan and lighter bedding, which was delivered to the room. The staff were lovely and really helpful. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Like the veiw from our balcony. When we arrived we found that we had a cracked basin in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3rd floor room had a stunning view !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

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

Good times

Lovely stay , staff very friendly. No problems at all. Apart from the weather!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It aaa over priced. The room was tiny, nes waa reasonably comfortable but the pillows were so flat and pointless. They needed changing. They were old. There was a constant smell of food/ cooking in the morning. The breakfast was basic. The bathroom was very basic. The shower was dribbling out water. It was generally a very uncomfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Haven Hotel

Such a beautiful historical hotel,went to celebrate our 10 year anniversary.The room was decorated for us.Such a lovely surprise.Balcony view was spectacular on the harbour.Outdoor pool and spa area lead to the beautiful beach.Staff so friendly.Food was top notch too.Loved it that much ,stayed over longer .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025