Top Boutique Hotels in Poole (2026)

Located in Poole, The Canford offers stylish accommodations with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking free of charge. The accommodations features an on-site restaurant and bar, as well as a lounge and a garden with a terrace. Rooms at The Canford have a writing desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower. A variety of menu options are offered on the property's à-la-carte restaurant, which consists of a conservatory dining area. Guests can unwind in the bar or on the garden terrace with a drink. The Canford is located 0.9 mi from Poole's Harbor, 3.7 mi from the Sandbanks and 2.8 mi from Brownsea Castle. Bristol Airport is 55 mi away.

- "Excellent breakfast and great location next to local shops and restaurants but also within walking distance of the beach. Fabulous!" - "We had lunch and breakfast the next day, both were excellent as was the room, the service, then people and the facility. I have already arranged a return trip next month with my grown up sons and their partners." - "What a beautiful room! Thank you for making our wedding day even more special - absolutely stunning place!"

With rooms offering fine Egyptian linen, handsprung beds, and plasma TVs, Hotel Du Vin Poole is just 10 minutes’ walk from Poole Harbor. Its French-style bistro serves the finest local produce, and guests can enjoy expert wine-tasting sessions. The sumptuous rooms all boast sleek, private bathrooms with powerful drench showers, deep baths, and deluxe toiletries. Guests can relax and enjoy free tea and coffee in their air-conditioned room. Bistro du Vin serves fantastic locally sourced cuisine, including Dorset Pork, Dorset escargot, and local fruit and veg from a nearby farm. The bar features an excellent and extensive wine list, and guests can enjoy a wide array of rare cigars in the hotel's humidoir. Poole’s center and Dolphin Shopping Center is only 15 minutes’ walk away, while Poole Park and Boating Lake is 20 minutes away on foot. Poole’s sandy beaches can be reached within a 10-minute walk.

- "The staff were all very friendly and accommodating" - "Lovely room, toiletries were lovely, quiet area, didn't need it but think there is parking. Breakfasts are cooked individually." - "Really comfortable and good sized room. Very clean and friendly staff. We enjoyed the decor and had a great stay with nice restaurants nearby and choice of cafes too." - "Beautiful hotel with smart and comfortable rooms. We enjoyed our stay from start to finish."

With scenic views across Poole Harbor, this hotel offers boutique rooms, Asian Ocean Palace and The Amalfi View Restaurants and stylish cocktail bar. Poole Ferry Terminal is 15 minutes away by car. The rooms at the Harbor Heights Hotel have an elegant nautical theme, and each has air conditioning/climate control, a private bathroom with a spa bath and fluffy bathrobes (on request). All rooms feature a satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities and Nespresoo machines with Lor coffee. The contemporary The Amalfi View Restaurant serves the finest Italian cuisine, plus classic style specials including steak, chicken, lamb and fish, and features bespoke furnishings and artwork. The lively bar offers classic cocktails and relaxing music. There is also a large, landscaped terrace with panoramic sea views for al fresco dining.The Chinese Restaurant ‘Ocean Palace at Harbor Heights’ offers an Asian dining experience while enjoying harbor views, open for dinner from Wednesdays to Sundays. With views towards Brownsea Island, FJB Collection - Harbor Heights features a tranquil setting just outside Poole center. Bournemouth is a 10-minute drive and Parkstone Golf Club is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Sandbanks Marina is a 20-minute walk from the building.

- "I liked that there was jucuzzi bath in the bathroom and the bed was sooo comfortable" - "food was excellent and staff were very friendly" - "Excellent staff so polite and helpful" - "excellent breakfast, individual requirements catered for without hesitation" - "Breakfast very good,as was location" - "Very nice harbour views. Good room air conditioning. Parking available. Freshly cooked hot breakfast." - "Room was lovely with a wonderful view of the Harbour and a balcony too. Hotel was exceptionally clean throughout and bar area and lounge were very pleasant also with a great view and nice outdoor seating. Reception staff were very helpful and welcoming. Hotel is in a good position you can walk to the harbour and beach easily and car park is good."