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Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Poole Harbour

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Lunch and dinner served
Reception
Point of interest
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £84
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Walking Field Lane, Poole, England, BH15 1RZ

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Poole Quay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • RNLI College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandbanks Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Poole Station - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Delfino Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Wimborne - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Hotel near Poole Harbour
At Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Great Room, offers lunch, dinner and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • A lift, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 85 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 8.50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 8.50 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

As of 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG on 14 Sept 2025 start from £84.0, 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8.50 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Poole, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Poole Park and Poole Harbour. Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Baiter Park are also within 10 minutes. Poole Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parkstone Station is 29 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly good stay prior to catching the ferry!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, facilities and breakfast were excellent. Surrounding area a bit scruffy but fine if you just want a base
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for exploring the Dorset coastline. Very welcoming staff and exceptionally clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and efficient. No frills but great location for families visiting local beaches. Right next door to a leisure centre and large supermarket if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Astha

Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, all areas seemed pretty clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a very nice place to stay however location wasnt ideal as its at least a good 20minute walk to the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable good breakfast and friendly staff. Very handy for public transport
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall what a pleasant stay, thankyou😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Charles Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent 5 nights here. Was clean and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay when staying in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean hotel.

Nice clean hotel, friendly staff, 15 min walk along the sea front to town centre. Nice Victorian lake behind the hotel. I’d stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kamlesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location , well organised and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needed more breakfast choices and Aircon was faulty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and left early to catch a ferry to Brittany. It was easy to find and park. Reception staff were welcoming. Room was spacious and clean. The ferry terminal is a few minutes drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in excellent condition. Very clean, rooms excellent, service top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijeesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service was very good

We had a great experience staying at Holiday Inn. The staffs were very helping and supportive. The staff Aiswarya suggested us the nearby tourist attractions which helped us a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
A nice town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice place to stay.

A really nice stay. Great value. Excellent location. Friendly staff and great breakfast. We have stayed before and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

S H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smart modern hotel fairly well positioned for town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t fault it at the price. Staff were great and comfortable bed. Just needed a stop over so perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025