Name: The Canford
Address: The Plantation 53 Cliff Drive Canford Cliffs, Poole, GB

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Martin

Good parking at the hotel and outside , very nice area
with good walking potential. Great vibrant pub / dining area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Onika

The room was beautiful, had the best stocked mini & snack bar, and all of the staff were very friendly and helpful. A enjoyable stay - but the rooms are kept very cool and it took some time to heat and regulate an older building in the cold weather.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

deborah

Large room with a bath tub in the bedroom, though a separate bathroom with shower and double sink. Nice decor that could do with a bit of freshening up.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Neil

A very enjoyable stay, the room was beautifuly decorated with plenty of space. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Had a meal in the restaurant first evening which was very enjoyable. Great outdoor and indoor space to have a drink. Poole is a lovely area and we thought this hotel was very good value.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Malcolm

Very well run

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Michael

Firestick

Staff are worth their weight in gold and the Canford boasts some heavy weights. Take a walk along the nearby promenade and take in the surrounding area and its wealthy residents. Food at breakfast and dinner was superb. This establishment like so many other places is a dog friendly hotel and bar. On a damp day, your nose will remind you. I tried to plug in my firestick at the back of the telly but was put off by the avalanche of dust. Bathroom window is losing the fight against the ivy growing outside. Overall a good stay but keep the pet smells at bay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Richard

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.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Rebecca

Delightful stay

Beautiful hotel/pub with a great location near the beach. The room was comfortable with all amenities and some lovely personal touches (the toiletries were excellent and the homemade chocolate treats were, well, a treat!) The food in the pub was also great. Will stay again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Martin

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

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

Claire

Really great hotel

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2024

Caroline

The lovely Canford

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Gregory P

Great Hotel

Great hotel for the Poole coast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Eileen

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

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Jayne

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Jennifer

Excellent two night stay

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Jennifer

Excellent two night stay

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

PHILLIP

Great Stay Again

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!!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

David

Love the decor. Great place for a short stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2024

Robert

Excellent service and room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Neena

So glad we booked this place rather than a large hotel in the area that we were considering. The room was gorgeous with a big bath tub (we chose one of the big rooms). Check in was easy, staff were v friendly and accommodating despite looking after the restaurant too (special mention to Ashmi who waited on us a couple of times in the restaurant). Food is fab, especially the Sunday roast. We managed to get parking on each of the 3 days/nights we were there. The only thing to note is that the cleaners only do a “quick once over” in your rooms every morning. Fab stay and will definitely stay again and recommend. Location is perfect. We walked from there to Old Harry’s Rocks. Visited Worbarrow Bay, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and a vineyard all within a short driving distance. Enjoy!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2023

Ross

Nice place

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2023

MU

Lovely weekend away

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2023

Roger

Most satisfactory.

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2023

Martyn

Very friendly staff, comfortable room. Other venues in walking distance

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2023

Nicholaa

Would recommend!

Amazing hotel, lovely staff, great food and very reasonably priced

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2023

Angela

Lovely hotel with extra thought re coffee machine,milk and water which exactly what you need when arriving at a hotel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2023

Peter

Excellent stay would use you again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2023

Karen

Stayed with our two dogs .
Fabulous hotel , the staff are exceptional .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2023

Phillip

Finding a parking space was difficult but apart from that all was excellent.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Great hotel and surroundings.

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2022

Earl

Amazing stay

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 🎺

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2022

Michelle

Amazing hotel.

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2022

Chris

Noisy air conditioning unit on and off all through the night waking me up

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2022

Nicola

Excellent

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2022

Jenny

Birthday treat

Beautiful boutique hotel, 2nd time visiting & does not disappoint

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2022

Simon

Gorgeous dog friendly hotel

Had a brilliant stay at the Canford in one of their dog friendly rooms. Gorgeous hotel, great location and everyone was so lovely. The room was huge and decorated so beautifully, the food was great and I can't fault it. Extra points for being so lovely to our cocker spaniel who had a great time! :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2022

Andrew

Short break

Awesome fresh hotel with excellent friendly service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2022

Irene

Excellent hotel with brilliant staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2022

Brian

Enjoyable stay with friendly staff and hotel within reasonable walking distance towards beach

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2022

Harry

Give it a try

Surprised how small the room is. Nice shower and condiments. A little over priced for what I got.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2022

richard

5 star comfortable rooms

I thought it was lovely. I stay regularly in London in 5 star hotels. his is a small 11 bedroom part of a pub / diner and the two rooms I booked were both lovely. I honestly don't have anything negative to say. They were big comfortable rooms with nice furnishings, comfy beds, air conditioning, and an amazingly well stocked mini bar too!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2022

Andrew

Loved it, great hotel and fantastic location

Loved it, great hotel and a fantastic location. We had a voucher to stay at the Pig Hotel in studland and were looking for another hotel to add to the trip to make a full weekend of it, we are very very happy we found this place.
Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel had a great bar area which fortunately showed the Six Nations. Lots of lovely walks with great access to the beach a short walk from the hotel. The bedroom was very nice, great shower and one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in at any of the hotels I’ve stayed at. Food was really good too. Would recommend this hotel to anybody.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2021

Nigel

Warm and friendly welcome by everyone. Very nice bedroom and bathroom with a wonderful shower and lovely facilities

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent stay at this lovely hotel

Loved our stay at The Canford. The room was spacious and well presented with lots of excellent touches. We ate their in the evening and for breakfast and the food was very good. All the staff were friendly and helpful so would highly recommend and can't wait to go back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2021

Sarah

Lovely bedrooms and bathrooms!

Great staff, charming and friendly, room was very well appointed and bed pillows excellent!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2021

Michael