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Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Poole Harbour

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Lunch and dinner served
Reception
Point of interest
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Holiday Inn Express Poole offers comfort and convenience with its garden and Great Room restaurant. Enjoy free WiFi and dry cleaning in the business district. The bar serves food with harbor views, and guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 238
AED 285 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walkin Shower, Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Walking Field Lane, Poole, England, BH15 1RZ

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Poole Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Poole Quay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • RNLI College - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Poole Station - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Wimborne - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Delfino Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Hotel near Poole Harbour
At Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Great Room, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 85 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 8.50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 8.50 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG on 16 November 2025 start from $77.60, including 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 8.50 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Poole, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Poole Park and Poole Harbour. Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Baiter Park are also within 10 minutes. Poole Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parkstone Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for exploring the Dorset coastline. Very welcoming staff and exceptionally clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and efficient. No frills but great location for families visiting local beaches. Right next door to a leisure centre and large supermarket if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Amenities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything and will come again but we did eat one night and it was horrible won’t have a evening meal in again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall what a pleasant stay, thankyou😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Charles Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent 5 nights here. Was clean and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

antony

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

Nice clean hotel.

Nice clean hotel, friendly staff, 15 min walk along the sea front to town centre. Nice Victorian lake behind the hotel. I’d stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly acceptable for a short stay - a little sad looking. Service was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Boys weekend at Bovington Tank Museum.

Easy to book, ample parking. Friendly efficient staff. Clean Hotel. Very pleasant air conditioned room. Spacious bathroom. Very good dining room. with bar. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijeesh

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

Service was very good

We had a great experience staying at Holiday Inn. The staffs were very helping and supportive. The staff Aiswarya suggested us the nearby tourist attractions which helped us a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

S H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smart modern hotel fairly well positioned for town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for somewhere to lay your head. Not really designed for families, there was no children's menu. The sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

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

Great overnight stop

Good overnight stop, clean, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Comfy room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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

Great location

Lovely hotel for an overnight stay before getting the ferry. Polite, helpful staff, nice breakfast and comfortable room. All for a really reasonable price. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday Inn Express was a perfect place to spend a night in Poole so we could meet up with friends. The hotel and our room were very clean, and the staff were friendly. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. Lovely and clean Good customer service. Only negative would be that the double sofa bed is not at all comfortable and very small for an adult and child. Good breakfast. And parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for the Lighthouse theatre. Staff lovely. Good breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Fantastic Hotel

Lovely hotel will definitely return, the staff can’t do enough for you and very attentive. We had dinner Fish and chips, not pricey and it filled the plate. Breakfast was also very nicely presented, and lots to choose from. A lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For me and my purposes, it was very convenient and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great hotel location ideal for lighthouse in poole

Hotel was good value for money very clean and has a brand new feel about it staff were very friendly and helpful room was clean and bed very comfortable breakfast was plentiful and of very good quality and most importantly for me the coffee was great stayed here before for shows at the lighthouse just 5 mins walk over the road will be staying again for any future shows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly welcome, staff willingness to assist, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Clean, comfortable and lovely breakfast

Clean and comfortable and breakfast was delicious. We needed an overnight stay while visiting pool and this hotel was a great overnight with a comfortable clean. Stay great buffet breakfast to set us up for the following day. What more can you ask?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024