Haven Hotel

Property class: 4

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You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a bar at Haven Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The Point Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and ocean views. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £119
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a view of the sea through the windows.

Double Room, Balcony, Harbour View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 251 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with a view.

Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 303 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

Single Room

  • 201 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of the sea through a sliding glass door.

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and two armchairs.

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 293 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located on the beach, Haven Hotel is in Sandbanks, a neighbourhood in Poole. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Sandbanks Beach and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are also worth visiting. With kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Poole travel guide
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161 Banks Road, Poole, England, BH13 7QL

What's nearby

  • A concrete pier extending into the sea with large rocks on either side, under a cloudy sky.
    Sandbanks Beach
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A sandy beach with dunes and grass.
    Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A sandy beach with dunes and grass.
    Shell Bay Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Canford Cliffs Beach
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station
    13 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rockwater
    7 min drive
  • Rick Stein Sandbanks
    10 min walk
  • The Sandy Salt Pig
    10 min drive
  • Rockfish
    13 min drive
  • Baffi Pizza
    5 min drive

About this property

Haven Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Poole Harbour
  • At Haven Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The Point Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and ocean views. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
    • A 24-hour front desk and a lift
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 84 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does Haven Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Haven Hotel?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haven Hotel on 25 Oct 2026 start from £119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Haven Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Haven Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Haven Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Haven Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Haven Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sandbanks hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, Sandbanks Beach and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. Shell Bay Beach and Dorset National Landscape are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Haven Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Lovely location if you like to hear the waves at night. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous location, friendly staff, great ameneties
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good food and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a grand old hotel, right on the western tip of Sandbanks. The balcony views of Poole harbour and Studland are beautiful. The room was comfortable and well appointed. The breakfast was a standard hotel buffet that could have been improved to reach the high standards of the rest of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Only a fleeting visit. But checking was a quick and easy. Our room was good. Breakfast was tastie.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location and very well maintained older style hotel. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional staff, fabulous hotel and pool. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location right at the water’s edge. Property could do with painting here and there and the bathroom taps needed some attention. Water pressure was low so shower was not great. Fire alarm went off twice in the early hours of the first day and it took the staff ages to get the alarm light to go out in our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Had a lovely stay. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel room with a sea view was great. We loved sitting on our balcony watching the boats go by and going to sleep with the sound of the washes. The hotel was in an excellent location. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the food in restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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everything was perfect this is our 4th stay and will not be our last, but on a negative and we did ask for a budget room but it still cost 164 pounds and there was plenty of room but the windows looked out at a wall no air we used the small fan provided no natural light very dark sorry to complain but i think the over all feel of the hotel out ways the problem of the room 107. The food, staff and the beautiful location fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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This hotel is a real let down, but you cannot beat the views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Haven is situated in an enviable position however the overall impression of the hotel comes across as quite tired and a little dated. The shower was very poor with a weak stream going from hot to cold. We were woken in the morning at 6.30 to the very noisy laundry lorry collecting and dropping off. To add to this our sleep had already been interrupted due to the fire alarm going off at midnight, no fire but unexplained. Staff were polite and dealt with a housekeeping issue efficiently. Breakfast was in a room with a view! Looking out at the sea. Food was tasty and adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All the staff that we came into contact with were all very polite and very friendly.it certainly makes a difference.we didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Haven is in a wonderful position at the entrance to to Poole Harbour. Staff are welcoming and friendly, the rooms are comfortable and the whole hotel is clean. Did not eat there this trip but only because the are some many restaurants to try locally in and around Poole.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Location is excellent and the staff are helpful However attention needs to be be made in regards to the property and rooms. That being said we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had such a lovely stay at the Haven Hotel. The location is stunning & you feel like you could be anywhere in the world. The room we stayed in had an amazing view, a comfy bed & a big bathroom. The only slight negative if we had to find one would be that the shower wasn’t very powerful. The outdoor pool was great & everywhere was very clean. It was great to have easy parking onsite. The hotel breakfast was lovely with a wide variety of choice & all members of staff we had contact with were very polite, friendly & couldn’t do enough to help make our stay wonderful. The Haven Hotel is very peaceful as long as you don’t mind the sounds of the sea & the chain link ferry soothing you to sleep. The stunning views extended to the bar area & the restaurant. We will definitely be back - thank you for a brilliant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location with out outstanding sea views. . Breakfast very good. Room was clean. Bathroom needed to be updated with improved shower . Pleasant, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location of the hotel is suburb. The hotel is lovely but does need an update, ie. a lick of paint etc. The room was nice and clean, the bar area and restaurant were lovely, breakfast was nice and fresh and the views from the terrace were amazing. Overall we had a wonderful 3 day break! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, great breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We were so pleased with everything. Our room was and very large along with a very large bathroom with lovely thick white towels. The breakfast you had so much to pick from. Evening meal was excellent. The staff have all been very helpful nothing to much trouble. In fact we throughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend a stay there
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The reception team were so friendly and helpful, so lovely. The outdoor pool was really hot and clean with plenty of space The bar area was great with beautiful views over the sea although there was a problem with the draught beers when we stayed and the staff didn’t seem very helpful or well trained The room was comfortable but a little dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay, amazing location and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025