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Harbour Heights

Bournemouth · United Kingdom

Haven Road, 73View location

8.6/10Excellent545 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.2/108.2
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About Harbour Heights

Built in the 1920s and completely renovated in 2003, Harbour Heights offers contemporary elegance with a classic Rhode Island twist. Fresh, stylish interiors, individually commissioned furnishings and artwork, and stunning views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island make this property truly unique.

Considered one of the best of a new breed of luxury boutique hotels, we offer the popular Ocean Palace Chinese restaurant with an impressive, creative menu, as well as our Lounge Menu with a European selection and international wine list.

The finest cuisine can be served on alfresco terraces with unrivaled views over the water. Guests can enjoy a drink in The View while listening to calming music, relaxing on the stylish furniture, and tasting a delicious selection of cocktails.

The fashionable interior design continues through the corridors and into the bedrooms. All 38 luxurious rooms have a spa bath, and many directly overlook the harbor.

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For private functions, this hotel has it all: a superb suite with a spectacular private terrace offering catering facilities for barbecues, luncheons, or dinner parties. Alternatively, this suite can be used as a conference room, or for smaller groups, the lower suite may be preferred.

Harbour Heights is a stunning modern hotel offering the highest standard of facilities, whether for a romantic break or for businesses seeking a secluded and inspirational venue where every aspect is designed with careful attention to detail.

When you stay at Harbour Heights Hotel in Poole, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Bournemouth International Centre and Poole Harbour. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from New Forest National Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
    • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-out fee: GBP 25
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.00 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Portuguese

    English

    Polish

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Canford Cliffs Beach 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sandbanks Beach 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Compton Acres 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Branksome Chine Beach 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Branksome Dene Beach 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Alum Chine Beach 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Dorset National Landscape 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Shell Bay Beach 3.2 km / 2 mi
Durley Chine Beach 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Baiter Park 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Poole Park 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Bournemouth Beach 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4 km / 2.5 mi
Oceanarium 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2000
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2014
  • Total number of rooms: 38
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Double rooms: 20
  • Executive rooms: 2
  • Superior rooms: 5
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  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Harbour
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • NewspapersExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Highchairs
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Printer
  • Photocopier
  • Fax
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Early bird breakfast
  • Late riser breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • SailingExtra charge
  • Catamaran sailingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST-1
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Carpeted floors
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Fan
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • HARBOUR VIEWDBL.HV-1

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    Harbour Heights

    DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.HV-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-2

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • HARBOUR VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.HV
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    DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEW

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.HV

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Bathtub
    • Fan
    • Desk
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Mini fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Carpeted floors

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Harbour Heights

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Harbour Heights

    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE HARBOUR VIEWSINGLE • HARBOUR VIEWSGL.HV

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    Harbour Heights

    SINGLE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.HV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST
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    Harbour Heights

    DOUBLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Fan
    • Carpeted floors

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room HARBOUR VIEWRoom • HARBOUR VIEWROO.HV

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    Harbour Heights

    Room HARBOUR VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.HV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Harbour Heights

8.6
Excellent
545 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2026
Mark
Fawlty Towers still exists and it is right here at this Hotel. In addition you get to experience a modern day Basil Fawlty run breakfast. This is not a serious. Just sit back and watch the chaos unfold!
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Emma
We stayed in the old honeymoon suite by chance, as we booked a dog friendly room and on checking before travel there weren’t any available- so they allowed us this room as we’d paid ahead!
Beautiful views of the sea and over the terraces of the hotel.
The room itself, including the bathroom, as with most of the hotel, was very dated. The carpet was quite marked and 2 simple tub chairs were for ‘lounging’ in. Appreciated the aircon!

