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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Sandbanks Beach

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and lounge in style.
Enjoy a tranquil beach experience with breathtaking ocean views and access to a popular boating area.
Stunning two-story building with a spacious balcony and beautifully manicured lawn.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa set, armchair, and comfortable cushions.
Guests can enjoy a meal in the garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene pond.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Old Harry Rocks
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, wardrobe, and wicker chair.

3 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, wardrobe, and wicker chair.

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cozy retreat with a bed, desk, and wardrobe, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in this inviting bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden nightstand, and woven pendant light.

Premium Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy retreat with a bed, desk, and wardrobe, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Relax on the balcony with two comfortable armchairs and enjoy the view from the sliding glass door.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Cozy bedroom with a comfortable bed, bedside tables, and lamps.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

Cozy bedroom with a comfortable bed, bedside tables, and lamps.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Swanage

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Swanage hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and Knoll Beach. Studland South Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Shell Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Old Harry Rocks - 12 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoll Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

3.5-star beach hotel near Sandbanks Beach
The Knoll House offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Knoll House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Knoll House offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Spa fee: GBP 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Knoll House Hotel Swanage
Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel
The Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel Swanage

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stay - lovely old hotel, unbeatable location, helpful staff. Outdoor pool is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff, very good accommodation with facilities for my husband 's disabilities. Breakfst and evening dinner was good. We very much enjoyed our visit. This was our second visit to this lovely area and to Knoll House. I am sure that we will return sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really dog friendly Excellent breakfast Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Having driven past this Hotel many times it was a spur of the moment booking. However an unexpected hospital stay meant that after trying to reschedule, and this not being an option, it was decided to give our 2 night stay a go. The Hotel and surroundings were as good as anticipated, the 3 course evening meal and service faultless however the bed was to hard/uncomfortable so the stay was cut short.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent accommodation. Good food for vegans.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely peaceful place to stay

This is a wonderful property in a great position. The room I was allocated was lovely especially for me and my little dog. The staff on reception were great! The whole experience was wonderful. There was the choice of the beach near by or sit around the heated pool or sit in the peaceful gardens with a view of the sea. The only thing I would say is that I don’t eat huge meals and the restaurant only offered 2 or 3 courses in the evenings and wasn’t worth the money for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place 1930s look and will come back again 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Easy to travel to surrounding areas on the frequent bus service.Easy access to the beach and good outside pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times, love everything about it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Evesham

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in one of the Forest Rooms overlooking the carpark. I had my own deck area to sit and watch the nuthatches etc in the trees and walked through the woods, seeing deer along the way, to swim in the sea. Location excellent. Bus service outside the hotel. Breakfast unlimited. I loved this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restful and restoring sojourn Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely dog friendly hotel in beautiful surroundings. We really enjoyed our stay at Knoll House, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our family room had fresh linen on the beds and the bathroom had been refurbished in recent years. The hotel decor dates back to the 70’s & 80’s but appeared in generally good order. We did not dine in the restaurant, but thoroughly enjoyed a well presented buffet breakfast including a selection of cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices, etc and a not to be missed English breakfast. The beach is a short walk away and there are plenty of other walks in the immediate area including to Old Harry Rocks offering amazing clifftop views. We also enjoyed use of the indoor swimming pool and spa facilities available until 5pm, which we would have liked to stay later. Overall a perfect first visit to the seaside for our 9 month old Golden Retriever. We were very happy with our stay and intend to return again in the summer. I have scored the hotel 4 out of 5 stars purely because of the age of the decor which could do with updating, but did not effect our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great trip

It was a great trip for a group of friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step back in time. The hotel was warm and welcoming. Lovely walks near by. We didn’t use any of the facilities like the swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

So nice to be back. Very friendly staff and excellent bed quality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint property. Everything was well presented, clean, comfortable and efficiently run. Excellent location for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatemah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dorset amazing coastline

Wonderful cozy time with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justyna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a quirky hotel. You love it or you don’t. We happened to love it. It’s need some updating, but without loosing any of its character. Excellent location. Dogs allowed. Good traditional breakfast, nothing fancy, but enough. Dinner options more sophisticated. Game room, cinema room, bar, outstanding views… Great stay for anytime of the year. Lots of regular customers. I give one star less because of some musty smell of the room and not fully functional bathroom sink. However this wouldn’t stop us from coming back happily again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice enough

Great location, with easy access to a lovely sandy beach. Good family facilities - outdoor pool, indoor plunge pool, tennis courts, pitch and put, games room, etc. Nice breakfast. An evening meal was ok; nothing more. The hotel is just a bit tired in general and needs a bit of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robson

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t ever change the Knoll House Hotel !

We loved being at Knoll House Hotel… it was like stepping back in time … such an interesting history and it was warmly welcoming. We loved the spa and outside pool and being near the sea for swimming . The staff were really helpful and friendly and the room was comfortable and clean. We had a room right at the back of the property which was very peaceful. I’ve heard that developers are knocking at the door but please don’t change anything about this Hotel. We love it just the way it is. Keep it for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025