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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Swanage

The Knoll House places you steps from Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and within a 10-minute stroll of Knoll Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court and sauna as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Swanage hotel, attractions include Poole Harbour and Corfe Castle.

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 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/games 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
  • Games 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Is parking available at The Knoll House?

Yep, The Knoll House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Knoll House?

Yep, The Knoll House is a short 8-minute walk from Knoll Beach.

Does The Knoll House have a pool?

The Knoll House has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Knoll House?

The Knoll House features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a steam room.

What makes The Knoll House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Knoll House.

Does The Knoll House serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests highly rate the free full breakfast here! Served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Knoll House?

No, The Knoll House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Knoll House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Knoll House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 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

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

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location and value, but hotel very tired

Its the kind of place you would have expected to see The Trotters visit in Only Fools and Horses. You could see Delboy and Rodney propping up the ship cabin bar. The hotel opened in 1931 and dedicates a lot of wall space to Enid Blyton and Noddy. So be prepared for some very retro decoration. All of which adds to the hotel's character. Over hearing other guests say it's listed, this explains a lot about the lack of upkeep and real maintenance. All staff were friendly ans helpful. Dinner was ok, we much preferred our meal at The Pig down the road. Breakfast was great, with plenty of choice. Room was good value. But bed, chairs and furniture and door, all tired. You could see a good amount of light at both the top and botyom if the door. Whilst the hotel complex was prettu quiet, the walls were thin and we were awoken each morning around 6am by other guests dogs, which seemed to set off each other in a barking chorus rather than a bird one. The amount of dogs was actually the most off putting thing about the hotel. Even one of us as a dog lover found it too much. Good facilities with the games room, cinena room and library where there are lots of books and board games. We poked our head in the spa building but again it looked very dated and tired qnd we opted out. The best part about the hotel is its location so close to the beach. But beware whilst the naturist beach didnt worry us, the fact that the area seemed to be used for some unsavoury and non family activities did.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Knoll House is in a unique and stunning location, close to the SW coast path, with views over the sea to the IoW. The hotel itself has an air of faded glory, but our room (a garden suite) was clean and comfortable, with a recently refurbished bathroom, quality toiletries and bedding. Our only issue related to the power points - the only usable one was behind a cupboard with an extension block for the kettle etc. , nothing near the bed. The TV was connected to the only other socket... an ancient round-pin one! The breakfast buffet, served in the dining room with wonderful sea views, catered for a wide choice, and the evening meal selections were very tasty and nicely presented. The hotel staff (reception, dining room and housekeeping ) were particularly helpful, and made us feel very welcome. We are already planning a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Likes: friendly staff, great value dinner Dislikes: very cramped room; dated furniture; shower temperature kept changing; poor quality hospitality tray; horrible outlook over a large flat roof and carpark beyond; room and bedding too hot (couldn’t open windows because of kitchen smells); dogs in hotel were noisy in the morning; limited choice at breakfast (no fruit salad or grapefruit)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025