Poole Old Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Poole Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Poole Museum in Poole. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
Top hotels in Poole Old Town
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
Lovely place by the quay, very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Laguna Hotel
About the clean room some spiderwebs Not big deal, the rest all cleaned. About the Staff everyone 5 🌟 It's a fresh breakfast, but insufficient food for the price to pay. About the parking all good have plenty space.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Durley Dean Hotel
Ok stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Staff excellent very clean pool very good disappointed there was no disabled access to the spa
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Bournemouth East Cliff by Belvilla
It was like faulty towers and everyone else said so too so wasn’t just me. Whatever cd go wrong did all the time. I’m exhausted and need a holiday to get over such a nightmare. My mother left a day early. I wd hv done too but was visiting my son.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poole Old Town
Oakdale
While Oakdale isn't home to many top sights, Poole Harbour and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts 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.
Parkstone
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas? A visit to Parkstone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Splashdown Waterpark and Tower Park.
