- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
About this property
Situated on Poole Harbour quay, The Antelope is just a 10-minute drive from Sandbanks beach. With a 500 year history the hotel’s comfortable rooms also offer free Wi-Fi access. Still retaining part of the original 15th-century building, guests can enjoy a traditional bar with an open fire in the winter and a courtyard garden in the summer. The nautical-themed Smuggler’s restaurant serves a large seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients, including freshly caught fish, as well as Real Ales and fine wines. Poole Harbour and the cross-channel ferries to France can be reached in just 5 minutes by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brian
United Kingdom“Well located for Poole Quay and only a 10 minute walk from the station and bus station. Welcoming, helpful staff and good sized room. It's a real pleasure to have a freshly cooked breakfast [increasingly rare these days] with a good choice of...” 
Ann United Kingdom“This is the second time my friend and I have stayed here and both times everything has been excellent...unfortunately both times we have had to leave early so have not sampled the breakfast, maybe next time we will be able to!”- Carol United Kingdom“Close to town and Quay Comfortable bed and room and good shower. Good breakfast but very slow toaster needs upgrading”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Was in a perfect location close to everything and where we needed to go”
- Mcgillivray United Kingdom“Situation on the Pier next to water, easy reach for Shops,bus and train stations. Food and bed excellent plenty of room in the bar and breakfast areas. Staff, very friendly, breakfast was also excellent plenty of food fresh bread and the fry up...”
- Adriana United Kingdom“Everything was very clean, lovely soft towels and good space for a single.”
- Ros United Kingdom“Handy for the Quay and plenty of eateries. Room comfortable. Little noise from pub, and unaware of other guests.”
- Maria United Kingdom“Extremely central. Good quality beds etc. staff were very accommodating”
- Ruth United Kingdom“as we were travelling with our dog, who was made very welcome. we didnt sit in the dining area as this was the only place dogs werent allowed, we had breakfast served to us in a snug, special thanks to Ruth for serving our dog his breakfast...”
- Andrew United Kingdom“Location was great and they allowed us to bring our dog. Everything was clean and tidy and the staff were helpful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that there is live music in the bar on Thursdays and Fridays, please check with the hotel if you require a quiet room during this period.
Please note that the property hosts weddings and other functions on a regular basis during the week and weekends and that music will be on until 0:00. Guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel after a booking is made using contact details stated on the booking confirmation once a booking is made if they require a quiet room.
Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.
If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.
