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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
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Lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
By the sea, The Knoll House offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a cozy terrace, and lush gardens. Relax in the sauna or steam room, enjoy some friendly competition at the tennis court or arcade/game room. With an indoor pool and outdoor pool plus helpful staff praised by previous guests.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
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3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)

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

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

Premium Double Room

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

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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)

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

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Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
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2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 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)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds 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)

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Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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BH19 3AH, England, Swanage, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset

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

  • ‪Rick Stein Sandbanks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Plaice - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪G Whites - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

Hotel near Corfe Castle
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Knoll House. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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

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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Knoll House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The Knoll House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Knoll House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Knoll House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Knoll House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Knoll House located?

Situated in Swanage, this beach hotel is 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 1 mi (2 km).

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The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 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

Mr Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, lovely staff. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally dog friendly and really great walks nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely dog friendly quirky hotel with fantastic facilities. Great breakfast, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Susan

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

2/10 Terrible

Terence

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, excellent food and a good location made our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, outdoor pool was excellent, staff all very warm & welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved stay in a pet friendly quirky hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Atmospheric hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Perfect position, great traditional hotel, excellent food, warm swimming pool, clean, needs some updating but wouldn’t want it to change too much and become too expensive for the average person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

Beverley

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stay - lovely old hotel, unbeatable location, helpful staff. Outdoor pool is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milica

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