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About this property
RNLI College is located in Poole in the Dorset region, 2 km from Poole Harbour. 5 km from Sandbanks, the property is also 3.8 km away from Brownsea Island Nature Reserve. The property is set 3.8 km from Brownsea Castle and 5 km from The Italian Villa. At the hotel, every room has a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature sea views. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a TV and a hair dryer. A Continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help guests with any queries that they may have. BMI The Harbour Hospital is 1.1 km from RNLI College, while Poole Magistrates Court is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from the hotel. Everyroom has heating and air conditioning fitted.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, great restaurant and bar. Very comfy bed. Private Parking was a bonus.” - Bushell
United Kingdom
“Views from the room for both lifeboat mad boys and sea loving adults Friendly staff Breakfast” - Martyn
United Kingdom
“Reception personnel were very friendly and helpful. Quick check in and good information given including how to get to the Quay. The view from the room was great, Overlooking the Lifeboat and moored boats. Lovely sunset. Room was a good size...” - Jill
United Kingdom
“Excellent location…near to Ferry port. Modern clean building. Staff very welcoming. Free parking. Clean comfortable rooms Breakfast fabulous. Would most definitely recommend and we will most definitely return” - Hutchings
United Kingdom
“College accommodation was excellent, spotlessly clean and bed very comfortable. Riggers Restaurant great and buffet breakfast 10/10😊” - Anne
United Kingdom
“The design of the building, guest rooms and public spaces was brilliant and fully in tune with the RNLI's marine heritage Food, especially the breakfast, was outstanding Discovery tour was excellent and very informative” - June
United Kingdom
“Everything was lovely from the staff to the room with a lovely view and the excellent breakfast.” - Jo
United Kingdom
“We loved staying here! Very welcoming. Super clean. Gorgeous views. Great breakfast. Comfortable bed. Amazing soundproofing in the bedroom. Staff friendly, helpful and hospitable, especially Claire on reception, thank you!” - Carolyn
United Kingdom
“Wonderful views over the harbour. Well equipped room, including mini fridge. Good breakfast.” - Christine
United Kingdom
“Fabulous location, especially for getting the ferry to the Channel Islands.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Riggers Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.