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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Sandbanks Beach

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Lounge
View from property
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

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

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

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk

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.

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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

Reviews

The Knoll House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Perfect position, great traditional hotel, excellent food, warm swimming pool, clean, needs some updating but wouldn’t want it to change too much and become too expensive for the average person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Oxford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely dog friendly quirky hotel with fantastic facilities. Great breakfast, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ramona

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived the spacious comfortable hotel. Everywhere was spotless and comfortable. It was charming, like stepping back in time. The food was with plenty of choice and well cooked. White cotton tablecloths on the tables. We will certainly be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Car hard to park ,lines would have helped. Had to ask for room service. Breakfast very good, staff very friendly and helpful in the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Atmospheric hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mr Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired

Hotel was tired and didn’t reflect the pictures advertised on website. Located next to run down staff accommodation, swimming pool looked pristine in pictures however the sun terrace was covered in weeds. Information at check was limited and slightly unwelcoming however staff on departure couldn’t have been better. Outside patio and terrace could have done with some tlc. Grass needed cutting and whole house could do with a spruce up repaint
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, outdoor pool was excellent, staff all very warm & welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are regulars at the knoll house , we take our dog with us. Studland Beach is just across the road and is fabulous. The food is really nice. It is such a relaxed atmosphere and quirky old hotel with a lot of history. We love it. !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Like me, the hotel is showing its age and would benefit from a spot of TLC. The hotel appears to be popular with oldies, but there are on-site facilities for the younger element. The buffet breakfast is excellent, and the staff conscientiously helpful. We didn’t use the main restaurant as accompanied guests' dogs aren't permitted. Understandable. But we were given to understand by other guests that the food served therein is excellent. A great base for exploring the Jurassic Coast. A ride on on the #50 Purbeck Breezer is to be recommended, especially if you benefit from an OAP's concessionary bus pass.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Oxford

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved stay in a pet friendly quirky hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Knoll house is like stepping back in time. We loved the history of the place.Our room was lovely with a comfy bed and hot shower,much nicer than I imagined from the exterior.The breakfasts were excellent ! The setting is wonderful.Unfortunately the evening meal is excellent but a bit over priced for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
We have stayed at the Knoll House before and it is really good if you have a dog. They are very accommodating with animals. We were able to eat with our dog. We stayed in the same room as b4 and it was okay but lacks attention to detail. No wifi again in the room and had to go across to reception to log on. The towels were not hung up and the bed not well made. It was clean but the hotel itself needs a bit of upgrading generally The food was very good and some of the staff were lovely. A beautiful setting lovely grounds and lots of dogs. Thats a good thing.
Grounds Lovely to eat or just sit here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Very enjoyable weekend break

Lovely stay. Great food, weather, swimming pool. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good accomodation spoilt by the broken windows in our sea view room. Friendly staff. Good for dogs and walking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
As others have said, Knoll House is like stepping back in time! The best things about it are it's location and the outdoor pool. The food is also good. Other things are a bit tired. Our room hadn't been cleaned very well and the doors all rattled in the wind!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Faded elegance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025