47 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, England, BH13 7LH
What's nearby
Alum Chine Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Bournemouth Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Bournemouth Beach - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Branksome Station - 4 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Sandbanks Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - 16 min walk
Compton Acres - 5 min walk
Rick Stein, Sandbanks - 3 min drive
Branksome Beach Restaurant - 16 min walk
About this property
The Anchorage
Upscale inn near Sandbanks Beach
The Anchorage provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guest rooms at The Anchorage include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, French, Hungarian, Polish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 21 March 2024 to 20 March 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
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
Property is also known as
Milsoms Hotel Poole
Milsoms Poole
Milsoms Hotel Poole, Dorset
Loch Fyne Restaurant Hotel Poole
The Anchorage Inn
The Anchorage Poole
The Anchorage Inn Poole
Loch Fyne Restaurant Hotel Poole
Frequently asked questions
Is The Anchorage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Anchorage?
The Anchorage doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Anchorage?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Anchorage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Anchorage located?
Situated by the sea, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Compton Acres and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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The Anchorage Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 146 reviews
10 - Excellent
57
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 146 reviews
8 - Good
54
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 146 reviews
6 - Okay
20
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 146 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Patricia
14 May 2023
overnight stay
Very comfortable stay, very clean and location excellent for the beach,and the staff were friendly & helpful
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Aug 2022
Picturesque
Lovely stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
robert
30 Mar 2023
All good, would use again. Very friendly staff.
robert
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
L
5 Sept 2022
10/10 Weekend Stay
Unexpectedly good. Really affordable and the food was outstanding!! Will definitely be returning soon! 10/10
L
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve
6 Jun 2023
Highly recommended
Staff very efficient, professional and friendly. Very knowledgeable and willing to help in anyway possible. Highly recommend the Anchoage.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Janet
12 Apr 2023
The Anchorage was lovely and the staff could not have been more helpful , kind and chatty. The decor is good, but the bedrooms lack light ,mirrors, shelf space and the heating is very noisy.
Janet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
4/10 Poor
Heather
2 Jun 2023
Room was lovely - but kitchen staff below it were super noisy - lots of shouting. Feels under (experienced) staffed and unwelcoming.
Room was very small was more suitable for a single person the room .Property on the whole very tired and sad. The whole property needed a complete deep clean very disappointed as Location is the best.
Dianne
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Roger
25 Aug 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The window in bedroom was fixed to only open marginally. Hopeless on a hot night.
Roger
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
23 Jul 2023
Seagull alarm clock and available menu
Room was comfortable however the seagulls kept us awake every morning from 5am walking on the roof (Room5)
There were a couple of examples where ingredients listed for food items on the menu were left out, proving to be a disappointment for some dishes. The gnocchi didn't have any chestnuts, The pancakes didn't have coconut yoghurt for example.
More vegetarian options would have been welcomed.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Bev
19 May 2023
The bedroom was very very dark. I did mention it to the gentleman but he seemed uninterested by my comments.
The tea/coffee tray was inside the wardrobe on a shelf. It was so dark in the room I had to use the light on my phone to get items. That's despite there being 3 small lamps scattered about and a floor lamp. There wasn't a main ceiling light. May be a light to come on as you open the wardrobe door.
It's a very very small room and there are 3 chairs and a table in it. Not necessary.
There was a good book of how to... and tips for the local area. The nesspresso machine was nice and there was a lovely Roberts radio so some luxurious items.
The bathroom was beautiful Stylish and bright. However there was not a bath so we had to use a hand towel. Nice toiletries and a wonderful shower.
We went for an overnight get-away and were very pleased. Tomas on Reception greeted and told us where the room was. The room was compact but perfectly formed. The shower room (again compact) was spotless, however, the boarding behind the sink could do with a bit of attention but that's the only negative. There was a big, walk-in cupboard/wardrobe with hanging space, iron and ironing board. Plenty of room for luggage and even a pushchair. Starters and nibbles are on offer in the bar area, which we enjoyed for lunch and we were booked for dinner in the evening. Mark gave some recommendations which were amazing. Thank you. Tomas was back on duty at breakfast and the Eggs Benedict/Royale were spot on delicious. Extremely good service and fabulous food. We will be back.
Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Craig
1 Mar 2022
Was great & the service was the best ever & while the building needs up dating it was very clean & tidy.
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Jose
25 Feb 2022
Business
Rooms are small but that’s ok, mattress is way to hard and could do with being more middle of the road. Restaurant is top notch as is service
Jose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Maggie
24 Feb 2022
A not so bargain short break in a good location.
I found accessibility was a challenge. Toilets and bedrooms upstairs were difficult for me, as I have mobility issues. The room was clean and reasonably well presented but short voile curtains and basic soap, limited milk cartons, and a very low side chair made it all feel 3*. Good value for money for the room but we spent more eating than we expected to.