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Poole is a friendly, easy-going seaside town, with its traditional Quay still very much at its heart. And that’s where you’ll find Thistle Poole Hotel, offering superb views over one of the world’s largest natural harbours, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills beyond.
Rooms
Located in Poole near Bournemouth on the Quay in Dorset, Thistle Poole Hotel is the perfect base camp whether you need to book hotel rooms in seaside Poole on business or purely for pleasure. Thistle Poole offers single, double or twin rooms at the best rates, all ensuite and with all the facilities you need for a relaxed, comfortable stay at the best hotel in Poole – including BT Openzone wireless broadband, which is now available throughout the hotel.Thistle Poole’s harbour-facing rooms have stunning views across the bay towards Brownsea Island. The nearby Sandbanks Ferry crosses the entrance of Poole Harbour, and runs from Sandbanks to nearby Studland, connecting Poole and Bournemouth with nearby Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck – shortening a 40 km mile road trip.
Restaurant
At Thistle Poole you have a choice of dining right through the day and on into the night. Relaxed and welcoming, our Harbour View Restaurant has an enticing menu featuring a range of home-cooked favourites and modern European dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list. Meanwhile, our Anchor Bar serves a wide range of drinks, snacks and light meals in informal surroundings – perfect between meetings, after work or before dinner. And if you’re starting early, or staying up late, our full room service menu means you can always get hold of a drink, snack or light meal, even out of hours.Enjoy a drink, snack or light meal in our Anchor bar. During the summer months guest can relax on the terrace and watch the sun set over Poole bay.Take time to appreciate the amazing panoramic views over the harbour when you dine in comfort at our newly redecorated Harbour View Restaurant, perfect for enjoying a drink, snack or meal.
Location
Located in near Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills in Dorset, Thistle Poole Hotel holds traditional values very much at heart. Thistle Poole offers superb views across one of England’s largest natural harbours, Poole Quay. The Hotel is only minutes away from Bournemouth University and Bournemouth Town Centre. Thistle Poole is also situated near Poole Stadium, home of the racing greyhounds and NGRC, with easy access to the BIC and Pavilion Theatre.Thistle Poole should be your first choice to book top quality yet affordable hotel rooms at this seaside resort in the South. The Hotel features 70 bedrooms and two meeting rooms, offering the best hotel deals in Poole. Poole Harbour provides wonderful views from many of the Hotel rooms, also making it a tranquil yet productive setting for business meetings and corporate special events. Thistle Poole Hotel’s largest meeting and event room seats up to 180 people, theatre-style, and is a popular party and wedding venue in the Poole area.Thistle Poole Hotel is the perfect jumping-off point for holidays and breaks to enjoy the beach, boating and other water sports and to see the sights in historic Poole. Poole Quay is one of the world’s largest natural harbours, and shares 10 Seaside Awards with nearby Bournemouth for the quality of their safe, clean holiday beaches. During your stay at Thistle Poole Hotel, enjoy nearby Brownsea, the largest island in Poole Harbour in Dorset, owned by the National Trust. Brownsea Island is also famous as the birthplace of the Boy Scouts and is a haven for wildlife. Enjoy the incredible views of Poole Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck. Thistle Poole Hotel is near Monkey World for a family break, and nearby Poole Stadium. Poole is a seaside town, so parking is at a premium; happily, Thistle Poole Hotel offers ample on-site parking available for a small additional charge. There’s a wealth of things to do in Poole and nearby Bournemouth if you prefer to stay on dry land, with numerous shops and museums and beaches and the Purbeck Hills to explore. The hotel is only minutes away from nearby Sandbanks Beach.