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The Canford

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Sandbanks Beach

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 - 0.9 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bournemouth University - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles

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
  • ‪Compton Acres - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein, Sandbanks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Canford

Upscale inn near Sandbanks Beach
Located close to Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach, The Canford provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Canford have comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Canford pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Canford?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Canford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Canford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Canford located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sandbanks Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. Bournemouth University and Poole Harbour are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Canford Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great hotel for the Poole coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Love the decor. Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Excellent service and room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Excellent stay would use you again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Lovely room beautifully decorated & very thoughtful snack basket with honesty box. Excellent helpful & knowledgeable about the area staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Amazing hotel, lovely staff, great food and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

It was a very clean and very well maintained hotel, great decor and furnishings and food and drink offerings very good also. Lovely location, friendly and chatty staff and they went over and above to accommodate my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

We had a very enjoyable short stay at The Canford. All the staff were exceptionally helpful, courteous, and friendly (Terry, Ross, Ellie, Lena, Taly). Our room was an Accessible room (although we didn't specifically book one) and was quite large and very comfortable, with a large, well-appointed bathroom. Being accessible it was on the ground floor and very convenient to the car park. The room was spotlessly clean. We enjoyed two evening meals at the hotel, as well as breakfast both mornings, and the food was great. I have gluten free requirements and they catered for me very well. The hotel is situated in a very quiet part of Canford Cliffs and is only a short walk (10-15 mins) down to the seafront. It has a large outdoor seating area which I should imagine is lovely in the summer months but could be quite noisy if full. All in all a lovely place to stay near Poole.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed with our two dogs . Fabulous hotel , the staff are exceptional .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Very friendly staff, comfortable room. Other venues in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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 🎺
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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

10/10

Finding a parking space was difficult but apart from that all was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

I stayed in The Canford with my cousins to attend a family wedding at the nearby Italian Villa. The hotel was the nicest friendliest small hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and the service at breakfast was perfect. I would love to visit again sometime and would thoroughly recommend it. My room had everything you could possible need in it - hairdryer, (and a mirror beside a socket which is not always the case), ironing board, well stocked little bar and tea and coffee making facilities, very comfortable bed and pillows and was nicely decorated. It was also well stocked with toiletries. It was a short walk to the beautiful long beach where we walked along the prom in both directions.
Lovely agapanthus down beside the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I stayed in The Canford with my cousins to attend a family wedding at the nearby Italian Villa. The hotel was the nicest friendliest small hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and the service at breakfast was perfect. I would love to visit again sometime and would thoroughly recommend it. My room had everything you could possible need in it - hairdryer, (and a mirror beside a socket which is not always the case), ironing board, well stocked little bar and tea and coffee making facilities, very comfortable bed and pillows and was nicely decorated. It was also well stocked with toiletries. It was a short walk to the beautiful long beach where we walked along the prom in both directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024