Located on Poole Harbor quay, The Antelope is just a 10-minute drive from Sandbanks beach. With a 500 year history the hotel’s comfortable rooms also offer free Wi-Fi access. Still retaining part of the original 15th-century building, guests can enjoy a traditional bar with an open fire in the winter and a courtyard garden in the summer. The nautical-themed Smuggler’s restaurant serves a large seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients, including freshly caught fish, as well as Real Ales and fine wines. Poole Harbor and the cross-channel ferries to France can be reached in just 5 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Sv7
United States United States
The staff was excellent. Very friendly and very quick to help or answer questions
Evans
United States United States
Our room was over the pub and it was a lot of fun to stay over a pub. It overlooked the high street and that was fun. It was fun to go down to the pub and have a drink and food and then take our beverages upstairs to our room. We watched half of a...
Redkite
United States United States
Great location. 15 minutes walk from train station, bus stops like 4 minutes away, pier just around the corner. Pretty big room, equipped with everything I needed, except usb charger, but I was provided with the british plug on reception. And...
Sara
United States United States
Charming, friendly staff, great location to the ferry terminal, good food at the restaurant!
Karen
United States United States
I love this place--this was a return visit for me. The breakfast is wonderful--they do their own baking and have these chocolate-filled twisted croissants >Wow! It's a quirky place with a lot of charm. Personable employees provide good...
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was very good value for money - better than I had anticipated. They had made an effort to freshen up the decor in the room, and similarly the dining area had been redecorated The breakfast was included and was very good quality The staff...
Sm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is great- close to the bus/rail station . The room was very clean, no odor, water and heating facilities were up to mark. A great thumbs up for the receptionist - Mat, with a single t. He was very warm and welcoming. I felt...
Sm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The service. Amazing room, water facilities Special thanks to the young receptionist, she booked the morning taxi very smoothly. Thank you antelope inn!
Mary
United States United States
Front desk staff was excellent and very helpful to us. The building is old with stairs to the room. There is a good breakfast and there is a pub and restaurant for other meals. Location is good in a busy area of Poole, walkable from train...
Booker
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was good ideal for me to get to see and were going to

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Antelope by Greene King Inns

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is live music in the bar on Thursdays and Fridays, please check with the hotel if you require a quiet room during this period.

Please note that the property hosts weddings and other functions on a regular basis during the week and weekends and that music will be on until 0:00. Guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel after a booking is made using contact details stated on the booking confirmation once a booking is made if they require a quiet room.

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.

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