The evening meal first 2 courses were excellent. Unfortunately we didn’t receive our desserts ordered so gave up and went to bed. There was no Sauvignon Blanc or Rose wines available (a change of bar manager that week apparently). A substitute bottle not listed was found - and we were charged £10 more than the most expensive one showing on the drinks menu ! Not what we’ve experienced anywhere else. After 2 discussions £5 reduction was given on our overall bill on checkout.
Nb. Travelling with the dog means you get to have breakfast in the Loune area just aside from the main restaurant. It’s a bonus- lovely views of the sea!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Mark
Great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Joy
We loved our stay here. Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Amazing view of the harbour. We would certainly return
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Peterdorothy
We liked everything
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
STUART
Fantastic place for sundowners on the patio, magnificent view over the harbour. Not so nice to carry drinks outside to table down steps, with waiters stood around doing nothing.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
David
Well positioned with some rooms having amazing views over the bay. Unfortunately slightly dated interior, with limited food menu, however breakfast was good.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Susan
Good breakfast good service
Spacious room clean and comfortable we definitely visit again
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
David
Arrival was like stepping into an episode of Fawlty Towers.
Receptionist fine but he was pretty much only staff member visible
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Sarah
We did enjoy our stay at Harbour Heights, although parts of the hotel feel a little tired and in need of some updating. Unfortunately, some members of staff could also benefit from further customer service training, as at times we felt more like an inconvenience than valued guests.

The terrace and the view are absolutely stunning and were definitely the highlight of our stay. However, it was disappointing that guests were not allowed to have meals on the terrace, and there was no waiter service available for drinks from the bar. This felt like a missed opportunity, especially given how spectacular the setting is.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Joanne
Amazing views over Poole! We ate dinner at the hotel as we wanted to enjoy the view. Breakfast was busy which is to be expected as I think all room rates include breakfast- they had to pause taking orders for 5/10 mins as the chef had too many orders . It would be a good idea to ask guests to book a time for breakfast in order to avoid a sudden influx at one time. Lots of stuff ran out and staff members seemed stressed.
The rooms very very nice with great jet bath. Air con worked well. As it's an old hotel the floor boards above us were a bit noisy and walls were thin. But the king size bed was very comfy.
Would definitely return.
Dinner was lovely and the waiter was great. It would have been nice to have the option to dine outside but apparently there weren't enough staff.
Great location for the beach.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Lee
This is an incredible place to stay especially when the sun is shining
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2026
Lucy
We only stayed for one night, but it was a great hotel. Everything was clean and in a good state of repair. The room was huge and had everything we needed, e.g. coffee machine, iron, TV, etc. Breakfast was pretty good, I liked the combination of ordering your main dish but being able to help yourself to cereal, fruit, pastries, drinks, etc. I had eggs royale and it was good. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is all parts of the hotel other than where we had breakfast are quite dated - nothing is damaged or looking worn out at all, it's just the style of everything. I imagine it looked incredible about 20-30 years ago.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2026
Kevin
Had the best meal I've had in a long time, the service was not great i had to go and get my own drink, and then got delayed and overcharged at the bar. When I returned my starter was already there. But the food and the view were amazing.

Although the view was great you noticed that the window seal had a crack about 3 foot long and some of the front edge was not painted. So for a room at the price we were paying this should have been sorted.
Breakfast was good but disjointed you had to do your own toast and drinks. I did not understand why you would serve just a half a mushroom? and I could have eaten another sausage, but it was very nice.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
John
Not really 4 star by its standards. If not for the amazing view this hotel could not command the prices that it does. restaurant menu very limited, staff in restaurant do not attend very promptly to tyhe tables. Decor is tired, room OK but bathroom poor.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
John
When we first pulled up the hotel was not much to look at but honestly, what a lovely surprise once inside. The restaurant, the terrace overlooking Poole harbour and the rooms were all very spacious (we had 3 rooms)
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2026
Pamela
Downstairs area very inviting,staff pleasent,
Bedroom cleanbut sorry to say carpet had stains on it and looked grubby , breakfast was excellent.but overall good.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
CLAIRE
Fabulous room with beautiful sea views, wonderful breakfast and outside area, stunning location
6/10
Pleasant
03 Mar 2026
Mohammed
Lovely receptionist breakfast was expensive for what was given and the guy taking orders was rude! Room needs upgrading scratches on table musky smell.And what part of my room was nautical themed I will never know!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Henry
Friendly welcome. Comfortable stay. Lovely breakfast. Thank you.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Feb 2026
Bob
Room was clean, bed comfortable, duvet a little thin. Water jets in bath needed a really good scrub…put me off taking a bath. Particular staff member in restaurant rather brusk. Walking away while we were still giving order….not exactly welcoming or skilled at dealing with guests. Breakfast quality and choice excellent. All other staff excellent. 3 stars to reflect comments above and price point.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
paul
Bar staff were excellent loved the Italian style Negroni.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
Andrew
Room was very clean and was cleaned during my 2 night stay. Staff were friendly and courteous at all times.
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2026
Charles
Room was clean bed comfortable and the staff were excellent nothing too much trouble- breakfast plentiful and evening menu great especially the seafood
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Peter
Yes room was spotless and the Staff very friendly
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Martin
Great staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Julie
Excellent enjoyable especially with our small dog.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Sara
Fantastic room. Beautiful view. Exceptionally clean room. Delicious Nespresso coffee maker (sadly not enough pods, but reception kindly responded). Excellent bathroom. Super cosy bed, wished we had same at home!!

