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The Knoll House

3.5 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Front of property
Lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
View from property

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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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 curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

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

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

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

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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About the area

Swanage

With a stay at The Knoll House in Swanage, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. .This beach hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Poole Harbour and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Shell Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Old Harry Rocks - 12 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoll Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

Beach hotel with outdoor pool
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.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a banquet hall.
At The Knoll House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place 1930s look and will come back again 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Easy to travel to surrounding areas on the frequent bus service.Easy access to the beach and good outside pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times, love everything about it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Evesham

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in one of the Forest Rooms overlooking the carpark. I had my own deck area to sit and watch the nuthatches etc in the trees and walked through the woods, seeing deer along the way, to swim in the sea. Location excellent. Bus service outside the hotel. Breakfast unlimited. I loved this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restful and restoring sojourn Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely dog friendly hotel in beautiful surroundings. We really enjoyed our stay at Knoll House, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our family room had fresh linen on the beds and the bathroom had been refurbished in recent years. The hotel decor dates back to the 70’s & 80’s but appeared in generally good order. We did not dine in the restaurant, but thoroughly enjoyed a well presented buffet breakfast including a selection of cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices, etc and a not to be missed English breakfast. The beach is a short walk away and there are plenty of other walks in the immediate area including to Old Harry Rocks offering amazing clifftop views. We also enjoyed use of the indoor swimming pool and spa facilities available until 5pm, which we would have liked to stay later. Overall a perfect first visit to the seaside for our 9 month old Golden Retriever. We were very happy with our stay and intend to return again in the summer. I have scored the hotel 4 out of 5 stars purely because of the age of the decor which could do with updating, but did not effect our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milica

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

Great trip

It was a great trip for a group of friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step back in time. The hotel was warm and welcoming. Lovely walks near by. We didn’t use any of the facilities like the swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

So nice to be back. Very friendly staff and excellent bed quality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint property. Everything was well presented, clean, comfortable and efficiently run. Excellent location for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatemah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dorset amazing coastline

Wonderful cozy time with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justyna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a quirky hotel. You love it or you don’t. We happened to love it. It’s need some updating, but without loosing any of its character. Excellent location. Dogs allowed. Good traditional breakfast, nothing fancy, but enough. Dinner options more sophisticated. Game room, cinema room, bar, outstanding views… Great stay for anytime of the year. Lots of regular customers. I give one star less because of some musty smell of the room and not fully functional bathroom sink. However this wouldn’t stop us from coming back happily again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice enough

Great location, with easy access to a lovely sandy beach. Good family facilities - outdoor pool, indoor plunge pool, tennis courts, pitch and put, games room, etc. Nice breakfast. An evening meal was ok; nothing more. The hotel is just a bit tired in general and needs a bit of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robson

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Don’t ever change the Knoll House Hotel !

We loved being at Knoll House Hotel… it was like stepping back in time … such an interesting history and it was warmly welcoming. We loved the spa and outside pool and being near the sea for swimming . The staff were really helpful and friendly and the room was comfortable and clean. We had a room right at the back of the property which was very peaceful. I’ve heard that developers are knocking at the door but please don’t change anything about this Hotel. We love it just the way it is. Keep it for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Favourite spot on south coast

Great location, homely, can't get a scone after 4pm though, good breakfast, double beds are too small, so sad that outdoor pool not open yet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Definitely going back

Absolutely loved the views and quirky rooms, swimming, tennis, golf and games rooms, will definitely be going back,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here very unique
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique, calming and relating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s in the most beautiful area, easy to park, close to NT beach and lovely walks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional and quirky. Could do with updating and furnishings could do with renewing and a lick of paint all over inside and out. It would be a great shame to change the feel of the hotel. It’s in a beautiful area which would be spoilt if the look of the outside was radically modernised.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025