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The Knoll House

3.5 star property

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Balcony
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Game room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$157
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5

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Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Place, Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knoll Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Studland South Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Knoll House

3.5-star Swanage hotel with restaurant
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a steam room and a playground.
The Knoll House offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, The Knoll House provides an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Knoll House is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Spa fee: GBP 10 per day

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

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Knoll House Hotel Swanage
Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel
The Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel Swanage

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SPENCER

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Knoll House Hotel has a lot of character and some charming communal rooms (a bar, lounge and games room). From the front loan you have an amazing view of the sea. There are also other facilities, such as the outdoor swimming pool that is a plus, especially on a warm, sunny day. It is situated in a lovely, quiet area by the Studland coast and just a short walk from the beach. We stayed in a room in an annex at the back of the main building and it was quiet and pleasant. The breakfast in the morning is good quality and the restaurant area is very spacious with large windows to enjoy the view outside. This hotel is a time capsule, a nostalgic trip to the English seaside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with group
We had a little belt stay - beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing and the staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities are an added bonus such as the games room, bar, pools and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Mixed bag

Great facilities, beautiful position, very pretty but tired decor and an AWFUL mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting and rewarding hotel to stay in - in a beautiful park of the UK. Unbearably hot - my goodness they could save so much money by turning the heating down a degree or two. Staff were surly, but then again they are British! Dubious levels of decor and organisation, but good enough. Mostly, I rated this hotel - I'd come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is 1920's property. Old fashioned and quirky. Quiet and genteel. The bedroom was excellent. An old hotel of its time charming and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Birthday weekend

Knoll House was comfortable, friendly and clean. The staff are courteous and efficient. We enjoyed the food which was nicely cooked and plentiful. Our only issue was the hotel is very tired, the leisure facilities need updating as do the bathrooms. The gardens look neglected but some with a little effort could be brought back to its former glory
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

We had a very comfortable stay here. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and the shower was good. We enjoyed a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were available and professional,superb hotel,very pleasant surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok

Beautiful location but expensive given dilapidated condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff were efficient, attentive and friendly. I had mixed feelings about our room on arrival, it was larger than average with enormous bathroom, 2 x beautiful wood fitted wardrobes and great mirrors. The walk in shower was really nice and ideal for us due to mobility issues. However the flooring throughout needed attention in places. I felt like bathroom floor in particular needed a good scrub. The beds were comfortable and linen was nice. Our room was on ground floor and unfortunately the lights from cars shone right through our windows until after 11pm, this would only have affected about 6 rooms at the back of the main hotel. The breakfast was very satisfying and tables were not too close to each other. Lovely views and National Trust maintained beach on your doorstep. A good hotel for families and those with dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The price for these facilities was excellent. Only gripe at this dog friendly place is that some of them smelled really bad. The room was really clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky! Agatha Christie and Fawlty Towers vibes! At first I wanted to check out and go somewhere different! But I am pleased we didn’t. Go with the flow, I thought. Bed sheets good quality linen, therefore slept well. Plenty of hot water. Dont expect AC or room fans on hot days. Good things Location, studland and the beach, swimming pool and spa, great for families and fantastic for dogs! Separate dining room to have dogs with you. Bar billiards, lots of sitting areas. Food taste. Sitting out front overlooking the sea on a warm morning was magical. Downside Expensive for what it is 3star Food 2 courses for £34 menu changes daily, but portion control on the 2 meals we had was stingy. I had to hunt for both the goats cheese on first night and mackerel on the 2nd. But main course i had tasted good even if small. Husband had the lamb which was tough. Therefore we Recommend if you have children or dogs, very Hi de Hi!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025