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Ox Hotel Bar & Grill

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Poole Harbour

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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81 Commercial Road, Ashley Cross, Poole, England, BH14 0JB
  • Place, Poole Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Baiter Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Poole

Parkstone stay.With a stay at this Parkstone hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Poole Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Poole Harbour. Baiter Park and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Poole Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Baiter Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Poole Old Lifeboat Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Parkstone Station - 5 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knight Life Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shah of Persia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Ark - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bermuda Triangle - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill

3.5-star hotel near Poole Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Poole hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 10 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ox Hotel Bar Grill Poole
Ox Hotel Bar Grill
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Hotel
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Poole
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Hotel Poole

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ox Hotel Bar & Grill to the airport?

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill is 9.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill.

How close is Ox Hotel Bar & Grill to the beach?

This hotel is 3.7 mi (16-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 2.4 mi (10-min drive) from Sandbanks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 5 and 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill have a pool?

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill does not have a pool.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ox Hotel Bar & Grill to downtown Poole?

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill is 1.6 mi away from Poole.

Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 279 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Serena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good experience

Very tired and old rooms. Service was awful with no restaurant and we could not get a drink after 9pm. Changed rooms twice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Victor, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and meals available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George

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

It's a Pub!

Lots of stairs...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine, Birmingham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, great location to the port if catching the ferry. Good check in and out process. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

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

Ox Hotel Poole

Very comfortable for a short stay. A little noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

The night before the Ferry

When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Good value for money.

Our standard room was clean and well equipped. It did have a fan but no airconditioning. Tried to leave the window open but the noise from an extractor fan unit outside below our window was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient abode.

Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

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

Close to poole port

Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Bigger mugs but lovely hotel.

Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with partner
Nice restaurant clean room lovely bathroom good quality fluffy towels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice old hotel

Nice old hotel been here for a very long time and still wearing well. Nice big comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely and clean, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Booked a three night stay. It’s advertised as having boutique bedrooms. Watermarks and cracks on the ceiling , ring marks on bedside table, dirty marks on net curtains. Went and told staff we would not be staying they offered another room almost as if they weren’t surprised!! We declined the offer. Was told by staff member to get In touch with Expedia and she would arrange a refund! Put in a complaint and still no response
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024