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 seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Poole Quay
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Poole Old Town
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
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Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
The room was comfortable, however we couldn't open the window to let in air in and of course got condensation on the window .The room was clean.. There was an issue with bathroom/shower mixer..there was.a major problem with the water pressure and the bath/shower mixer tap had a major fault..it kept ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Room clean .No charging points on sockets for phones etc. Staff generally helpful and well turned out. Food: gtasty and well presented and reasonably priced BUT only scrambled eggs on the breakfast menu!!! The help yourself breakfast menu is NOT appreciated by most guests in my experience. The toaster ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Laguna Hotel
The room was clean, although the bathroom was on the small size. Didn’t use the swimming pool as It was too busy for the time we wanted to go. The car didn’t have much selection of beers on tap, but most Hotels don’t for some reason.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Friendly staff and a big room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
Insanely wonderful. Totally expensive but utterly delightful. Very very relaxing
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poole Old Town
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.
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.
