The Canford

Property class: 4

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Located close to Sandbanks Beach and Bournemouth International Centre, The Canford provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 455
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Room

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Poole, The Canford is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by O2 Academy Bournemouth, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandbanks Beach and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Poole travel guide
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Map
53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliff, Poole, England, BH13 7JF

What's nearby

  • A building with signs reading "Compton Acres Café Tearooms" and a wooden archway entrance.
    Compton Acres
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A concrete pier extending into the sea with large rocks on either side, under a cloudy sky.
    Sandbanks Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
    Alum Chine Beach
    8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Canford Cliffs Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Branksome Chine Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rockwater
    17 min walk
  • Camden
    4 min drive
  • Jenkins & Sons
    3 min drive
  • Rick Stein Sandbanks
    3 min drive
  • Vesuvio
    4 min drive

About this property

The Canford

  • Upscale inn near Sandbanks Beach
  • Located close to Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach, The Canford provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • A front-desk safe and a TV in the lobby
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Canford have comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Canford pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Canford?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Canford on 1 November 2026 start from AED 455, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Canford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Canford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Canford located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sandbanks Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. Bournemouth University and Poole Harbour are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Canford Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking at the hotel and outside , very nice area with good walking potential. Great vibrant pub / dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Really great hotel

Absolutely loved this hotel. It's a beautiful hotel with great outdoor space. The team are so friendly and you just feel so welcome.would love to re-visit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautiful, had the best stocked mini & snack bar, and all of the staff were very friendly and helpful. A enjoyable stay - but the rooms are kept very cool and it took some time to heat and regulate an older building in the cold weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful stay

Beautiful hotel/pub with a great location near the beach. The room was comfortable with all amenities and some lovely personal touches (the toiletries were excellent and the homemade chocolate treats were, well, a treat!) The food in the pub was also great. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed with our two dogs . Fabulous hotel , the staff are exceptional .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The lovely Canford

We had a lovely stay at The Canford - beautifully decorated room, comfy bed and lovely bath products. The hotel staff are super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely too. Will definitely chose this hotel to stay again when we are visiting Bournemouth.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great location amongst some very nice residential property’s. Easy access to the beach, takes less than 5 mins. Staff were so welcoming and treated us so well throughout our stay. A great place to stay in Bournemouth with easy access to the best bits
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very enjoyable stay, the room was beautifuly decorated with plenty of space. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Had a meal in the restaurant first evening which was very enjoyable. Great outdoor and indoor space to have a drink. Poole is a lovely area and we thought this hotel was very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable room. Other venues in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Lovely agapanthus down beside the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Firestick

Staff are worth their weight in gold and the Canford boasts some heavy weights. Take a walk along the nearby promenade and take in the surrounding area and its wealthy residents. Food at breakfast and dinner was superb. This establishment like so many other places is a dog friendly hotel and bar. On a damp day, your nose will remind you. I tried to plug in my firestick at the back of the telly but was put off by the avalanche of dust. Bathroom window is losing the fight against the ivy growing outside. Overall a good stay but keep the pet smells at bay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable short stay at The Canford. All the staff were exceptionally helpful, courteous, and friendly (Terry, Ross, Ellie, Lena, Taly). Our room was an Accessible room (although we didn't specifically book one) and was quite large and very comfortable, with a large, well-appointed bathroom. Being accessible it was on the ground floor and very convenient to the car park. The room was spotlessly clean. We enjoyed two evening meals at the hotel, as well as breakfast both mornings, and the food was great. I have gluten free requirements and they catered for me very well. The hotel is situated in a very quiet part of Canford Cliffs and is only a short walk (10-15 mins) down to the seafront. It has a large outdoor seating area which I should imagine is lovely in the summer months but could be quite noisy if full. All in all a lovely place to stay near Poole.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel

Great hotel for the Poole coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Excellent stay would use you again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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