Name: Inn In The Park
Address: 26 Pinewood Road Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6JS, GB

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Russell

The property is situated in a quiet setting and just a few minutes walk from the magnificent seafront. Being a Inn and a weekend stay.. quite busy during the day and early evening, but to be expected. Staff were very polite and helpful and the food was to a very good standard. There was live music outside throughout the day on the Saturday not to loud, which was great to sit out listening to. Our room had some quirky features as expected, clean and tidy with good amenities. If there was one very minor negative, and we obviously didn't stay to watch TV.. the tv signal/reception in our room was very poor, and restricted the number of available channels. Overall we had a fantastic stay and would definitely visit again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Arthur

Very friendly bar, good food and comfortable bed.
Good value for money.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Tory

Stayed for a couple of nights. Everything was just as we hoped. Friendly staff, nice food and great location. We will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

duncan

You can't go wrong with this B&B,location,breakfast,bar and staff, are wonderful.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Sabine

Very comfortable bed, good shower and quiet room. Friendly helpful staff, tasty breakfast.
Excellent location within walking distance to beach.
Free parking

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

SIMON

Really great room with a relaxed pub below in a really nice location close to the beach. The staff were absolutely incredible, so welcoming and helpful and really made you feel like a valued guest from the second you walked in the door to the time we left. Breakfast had a good variety and was excellent quality. Would highly recommend this place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Tony

Great place, Very nice room, nice touch with water in the room very quiet, ample free parking, didn’t have breakfast ( included ) as I had to leave early,
Two small issues, had a bath & nearly set the fire alarm off as bathroom door was slightly open ( my fault ) & breakfast was really far to late for working people ( 9.00am ) I would stay again but probably not if working.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Neil

Helpful manager, nice meal

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Anthony

No daily towel and bed sheet changes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Julian

We have just enjoyed a two night stay at Inn in the Park in Poole. We arrived to a bright, warm and welcoming traditional bar (to check-in) which got our stay off to a great start. Our room was spacious and peaceful, the bed was comfy, the shower was great. Dinner and breakfast were good and I appreciated everyone's careful attention to my dairy intolerance.
The Inn is also conveniently located within walking distance of Branksome Chine Beach, Canford Cliffs and the stunning Compton Acres.
But most importantly, a heartfelt thank you to the lovely staff at the Inn on the Park. Every single one of them did their bit to make us feel at home. Special thanks are extended to Chris and Chantelle for looking after us so well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Karen

Was a lovely short stay..fabulous staff who could not do enough for us and our dogs. Very chilled. We will be back 😁😁😁

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2026

Trevor

From peeling wallpaper to worn out fabrics and cheap pillows … the bathroom was new though … breakfast times were 9:00 to 9:30 😵‍💫 race on for that one …

But staff helpful and great location…. But the whole place needs an uplift

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Joe

This really wasn’t a pleasant stay. I arrived and we showed to my room which was freezing cold as the radiator wasn’t turned on. I tried to book a table for 8:30 pm but was told the kitchen closed at 8 pm. Even when I arrive home from dinner the room was still freezing and the duvet cover was very thin. The window banged all night heating didn’t come on early in the morning. I was cold all night.The breakfast the following day was awful.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

George

Very friendly staff, welcoming. Food was excellent.
Whole stay was very enjoyable and couldn't really be faulted.
Must also mention how clean it was kept.👍👍

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Nicola

Very helpful staff and 2 minutes walk to the beach

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Nivien

A really nice stay, room / bathroom a little dated, but a classic Inn which is quiet and very friendly.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Robert

It was our last day of the coastal walk and we were happy to stay at the Inn in the Park. Great hotel with fab bar and restaurant. Very helpful and friendly staff. Would highly recommend it as the place to stay in Bournemouth.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Mariusz

Paid £105 for one night. The staff/service was good and friendly, but unfortunately the room did not meet expectations. The bathroom had mould and clearly wasn’t cleaned properly, and the floors were squeaky. Overall, the room hygiene and maintenance were disappointing for the price paid.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Sue

From the moment we checked in, the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Our room was lovely and the food was excellent. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Trevor

Very nice rooms, the breakfast was second to none

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

Simon

Very clean, bathroom needs a refurb. Staff very friendly. Breakfast and service excellent. Would definitely stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Martin

Excellent rooms and service.
Downside was breakfast isn't availability before 9 am on a Sunday, and i had to leave at 8: 30

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Mrs Katie

The area.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2025

Erika

Good location, food options, but the room and bathroom facilities are very old.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Sharyn

Staff were extremely helpful and room was so spacious and bright.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Paul

Friendly & well positioned hotel with lots of character.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2025

Arthur

Quiet location, very handy for the beach. Bar and restaurant were good as was breakfast. Our room was a bit small but comfortable. Other rooms were bigger. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Maximilian

Second time staying at the hotel and loved it, so close to the seafront and shops, loved the room and breakfast too.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2025

Arnold

staff brilliant

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Jacqueline

Great place to stay and relax.

