The Canford

4.0 star property
Upscale inn near Sandbanks Beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Double Room | Bathroom
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliff, Poole, England, BH13 7JF
  • Popular LocationSandbanks Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationBournemouth International Centre7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBournemouth Beach10 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)114 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Poole

At The Canford you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Sandbanks Beach and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Bournemouth Beach. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a front desk safe. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Poole inn include Bournemouth International Centre and Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Beach - 15 min walk
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min drive
  • Poole Harbour - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth University - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sandbanks Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - 17 min walk
  • Rick Stein, Sandbanks - 3 min drive
  • Lazy Jacks Café and Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Isabel's Brasserie - 3 min drive

About this property

The Canford

Upscale inn near Sandbanks Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Canford also features a terrace, a garden, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Canford offers 11 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Canford?

The Canford offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Canford?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Canford on 16 Jun 2024 start from NZ$291.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Canford?

Yep, The Canford has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Canford?

Yep, The Canford is a short 15-minute walk from Sandbanks Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Canford?

No, The Canford does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Canford?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Canford?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Canford Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mr M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend away
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most satisfactory.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Martyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable room. Other venues in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholaa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend!
Amazing hotel, lovely staff, great food and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with extra thought re coffee machine,milk and water which exactly what you need when arriving at a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay would use you again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed with our two dogs . Fabulous hotel , the staff are exceptional .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Finding a parking space was difficult but apart from that all was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023