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Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns

Property class: 4
4-star inn near Poole Harbour

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A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.
A building with a sign reading "SHAH OF PERSIA" above a large, dark-colored door.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A bar with various bottles of alcohol, including whiskey, wine, and spirits, displayed on shelves.
A signboard for Marston's, a British pub, with a poster of a house and the text "Shah of Persia" and "A great British pub, two for one, on all main courses, accommodation available."

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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173 Longfleet Road, Poole, England, BH15 2HS
  • Place, Poole Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, wooden chair, and a coat rack.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a wooden door.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Poole

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

  • Poole Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Baiter Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Poole Quay - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Poole Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Poole Station - 19 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Delfino Lounge - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Ark - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Club Hub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns

4-star inn near Poole Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Poole inn is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Poole inn provides 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children

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 and a first aid kit
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 and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Shah Persia Hotel Poole
Shah Persia Hotel
Shah Persia Poole
Shah Persia
Shah Persia Marston's Inns Inn Poole
Shah Persia Marston's Inns Poole
Shah Of Persia
Shah Persia ston's Inns Poole
Shah Of Persia by Marston's Inns
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns Inn
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns Poole
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns Inn Poole

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns to the airport?

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns is 10.1 mi (23-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns on Sept 6, 2026 start from CA $75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns.

How close is Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns to the beach?

This inn is 3 mi (13-min drive) from Sandbanks Beach and 4.4 mi (19-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns have a pool?

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns does not have a pool.

Does Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns to downtown Poole?

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns is 1.1 mi away from Poole.

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 280 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good base to get our heads down and a lovely evening meal and was able to take drinks back to our room to relax for the evening. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bright room, friendly staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lager in the bar staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Tak Shing Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
All you need, no frills.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The family room is the best room as can get quite noisy at night and also has abath and shower in that room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Big room and nice staff. Windows tricky to open and hot room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff where helping and friendly the pub below had decent food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and staff No hot water was my only gripe shower just warm and only warm water in morning so no shave Breakfast very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff upon arrival and throughout my stay were polite and friendly, an assets to the Marston's chain. The room was clean and had everything you needed. The Shower had good consistent water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pub with friendly staff and nice modern rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great service from start to finish. Pleasant staff and spotlessly clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Dave

Breakfast and evening meals were very good. Room okay but definite signs that the Hotel needs upgrading, particularly the carpets. Staff generally efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very pleasant and helpful. Food was lovely. Room was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms ..good beds..attentive staff ..nice food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel to stay in and Service was good! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff lovely breakfast too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with very comfy beds. Helpful, friendly staff and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts great food and the best bed I've stayed in at a hotel for years, Staff where amazing breakfast was lush and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room Helpful staff Food was good and reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Super-helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beng Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet spot with a nice pub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

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