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RNLI College is located in Poole in the Dorset region, 2 km from Poole Harbour. 5 km from Sandbanks, the property is also 3.8 km away from Brownsea Island Nature Reserve. The property is set 3.8 km from Brownsea Castle and 5 km from The Italian Villa. At the hotel, every room has a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature sea views. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a TV and a hair dryer. A Continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help guests with any queries that they may have. BMI The Harbour Hospital is 1.1 km from RNLI College, while Poole Magistrates Court is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from the hotel. Everyroom has heating and air conditioning fitted.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Poole

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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was all really good, we had a tour of the building & went into the simulator. Then finished the day off by chilling in the bar.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent place to stay, 2 small problems in the room fixed immediately. Staff friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was fantastic, plenty of choice. We had evening meal which was lovely. View from our window was great, looking over the water..
  • D
    Douglas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent range of freshly prepared food for breakfast which sets you up for the day. Comfortable and clean room with a view across the harbour. A very informative guided tour around the facilities.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Secure parking Excellent location Interesting place
  • Nicole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent spacey rooms - very comfortable bed and exceptionally friendly staff
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fantastic hotel! Brilliant location, excellent value for money, great spacious rooms with lovely views and a great restaurant and bar. The best thing about this hotel however are the staff, who were all so warm, professional and helpful -...
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Interesting location and informative about RNLI. Rooms excellent value.
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff brilliant. Room lovely. Food good. An unusual and refreshingly different place to stay.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent and the view from our room met all our expectations of a view of Poole Harbour.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything all under one roof....amazing welcome...nothing too much trouble....the view!!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Riggers Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of RNLI College
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£12.50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about RNLI College

  • RNLI College is 600 yards from the centre of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at RNLI College may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at RNLI College include:

    • Double
  • Guests staying at RNLI College can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at RNLI College is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • RNLI College has 1 restaurant:

    • Riggers Restaurant
  • RNLI College offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from RNLI College. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.