Lovely member of staff, Thelma (think thats her name?) So welcoming, friendly and delightful!

Our very 1st visit to HH, won't be the last!! Thank you for a magical stay!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2025
simon
Nice location, room spacious but a little dated. Service ok but sometimes a little inconsistent. At breakfast they wanted to squeeze us in next a large group at the back of the restaurant rather than the obvious tables with the view of which there were several. Always offer your customer the worst experience, we declined and were reluctantly given the better table.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2025
Deborah
The receptionist upon arrival was lovely and our room was amazing, staff had even kindly created towel swans and scattered red rose petals on the bed for us as we recently got engaged. We loved the view and enjoyed a cream tea before going out in the evening.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Steven
Lovely staff at this beautiful hotel. Amazing views. Excellent breakfast too.
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2025
Lisa
Really nice stay. Room very comfortable, great view, lovely bathroom with spa bath, healthy breakfast. We weren't impressed by the dinner menu on offer so went elsewhere. The hotel has fab views but I found it to be a bit drafty in the restaurant and lounge areas
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2025
James
Clean
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Brian
Nc
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Paula
Lovely friendly atmosphere, the staff were very cheerful and helpful. Room spacious and view heavenly
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2025
james

Lovely

Very nice stay looked after very well by every one
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Malcolm
The view is just sublime. The room was delightful. The service was mixed. We did think at one point we were wearing a cloak of invisibility. And we felt like replying when someone asked,”Any allergies,”
“Yes, slow service.”
The food was excellent and we heard one gentleman say he had eaten scrambled eggs all over the world but the ones at The Harbour Heights were the finest.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Emma
Beautiful view from our room (304), which was clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast in the morning.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2025
Margaret
Friendly staff.
Good breakfast.
Limited dining with no snacks available, i.e. a sandwich.
Glass tables and glass light shades in bar area dusty/dirty.
Room dated but of
4/10
Poor
27 Aug 2025
Wyndham
I can only imagine what this place used to be. The views are breathtaking but the hotel has certainly seen better days. Very tired and dirty!

Food was appalling so give that a miss. We sent both dishes, from the very dire menu, back as it was not edible.

The rooms was dated, tired and dirty.

The restaurant and veranda look over to the most amazing views but was somewhat dampened down by the dirty windows.

Manager seemed to not enjoy being there, which I feel was adding to the problem. I can imagine him not motivating staff or leading. His own trousers were filthy!

Such a shame as this could be such a gem!

Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Great hotel

A great stay The room had a great bathroom and lovely bed. The views of Poole harbour and Brownsea Island was amazing. Gorgeous breakfast and super friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
Peter
Super hotel
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
Lucy
Lovely stay
4/10
Poor
02 May 2025
Steven
Limited menu exspensive and food wasn’t very good at all, steak tough as boots chips under cooked
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Montana
Everything was cared for and the staff very friendly and welcoming.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2025
Angelina

Dated room but good breakfast

Room itself was a bit dated but breakfast was really nice and made to order with a view of Poole harbour. Location is 9 minutes walk from the beach but you can’t really see it unless you’re in the dining room or specific rooms I believe
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
CHRISTOPHER
The view of the bay and the sunset was amazing.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
HELEN
The view from the balcony
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2025
Julia

