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The Canford

4.0 star property
4-star inn near Sandbanks Beach

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Bar (on property)
Beach nearby
Suite, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliff, Poole, England, BH13 7JF
  • Compton Acres
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sandbanks Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Poole

Close to the beach.You'll find Sandbanks Beach and Bournemouth Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Also, Bournemouth International Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bournemouth University is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Poole Harbour - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth University - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbanks Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Compton Acres - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein, Sandbanks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Branksome Beach Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Canford

4-star inn near Sandbanks Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Canford also features a terrace, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Poole inn.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Canford offers 11 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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.

Languages

English

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

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 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

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Plantation Inn Poole
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The Plantation
The Canford Inn
The Canford Poole
The Canford Inn Poole

The Canford Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room beautifully decorated & very thoughtful snack basket with honesty box. Excellent helpful & knowledgeable about the area staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAE, London

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was stunning and very comfortable. So much attention to detail with special little touches. You got what you paid for and I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent two night stay
I stayed in The Canford with my cousins to attend a family wedding at the nearby Italian Villa. The hotel was the nicest friendliest small hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and the service at breakfast was perfect. I would love to visit again sometime and would thoroughly recommend it. My room had everything you could possible need in it - hairdryer, (and a mirror beside a socket which is not always the case), ironing board, well stocked little bar and tea and coffee making facilities, very comfortable bed and pillows and was nicely decorated. It was also well stocked with toiletries. It was a short walk to the beautiful long beach where we walked along the prom in both directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

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

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay Again
Place is spotless, oh soooo comfy beds. I had the best nights sleep in a long while. Great atmosphere downstairs during ooening hours. Breafast to die for!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor. Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

2/10 Terrible

sadie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neena

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we booked this place rather than a large hotel in the area that we were considering. The room was gorgeous with a big bath tub (we chose one of the big rooms). Check in was easy, staff were v friendly and accommodating despite looking after the restaurant too (special mention to Ashmi who waited on us a couple of times in the restaurant). Food is fab, especially the Sunday roast. We managed to get parking on each of the 3 days/nights we were there. The only thing to note is that the cleaners only do a “quick once over” in your rooms every morning. Fab stay and will definitely stay again and recommend. Location is perfect. We walked from there to Old Harry’s Rocks. Visited Worbarrow Bay, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and a vineyard all within a short driving distance. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Beautiful room and lovely food (especially breakfast!) but I was woken at 3am by someone moving furniture around in the bar area/restaurant so not the best nights sleep. I guess it was bad luck for me as I was right above the area where this was going on for an hour so will try another room next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend away
We stayed in Room 1 which was delightful. The staff had thought of pretty much everything. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. We ate in the pub and had an excellent roast meal. The location was great for exploring the coast on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most satisfactory.
Bed very comfortable. Had a good night sleep. Breakfast was excellent. Bar area very pleasant. Enjoyed the cocktails. Good variety of snacks and drinks in the room. The bill was incorrect but was rectified.would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Martyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable room. Other venues in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholaa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend!
Amazing hotel, lovely staff, great food and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with extra thought re coffee machine,milk and water which exactly what you need when arriving at a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay would use you again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed with our two dogs . Fabulous hotel , the staff are exceptional .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Finding a parking space was difficult but apart from that all was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023