- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Poole is 20 minutes' walk from Poole's ferry port with connections to France and the Channel Islands. The hotel is less than 1.6 km away from Poole Rail Station and the restaurants of Poole Quay, the largest natural harbour in Europe. There is free WiFi in all areas. The en-suite contemporary rooms have flat-screen Freeview TVs, power showers, hairdryers, telephones and blackout curtains. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet each morning. The Holiday Inn Express Poole has a 24-hour reception desk, a restaurant and a modern lounge and bar area. Three fully-equipped modern meeting rooms are also available. The famous Lighthouse theatre, Dolphin Shopping Centre, bars and cafes are found only 5 minutes away on foot. Sandbanks and award-winning sandy beaches are only 15 minutes away by car. Bournemouth Airport is 16 km from Holiday Inn Express Poole.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Sustainability
- ECOsmart
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christina
United Kingdom
“Hotel had comfortable rooms, a good bed. Nice shower creams.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“The staff were lovely - really helpful and made sure we had breakfast before we left to get the ferry (I thought we would have to leave too early but they told us we could have a continental breakfast and it was lovely). I really appreciated how...” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Great sized room, with comfortable bed. Excellent shower good water pressure.” - Christine
United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was good and we liked the fact that breakfast was included in the price. Although we didn't need it, we were impressed that the hotel offered complementary toothpaste etc if we had forgotten them....” - Salil
United Kingdom
“Ample car parking was available. Breakfast is also very good. Clean and well maintained property. Lot of restaurants, public transport and rail station are near by.” - Kelly
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was nice and had a good selection Bed was comfy and sheets soft and clean. Good value for money” - Jane
Jersey
“Good location Staff very helpful and friendly Good breakfast” - Edward
United Kingdom
“We have stayed here on numerous occasions and we find everything user friendly, quick check-in, nice clean room & staff very accommodating.” - Sillars
United Kingdom
“Easy location once found, we were cycling. Would be very easy by car. Close and easily walkable to shops and front. Staff were all lovely, friendly, very very helpful and acommadating. Including chambermaids. Very comfy bed. All good for price...” - Sara
United Kingdom
“Car parking, clean and practical room, satisfactory restaurant on site, close to ferry port, fine for an overnight stay, good choice for breakfast.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Great Room
- CuisineAmerican • British • Indian • Pizza • Seafood
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Holiday Inn Express Poole offers car parking at the rear of the hotel, which is monitored by an external company. Parking is charged per night and guests are required to enter their car registration details on arrival.
Please note that all rooms are cleaned as per IHG Clean Promise.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.