Nice place

Nice hotel. Great location. Building is old so felt a little cold in some areas. But all understandable. Whirlpool bath was a nice surprise. Will visit again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Wallace
Very comfortable, clean and lovely staff
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2024
Richard

Very high price for a view

The hotel is nice; rooms good and comfortable albeit not overly large but have silly niggles: the small old TV is fixed to the wall and cannot be viewed from the bed; no USB connectivity; very creaky floors. The negatives are in the dining area and experience: very cold, too open - we suffered a loud party and despite moving as far as possible from them we still couldn’t converse without almost shouting, very disappointing menu - supposedly Italian but essentially pizza or pasta but very little else that you’d expect from a high end restaurant and overpriced. The experience at breakfast was ultimately no better: still far too cold in the dining area and although a good selection of breakfast items, the poached eggs for my Eggs Benedict weren’t cooked - l ended up with a plateful of watery mush ! I wouldn’t stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2024
David

Good but not wow

Good location in Canford Cliffs. Nice terrace and bar. Room nice but a tiny bit old fashioned, as was the hotel. Breakfast pleasant. Really not much to fault but not wow either. Would probably stay again so no complaints.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2024
Janet
We had a wonderful 3 nights, in a comfortable room, with excellent food and a stunning view of the harbour from the dining terrace and our bedroom. A very friendly welcome from reception staff, including a courtesy call the day before. Most of the dining staff, were helpful and efficient. We would definitely return again. We had a lovely time in beautiful Sandbanks and the hotel was in a great location for a walk to the beach.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Verified traveler
Lovely hotel, staff friendly, food great, only slight moan is the room decor was a little tired but overall really lovely hotel
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2024
Liz

It’s glitters but it ain’t gold!

This hotel seems to be more focused on the food and drink side of the business for their profit and don’t care about much else. They really overcharge for everything. Two drinks £30! No table service outside. Such a shame as that’s where most people go. Missing a trick there and just making people sad they have to go get their own stuff. The room was small, stuffy, outdated and extremely(!!) tired. Could do with investing in refurbishing the rooms then they could justify the high prices. Disappointed and won’t be returning.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2024
Anne
Wonderful view from dining room and deck. Staff friendly and welcoming, and exceptionally helpful.
Hotel is slightly tired but clean. Sheets and towels snowy white. Squeaky and uneven floor in our room needs attention and must have been irritating to room below.
Breakfast was tasty but not four star, although granola bars were delicious. Dinner selection was good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Christine
Lovely staff dining excellent room very clean
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Derek
Excellent views. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good dining options with excellent Chinese restaurant. Great access to beach and harbor. Would definitely go again.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2024
Victoria

Hotel is complacent, letting its guests down

Really disliked the fact that there is no table service for drinks on the terrace, only glass collection service. This meant us having to get up, queue for very slow service at the bar, and struggle with 4 drinks down the steps. Drinks are over priced too. However, the non service policy is a missed opportunity on the part of the hotel to up-sell as glasses collected. This is a poor part of the hotel experience. Outside staff were very young, not trained other than is very basic skill of picking up glasses. The bar service was very slow and I had to stand and wait for a good few minutes before being served.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
A

Will be back!

Lovely stay - the views made it so book a room with a view if you can! Staff were excellent, food was also very good. Breakfast in particular was lovely and high quality.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2024
GF

Hit the heights at Harbour Heights!

I completed the SW Coast walk at this wonderful hotel, A warm welcome at reception despite my somewhat dishevelled appearance. Room was 306 very comfortable with a jaw-dropping view of the harbour extending from the port of Poole to Old Harry Rocks. A great meal in the restaurant, with good food and drink and accommodating service Yes, the whole stay was expensive, but in this case, I feel I got what I paid for!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2024
Susan
We love this hotel - great position, great food and service. Not the cheapest place to stay but well worth it
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2024
Liz
Staff were lovely! Really good service. V impressed. Hotel would do with a facelift though, the room is a bit dated. Incredible views and lovely menu.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2024
Verified traveler

Would recommend this hotel

Lovely hotel. Staff friendly and very helpful. Good choice of breakfast,nwe ate in hotel restaurant which was excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2024
Verified traveler

overnighter

overnight stay for short trip to ferry next day.
Overall generally very good. Some areas could do with a 'touch up' but nothing really to complain about
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2024
henry

A comfortable relaxing weekend.

