Rnli College Hotel Poole

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Poole
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
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📍 West Quay Road Rnli College

Rnli College Hotel Review

Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the 3-star Rnli College Hotel Poole lies 10 minutes by car from Brownsea Island Nature Reserve. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.

The Rnli College Poole welcomes guests with a daily continental breakfast. Food options for dinner are available at the à la carte Riggers restaurant. There is a seafood restaurant serving French food 13 minutes' walk away.

Set at a short distance from Poole Harbour, the hotel also gives access to such sports venues as The Project Climbing Centre Sports Complex, which is about 13 minutes' walk away. Pampering its guests with wellness experiences, Tower Park is within 4.3 km of this Poole hotel.

The property is placed a few minutes drive from Poole Harbour. RNLI Memorial Sculpture is only a few steps from Rnli College Hotel.

Facing the sea, some of the 51 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless Internet, and such essentials as an ironing set and central heating. For more comfort, a hair dryer and towels together with a tub and a shower are provided.

The accommodation is located 20 km from Bournemouth airport and relatively near The George bus stop.

Business travellers are welcome to use a desk and a photocopy machine provided at a business centre on site.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Unique classy hotel with cafés and bars.
  • Magnificent and absolutely perfect location a 20-minute walk to Poole Harbour.
  • Nestled in a downtown area surrounded by a hill and a river.
  • Well-appointed and well-organised rooms with sea views; many with coffee-making facilities and comfortable chais.
  • Some units with unique decor.
  • Delicious breakfast with a muffin and a porridge included.
  • Good in-house restaurant with Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • An attractive main bar serves warm drinks together with snacks.
  • Excellent service; amenities are great.
  • Rates are excellent.
  • A few guests were dissatisfied with a little small beds.
  • Occasional complaints about a few a little inexperienced staff members.

Key Features

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • restaurant
  • non-smoking rooms
  • bar

Rooms

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4 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Double Room Double
Size: 23 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Sun terrace

Activities for Kids

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 9.4/10
  • Comfort 9.3/10
  • Facilities 9.1/10
  • Free WiFi 8.6/10
  • Location 9.5/10
  • Total 8.9/10
  • Value for money 8.8/10
I couldn't fault anything about my stay at this hotel. The cleanliness was impeccable, and the hotel facilities were top-notch. The parking was free, secure, and conveniently located close to the accommodation. Transportation was a breeze, as it was really close to the ferry. The hotel's location was fantastic, with easy access to the Regatta restaurant and other shops and restaurants in the area. The breakfast provided was delicious and had a variety of options. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay.
Couldn't fault anything.
I loved the location right on the waterfront, it offered stunning views. The hotel's facilities were top-notch and everything was kept clean and tidy. Additionally, the breakfast provided was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful, making my stay even more enjoyable.
Almost perfect, but could improve on engagement and hospitality.
The hotel had a great location, situated near the Twin Sails bridge on the harbour, making it perfect for exploring the beautiful Poole Quay. It was also just an 8-minute walk from the town centre, with plenty of restaurants nearby. The cleanliness of the room was impeccable, and the hotel facilities were excellent. The free parking was a bonus, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The highlight of our stay was the delicious breakfast, which offered a wide variety of options.
It was all superb.
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Poole Waterfront Museum 490 m (1608 ft)
  • Sea Music Sculpture 920 m (3018 ft)
  • Holes Bay 1.39 km (4560 ft)
  • Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden 470 m (1542 ft)
  • RNLI Lifeboat Museum 780 m (2559 ft)
  • The Dolphin Centre 620 m (2034 ft)
  • Poole Old Lifeboat Museum 770 m (2526 ft)
  • Twin Sails Bridge 320 m (1050 ft)
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Summary

🏆 Rankings #4 in Poole Golf hotels

Rnli College Hotel FAQ

How far is the city centre from the Rnli College Hotel?
Poole city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk from the Rnli College Hotel.
Which landmarks can we visit during our stay at the 3-star Rnli College Hotel?
Top-rated landmarks in Poole include Poole Harbour as well as the urban Poole Park, placed within 2 km and 2.1 km from the 3-star Rnli College Hotel respectively. The Dolphin Centre (0.9 km) is also worth a visit.
Are there parking facilities in the Rnli College Hotel?
Yes, at the Rnli College Hotel your car will be safe in a car park on site.