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The Knoll House

3.5 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Lounge
Front of property
Water view
Premium Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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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)
  • 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)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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.

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

  • 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

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. 483 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s in the most beautiful area, easy to park, close to NT beach and lovely walks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional and quirky. Could do with updating and furnishings could do with renewing and a lick of paint all over inside and out. It would be a great shame to change the feel of the hotel. It’s in a beautiful area which would be spoilt if the look of the outside was radically modernised.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location and value, but hotel very tired

Its the kind of place you would have expected to see The Trotters visit in Only Fools and Horses. You could see Delboy and Rodney propping up the ship cabin bar. The hotel opened in 1931 and dedicates a lot of wall space to Enid Blyton and Noddy. So be prepared for some very retro decoration. All of which adds to the hotel's character. Over hearing other guests say it's listed, this explains a lot about the lack of upkeep and real maintenance. All staff were friendly ans helpful. Dinner was ok, we much preferred our meal at The Pig down the road. Breakfast was great, with plenty of choice. Room was good value. But bed, chairs and furniture and door, all tired. You could see a good amount of light at both the top and botyom if the door. Whilst the hotel complex was prettu quiet, the walls were thin and we were awoken each morning around 6am by other guests dogs, which seemed to set off each other in a barking chorus rather than a bird one. The amount of dogs was actually the most off putting thing about the hotel. Even one of us as a dog lover found it too much. Good facilities with the games room, cinena room and library where there are lots of books and board games. We poked our head in the spa building but again it looked very dated and tired qnd we opted out. The best part about the hotel is its location so close to the beach. But beware whilst the naturist beach didnt worry us, the fact that the area seemed to be used for some unsavoury and non family activities did.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Knoll House is in a unique and stunning location, close to the SW coast path, with views over the sea to the IoW. The hotel itself has an air of faded glory, but our room (a garden suite) was clean and comfortable, with a recently refurbished bathroom, quality toiletries and bedding. Our only issue related to the power points - the only usable one was behind a cupboard with an extension block for the kettle etc. , nothing near the bed. The TV was connected to the only other socket... an ancient round-pin one! The breakfast buffet, served in the dining room with wonderful sea views, catered for a wide choice, and the evening meal selections were very tasty and nicely presented. The hotel staff (reception, dining room and housekeeping ) were particularly helpful, and made us feel very welcome. We are already planning a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Likes: friendly staff, great value dinner Dislikes: very cramped room; dated furniture; shower temperature kept changing; poor quality hospitality tray; horrible outlook over a large flat roof and carpark beyond; room and bedding too hot (couldn’t open windows because of kitchen smells); dogs in hotel were noisy in the morning; limited choice at breakfast (no fruit salad or grapefruit)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Fantastic Knoll House Hotel

I love the atmosphere, service and location of Knoll House Hotel. It the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay with extensive grounds all well looked after. Great staff. Played golf and used the indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Also liked the games room - table tennis and pool table both top quality. Would certainly return and recommend. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They know house is a lovely old quirky hotel with a lot of history. We love coming down with our dog. The beach is just across the road. There is a lot of wildlife around and a lot of the area is owned by the National Trust. It is lovely and clean and just a delight to keep going back to And the food is also good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Paignton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic quiet & pretty location near Studland beach. Good breakfast, nice room, nice communal areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly and welcoming place.Great location.The food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Knoll house

All good as always
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, room was big and clean. Food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location in a stunning building.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

weekend stay

Our stay was lovely. Room, food and staff could not be faulted. I have a garlic intolerance and the chefs were helpful and supplied alternatives, that were delicious. Hope to return in the future. Big thanks to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful views from our room!

Lovely hotel, it has a nostalgic feel which we absolutely love, the spa pool edge could be cleaner, but the facilities were fine. Lovely room number 44 stunning view, dinner was excellent well presented and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel with lots of history from the area. Wonderful food and great staff service. Drinks were very nice with lots of great drinks at the bar. Lovely sea view view through the trees. Had a functional room nice and clean with a TV, heater and fan. Two bath towel dressing gowns provided. Games room and children's playground lots of things to do in area very helpful staff when we had query they would do a lot to keep imfomed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, stylish mid-20th century look on the outside, room inside very up to date, with under-floor heating, walk-in shower, very comfortable bed. All very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good location, just a short walk from the coast path and beach. Meals in the restaurant were excellent and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely location

The hotel is tired and the bedroom was cold. The food was nice and the staff were pleasant. Wonderful location on Studland beach, walked part of the SW Coast path.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David, seaford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good pool not working on the day we stayed but otherwise good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was my 3rd visit. The hotel is like home from home, it has a lovely atmosphere. The staff couldn't be more helpful, the building is old and they do a good job of keeping it clean. Nothing seems to be too much trouble.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property has a rich history in the area, and the location is fantastic for Studland beach and surrounds. The staff were great. The rooms and property are dated, but add to its charm. Dont expect a modern experience and be prepared to embrace the history and you wont be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very relaxed & comfortable stay. Lovely food in the restaurant and helpful and friendly staff. Room was warm, clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay the staff are amazing. The food was lovely . Home from home stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025