Hotel Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel

Walking Field Lane, Poole, BH15 1RZ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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7.7
Good
2,402 reviews

Given an assistance room on ground floor. Electric charger in car park Easy walking distance to shops and quay.

Evelyn United Kingdom

All very clean Lovely staff Helpful and attentive

Jillian United Kingdom

can not complain about the rooms, very clean tidy and comfortable, with good facilities in the room

Rod United Kingdom

Breakfast was not good at all but that is due to Covid. Room very clean and bathroom very clean.

Jason United Kingdom

We stayed overnight only in a Standard Twin Room and it was relatively clean and had a comfortable sleep.

Dennis Philippines

Breakfast good but would have liked tomatoes too. Room very spacious. Bed reasonably comfortable.

Christine United Kingdom

good location, lots of car park spares. nice and friendly staff.

Mark United Kingdom

Rooms clean comfortable bathroom great. Breakfast great. Staff more than helpful.

Susan United States of America

Staff very friendly room comfortable and very clean breakfast outstanding. The hotel is a short distance from transport links and the shopping center of Poole and the waterside.Had a very good 2 night stay and willbe booking again very soon.

Frances United Kingdom

Very clean as you walked in and staff very helpful room nice size

Maureen United Kingdom
7.7
Good
2,402 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Given an assistance room on ground floor. Electric charger in car park Easy walking distance to shops and quay.”
    Evelyn Evelyn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All very clean Lovely staff Helpful and attentive”
    Jillian Jillian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “can not complain about the rooms, very clean tidy and comfortable, with good facilities in the room”
    Rod Rod United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was not good at all but that is due to Covid. Room very clean and bathroom very clean.”
    Jason Jason United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We stayed overnight only in a Standard Twin Room and it was relatively clean and had a comfortable sleep.”
    Dennis Dennis Philippines Philippines
  • “Breakfast good but would have liked tomatoes too. Room very spacious. Bed reasonably comfortable.”
    Christine Christine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “good location, lots of car park spares. nice and friendly staff.”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Rooms clean comfortable bathroom great. Breakfast great. Staff more than helpful.”
    Susan Susan United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff very friendly room comfortable and very clean breakfast outstanding.”
    Frances Frances United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very clean as you walked in and staff very helpful room nice size”
    Maureen Maureen United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location8.2
  • Free WiFi8.0

Holiday Inn Express Poole is 20 minutes' walk from Poole's ferry port with connections to France and the Channel Islands. The hotel is less than 1 mi away from Poole Rail Station and the restaurants of Poole Quay, the largest natural harbor in Europe. There is free WiFi in all areas.

The en-suite contemporary rooms have flat-screen Freeview TVs, power showers, hairdryers, telephones and blackout curtains. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet each morning.

The Holiday Inn Express Poole has a 24-hour reception desk, a restaurant and a modern lounge and bar area with Sky Sports. Three fully-equipped modern meeting rooms are also available.

The famous Lighthouse theater, Dolphin Shopping Center, bars and cafes are found only 5 minutes away on foot. Sandbanks and award-winning sandy beaches are only 15 minutes away by car. Bournemouth Airport is 9.9 mi from Holiday Inn Express Poole.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel

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Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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7.7
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 · 2,402 reviews
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.7
    Room
  • Cleanliness8.4
    Room
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money7.5
    Value for money
    Extra charges
  • Location8.2
    Shopping area
  • Free WiFi8.0

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  • Evelyn United Kingdom

    “Given an assistance room on ground floor. Electric charger in car park Easy walking distance to shops and quay.”

  • Jillian United Kingdom

    “All very clean Lovely staff Helpful and attentive ”

  • Rod United Kingdom

    “can not complain about the rooms, very clean tidy and comfortable, with good facilities in the room”

  • Jason United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was not good at all but that is due to Covid. Room very clean and bathroom very clean.”

  • Dennis Philippines

    “We stayed overnight only in a Standard Twin Room and it was relatively clean and had a comfortable sleep.”

  • Christine United Kingdom

    “Breakfast good but would have liked tomatoes too. Room very spacious. Bed reasonably comfortable.”

  • Mark United Kingdom

    “good location, lots of car park spares. nice and friendly staff.”

  • Susan United States of America

    “Rooms clean comfortable bathroom great. Breakfast great. Staff more than helpful.”

  • Frances United Kingdom

    “Staff very friendly room comfortable and very clean breakfast outstanding. The hotel is a short distance from transport links and the shopping center of Poole and the waterside.Had a very good 2 night stay and willbe booking again very soon.”

  • Maureen United Kingdom

    “Very clean as you walked in and staff very helpful room nice size”

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  • Is the hotel open for the dates 20th June for 3 nights. If so any restrictions due to the virus.

    We offer accommodation for Key workers only until further notice. Restrictions apply for our F&B Service, but we can offer the Grab & Go modality

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    Answered on June 17, 2020
  • Hello. I would like book a room I m working as taxi driver and my girlfriend working as a housekeeper and nany. Arewe allowed tobookroomduringcovid19

    Can i ask the reason of your stay and when?

