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Reviews of OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill

81 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JB, United Kingdom

#11 of 14 hotels in Poole

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 590 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend. Lovely Room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great staff, lovely food and super location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no breakfast available because we hadn't told them in advance - although we didn't know that. But there were other breakfast places very nearby so it was easily sorted.

    The room, location and price

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great Value for a quick visit...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Located slightly away from the very touristy centre made it good place for an overnight stop. Plenty of non-chain restaurants nearby (for fine dining try Thirteen) and the food and drink at Ox looked good but did not try it as we were only there for one night. Rooms clean and adequate; good modern bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Nice comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Next time I’ll try their Thai food 😋
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel still needs some renovation, however that isn’t a fair criticism as I think they are aware of this as its great value for money!

    There was a new bathroom, beautiful big bed, staff polite and helpful. I opted to have breakfast and it was delicious and great value.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    I would stay there again !! Boooom !!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tv remote need batteries …. !!

    Bed was excellent …bath/shower room was very nice .. clean and spacious. Everything was very good staff friendly… and chatty. Kettle does not fit under the tap ..??? … but I had bottled water … I would stay there again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great one night stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good!

    Great B&B just two minutes from where we were going out to a party

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    8.0
    thank you so much, it was a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no space at the carpark for customers

    Good central location, clean and specious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    very little

    very satisfactory

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay- highly recommend- great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor lighting when trying to apply make up for a night out but managed.

    Room was great value… staff were exceptional, very friendly and helpful. Food in the evening was delicious. Checkin was speedy. Staff gave a warm welcome. Bed was comfortable. Would highly recommend!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although the room was cold, the staff were very helpful and brought an electric radiator.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    8.0
    A much needed relaxing break in an accommodation with lots of character in Ashely Cross.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The decor is a tad tired and could do with a little attention . On a purely personal level i would have preferred if there had of been a door between the shower/ toilet area but that really is my personal preference.

    The staff were super helpful and a shout out to Mary who we met when we turned up at the Ox. She took us through all the information required to make our stay comfortable . The location of the Ox is fab , close to Ashley Cross which has a host of eateries and within walking distance to Poole , Poole park and other areas of interest. The rooms were cleaned , towels replaced and the tea tray replenished on a daily basis another shout out to staff who made this happen. i should also mention that toiletries were also provided. The bed was really comfortable and although the accommodation is above a pub/restaurant we were not aware of any noise coming from these areas .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lighting was very dark in the rooms , which made it difficult to do make up even in the bathroom. There is no dressing table or chair in room three either but a small one would fit in

    The cleaning staff are so helpful and friendly and the food in the restaurant is excellent

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay in a great central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - it was great!

    Lovely room, really friendly staff and great location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay with fabulous restaurant and bar. The staff are amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room lighting was a little dark

    Location great. Staff amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient location, friendly staff, comfortable room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    8.0
    Great Hotel reasonably priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The carparking. the hotel does have a tiny carpark, but this was full and difficult to drive in or out of. There is a public carpark a few feet away. I advise you to pay by app. You need to pay at 8 am.

    I liked the location. The hotel is also a popular bar. There are plenty of bars and food places in the area. The room was large and clean with tea and coffee, making facilities. The hotel has a very popular Thai restaurant. The full English breakfast included was very good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    7.0
    Great for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heating was not sufficient in our room, so was very cold in room & ensuite.

    Great location, good size comfortable room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Brilliant location, the staff very polite and professional, there's loads of bars and restaurants within quarter mile radius but I would say the food in the Ox was also very good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    7.0
    All in all it suited our needs, and was central for our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sofa needs rewebbing in bedroom. Lighting needs improving in bedroom - only 3 lightbulbs in a 5 bulb chandelier. Photos on website need updating to reflect change in decor.

    Bed comfortable. Breakfast very nice and the smashed avocado was very filling. Bar was the perfect meeting place for the start of our evening and provided shots at the end of the night :)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much-aforementioned traffic noise.

    Large, airy room (albeit facing the road, so traffic noise) , well appointed. Excellent host/staff member(?)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable and lovely breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very dark so could barley see to do my make up, which is very necessary these days 😂

    Very convenient for our plans.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bathroom door?

    Huge, soft bed!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very comfy bed, clean sheets, nice breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good stay local restuarant close by so food wasn’t a problem
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No pub type meals so had to eat out

    Lovely room

    Stayed in October 2023

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