Haven Hotel

4.0 star property
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December 2024
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Terrace/patio
Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
On the beach
Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View | View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
161 Banks Road, Poole, England, BH13 7QL
  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
    2 min walk
  • Sandbanks Beach
    4 min walk
  • Compton Acres
    5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

Single Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Sea View

  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Poole

When you stay at Haven Hotel in Poole, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. .This beach hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from New Forest National Park and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Poole Quay - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Brownsea Castle - 61 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbanks Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knoll Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Compton Acres - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rick Stein, Sandbanks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Haven Hotel

Waterfront hotel with an indoor pool
Haven Hotel offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Poole hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Stay in one of 84 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Satisfy your appetite at The Point Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, or dine alfresco. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Point Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Pavilion Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10.00 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Point Restaurant
  • Pavilion Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

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Haven Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 962 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 962 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 962 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 962 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 962 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated property and furniture. Drab. Good location however for chain ferry. Quiet safe location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Mark Christy
The Haven hotel was a bit dated there was plenty of parking the staff were brilliant the swimming pool was very clean.The breakfast was excellent all together was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Cleanliness
great location, but our feeling is its an old tired hotel, we had basic room but was musty smelling and found dirty i had a dirty pillow cases, so had to sleep with one pillow, It was a very hot night, but window only open slightly, so no air, we did find a fan in cupboard, which helped. The beds are not very comfortable. Breakfast is self service, nothing to write home about, but adequate and you can eat outside with great views. Not great value for the money! but hopefully the better sea view rooms are better & cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Preena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was very expensive for the price, I expected at 4 star and have received better facilities in a 3 star. The room had a desk top fan, a dirty broken kettle and the bathroom looked like it had seen better days (20 years ago!) the building needs some tlc and attention, and the gate access to the swimming pool and beach really needs to be changed as the the doors would not open. The staff were nice and I did not complain as I was there for 1 night. I’ve spent less in the Maldives for 5 star facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a budget room. Very clean add comfortable. Good value for money. The terraces were lovely with fantastic views. Easy access to the beach .i hope this hotel stays on this site for many more years I would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cannot wait to go back
Had the most wonderful time. Also had a meal in the hotel restaurant absolutely beautiful food and incredible service. Perfect location. Cannot wait to go back :)
View of hotel from ferry
Drinks outside
Hotel restaurant beautiful vies and food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a car park full and nowhere to park,hotel very dated and surrounding area very disappointing,also entrance to hotel very hard to find,I was unwell during stay and not eating,my husband was unable to order a sandwich or anything for his lunch as nothing available
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

christopher John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location , the staff were very helpful ,breakfast was fresh it was good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maiken

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad service and bar
The location is superb and the spa and pool facilities good, however the hotel service was unprofess ional with untrained staff. Furthermore the bar cocktails were appalling and there were no nibbles available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely as ever!
There was a slight hiccup with my room, but they very kindly sorted it out. As ever the stay was lovely, I just need to let them know of my difficulties with stairs, which is why I was moved to nearer the lift. Great service by everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location. Booked a deluxe double room which was very small. The bathroom needs attention and is in much need of an update.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kiah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Sandbanks Stay
Hotel has a nice atmosphere, is in a great location as it is overlooking the ocean with easy access to the sandy beaches. I had a room with a balcony which was lovely watching the boats go by & having a cuppa in the morning. Room was very clean, bed was comfortable. Shower head was too heavy for the holder & it kept drooping down but i made do. Was happy tea/coffee was available in the room & a hairdryer & desk fan. Leisure centre was really nice, had a great time going in the hydro pool, sauna & steam room. Staff were polite & lovely, were happy to help & give me information about the place. Wasn’t busy at the time i went (June). Breakfast buffet had a good choice, you can have a full english, pastries, cereal, or cold cuts. Only thing that would’ve made it better was a better selection of fresh fruit, as it was only apricots & dates available which are not suitable for a busy day if you catch my drift :D. The point restaurant was alright, nice setting, polite waiters, the bar staff were very friendly & made me feel welcome. Props to those 2 younger lads behind the bar making banging cocktails. The point restaurant menu is a bit limited & over priced I felt. Drinks were a fair price. It does sometimes take a while to get served or get the bill because events at the restaurant. Staff all over the hotel were friendly & very helpful, I hope the boss treats them sometime because they deserve it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and views were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor customer service
Poor customer service from the unhelpful receptionist when I checked in that bordered on rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location of this hotel, very special. The staff were friendly & helpful, but it seemed they were a little overwhelmed, not enough of them in. Also the bar ran out of some stocks of pineapple juice & limes used in some of the cocktails, that shouldn't happen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Anniversary trip
Our 40th wedding anniversary and they made special effort with lovely petals on bed and towels in heart shapes. Staff very friendly apart from the evening when the man in charge of booking dinner was obnoxious and rude and not apologetic in any way about the fact he couldn’t fit us in. We were told when getting the menu there was no need to book if we wanted to eat in bar area. It wasn’t so much what he said but his attitude. It then cost us taxi into Poole and back £40 to get a meal as we had already had anniversary pre dinner drinks at the hotel. It all out a bit of a damper on the occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024