We enjoyed a 2 night stay to visit family. Our room had a stunning view across Poole Bay. We ate in both restaurants and were happy with the food quality and especially with the attentiveness of the staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2024
Carol
The reception staff were wonderful.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
John

Excellent

Great place, fabulous views, lovely room and the italian girl on reception couldn't do enough for you, has a fantastic personality, great customer service skills and deserves a pay rise😁.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2023
Verified traveler
Excellent all round
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2023
Linda Anne
Amazing views from our harbour view room, food at dinner & breakfast was good, beautiful, clean room & friendly staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2023
Geoff

First class Hotel

A lovely comfortable room with outstanding views. Friendly and courteous staff - great one night stay. We will be back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2023
jack
very slow internet. Mattress is old and not comfortable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2023
Robert
Friendly welcome with great service, great views over Poole harbour. Bathrooms a bit tired, but certainly clean, and walls quite thin so noise travels.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2023
Lynette
Very good location between Studland, Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth.
The hotel though is tired, with outdated room furniture and decorations and missing modern conveniences like USB sockets.
Bar v expensive, breakfast ok (granola bars great), slow service.
Excellent views from the terrace
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2023
Gary
Lovely room, nice reception staff, great views from the bar and restaurant but the experience was let down by breakfast.
Ordered Avocado Benedict - served with blackened/burnt avocado and spinach that was very gritty and inedible.
I did send it back but the waiter didn’t seem particularly bothered.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
09 Jul 2023
Natalie
Stained carpet after reception, dated all round, stained carpets in room hallway and in room itself. Way overpriced for what it is, left after 1 night out of 2
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2023
Graham

Wonderful stay to celebrate a special birthday

From the minute we arrived we were made to feel welcome with a smiling greeting from the reception staff (Tania). This continued throughout with a friendly chat everytime we were coming and going. The room was clean, beds were comfortable and as we requested we had a harbour view. Tea and coffee facilities were good and there was also an empty fridge for guests to use. Breakfast choice and quality was very good and again the staff were very nice and smiling (Jazz). We ate in the in-house Amalfi restaurant on the Monday night. Having eaten at Rick Steins restaurant the previous night I would say that, having had fish starters and mains both nights, overall the Amalfi's whole dining experience, quality of food and service was better (at less than half the price), especially our waitress Meena who always had a happy smile. We even received a voucher at reception for a free bottle of wine.
Plenty of room in the car park but it is their winter season so the hotel wasn't very busy. Only negative might be, for less able person walking, is that it is a very steep road from the beach up to the hotel but if you are using a car then no problem. Overall would definitely recommend.





Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2023
Edward

Best hotel in Poole

One of the friendliest hotels I have ever stopped. Top marks for the management and staff. Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Sabina
Friendly staff clean and amazing views
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Kevin
Great location overlooking the harbour, easy to get to Poole and Bournemouth, restaurants good although busy and noisy. Breakfast is very good but avoid the busy periods staff very friendly and polite
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Charlotte
Perfect everything
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2022
Carolyn

Lovely break away from the city

Lovely hotel and staff, the rooms really are very comfortable but could use a little refresh. Great location, stunning views, and good food!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2022
Christine

Nice stay,

Good check in nice rooms, some staff better than others, the Chinese restaurant is really tasty. Always feel a bit put out when you have to pay for parking, the hotel isn’t cheap and £10.00 per night is a bit expensive. Local bus service excellent. Good breakfast.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2022
Penelope

Summer hotel

Annoying to pay a parking fee. Lovely views etc so good hotel for a summer visit. Food excellent but the same menu 3 nights running was very disappointing and restrictive. No set menu or Specials offered
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2022
Verified traveler

Recent Visit

Hotel was very good..my only criticism would be related to the staff. Some were ok...others not so, and they were at the point of being rude. Which is a shame as the hotel is ideally situated for fantastic views ,with very good facilities.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2022
Rebecca

