The Knoll House

3.5 star property
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Front of property
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Front of property
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Knoll Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Old Harry Rocks
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

3 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double 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.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2025 to January 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

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

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. 462 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming to the Knoll House, it’s so quirky and relaxing with so much history attached to it, and the surrounding countryside is amazing plus we can bring our dog . Food good can’t wait to come back 👍🐾
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with partner
Excellent food and wonderful ambience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for dog owners. Very friendly staff, spotlessly clean. Only downside was the furniture is a bit ild and worn, but very minor quibble, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint with great service
The property is rather quaint, but the service is excellent and nothing is too much trouble. Some areas are pretty dated, but it kind of adds to the charm of the place. An extremely good and friendly atmosphere with lots of repeat visitors. Short, easy walk to a lovely long beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay
We had a very enjoyable time at Knoll House Hotel. The setting is beautiful, very close to Studland beach. Every member of staff was friendly, cheerful and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Lovely setting and you feel like you step back in time. WiFi non existent in garden rooms . Lovely breakfast and polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs D A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this hotel it’s so friendly clean and the staff are extremely polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Holiday
Just a little time to relax and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1930s character but up to date facilities. Excellent food. Efficient check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with balcony. Very helpfull recetionist .comfy bed too, nice breakfast. Great for short walks including to knoll beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
The location was excellent and the food was good. However, the standard of internal and external decor was below standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Iconic old Hotel in great location. Staff helpful and food good. Place just needs huge refurbishment. For example had to use towels to dry condensation from window sills inside each morning as old metal windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the quirkiness and history associated with this hotel. It is a fabulous location and swimming in the (heated) outdoor pool before breakfast was such a treat. Great breakfast too! The staff are friendly and helpful. It is a shame that the owners are allowing the fabric of the property to deteriorate as they want to knock it down and build something huge and modern. I think the main building should be listed and hope to return to this lovely spot before the developers get their way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quirky hotel has so much history. Staff were wonderful and location couldn't be better. All round perfect for a quiet break just to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, bit dated but that is more than made up by the service and food. The view is to be seen. The food packages are well worth the cost, the food is excellent and portions are huge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean Jones

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointing. Staff not friendly no nice atmosphere. Room not as good as a premier inn and it cost me twice as much. Will not be visiting again. Jean jones.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with helpful staff, the outdoor areas are great as is the heated outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024