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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
$175
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5

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Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Old Harry Rocks
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
(60 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Knoll House

3.5-star Swanage hotel with restaurant
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a steam room and a playground.
The Knoll House offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, The Knoll House provides an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Knoll House is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

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

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1005 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

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
As others have said, Knoll House is like stepping back in time! The best things about it are it's location and the outdoor pool. The food is also good. Other things are a bit tired. Our room hadn't been cleaned very well and the doors all rattled in the wind!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Faded elegance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Petrer Frost

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit to Knoll House and after our recent stay we will definitely be booking a third. The location is stunning, such beautiful beaches and wonderful views. We were blessed again with such warm sunny days during our stay. The unique hotel, stuck in time, with the 'retro' interior and quirky features make it all the more appealing for me. The beautiful outdoor pool is my daughter's favourite activity. Knoll house is the perfect place to bring a family for a short stay. The staff are friendly and provide excellent customer service. Breakfast is delicious, a great choice of quality food to choose. A truly wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

lyn

Traveled with partner
We had stayed at the hotel about 10 years ago and at that time it was in better condition. We felt it was very expensive, the price for the room is the equivalent of a central london hotel room with better facilities. Our room was very poor and the bathroom very very small . Breakfast very mediocre. very nice area to stay very near the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. Very clean and tidy but looked a bit tired. Bathroom needed some TLC and long wait in restaurant for dinner due to lack of staff, the staff that were there seemed to be working very hard so not their fault. Food was delicious once it arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicki

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was in a prime location, within walking distance of Studland beaches. Plenty of facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, games room and pitch and putt.The hotel was clean and tidy but could do with modernising and freshening up.We ate at the hotel in the evening, but the waitress didn't come to ask if everything was okay. My husband had mackerel which didn't taste fresh and his beef was dffiicult to cut and fatty. I had smoked salmon, which again didn't taste fresh and hake which was pleasant. We didn't think for £34 each for 2 courses was worth the money. There were no other choices except the 2 course menu. They also added gratuity without asking which was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bank Holiday 2025

A friend and I stayed for two nights on Bank Holiday. The welcome was friendly, everything worked and the service was excellent. The decor in the main house was rather tired butwas adequate and the room price reflected this.The food was good and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great character hotel

Lob
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing as always !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

4/10 Poor

Philippa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unfriendly receptionist. No smile no charm. Not good after very long journeyb
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Disappointing bedroom but excellent outside pool.

We have stayed here before a number of years ago. The bedroom and bathroom were very tired. and the furniture a very average condition. The room was cramped and we were disappointed with this aspect of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our family break

Wonderful stay staff very friendly and helpful rooms clean and comfortable food fantastic onl used the outdoor pool which was warm and clean the pool surround was clean and sheltered. We were a family of 6 sisters and we loved everything about the stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Our stay was superb. The hotel itself, the location and above all, the team of staff were all first class. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful…
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Stepping back in time in a beautiful location!

Loved the whole experience apart from a few unwelcoming staff, particularly on Reception. Staying here is like stepping back in time! Great location close to one of the outstanding beaches of Studland. Fabulous views out to sea and plenty of interesting walks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location and facilities; we’ll be back!

Time-warp and like a tardis! Rooms comfortable but all very different in terms of modern vs old - think hotel may be in middle of refurbishment. Some areas dusty but beds very comfy & lovely hot powrful shower. Breakfast fantastic and lots of staff on hand to help and refill. Facilities are amazing - pool was heated so not freezing, sauna, table tennis, cinema room, tennis courts, mini golf course…endless! Best of all the views of the sea and the quick 5 mins walk to absolutely stunning beach with cafe, water sports equipment hire & parking. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff, very good accommodation with facilities for my husband 's disabilities. Breakfst and evening dinner was good. We very much enjoyed our visit. This was our second visit to this lovely area and to Knoll House. I am sure that we will return sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025