RNLI College
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RNLI College
West Quay Road RNLI College, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ, United Kingdom
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Located in Poole, RNLI College is within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. This eco-certified hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from New Forest National Park.Show More
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4.7/5Amazing·Cleanliness: 4.7
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Amenities
Private ParkingFreeBarRestaurantMeeting RoomLuggage StorageWake-Up Call24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Train: Bournemouth
(10.2 km)
Landmarks: RNLI Memorial
(<100m)
Landmarks: Anytime Fitness
(360m)
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Services & Amenities
4
Double Room
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Sea View
Electric Fan
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Guest Reviews(59)
4.7/5
Amazing
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
Guest User
March 1, 2024
The hotel was immaculately clean and our room overlooked the sea. Well stocked RNLI shop and lovely seating areas. Sadly such a positive review cannot be left for Riggers restaurant. Our starters were fine and arrived after some confusion as to whether the restaurant had any prawns. The 4 main course arrived. ,3 of which were satisfactory. The burger was so burnt it was inedible as was the bun , ham & cheese.I was offered a replacement but everyone else had finished eating so I declined , there was little in the way of apology. We were brought dessert menus but after 20 minutes no one had come back to take our order so I went to where the staff were all chatting. Shortly afterwards the desserts arrived and the custard was cold. Again I had to go to find someone. The manager did apologise and the bill was amended according. The service was terrible no one seemed to know what they were doing. Such a shame that we feel this has let the hotel down. This will not deter us from staying at the hotel we will eat off site in future.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
What a great hotel comfortable bed large room spotless with sofa really nice soaps supplied in the bathroom. The hotel breakfast was superb and all the staff in the entire hotel were excellent.I can't rate this place highly enough. Views from the entire hotel were excellent. The only thing was the bar was shut for refurbishment but this spoil our visit
Guest User
June 15, 2024
Ate in the restaurant. Very good value for money. For both people to eat in the restaurant it came to £11. You will need to book a table ahead. Had an amazing guided tour by volunteer Dave king . Who was really informative about the surrounding buildings. One actually used for building their own lifeboats. Had a ride on the simulator, a look at the hydraulic and engineering work shops.
Guest User
June 6, 2024
What a fantastic tour this was. An excellent man Stuart Casey (volunteer) took us around and it was so interesting! All the wonderful work that goes on behind the scenes is amazing. I’d recommend this to anyone and Riggers Restaurant is lovely too. Good lunch
Guest User
June 4, 2024
Had a wonderful stay at the RNLI College. During the Poole Lifeboat Festival weekend. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was amazing. The views were even better. The onsite Riggers Restaurant is fantastic. A wonderful dinner on the Sunday night. And breakfast on the Monday morning. It was well located within walking distance to the Railway Station. Would definitely stay again.
Guest User
June 3, 2024
Modern hotel with excellent facilities for lifeboat trainees. Worth staying there to view them. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Staff are friendly and plentiful. Good wardrobe space but short on drawer space. Bath/shower gel and shampoo supplied in dispensers, which is not our favourite. Great breakfast with lots of choice. We didn’t use the restaurant for other meals but it seems popular. Pleasant views across the Upton Lake part of Poole Harbour. Smallish car park. Three minute walk by own footpath to Asda next door. You can park there free for 3 hours. It’s about 15 minutes’ walk to Poole Quay.
Guest User
June 1, 2024
Needs a break after some difficult times. Booked two nights away. Stayed one night only and checked out after breakfast. Tv had problems but was later sorted. Bed was not very comfortable and I spent most of the night Sat up on the sofa with a blanket on me. Service in the bar was very slow and after drinking one and a half pint of life saver had a bad stomach. Ordered fish and chips for dinner. Fish in beer batter, fish ok but better awful. Chips hard and not cooked enough. Breakfast was ok. Don't think we will be back.
941kathrynr
May 31, 2024
If you are looking for reasonably priced accommodation in Poole then this is highly recommended. The college is part of the RNLI complex right alongside Poole Harbour. The ensuite bedrooms are very clean, comfortable, quiet and all have a view of the harbour. Free parking is available on the site. Breakfast is included in the overnight rate and more than adequate. The restaurant is a very pleasant glass-fronted room and the bar on the first floor is a nice spot for a drink whilst watching the activity on the water. The reception and restaurant staff are extremely friendly and helpful. All this and you are helping a very worthy charity at the same time! A Premier Inn, similarly priced, is just up the road but in my opinion this is a much nicer place to stay.
Guest User
May 26, 2024
Excellent tour of the college helped by our knowledgeable guide Evelyn. It was amazing to see how they replicate the weather in the pool. It was a shame the simulator broke down but it didn’t spoil the day. We also Enjoyed a lovely meal afterwards in the restaurant The Lugger
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: 00:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds can be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Adding crib: Free |
Children 3–14 years old | £12.50 (approx. JPY 2,505) per person per night |
Children 15–17 years old | Contact hotel |
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Free |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 51
Located in Poole, RNLI College is within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. This eco-certified hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from New Forest National Park.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Poole? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 51 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Poole? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 51 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Services & Amenities
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Private ParkingFree
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Luggage Storage
Wake-Up Call
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Bar
Restaurant
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