The hotel is in a quiet residential area very close to the beautiful sandy beach. It was very quiet at night even though there is a pub downstairs…..which is also very pleasant. The staff were extremely friendly,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

paul collyer

Very helpful staff and nuce area to stay. Few minor issues with the room but nothing to put me off staying again for the price.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Miss

Fabulous stay

Staff were very friendly, psrjing on site walking distance to the beach was fabulous. The breakfast was a perfect touch to the day ahead with lots of variety to choose from. Far by a mile a happy stay and will use again in the very near future. Hidden little gem 💎 ✨️

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2025

Verified traveler

Inn near the beach

Really nice staff and good cooked brekfast. Great position near the beach.
Our room was fine it was a bit tired & the rooms are not serviced during your stay & you are locked in at night and there are no staff on the premises which felt a bit strange…..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

David

Lovely hotel in a homely pub near beach

Lovely hotel conveniently situated a 5 min walk from beach. Lovely en suite room with all necessary facilities. Good bar food with well kept real ale. My only criticism is that on arrival I found out breakfast is only served 9-9.30 - no good on a business trip when you need to be away at 8am. Had I known this I would not have booked. Staff were apologetic and offered a discount on my evening meal in lieu. Thank you.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Ian

Good location

A good location for a short stay and a short walk to the beach. Our bathroom could do with complete modernisation but our room was spacious and comfortable.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2025

Sue

Hotel too much out of the way
People there were very nice though

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Richard

Nice and clean. Good location

The inn in the park is somewhere we would definitely stay again. The bonus was having parking right outside. The place was everything we needed and nice and clean. The breakfast was very good too. Also just across the road from the beach.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2025

Dave

Nice hotel/pub

Maybe a bit tired in places, but very friendly staff, food very good, real ale, bed comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Pauline

A very friendly hotel we enjoyed our stay. Lovely breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2025

Terence

Welcoming hotel in a lovely situation.

A very happy stay in a characterful hotel.
The staff were more than helpful and the breakfast was excellent.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Mar 2025

Darren

Not great

The staff in the bar area were very polite and helpful. The food was adequate. However, on arrival i was informed that they weren't doing the breakfast the following morning, even though breakfast was included in the price. The lady did give complimentary drink in the bar to cover but disappointed that no breakfast was available. Was also informed that live music would be in the bar until 10:30pm The state of the bathroom was disappointing. All in all staff friendly buy wouldnt stay again sorry

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Barry

Good place to stay

Very nice pub/restaurant with some rooms above it away from the hustle and noise of the main towns close by.
Very friendly staff throughout my stay, food was great in the evening.
Decent night sleep so would stay here again when in the area.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Julia

Perfect for our one night stay. Clean, comfortable, great location for the seafront and lovely staff.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2025

Phil

Bathroom needs some attention, had a bit of a problem over breakfast. It was included in my booking but wasn't available.
They gave me a discount on my evening meal to make up for it.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2024

Phil

Great room, nice staff. Wonderful evening meal.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2024

Maximilian

Amazing Sunday Roast and Breakfast, short walk from hotel down to the beach and coast, friendly staff, would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2024

Ruth

Don't let the fake wisteria on the outside (which really needs to go) put you off. Inside is warm and welcoming. The Branksome room was spacious with a comfy bed and even a mini fridge, something we wish we had known before we left.
All the usual pub fare but very well cooked. Very good full English breakfast. The only reason no 5*s is that there were no plain yogurts available, no choice of juice, only orange and no fruit, i.e. prunes to go with cereal. These are just small things that would not prevent us returning or recommending.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Lovely staff ,great food, great beers and wines
Breakfast is served at 9 o'clock, as not an ideal time for business people who are staying.
Bedroom was a bit tired and shower had mold stains on ceiling.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Pamela

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2024

Brenda

3 night stay, the room looked drab and tired but the bed was comfortable. The bathroom furnishings were ok although it needed a deep clean.
The policy of not cleaning the room during occupancy since COVID should be a guest request not stipulation.
There was an ample supply of tea, coffee, it would have been nice if the complimentary water and biscuits were refreshed daily.
We didn’t eat in the evening but the breakfast was really good.
We arrived Sunday to find food finished at 5.30pm, but were given suggestions of places to eat. Unfortunately we returned to find the bar closes at 8.30 Sunday.
We found all the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Nev - 4 night trip

Lovely place to stay. Staff very friendly and can't do enough to help, nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are very clean and spacious and food is excellent. Good off road parking and a few minutes walk to the beautiful beach. Will most definitely be staying again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2024

