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The Canford

4.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Sandbanks Beach

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Near Sandbanks Beach, The Canford offers an upscale retreat with a charming terrace and a beautiful garden. Indulge in your favorite drink at the bar or savor local flavors at the restaurant. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff, this inn is perfect for those seeking relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Shower/tub combination
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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$145 nightly
$174 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliff, Poole, England, BH13 7JF

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bournemouth University - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Poole Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 51 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 114 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Parkstone Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbanks Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Compton Acres - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein, Sandbanks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Canford

The Canford puts you within a 10-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Plantation Inn Poole
Plantation Poole
The Plantation
The Canford Inn
The Canford Poole
The Canford Inn Poole

Frequently asked questions

Does The Canford offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Canford does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Canford?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Canford?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Canford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Canford?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Canford and nearby?

The Canford has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Canford?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Canford like?

The Canford is a short 15-minute walk from Sandbanks Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Branksome Chine Beach.

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The Canford Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Location
Breakfast
Bedrooms
Beach
Shower
Furniture
Pub

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and superb by multiple guests. (6 reviews)
  • The property is in a great location with easy access to the beach, taking less than 5 minutes to walk. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Very well run
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel/pub with a great location near the beach. The room was comfortable with all amenities and some lovely personal touches (the toiletries were excellent and the homemade chocolate treats were, well, a treat!) The food in the pub was also great. Will stay again!
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel for the Poole coast.
2-night trip

10/10

Absolutely loved this hotel. It's a beautiful hotel with great outdoor space. The team are so friendly and you just feel so welcome.would love to re-visit
2-night trip

10/10

The property is in a great location amongst some very nice residential property’s. Easy access to the beach, takes less than 5 mins. Staff were so welcoming and treated us so well throughout our stay. A great place to stay in Bournemouth with easy access to the best bits
1-night trip

10/10

Love the decor. Great place for a short stay.
1-night trip

10/10

We had a lovely stay at The Canford - beautifully decorated room, comfy bed and lovely bath products. The hotel staff are super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely too. Will definitely chose this hotel to stay again when we are visiting Bournemouth.
1-night trip

8/10

Excellent service and room
3-night trip

10/10

Lovely room beautifully decorated & very thoughtful snack basket with honesty box. Excellent helpful & knowledgeable about the area staff. Would definitely stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing hotel, lovely staff, great food and very reasonably priced
1-night trip

10/10

Staff are worth their weight in gold and the Canford boasts some heavy weights. Take a walk along the nearby promenade and take in the surrounding area and its wealthy residents. Food at breakfast and dinner was superb. This establishment like so many other places is a dog friendly hotel and bar. On a damp day, your nose will remind you. I tried to plug in my firestick at the back of the telly but was put off by the avalanche of dust. Bathroom window is losing the fight against the ivy growing outside. Overall a good stay but keep the pet smells at bay.
2-night trip

10/10

The room we stayed in was stunning and very comfortable. So much attention to detail with special little touches. You got what you paid for and I would definitely recommend this hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Place is spotless, oh soooo comfy beds. I had the best nights sleep in a long while. Great atmosphere downstairs during ooening hours. Breafast to die for!!
1-night trip

8/10

Very friendly staff, comfortable room. Other venues in walking distance
2-night trip

10/10

Such an amazing stay at Canford. I stayed in Room no.1 which was absolutely gorgeous - I’d 100% recommend. Lunch was great, breakfast was great. Staff were helpful and the pub had a really nice atmosphere - perfect for my needs which were to be able to do some work whilst holding a conversation with a few drinks 10/10 🎺
1-night trip

10/10

This is an amazing hotel. We booked a standard double room and it was really nicely decorated with a decent sized bathroom and well stocked mini bar. All the staff at the hotel were very helpful and the food was very good. The outside area of the hotel was nice with different areas to sit away from the cold.
1-night trip

10/10

We stayed in Room 1 which was delightful. The staff had thought of pretty much everything. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. We ate in the pub and had an excellent roast meal. The location was great for exploring the coast on foot.
2-night trip

10/10

The hotel was gorgeous. The location was very close to the beach. The food was great and the staff excellent. The room was stunning. Only slight negative was the small car park but the beer garden made up for it!
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel with extra thought re coffee machine,milk and water which exactly what you need when arriving at a hotel
1-night trip

10/10

Finding a parking space was difficult but apart from that all was excellent.
1-night trip

8/10

Bed very comfortable. Had a good night sleep. Breakfast was excellent. Bar area very pleasant. Enjoyed the cocktails. Good variety of snacks and drinks in the room. The bill was incorrect but was rectified.would happily stay again.
1-night trip

8/10

Beautiful room and lovely food (especially breakfast!) but I was woken at 3am by someone moving furniture around in the bar area/restaurant so not the best nights sleep. I guess it was bad luck for me as I was right above the area where this was going on for an hour so will try another room next time.
1-night trip

10/10

So glad we booked this place rather than a large hotel in the area that we were considering. The room was gorgeous with a big bath tub (we chose one of the big rooms). Check in was easy, staff were v friendly and accommodating despite looking after the restaurant too (special mention to Ashmi who waited on us a couple of times in the restaurant). Food is fab, especially the Sunday roast. We managed to get parking on each of the 3 days/nights we were there. The only thing to note is that the cleaners only do a “quick once over” in your rooms every morning. Fab stay and will definitely stay again and recommend. Location is perfect. We walked from there to Old Harry’s Rocks. Visited Worbarrow Bay, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and a vineyard all within a short driving distance. Enjoy!
3-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

2/10

1-night trip