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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Sandbanks Beach
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
View from property
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Old Harry Rocks
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Swanage

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Swanage hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and Knoll Beach. Studland South Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Shell Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Sandbanks Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Old Harry Rocks - 12 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rick Stein Sandbanks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Plaice - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪G Whites - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

3.5-star beach hotel near Sandbanks Beach
The Knoll House offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Knoll House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Knoll House offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Spa fee: GBP 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Knoll House Hotel Swanage
Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel
The Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel Swanage

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Knoll House to the airport?

The Knoll House is 14.2 mi (42-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Knoll House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Knoll House.

How close is The Knoll House to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Knoll Beach and 14-minute walk from Studland South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Knoll House offer free breakfast?

The Knoll House offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Knoll House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Knoll House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Knoll House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Knoll House have a pool?

The Knoll House features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does The Knoll House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Knoll House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Knoll House to downtown Swanage?

The Knoll House is 0.5 mi away from Studland.

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are regulars at the knoll house , we take our dog with us. Studland Beach is just across the road and is fabulous. The food is really nice. It is such a relaxed atmosphere and quirky old hotel with a lot of history. We love it. !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Like me, the hotel is showing its age and would benefit from a spot of TLC. The hotel appears to be popular with oldies, but there are on-site facilities for the younger element. The buffet breakfast is excellent, and the staff conscientiously helpful. We didn’t use the main restaurant as accompanied guests' dogs aren't permitted. Understandable. But we were given to understand by other guests that the food served therein is excellent. A great base for exploring the Jurassic Coast. A ride on on the #50 Purbeck Breezer is to be recommended, especially if you benefit from an OAP's concessionary bus pass.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Oxford

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved stay in a pet friendly quirky hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Knoll house is like stepping back in time. We loved the history of the place.Our room was lovely with a comfy bed and hot shower,much nicer than I imagined from the exterior.The breakfasts were excellent ! The setting is wonderful.Unfortunately the evening meal is excellent but a bit over priced for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with family
We have stayed at the Knoll House before and it is really good if you have a dog. They are very accommodating with animals. We were able to eat with our dog. We stayed in the same room as b4 and it was okay but lacks attention to detail. No wifi again in the room and had to go across to reception to log on. The towels were not hung up and the bed not well made. It was clean but the hotel itself needs a bit of upgrading generally The food was very good and some of the staff were lovely. A beautiful setting lovely grounds and lots of dogs. Thats a good thing.
Grounds Lovely to eat or just sit here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Very enjoyable weekend break

Lovely stay. Great food, weather, swimming pool. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good accomodation spoilt by the broken windows in our sea view room. Friendly staff. Good for dogs and walking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
As others have said, Knoll House is like stepping back in time! The best things about it are it's location and the outdoor pool. The food is also good. Other things are a bit tired. Our room hadn't been cleaned very well and the doors all rattled in the wind!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Faded elegance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Petrer Frost

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit to Knoll House and after our recent stay we will definitely be booking a third. The location is stunning, such beautiful beaches and wonderful views. We were blessed again with such warm sunny days during our stay. The unique hotel, stuck in time, with the 'retro' interior and quirky features make it all the more appealing for me. The beautiful outdoor pool is my daughter's favourite activity. Knoll house is the perfect place to bring a family for a short stay. The staff are friendly and provide excellent customer service. Breakfast is delicious, a great choice of quality food to choose. A truly wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

lyn

Traveled with partner
We had stayed at the hotel about 10 years ago and at that time it was in better condition. We felt it was very expensive, the price for the room is the equivalent of a central london hotel room with better facilities. Our room was very poor and the bathroom very very small . Breakfast very mediocre. very nice area to stay very near the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. Very clean and tidy but looked a bit tired. Bathroom needed some TLC and long wait in restaurant for dinner due to lack of staff, the staff that were there seemed to be working very hard so not their fault. Food was delicious once it arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicki

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was in a prime location, within walking distance of Studland beaches. Plenty of facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, games room and pitch and putt.The hotel was clean and tidy but could do with modernising and freshening up.We ate at the hotel in the evening, but the waitress didn't come to ask if everything was okay. My husband had mackerel which didn't taste fresh and his beef was dffiicult to cut and fatty. I had smoked salmon, which again didn't taste fresh and hake which was pleasant. We didn't think for £34 each for 2 courses was worth the money. There were no other choices except the 2 course menu. They also added gratuity without asking which was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Bank Holiday 2025

A friend and I stayed for two nights on Bank Holiday. The welcome was friendly, everything worked and the service was excellent. The decor in the main house was rather tired butwas adequate and the room price reflected this.The food was good and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great character hotel

Lob
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing as always !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, excellent food and a good location made our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Philippa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unfriendly receptionist. No smile no charm. Not good after very long journeyb
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Disappointing bedroom but excellent outside pool.

We have stayed here before a number of years ago. The bedroom and bathroom were very tired. and the furniture a very average condition. The room was cramped and we were disappointed with this aspect of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025