Mario

Bathroom needs attention , old shower, black mould on tile grout & seal . Ceiling paint work falling away & water stained. Soap holder in shower falling off .
Window in bedroom has a lot of rotten wood .
Bed was very comfortable & the decoration & style was tasteful .
We know the building is old but the windows & bathroom need attention.
Location great & breakfast fantastic

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

Jenny

Fabulous property

Amazing place to stay, beautiful property within beautiful surroundings - the staff were lovely and so helpful.
Great breakfast, very personal & would 100% stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Christine

Lovely friendly hotel

Lovely stay. Lovely friendly hotel. Good food had lunch evening meal and breakfast. Rooms are spacious and clean. So much nicer than a big hotel. Highly recommended and will be staying again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2024

Ian

Staff were very welcoming, the room itself was very nice, bathroom was showing slight signs of wear
Breakfast in the morning was excellent and the pub itself was perfect

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Rosalind

This is the second time we have stayed here and we were just as pleased this time round. The staff are always polite and helpful, our room was quiet and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

Alexis

Good bar. Comfortable bed for a night. Not much selection for breakfast- cooked options. Breakfast waitress very friendly. Good value for price and location- bus stop just outside.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2024

Paul

Loved the breakfast

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2024

Dawn

Property in nice area easy walk to the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Rowena

Although the rooms were a little tired, that did not distract from our stay. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, the breakfast was lovely and the location absolutely ideal.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2024

Caroline

Ideally situated for a good walk between Sandbanks and Bournemouth. The food is lovely and has a good choice of gluten free meals, which was good for me, this also applied to the breakfast.
The rooms could do with a bit of redecorating but perfectly adequate. Note that if you are a night owl or early riser you have to access the room by the fire exit stairs leading from the car park as the middle door to the pub and front door is locked as soon as pub closes and before breakfast. I feel that as a guest, there should be some other option!
I also think the price for the “Superior” double room is rather expensive for what you get. But overall it was a pleasant 2 night stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2024

Juliet

We stayed on a Thursday evening which is quiz night. Very noisy in our room until 10:30 when it finished. Friendly staff. Nice room. Excellent choice of cooked breakfast but would have liked a choice of cereals or pastries.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Colin

Food was excellent and staff friendly

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2024

Jean

Disappointing return!

Room was very dated and cold, duvet too thin, only 1 radiator, bathroom towel radiator covered in condensation!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2024

Steve

Friendly and helpful staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2024

Matthew

Very good indeed, and a nice welcome.

I was working in the area and came across The Inn in The Park.
The hotel is great it's a real home from home with friendly staff and large comfortable rooms with everything you might need including a mini fridge.
The bar and restaurant area are modern with a nice warm feel and the locals are friendly and chatty.
I didn't go because of the weather but i believe the beach is very nearby and Bournemouth centre is around a mile walk.
Highly recommend this place and will definitely stay again when I'm in the area( hopefully the weather will be better).

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2024

Emma

Great location, very near beach. Dog friendly & easy access. Staff all keen to help & good service.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2023

David

Regular visitor, always welcomed with lovely rooms

I have stayed here multiple times now, and they're always welcoming. There is off road parking, the staff are great. the food is nice. Just a nice place to stay, rather than a big hotel. Will very likely return and would recommend.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2023

Philip

Happy stay

Lovely place first time i had taken my dog away with me so wasn’t sure if were both going to be put in a kennel lovely room meet friends for dinner in there restaurant my dog was happily under the table so really home from home great breakfast plenty of good walks

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2023

Sheryl

Great for a short break

We stayed for 1 night in a double en-suite room. The pub is in a nice residential area of Bournemouth a short walk from the beach. There is an onsite car park. The room was well equipped, modern & clean. The bathroom worked fine but was a little dated. Breakfast was cooked to order & of good quality however is only available between 9 - 9.30 am. Even though the room was above a bar we were not disturbed by any noise. We enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

Louise

Lovely stay. Staff were great. Room comfortable. Breakfast delicious and service superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Adele

Lovely and friendly

A lovely, friendly place to stay for a few days. Ideally positioned on the border of Bournemouth and Poole. Friendly welcome and nothing was too much trouble from any of the colleagues at any time of day. Breakfast was good and the food quality for lunch/dinner was amazing. I prefer a few more veggies than was on the menu but it was the chill out place we needed. Thankyou 🤗

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Fran

We have never been welcomed so well by all the staff as at this property. Nothing was too much trouble.
The facilities were good & breakfast tasty.
I only have 2 gripes in that the pillows were way too hard & think in need of replacing & although we tried to have a bath the water was lukewarm. I'm aware most folk have showers but we wanted a bath as a treat.
But overall a brilliant stay & we'll definitely be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2023

matthew

Lovely welcome by a young manager chap and very friendly lady on breakfast. Fantastic location among the smart streets of Branksome and just up from the sea. Room was comfy and breakfast good, apart from no kippers on the menu....sadly the case in so many places these days.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2023

J

Warm welcome Great Stay

Beautiful Room and a great breakfast ,who could ask for more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

David

Stayed a few times now, would happily return.