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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on May 21, 2020
  • What time is breakfast available on Sundays?

    0700 til 1030

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    Answered on December 27, 2019
  • Hi Do you need anything from us before we check in 

    Hi No just bring card for payment and photo ID in case you will be asked.

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    Answered on June 5, 2021
  • will you be open to the public from April 29 to May 3 as I would like to book as a surprise anniversary break for my wife and i

    Hi, as per Government's latest announcement. Hotels are open for leisure from May

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    Answered on February 24, 2021
  • traveling on 12th April with 3 children 16. 11. 8. hopefully staying 3 nights they are visiting father is this allowed at your hotel

    Hi, sorry the hotel is not open for leisure booking until May.

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    Answered on March 25, 2021
  • Hi, is it possible to stay for leisure yet? considering may back holiday. thanks

    We can offer accommodation for leisure from 17th May , We look forward to welcome you in our hotel,

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    Asked about: Standard Double or Twin Room • Answered on April 22, 2021
  • Are you open to the general public on September the 6th

    Greetings from Holiday In Express Poole Dear guest: Thank you very much for your contact, yes we already open ., Please keep in mind Government up D

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    Answered on July 3, 2020
  • is there an option for early booking in... be down to see family for a wedding at 1pm and wanted to book in before if can please

    It will depend on the availability of the date if we can offer you the room earlier but the request can be added we will do the best to fulfil it

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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on June 17, 2020
  • Does the rooms have an iron? or is one available complimentary on request ?

    Hi, iron and iron boards are available in the rooms.

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    Answered on June 12, 2021
  • What is the contents of a ‘grab and go’ breakfast please and will this type of breakfast continue into late May?

    Hi, limited hot food and continental. This will be available in May

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    Answered on March 8, 2021
  • Hi, we are a family of 4 wanting to stay there from 25-28dec. reason for stay is holiday will the hotel allow us to stay there?

    All tiers welcome between 23rd-27th Dec. Tier 3 can only stay for work purpose only.

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    Answered on December 11, 2020
  • Evening meal

    We offer dinner service from 06.00 pm until 09.00 in our Restaurant

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    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on October 7, 2020
  • Hi when you say essential workers only, I am a nurse but are you only letting people stay if it’s due to business. I was really hoping for a break and our long weekend in Cornwall has been cancelled along with my daughter residential trip and my husbands 40th. And I would love us to have a break.

    Hi, We are open for all bookings from 4th July and we are looking forward to welcome you in our hotel

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    Answered on July 6, 2020
  • Is there tea and coffee making facilities in room

    yes

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    Answered on January 6, 2020
  • whats you latest booking in time

    Hi Our Reception is 24/7 so there's always someone on the desk to check in anytime.

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    Answered on July 6, 2021
  • Can two 17 year olds stay here it's just me and my friend coming down to poole for the day we've just never stayed in a hotel before that's all 😁

    Hi, Thank you very much for your contact , At least one of the guests needs to be 18 years to be able to book the room..

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    Answered on December 17, 2020
  • Do you have an electric car charger ? If so what KW is it and connection type ? Regards

    Yes, we have 3 electric car chargers, bp chargemaster polar.

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    Answered on November 27, 2020
  • Do you have vegan options for breakfast?

    Yes, we can offer porridge and vegan sausages for you with the continental breakfast options for you

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    Answered on September 29, 2020
  • Hi, I am looking to stay with my husband and son from 15th for 1-2 nights. I wanted to check if this is possible as the guidelines are sometimes confusing. Thanks

    We are accepting leisure bookings from 17th May so before this time it will only be for business.

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    Answered on April 8, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • BMI The Harbour Hospital
    0.4 miles
  • Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina
    0.5 miles
  • Poole Yacht Club
    1.1 miles
  • Powerboat Training UK
    1.4 miles
  • Poole Harbor
    1.5 miles
  • Brownsea Island Nature Reserve
    2.1 miles
  • Brownsea Castle
    2.1 miles
  • Compton Acres
    2.3 miles
  • Tower Park
    2.4 miles
  • Sandbanks
    3 miles
Top attractions
  • Bournemouth Beach
    4.3 miles
  • Boscombe Beach
    5.8 miles
  • Corfe Castle
    6.4 miles
  • Monkey World
    10.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Poole Harbour
    0.6 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Hamworthy Beach
    1.1 miles
  • Lake North Beach
    2.3 miles
  • Sandbanks Beach
    2.5 miles
  • Canford Cliffs Beach
    2.6 miles
  • Alum Chine beach
    3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Bournemouth Airport
    7.4 miles
  • Southampton Airport
    31.3 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    56.4 miles
How to get to Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel from Bournemouth Airport
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Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 6 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Romanian
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Holiday Inn Express Poole offers car parking at the rear of the hotel, which is monitored by an external company. Parking is charged per night and guests are required to enter their car registration details on arrival.

Please note that all rooms are cleaned as per IHG Clean Promise.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel by:

    • Car 30min

  • Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Poole.