Sandbanks Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sandbanks Beach, Poole, Dorset, England
Photo by Robert Linsdell (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Sandbanks Beach, Poole, Dorset, England
Photo by Robert Linsdell (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Sandbanks Beach, Poole, Dorset, England
Photo by Robert Linsdell (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Sandbanks Beach, Poole, Dorset, England
Photo by Robert Linsdell (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Sandbanks, Poole, United Kingdom
Harbour Heights Hotel

Harbour Heights Hotel

4 out of 5
73 Haven Road, Sandbanks Poole England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$202 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$202
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
Bar staff were excellent loved the Italian style Negroni.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Harbour Heights Hotel
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$109 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$109
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was very clean, the hotel was lovely and clean. The spa was amazing and all the staff in the hotel were very friendly. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again 🙂

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is AU$76 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$76
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Convenient location , incredibly good price , clean and tidy

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Laguna Hotel
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The Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel

4 out of 5
Marine Drive West New Milton England
Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
Great room, great views, great team and great breakfast!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Ashley Heath England
Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Moors Valley Country Park and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
What an incredible little place. We really felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. Super relaxing way to spend the New Year. The facilities were great and we actually thought it was much nicer than even the photos represented online. We loved the little bunker sauna and plunge pool; made a real ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Alum Chine Beach House
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Poole Harbour featuring heritage architecture and a river or creek

Poole Harbour

Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.

Poole Harbour
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Sandbanks Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Sandbanks Beach
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Poole Quay

Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Poole Quay
Brownsea Castle showing heritage architecture

Brownsea Castle

Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.

Brownsea Castle
Aqua Lifeboat Quay and the RNLI training college viewed at dusk from across Holes Bay, Poole, Dorset.

RNLI College

Enjoy the student vibe at RNLI College as part of your travels around Poole. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

RNLI College
Compton Acres featuring a pond and heritage architecture

Compton Acres

The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today.

Compton Acres

Activities

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

AU$78
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

AU$28
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour

From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour

AU$110
per adult
From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour
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Cities near Sandbanks

Brownsea Castle which includes heritage architecture

Poole