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The Knoll House

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Premium Double Room
Front of property
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

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

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Blackout curtains, 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 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

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

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Knoll House

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Knoll House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Knoll Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and 8 minutes by foot from Knoll Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
The Knoll House offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Knoll House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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. 487 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming to the knoll house, it is clean and quirky and has a lot of history attached to it. The food is lovely. It’s very dog friendly beautiful Studland beach is across the road. It has a small pool and Swanage is five minutes drive down the road. It’s a very relaxing place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location, great room which was nice and clean, loved the history of the place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay calm and peaceful environment Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

harriet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Another lovely stay at Knoll House. Staff and service were professional, supporting and understanding of our special requests; there was no fuss or challenges which made the weekend a relaxing break
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 bed suite - excellent facilities - used the spa, bed and breakfast, close to beach, bar and restaurant on site. Quirky. Great staff who go the extra mile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent room, took our dog, bed and breakfast only. Great location which is why we keep coming back - hotel quirky and a faint whiff of 'fawlty towers' about it - but in a good way. fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar service was excellent. The food of high quality and arrive promptly and hot. Everywhere was clean. Views fantastic though in places the decor and gadgets were tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay… The staff went out of their way to show kindness and consideration. We had a lovely room with a comfortable bed. A special mention to both Charlie and Dobby in the restaurant who organised and delivered a meal to our room when there was no space to book in the restaurant… 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya Bennett

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Afraid bed was uncomfortable, so bad night's sleep. Hotel in need of upgrade inside and outside. We thought we were lucky getting a good deal but price reflected condition of hotel. Luckily we didn't eat dinner as we heard other guests complaining at breakfast. Positive points- close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Dated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with group
Staff definitely, always happy and helpful. Clean room , wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

SALLY

Room poor condition. Bad head space as bed under the eaves and divan base jutted out causing a trip .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The coffee was not good at all, the dinner was okay but there was only choice of one vegetable which was an extra charge. Socket in the bedroom did not enable us to charge up our phones
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Location, carpark could do with more spaces, outside paintwork needs updating as does parts of the inside
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet traditional hotel in a beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Knoll House has an enviable position overlooking Studland Bay. We stayed in a garden room for 2 nights which we found a bit cramped and had no wi-fi signal. Our tea tray kettle had to be plugged in on the floor. The food was good quality. The staff were helpful and friendly. Car parking was on a come first basis and we were lucky to get the last obvious place about 6pm on Sunday. The hotel feels comfortable, if a little tired, it is family friendly. The hotel we found clean. We are happy to return but next time opt for a room in the main hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fine, but the public rooms could do with an update. The plaice on Saturday evening was overcooked, tasteless and poorly presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025