Name: Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Address: Walking Field Lane, Poole, BH15 1RZ, United Kingdom, Walking Field Lane, BH15 1RZ, UK
Rating: 8.1

Sustainability certification

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

–Great location - show map

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safety deposit box
Luggage storage
Heating

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Poole is 20 minutes' walk from Poole's ferry port with connections to France and the Channel Islands. The hotel is less than 1.6 km away from Poole Rail Station and the restaurants of Poole Quay, the largest natural harbour in Europe. There is free WiFi in all areas. The en-suite contemporary rooms have flat-screen Freeview TVs, power showers, hairdryers, telephones and blackout curtains. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet each morning. The Holiday Inn Express Poole has a 24-hour reception desk, a restaurant and a modern lounge and bar area. Three fully-equipped modern meeting rooms are also available. The famous Lighthouse theatre, Dolphin Shopping Centre, bars and cafes are found only 5 minutes away on foot. Sandbanks and award-winning sandy beaches are only 15 minutes away by car. Bournemouth Airport is 16 km from Holiday Inn Express Poole.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

Prices converted to USD

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Room type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below. Select rooms
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast We have 6 left Choose your bed (if available) 2 single beds 1 double bed Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Free WiFi Shower Toilet Towels Linen Desk TV Telephone Ironing facilities Satellite channels Tea/Coffee maker Iron Radio Heating Hairdryer Carpeted Electric kettle Wake-up service Upper floors accessible by elevator Clothes rack	Max persons: 2	US$121 per night Price US$362 Excluded: 20 % VAT	Very good breakfast included Free cancellation before 14:00 on 25 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$126 per night Price US$378 Excluded: 20 % VAT	Very good breakfast included Free cancellation before 14:00 on 25 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$153 per night Price US$460 Excluded: 20 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Free cancellation before 14:00 on 25 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property	Select rooms
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast We have 5 left 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$126 per night Price US$378 Excluded: 20 % VAT	Very good breakfast included Free cancellation before 14:00 on 25 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$132 per night Price US$395 Excluded: 20 % VAT	Very good breakfast included Free cancellation before 14:00 on 25 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property	Select rooms
	Max persons: 2	US$159 per night Price US$477 Excluded: 20 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Free cancellation before 14:00 on 25 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property	Select rooms

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Harry

United Kingdom

“Room was very quiet bathroom and shower very good size”

Tim

United Kingdom

“Value for money, cleanliness and situation for a gig at the Poole Lighthouse.”

Susan

United Kingdom

“Hotel was close to the quay. Lots of car park space. Nice breakfast and comfortable bed”

Michele

United Kingdom

“Great location, super friendly and efficient staff. Clean, comfortable room and excellent choices for breakfast!”

Christine

United Kingdom

“We always stay here now when we’re visiting our family in Poole. The hotel has everything we need.”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Fabulous staff who made my birthday very special. Big clean room, great shower, comfy beds and good breakfast”

Sam

United Kingdom

“The staff were very welcoming on my arrival, Explained everything perfectly, Room clean and comfortable.”

Kenneth

United Kingdom

“Location, parking, cleanliness. Helpful staff. Breakfast.”

Don

United Kingdom

“Central location, 5 mins from Poole Lighthouse and shopping centre and 10 mins from train station. The room was immaculate and good facilities. The staff were welcoming, polite and helpful.”

John

United Kingdom

“It was very clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful and it was an ideal location behaving g very close to the centre of Poole and all the facilities.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

The Great Room

Cuisine
American • British • Indian • Pizza • Seafood
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Holiday Inn Express Poole offers car parking at the rear of the hotel, which is monitored by an external company. Parking is charged per night and guests are required to enter their car registration details on arrival.

Please note that all rooms are cleaned as per IHG Clean Promise.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.