Where is the best place for a stay in Sandbanks?

Harbour Heights Hotel is a favourite with Expedia customers. This 4-star hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other top choices based on traveller reviews include Haven Hotel and Sandbanks Hotel .

What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Sandbanks?

Based on reviews, Haven Hotel is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free full breakfast and free WiFi. Another top option for your stay on the cheap is Sandbanks Hotel .

What's the best place to stay for a family holiday in Sandbanks?

Sandbanks Hotel is a top 4-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free breakfast. Other choices for your stay with the children include Harbour Heights Hotel and Haven Hotel . Also, children of all ages will enjoy a visit to Sandbanks Beach.

What's the best accommodation for a romantic getaway to Sandbanks?

Sandbanks Hotel is a favourite 4-star hotel for couples, and features an ocean-view restaurant and a bar. Another choice for a stay with your sweetheart is Harbour Heights Hotel .

What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Sandbanks?

Sandbanks Hotel is a top 4-star beachfront hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 1-minute walk of Sandbanks Beach . Other good choices to stay near the beach include Harbour Heights Hotel and Haven Hotel .

What's the best luxury place to stay in Sandbanks?

Harbour Heights Hotel is a 4-star hotel with a restaurant and a bar, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Haven Hotel and Sandbanks Hotel are two other upscale options for your trip.

What are some hotels with pools in Sandbanks?

Haven Hotel is a popular 4-star hotel featuring a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and free full breakfast.

What is the best spa hotel in Sandbanks?

Haven Hotel is a highly recommended beach spa hotel featuring a restaurant and a bar. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the sauna and steam room. Other popular spa hotels in Sandbanks include Harbour Heights Hotel and Sandbanks Hotel .

What is staying in Sandbanks like?

Couples looking to get away will find a romantic atmosphere in Sandbanks, and visitors give high marks for the beaches, top-notch restaurants and lively bar scene. Welcoming and relaxing, this city also attracts tourists with its spas. In Sandbanks, there are 43 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

What is there to see in Sandbanks?

The picturesque setting of Sandbanks Beach and Canford Cliffs Beach exemplify the area's natural beauty. Taking a ferry is a great activity, and Sandbanks Ferry Terminal is one place to visit. You'll also find Brownsea Castle and Compton Acres in the area.

What's the weather like in Sandbanks?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Sandbanks is 786 mm.

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Visiting Sandbanks

Guests are sure to enjoy the bars, restaurants and spas in Sandbanks. Welcoming and relaxing, this seaside city also attracts visitors with its beaches and coffeehouses.

There are 3 Sandbanks hotels
August is the most expensive month to travel here, whereas December is the most economical
Closest major airport is in Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing around Sandbanks

A port is one of the top activities, whereas Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, Poole Harbour, and Alum Chine Beach are favourite sights to visit
The the sea and beaches highlight the natural beauty, and Brownsea Island, Bournemouth Beach, and Compton Acres are several places worth visiting

Getting around Sandbanks

There are many transport options in Sandbanks. You can cross the water in a ferry from the local port.

Staying in Sandbanks

For trips with the family or other getaways, you might consider a larger hotel like the highly rated Sandbanks Hotel.

Searching for a romantic getaway or boutique stay? You might like these traveler-recommended, one-of-a-kind properties and small hotels:

Harbour Heights Hotel
Haven Hotel

Harbour Heights Hotel, a favourite with Expedia travellers, has a 4.6 out of 5 user rating. Also highly rated by guests are Sandbanks Hotel and Haven Hotel.

Dressing for Sandbanks

Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 11°C, while nighttime temperatures stay around 3°C
From April to June, the average is 18°C during the day and 5°C at night
July to September sees average temperatures of 19°C during the day and 11°C at night
Between October and December, you can expect 16°C as the daytime average and 4°C as the night-time average
About 27 millimetres of rain falls on Sandbanks each year

Frequently asked questions

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Sandbanks Hotel Reviews

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

The Haven hotel is in an excellent location, our room was very spacious room, the staff were very friendly, the food was good. Definitely worth a return visit.

A verified traveller stayed at Haven Hotel

Posted 11 days ago

Wonderful property and location the host was excellent very good communication

5 / 5 Excellent

Overall faultless

A verified traveller stayed at Sandbanks apartment. BeachWalk

Posted 2 weeks ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Very nice hotel spectacular views, staff friendly and helpful

A verified traveller stayed at Harbour Heights Hotel

Posted 3 weeks ago

Modern apartment on Sandbanks Peninsula, with private garden. (pet friendly)

Summer week away with teenage lads

5 / 5 Excellent

Great property in a fantastic location. Steve and Gail were excellent hosts. I have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years but the level of communication and detailed info prior to arrival and departure was second to none. There are a few local restaurants in the area that are really nice, plenty of stuff to do locally, paddle boarding, boat hire, excursions (The chain ferry onto Studland was great -we used the bikes), u-escape in Bournemouth I would highly recommend. We filled our week doing lots of stuff locally in Bournemouth and Poole which are only very short drives away, stayed with my two teenage lads and the property has absolutely everything you need in a great location and we would highly recommend it.

A verified traveller stayed at Modern apartment on Sandbanks Peninsula, with private garden. (pet friendly)

Posted 1 month ago

Excellent as always

5 / 5 Excellent

Having just returned from our second stay in this apartment on Sandbanks we can whole heartedly recommend both the property and location. It was great being out and about knowing we had such nice accommodation to return to in the evening. And only a few metres from surely the best beaches in the UK.

A verified traveller stayed at Apartment In Sandbanks

Posted 1 month ago

Perfect location

5 / 5 Excellent

Beautiful apartment and perfect location. We have stayed in Sandbanks many times before, but this was by far the best, as reflected in the price. The beach is a 2 minute walk (so easy to pop back if you’ve forgotten something) and no dreaded packing car for a day on the beach. Apartment very classy: high quality furniture, bedding and kitchen. Oak flooring is beautiful, but beware flip flops/sand combo - slipped first day and broke two toes (my fault rushing), so afternoon in Poole casualty. BUT location meant our holiday wasn’t spoilt by not being able to drive. The small patio and garden is a real sunspot and ideal for having a lazy day watching the world go by (our dog agrees). Having restaurants on the doorstep is a major plus - CAFF, Oriel and Rick Stein’s - all welcome dogs (RS 4-6 pm). We would highly recommend Oriel - good value and food/service excellent. All in all, would highly recommend and will definitely return.

A verified traveller stayed at Sandcastles No.1 - Sandbanks

Posted 2 months ago

Sandbanks Oasis - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Perfect

5 / 5 Excellent

Absolutely lovely apartment. Had everything we needed. Perfectly located for the beach too.

A verified traveller stayed at Sandbanks Oasis - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Posted 2 months ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

very goo...great location and very clean

A verified traveller stayed at Sandbanks Hotel

Posted 3 months ago

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