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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel with free breakfast

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Balcony
Front of property
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Premium Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Place, Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knoll Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Studland South Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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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, 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

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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, 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

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

Premium Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • Knoll Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Studland South Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Crust Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

3.5-star beach hotel with free breakfast
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Reviews

The Knoll House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were available and professional,superb hotel,very pleasant surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok

Beautiful location but expensive given dilapidated condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff were efficient, attentive and friendly. I had mixed feelings about our room on arrival, it was larger than average with enormous bathroom, 2 x beautiful wood fitted wardrobes and great mirrors. The walk in shower was really nice and ideal for us due to mobility issues. However the flooring throughout needed attention in places. I felt like bathroom floor in particular needed a good scrub. The beds were comfortable and linen was nice. Our room was on ground floor and unfortunately the lights from cars shone right through our windows until after 11pm, this would only have affected about 6 rooms at the back of the main hotel. The breakfast was very satisfying and tables were not too close to each other. Lovely views and National Trust maintained beach on your doorstep. A good hotel for families and those with dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The price for these facilities was excellent. Only gripe at this dog friendly place is that some of them smelled really bad. The room was really clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky! Agatha Christie and Fawlty Towers vibes! At first I wanted to check out and go somewhere different! But I am pleased we didn’t. Go with the flow, I thought. Bed sheets good quality linen, therefore slept well. Plenty of hot water. Dont expect AC or room fans on hot days. Good things Location, studland and the beach, swimming pool and spa, great for families and fantastic for dogs! Separate dining room to have dogs with you. Bar billiards, lots of sitting areas. Food taste. Sitting out front overlooking the sea on a warm morning was magical. Downside Expensive for what it is 3star Food 2 courses for £34 menu changes daily, but portion control on the 2 meals we had was stingy. I had to hunt for both the goats cheese on first night and mackerel on the 2nd. But main course i had tasted good even if small. Husband had the lamb which was tough. Therefore we Recommend if you have children or dogs, very Hi de Hi!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

This is a great base to explore Studland and surrounding areas. There is a bus stop just outside which you can hop on and off to Swanage, Poole, Bournemouth , Corfe Castle and Sandbanks. The hotel is super dog friendly so you can take the whole family! There are lots of deer in the nearby woodlands and some occasionally visit the hotel grounds. Although the hotel is in need of selective repairs, all rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are all friendly and helpful without being overbearing or pushy. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Avoid room 106

Agree with previous comments on room 107. Stayed in room 106, one of their “garden suites”. Was meant to stay for four nights, left after two. Room not in great condition, out dated, mould in bathroom, couldn’t open bathroom window, no proper wardrobes, no headboard for one of the beds so chance of knocking against radiator. Forget having WiFi in the room as it doesn’t reach that far. Hotel will claim they don’t promise this but it’s written in the property details when booking through hotels.com. Main hotel might be better but the garden suites is anything but. Asked for lunchtime/bar food on Sunday. Only did roast dinner. Not ideal while at the pool. Overall not a very relaxing break. Shame
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne, Sheffield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed early morning swims, in the beautiful pool. Plenty of seating areas around the hotel to relax or socialise The beds were comfy, plenty of choice for the delicious breakfast. We had a problem with ants in our room but were quickly offered another room which was an upgrade. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Traveled with family
Stopped here for my daughters wedding for 2 nights The surrounding area is amazing and the hotel is set in charming grounds Buffet breakfast was excellent Food at the wedding was fantastic Staff were charming and always willing to help Hotel needs a good deep clean and more attention to keeping it clean But overall a wonderful charming dog friendly hotel which I would whole heartedly reccomend and would return to. It’s a pity the owners don’t spend a little money on renovating this very charming hotel instead of following the trend and knocking down and rebuilding the glass fronted no charm no atmosphere hotels that are in this area Bev
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and clean and well kept. The pools were lovely and clean. Some areas just needed decorating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Great staff and location

Had a lovely stay at the Knoll House. The location is perfect and the staff were dedicated. The bedroom was comfortable although the decor was a little shabby. Dinner was wonderful but breakfast left a lot to be desired compared to other hotels I visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is excellent, breakfast was very good . It’s just the outside of the building that needs to be refurbished
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been to this hotel on several occasions and will continue to do so. It’s hard to describe – a bit like stepping back in time but such a warm, friendly and quirky hotel that sits right opposite Knoll beach and is perfectly placed for the Isle of Purbeck and Poole. The bus stops right outside for easy access into Swanage and the beaches are exceptional. Breakfast at the hotel is excellent, the rooms we’ve had are usually compact but comfortable – maybe a little dated but that’s part of the charm! We bring our dog so have to sit in a different dining area which is fine but space can sometimes be limited depending on how many dogs are staying, however the staff are very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Evening meals were very good, staff helpful and polite, breakfast buffet okay. position right by Knoll beach is lovely, Excellent view from terrace and dining room out to sea and headland. Internet access in rooms is poor, rooms are out of date and small with tired decor out of the 1950s, sound insulation non-existent, bathrooms basic, only one electric socket in each bedroom, furniture feels cheap. Pool is okay though again old-fashioned, golf course rough and ready, terrace and steps outside a bit hazardous with uneven paving. The whole place needs a serious make-over.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025