With a garden and Great Room restaurant, Holiday Inn Express Poole offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in the business district. Unwind with free WiFi, dry cleaning services, or grab a bite to eat at the bar while enjoying great views near Poole Harbour. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Self parking
24-hour business centre
Business centre
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Garden
Front desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Feel at home (6)
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Blackout curtains
The current price is NZ$193
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Room options
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
11.00 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
11.00 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
11.00 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
11.00 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Poole Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Poole Quay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sandbanks Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive
Branksome Station - 7 min drive
Poole Station - 10 min walk
Parkstone Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 7 min walk
Delfino Lounge - 8 min walk
The Lord Wimborne - 9 min walk
KFC - 6 min walk
Subway - 5 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG puts you within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Great Room, which serves lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 8.50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 100
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Special features
Dining
Great Room – This restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
Fees & policies
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 8.50 per night with in/out privileges
RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 8.50 per night. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Great Room.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG is in the heart of Poole, a short 10-minute walk from Poole Station and 14 minutes' walk from Poole Harbour. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as nice, excellent, and fantastic with a good variety of options. (55 reviews)
The restaurant served great meals and breakfast, with a wide variety of choices and friendly, helpful staff. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
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
antony
2-night trip
10/10
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.
Vijeesh
2-night trip
10/10
Hotel in excellent condition. Very clean, rooms excellent, service top notch.
Wayne
1-night trip
10/10
A good place to stay when staying in the area
john
1-night trip
10/10
It was a nice place to stay it was central to what we needed
Nicola
2-night trip
10/10
Accepting that this a budget hotel, we felt it was excellent throughout. The Colombian receptionist was extremely pleasant and helpful. We simply wanted a convenient stop prior to catching the ferry plus EV charging facilities. It filled all the boxes
Howard
2-night trip
10/10
A really nice stay. Great value. Excellent location. Friendly staff and great breakfast. We have stayed before and will stay again.
Damien
1-night trip
6/10
Hotel was ok however there was no dinner menu for children and the television in the room did not work properly.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10
Room was clean and bathroom etc all very good. Informed times breakfast served and room no card etc thats it. It was a guy who served us on arrival.
Sheila
1-night trip
8/10
Smart modern hotel fairly well positioned for town centre.
S H
1-night trip
8/10
Can’t fault it at the price. Staff were great and comfortable bed. Just needed a stop over so perfect.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent location for the Lighthouse theatre. Staff lovely. Good breakfast was included.
Kim
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel for an overnight stay before getting the ferry. Polite, helpful staff, nice breakfast and comfortable room. All for a really reasonable price. We will definitely stay again.
Roxanne
1-night trip
10/10
Holiday Inn Express was a perfect place to spend a night in Poole so we could meet up with friends. The hotel and our room were very clean, and the staff were friendly. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Tracey
1-night trip
8/10
We had an enjoyable stay in Poole. The hotel was in a good location whilst we were working in the area.
Gary
3-night trip
10/10
For me and my purposes, it was very convenient and reasonably priced.
Morris
3-night trip
8/10
Breakfast was nice
Jo-Anne
1-night trip
10/10
Very clean and friendly staff
Jason
1-night trip
10/10
Hotel was good value for money very clean and has a brand new feel about it staff were very friendly and helpful room was clean and bed very comfortable breakfast was plentiful and of very good quality and most importantly for me the coffee was great stayed here before for shows at the lighthouse just 5 mins walk over the road will be staying again for any future shows
Paul
1-night trip
6/10
They had difficulty finding my booking on check in.
Elizabeth
2-night trip
10/10
Everything as expected including nice evening meal and breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Thank you
John
1-night trip
8/10
Near to Poole harbour so ideal for ferrys
Lydia
1-night trip
8/10
Nice hotel ..
Saba
3-night trip
10/10
Good overnight stop, clean, friendly staff, good breakfast