Stunning views

Very nice and friendly reception staff and a lovely room. Our only gripe would be no table service for drinks from the bar. There were so many tables with old used glasses and tea & coffee cups lying around as no one was collecting them during the day and again when we were in the bar in the evening. We had to wait half an our for our breakfast once we ordered it which we felt was too long. The hotel has stunning views and the location is great. We would stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2022
Jonathan
Great hotel!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2022
Charles

Crap

Breakfast took 45 mins and was horrendous when it come cold bacon cold toast wont be coming back 350£ Wasted
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2022
Damon

Anniversary break

Location is excellent and only a short walk to the beach (down hill). Views from the harbour view rooms and terrace are superb. as most hospitality currently a little low in staff and breakfast was a bit chaotic, personally I don’t like that you have to book a time for breakfast which I found strange, although the guy running breakfast couldn’t do enough. Rooms could do with updating and shower would be awkward if you are tall than 5ft9. Prior to arrival informed the hotel it was our anniversary and they left a few surprises for us, nice touch 👍. We would stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2022
Barbara

The Harbour Heights Hotel Sandbanks

The booking was easy!
staff , cleanliness and overall ambience was excellent!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2022
Karen

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel, amazing views., friendly staff.
Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Jun 2022
Christopher

Not a great experience

When we checked in we said we were leaving before breakfast started and asked if we could have someting before we left or take it with us. We were told that coffee etc would be available and the night staff would be made aware. When we asked in the morning for our tray i was told that night staff had been made aware but nothing was avaliable.
In addition, drinks and food that we had during our stay had been paid for as we ordered so there would be no extras bill on check out. However my brother was presented with a bill for over £80 for drinks we had not ordered! Somebody had made an error or were trying to avoid paying thier bill.
I chose this place because we have stayed before, not again I'm afraid.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2022
John

Harbour Heights

Both my wife and myself enjoyed our stay here, very helpful pleasant staff. The Chinese Restaurant is the best on this planet, we would travel to Poole just to eat there. JB & MB
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2022
Joanna

Great stay and location

Great stay. Salvadore on reception made my birthday special, inc chocolates in room and a treat at dinner, he was also very helpful. Waiting staff very attentive and pleasant. Views are fabulous. Food in restaurant good. It was quiet but that suited us. Attractions within walking distance. We would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2022
Stuart
Room was very spacious and cleaned every morning the view of the harbour was excellent breakfast was very good the bar area was clean and pleasant if a bit pricey overall would definitely stay there again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2022
Janis

Outstanding views lovely location

The bar staff struggled a bit but they were very pleasant, the reception staff very helpful, one lovely lady even gave us a suggestion for a day out sightseeing that was fabulous.
Restaurant staff very attentive food ok.
The room we had was in need of refurbishment, woodwork scratched and worn, shaving mirror rusty showing signs of age, bed uncomfortable for us, could do with modernising!
Having said that we would go again for the location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2022
Tracey
So the Harbour View in Poole is a bit of a Enigma
Rooms facing harbour nice, otherwise not so great
Food is mediocre, service from wait staff a shocker
they are doing you such a favour, very snobby
It’s five star prices with a three star standard
Needs a good rethink in my opinion
Modern day Faulty Towers
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
25 Mar 2022
Keith

Disappointed

View restaurant dinner poor unvaried menu “choices “ of the day only one item. Menu as website a month before.
Breakfast not up to standard of four star hotel, poor choice unless you paid extra. Not always given what you asked for, and not always available
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2022
Steve

Sandbanks

Very nice break room overlooking sandbanks and Poole harbour. Room ok bathroom a little cramped. TV awkward position?
Restaurants good and breakfast option good. Car parking on sat night a problem. Great location overall. Walked into Branksome Chine along the promenade which was lovely stopped in a beachfront cafe. Went across to Studland on the chain ferry and then from swanage to corfe castle on the steam railway v nice little trip.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2022
Paul

Great hotel

Clean hotel. Staff lovely and friendly and helpful. Food great
Partner

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Harbour Heights
Haven Road, 73, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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