Ox Hotel, Bar, & Grill, Poole ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

81 Commercial Road, Poole, United Kingdom, BH14 0JB

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic Twin Room

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2 persons

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Double Room

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2 persons

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1 King-size bed

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Superior Double Room

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Poole 2.0 km

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH) 15.6 km

Southampton (SOU) 59.1 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Rooms!

“The twin room was impressively large, providing ample space to relax during our stay.” view full review

Delicious Dinner!

“The evening meal was absolutely fantastic, showcasing a lovely menu that enhanced our dining experience.” view full review

Modern Bathrooms!

“The bathroom was clean and modern, adding a touch of luxury to our overnight stay.” view full review

Convenient Amenities!

“Having tea and coffee facilities in the room, along with complimentary bottles of water, made for a very comfortable experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

81 Commercial Road, Poole, United Kingdom, BH14 0JB

Map view

81 Commercial Road, Poole, United Kingdom, BH14 0JB

City landmarks

Whitecliff Road

Whitecliff Recreation Ground Play Area

900 m

Park

Poole Park Santas Grotto

1.1 km

Park

Poole Park

2.3 km

Garden

Compton Acres

2.6 km

Yarrow Rd

Tower Park

2.7 km

101 Alexandra Rd

Alexandra Park

1.6 km

Poole BH15 1XR

Harbourside Park

1.3 km

Kimmeridge Farm Main Street Kimmeridge

The Etches Collection

2.1 km

Museum

Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden

2.7 km

Boating Lake

1.2 km

Shopping Area

The Dolphin Centre

2.0 km

Stanley Green Rd

Poole Town FC Stadium

2.2 km

Evening Hill

2.3 km

Museum

Poole Old Lifeboat Museum

2.3 km

Amusement Park

Splashdown

2.6 km

Baiter Park

1.9 km

West Quay Road

RNLI Memorial Sculpture

2.6 km

The Project Climbing Centre

1.9 km

Bridge

Twin Sails Bridge

2.9 km

The Quay

Sea Music Sculpture

2.8 km

The Quay

Purbeck Pottery

2.8 km

The Quay

RNLI Lifeboat Museum

2.3 km

Tower Park Leisure Complex

Lemur Landings

2.6 km

Bay

Holes Bay

3.0 km

Mall

Tower Park Leisure Complex

2.6 km

Unit D2-D5

Studio Poole

2.5 km

Jolly Sailor

Poole Quay Ferry

2.6 km

Museum

Poole Waterfront Museum

2.7 km

Nature reserve

Luscombe Valley Nature Reserve

2.6 km

Nearby

Poole BH14 8UF

Ashley Cross Green

400 m

Restaurants

Miiko

270 m

33 Salterns Road

Daveena's

990 m

133 Parkstone Road

Beljing Palace

1.7 km

119 Parkstone Road

Parkway Fish and Chip Shop

1.7 km

113 Parkstone Road

Upper Crust Sandwich Bar & Bakery

1.7 km

123 Parkstone Road

The Ark

1.1 km

Poole Park

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient location

Cozy themed design

Uncomfortable rooms

Dining not value for money

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

6.3

Location

7.3

Service

7.3

Dining

5.7

Douglas

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near Sandbanks beach, offering a perfect spot for exploring the area. The rooms are nicely finished but may face some noise from the main road. The service is good, with friendly housekeeping and a nice touch of a welcome drink. Dining options vary in quality, and there are some disappointments in the breakfast experience. Overall, it's a decent choice for a stay in the area.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were nicely finished to a good standard, though facing the main road may lead to some noise disturbance. There were poor, broken, and loose tiles in the bathroom, and bleach stains on the carpet.

Service

8.0

The service was attentive, with friendly housekeeping and a warm welcome drink upon arrival.

Location

8.0

The location is ideal for exploring, with easy access to Sandbanks beach and a selection of pubs within walking distance. However, be prepared for some noise from the road, especially in the early hours.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the food was freshly cooked and tasty, limited options and delays in service were notable. Be prepared for some inconvenience with timing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers basic facilities, close to local transportation options and Poole town center. However, improvements in the dining area could enhance the overall experience.

Jock

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.0/10

The hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The rooms, although a bit tired, were spacious and comfortable with a large bed and good shower. However, they didn't quite match the pictures on the website. The location was convenient for travel between Bournemouth and Poole, but quite far from the town center and the train station. The dining options were nice, with nearby restaurants, but the breakfast was limited and not pre-booked. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit tired but still spacious and comfortable. The bed was large, and the shower was good.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, and there was a nice touch with the welcome drink.

Location

6.0

The hotel was quite far from the center of town and the train station, but it was great for exploring the local area. It was within distance of many places we wanted to go.

Dining

7.0

The dining was pleasant with good nearby restaurants. However, the breakfast options were limited and not pre-booked.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, no standout issues.

Roger

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.0/10

The hotel had some drawbacks with uncomfortable rooms due to poor lighting and some unpleasant smells. However, the location was convenient for our needs and the themed design added charm. Service was decent, and the dining experience was satisfactory but could be improved. Overall, a mix of positives and negatives.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not very comfortable, with poor lighting and in need of an update. We also noticed some unpleasant smells during our stay.

Service

6.0

The service was acceptable, nothing exceptional but satisfactory overall.

Location

8.0

The location was ideal for our ferry needs and close to transportation options. The themed design and cozy atmosphere were a plus.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience could be better, with some limitations and additional charges for certain items. Not the best value for money.