Stayed a few times, always very friendly. The whole place is nice and clean with good food served downstairs. Will happily stay again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Catherine

Exceeded expectations

Absolutely wonderful stay! We were made to feel very welcome by the owners/ managers.. even kept the kitchen open for us to have lunch. Rooms were beautiful too. Would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2023

Malcolm

Nice atmosphere

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Roger

A wonderful pub/hotel full of character and really friendly hosts and staff.
A great experience, highly recomnended and icing on the cake was the upbeat and super happy vrwakfast

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2023

Christine

Great Location but tired bathroom

The Location for us was great. A few minutes walk to a beautiful long sandy beach. The staff was good, parking was easy. However the room and especially the bathroom were very tired and needed a n overhaul.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Kevin

Beautiful setting, and location. Such friendly and welcoming staff, owners. Nice little rooms, clean and tidy. Breakfast to die for.
Definitely a little gem away from the bustle of Bournemouth.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Great food disappointing bed.

Staff are super friendly, food is amazing. Bed was hard and uncomfortable. Bathroom needed some TLC, light in bedroom did not work Did mention bed was uncomfortable to a member of staff the night before. Not ideal to stay on business as breakfast is at 9am.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2023

David

A fantastic atmosphere in the evening. It was 70s and 80s disco night in the bar, and it was brillant, and from the dining room not too noisy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2023

antony

Niiiiicceee

Great stay. Staff were warm and welcoming. Bar and restaurant were fantastic. Highly recommended.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2022

Rob

Lovely stay

Excellent stay, comfortable, clean and excellent service. We will be going back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2022

Michelle

Excellent stay

Friendly helpful staff , lovely room , fantastic food the breakfast was amazing lots of choice and we most definitely didn’t feel hungry until late afternoon! quiet area ,within walking distance of beach and within easy reach of town and other amenities al in all a great stay would highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

Jackie

Great hotel with fantastic customer service

Literally from the minute we arrived we were greeted by the friendliest staff who made us feel so welcome. The rooms were lovely and spotlessly clean, food excellent, location perfect (5 mins from a gorgeous beach). Can't fault it at all - we'll be back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

Judith

Everything pretty much perfect!

Had an amazing one night stay at the Inn in the Park with a couple of friends. Really friendly owners and staff who took the time to make us feel welcome throughout our stay, nicely decorated and very clean rooms, and very nice breakfast. It is also perfectly situated for walking to the beautiful beaches.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2021

Helen

Really friendly service. Efficient. All we needed. Brilliant location for the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Loved every minute staff were great ,food superb will definitely be back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Friendly staff, good breakfast. Room was noisey because of the extractor from the kitchen but this was turned off by 10pm. We will stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Fantastic property located within a very relaxing setting, all the staff are very friendly and can’t do enough to help!, rooms are very clean and spacious can’t sing the praises of this place enough will most definitely be staying again!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2021

stephen

First time here for us. Great welcome, really helpful staff throughout, room was good, supper ( fish and chips ) really fresh, breakfast also just right. Location is nice too, we went for a bracing early morning walk on the beach. The only minor point is that our room was a bit noisy before the Inn closed but perfect after that. Good value overall.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2021

Caroline

Mostly very good

Mostly lovely, fantastic staff and the food was good. Good sized room though noise from bar below but you’d expect that in a pub and doesn’t go on through night. Good location. The only issue was bed, the mattress could do with replacing as a bit lumpy and soft and the pillows feel cheap - totally synthetic foam pieces so no support, lumpy and worst of all get too warm. Good thing is that I could get windows to open a bit, albeit with some difficulty; it was very clean and stocked with tea/coffee and bottled water.... and another mention for the staff - all lovely! I’d certainly stay again

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2020

Jules

Very welcoming. Homely feeling. Friendly staff. Lovely food. Great room. Close to a lovely beach. Perfect stay for our anniversary. Very accommodating, (Expedia hadn't forwarded our booking to them! Not Inn in the Parks fault I add. It would have been a long drive home again.)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Very nice, staff very helpful & friendly, excellent breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2020

David

Great stay. Big family room and great breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Great staff
A very nice place to stay
Good breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2020

Laura

Really cute Inn, staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very nice, comfy bed apart from the pillows! Facilities were great and it was nice and quiet at night.
Breakfast was ok but not the best. Would stay again.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

A really nice place to stay for our visit, spotless clean and really nice staff.

Friends_and_family Partner