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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and sauna

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

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, Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Harry Rocks
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Suite

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Crust Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

Beach hotel with free breakfast and sauna
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.

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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.

Reviews

The Knoll House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Knoll House - a truly old British affair - vintage and well loved, quirky, fun, v friendly and efficient staff, good dinner, excellent breakfast. Perfect for a family break with plenty of facilities and brilliantly located. We took our small dog who was welcomed by staff. By the very nature of being dog and family friendly this is a cosy place, gentile but not fancy - ideal for active guests with plenty of space for grandparent to join too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Avoid room 107

Avoid the “garden suite” room 107. Over 650 for two nights, we left after one. Bad condition, smelt musty, stains, bathroom you couldn’t swing a cat! Heavy fire doors, everything just poor quality from the artex damaged walls to the woodchip. There is no garden view! Rotten wood on the “porch” - whole experience just awful. Main hotel is in a stunning location. But has been left to rot since planning refused. Can’t believe some ratings are more than 5/10. Visited about 7 years ago and it was better presented then. What a shame….
Wardrobe not in bedroom as too big so it’s in the corridor
Basic sink with dirty plug hole
Small double
Stains on wall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dated and pool filthy wouldent even let a dog go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is stunning. The actual hotel, less so. We’ve stayed a number of times, but this time, it’s very obvious the hotel needs investment. I used to think it was shabby chic but more shabby these days. Shame.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Lovely old world hotel in a fabulous location. Staff all wonderful, helpful and courteous, will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very old style hotel that had been kept very good order in keepingwith its age our stay was very enjoyable with a lovely swim in the outdoor heated pool, the breakfast in my opinion was faultless lovely good and very well presented with a good choice to choose from we wouldn't hesitate to stay at knoll house again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A E

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was comfortable,however we stayed 2 nights our room was not cleaned while we were there.The hotel stated dog freindly which it was, but at breakfast the dog friendly area was reserved even though we were told it was first come first served basis so a Large party took preference over other guests with no provision made for others.TV does not have ITV.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Quirky informal hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location..could use some updates but was clean an lots of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quite tired, but the staff and facilities made up for this. The outdoor pool was a great place to chill out by and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Peaceful and relatively quiet stay in a stunningly beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terence

We have been to this hotel many times before and it never disappoints us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Allan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like going back in time but not in a sentimental way. The hotel is so dated and shabby in every sense and whilst the surrounding area of Purbeck is spectacular this isn't enough to justify the prices charged
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is historic and unique and should not be messed with by developers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its so run down. Left early ! It smells as soon as you enter. The hotel is filthy, dinner was poor.. staff had no people skills. My advice is stay away for your own health.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent food. Parking difficult at times .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A unique property with slightly faded grandeur, but somewhere you really settle in and relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025