Parkstone Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Poole Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Harbour. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Sandbanks Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Poole Quay
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
RNLI College
Enjoy the student vibe at RNLI College as part of your travels around Poole. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Brownsea Castle
After visiting Brownsea Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Studland. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Compton Acres
Explore the great outdoors at Compton Acres, a lovely green space in Canford Cliffs. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Parkstone
Laguna Hotel
we only stayed over one night. The food was adequate and cooked well three courses Breakfast was well presented with good choices very friendly Staff. Whilst there we noticed that there was a swimming pool for the guests also entertainment of an evening which was good fun. Over all a good stay but ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Durley Dean Hotel
The room was large but bathroom the size of a cupboard with an over-bath shower. Water pressure for shower poor, complementary shower gel poor. The room windows were rotten with chipped paint, the iron security bar outside window was rusty. Room in general the decor was poor with chipped paint. The ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Bournemouth East Cliff by Belvilla
The staff (Jamal) were friendly and welcoming. The hotel however is tired and requires a makeover and updating.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Great location, management is very confused from the general manager and the deputy manager who is very aggressive. I wonder how she worked in such an industry. Strange that at such a priced place, there seems not to be clear communication between the top management and the receptionists!! Very strange ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Norfolk Royale Hotel
Had a lovely stay at the Norfolk Royale, lovely having the swimming pool and jacuzzi to ourselves and really good to have the car park next to the hotel although was slightly pricey. Very close to the centre but not too close that it was really noisy at night which was good. Breakfast was fairly ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Another fabulous stay at the Marriott. Thank you. I was treated to an upgrade to celebrate my special birthday and it was absolutely wonderful. Thank you. Wish I could afford to stay longer!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkstone
Oakdale
While Oakdale isn't home to many top sights, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Poole Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lilliput
When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Compton Acres and Branksome Chine Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Poole Old Town
Visitors to Poole Old Town rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas. You might also want to make some time to see Scaplen’s Court Museum or Poole Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
