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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
View from property
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Knoll Beach
    8 min walk
  • Studland South Beach
    14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Swanage

With a stay at The Knoll House in Swanage, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. .This beach hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from New Forest National Park and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Harry Rocks - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Swanage Beach - 16 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 19 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoll Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Swanage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

Delightful beach hotel with a sauna
The Knoll House offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a banquet hall.
At The Knoll House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference space
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2025 to January 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Knoll House Hotel Swanage
Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel
The Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel Swanage

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old style hotel with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice friendly place to stay hope it never changes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
away days
lovely rural location and quiet. great for walks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Energy
Great hotel with lovely energy, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff. Good breakfast Lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE ANNE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is the hotel biggest asset by far. Hotel is very dated, pictures from the 1940 show not much has changed. We had room 80. its was small, very old windows, chairs very old and uncomfortable and armrest show signs of being chewed by dog, room smelt stale and musty. Walls very thin. Could hear the couple next door coughing. TV tiny. Tea/coffee poor with one packet containing 3 biscuits. Did ask to change rooms but told not possible. A lot of this is not end of the world stuff but a shame that the photos of the hotel give a much inflated view, of I am sure what once was a beautiful hotel. Great hotel for dog lovers. Lovely towels and toiletries, breakfast really good. Games room, swimming pool, large wooden ship play area for children. Strange mixture of really good bits and really poor bits. If you have good weather and use the hotel as a base then you probably will be ok. Bus stop right in front of hotel. 5 mins walk to brilliant Knoll beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything you could possibly want.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice mini break 👌
We have used this Hotel before and it a great location and nice room. And a great breakfast.The Hotel as plenty of character and us in a nice setting close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, seaford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was very comfortable clean tidy of our room we will defo be going back but not 1 nite maybe three in morning breakfast was as youd expect my wife had something not on show she really enjoyed it dont change a thing its all very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feedback on My Stay
Overall, my experience was acceptable, but there are several areas that need significant improvement: Infrastructure and Maintenance: The building and infrastructure are in dire need of a massive renovation. The current state detracts from the overall experience. Housekeeping: Unfortunately, the garden suite compound was not cleaned during my stay. My room was not attended to by the cleaning staff—no fresh towels, no new cups for tea in the morning, and no replenishment of toilet rolls. Dining Experience: While the food was decent, I found it to be overpriced given the portion sizes, which were too small for the cost. I hope these points are taken into consideration to improve the experience for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Has the potential to be amazing but it’s very tired and needs a hell of lot of updating and maintenance done. About £15m - £20m should cover it. Thats how much it needs renovating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

GARETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff very good, some elements of Hotel looked tired, food average
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Briony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are basic and we loved the quirky, historical charm of the hotel. The views are breath taking and location is perfect. The only thing is people left dogs in their rooms barking which was a shame but the hotel were quick to try and resolve it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and quirky
Excellent room. Service good. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A step back in time to the 1930s but with a modern twist.In need of some TLC in places. Showers over very deep baths awkward for us more senior citizens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel fabric deteriorating but had a lovely time
My daughter and I had a lovely long weekend, the weather was glorious, breakfast lovely and super outdoor swimming pool. The hotel is now very shabby and dated but we were expecting that since the new owners want to pull it down but can't get planning permission. We have been going to Knoll House since before it was sold and they were constantly refurbishing it but that is not happening now and the bare minimum is being done and it shows. I wish the new owners would scale back their proposals for a "resort" type complex, it seems inappropriate for the site and it will become out of reach pricewise for most people. Staff pleasant and helpful, a bit hasty removing plates when they want to start laying up for the lunchtime meals. Only had evening meal once, tasty but a bit overpriced. Overall we had a lovely time and will miss it when it goes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent especially Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ideally located for our one night stop over near Swanage
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024