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Ox Hotel Bar & Grill

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Poole Harbour

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
81 Commercial Road, Ashley Cross, Poole, England, BH14 0JB
  • Poole Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Poole Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sandbanks Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Poole

Located in Parkstone within a short walk of Poole Park, Ox Hotel Bar & Grill is within a mile (2 km) of Baiter Park. This 12-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Splashdown Waterpark - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Poole Quay - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sandbanks Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Parkstone Station - 5 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coast Cafe- Surf Ride Skate - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Butcher's Dog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Home Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill

Hotel with a restaurant, near Poole Harbour
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. Limited parking is available. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers are also available.

Languages

English, Hungarian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 10 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ox Hotel Bar Grill Poole
Ox Hotel Bar Grill
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Hotel
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Poole
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Hotel Poole

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

This hotel is situated in Parkstone within a short 6-minute walk of Poole Park and also 16 minutes on foot from Baiter Park. You'll also find Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill feature a casino?

No, Ox Hotel Bar & Grill doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Ox Hotel Bar & Grill good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a bar and a restaurant.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ox Hotel Bar & Grill serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill.

Are there connecting rooms at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

The closest major airport to Ox Hotel Bar & Grill is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 9.4 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill.

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 278 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Serena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good experience

Very tired and old rooms. Service was awful with no restaurant and we could not get a drink after 9pm. Changed rooms twice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Victor, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and meals available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George

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

It's a Pub!

Lots of stairs...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine, Birmingham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, great location to the port if catching the ferry. Good check in and out process. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

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

Ox Hotel Poole

Very comfortable for a short stay. A little noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

The night before the Ferry

When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Good value for money.

Our standard room was clean and well equipped. It did have a fan but no airconditioning. Tried to leave the window open but the noise from an extractor fan unit outside below our window was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

Convenient abode.

Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

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

Close to poole port

Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Bigger mugs but lovely hotel.

Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with partner
Nice restaurant clean room lovely bathroom good quality fluffy towels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice old hotel

Nice old hotel been here for a very long time and still wearing well. Nice big comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely and clean, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Booked a three night stay. It’s advertised as having boutique bedrooms. Watermarks and cracks on the ceiling , ring marks on bedside table, dirty marks on net curtains. Went and told staff we would not be staying they offered another room almost as if they weren’t surprised!! We declined the offer. Was told by staff member to get In touch with Expedia and she would arrange a refund! Put in a complaint and still no response
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024