The Ox Pub & Rooms
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$121
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About this property
Cozy bed & breakfast in Poole with a restaurant, bar, and complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast.
Location
With a stay at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill in Poole, you'll be convenient to Poole Park and Poole Harbour
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Beach (Nearby)
Windsurfing
Guest reviews
7.8
Good
Based on 454 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
57%
Couple
23%
Family
11%
Group
7%
What guests think
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At The Ox Pub & Rooms, guests frequently praise the friendly staff and good value, while feedback varies on room quality, with some spacious and comfortable spaces contrasted by dated decor, traffic noise, and heat without air conditioning.
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What guests think
At The Ox Pub & Rooms, guests frequently praise the friendly staff and good value, while feedback varies on room quality, with some spacious and comfortable spaces contrasted by dated decor, traffic noise, and heat without air conditioning.
Cleanliness is generally reported as good, but a few guests noted maintenance issues and, in one case, a bed bug problem. Parking is very limited and access involves steep stairs, though the setting suits nearby transport links and the Poole ferry. Food and breakfast are praised by many, but service hours and availability have been inconsistent. Expect a characterful pub stay where experiences can vary by room.
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Facilities
The on-site pub and restaurant are appreciated, but parking is very limited and can be hard to find. Several reviews mention steep stairs to the rooms.
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8
Gregory
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
4
Ajay
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
8
George
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lots of stairs...
Lots of stairs...
10
Rob
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
10
Pauline
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
nice shower room. lovely hospitality tray with hot chocolate and biscuits and water. Staff really nice and friendly. nice to be able to come and go at the side of the bar area. It was very convenient to where my friend lives and works. Hoping to be back later this year. many thanks.
nice shower room. lovely hospitality tray with hot chocolate and biscuits and water. Staff really nice and friendly. nice to be able to come and go at the side of the bar area. It was very convenient to where my friend lives and works. Hoping to be back later this year. many thanks.
10
David
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
10
Alison
Mar 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel has a lovely vibe about it. We booked a table and the foid was amazing, generous portion sizes and full of flavour. The room was clean and warm, slightly small but plenty big enough for us. The car park is very small so could be a problem at times. Staff very helpful and we would definitely stay again.
The hotel has a lovely vibe about it. We booked a table and the foid was amazing, generous portion sizes and full of flavour. The room was clean and warm, slightly small but plenty big enough for us. The car park is very small so could be a problem at times. Staff very helpful and we would definitely stay again.
10
Trina
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
6
Nicola
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Ox has great curb appeal but not very welcoming on entering, it felt abandoned and we had to look for someone to check us in. The room was spacious and clean but definitely needs some work, a lot of cracks in the plaster and missing grouting in bathroom. The room was cold when we entered but didn’t take long to warm up when the radiator was turned on, lots of condensation around the windows and curtains damp by morning. A comfy night and only minor tweaks to make it great 😊 The free parking on site was a definite bonus!
The Ox has great curb appeal but not very welcoming on entering, it felt abandoned and we had to look for someone to check us in. The room was spacious and clean but definitely needs some work, a lot of cracks in the plaster and missing grouting in bathroom. The room was cold when we entered but didn’t take long to warm up when the radiator was turned on, lots of condensation around the windows and curtains damp by morning. A comfy night and only minor tweaks to make it great 😊 The free parking on site was a definite bonus!
6
Karen
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very steep flight of stairs, room small, no chairs, noisy road traffic.
Very steep flight of stairs, room small, no chairs, noisy road traffic.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews describe rooms as clean, with bathrooms generally well kept, but some report poor upkeep and dirty furnishings, and there was one report of bed bugs.
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Jutta
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wir haben noch nie in solch einem schmutzigen und ärmlich eingerichteten Hotel übernachtet. Die Wände und Möbel waren zerkratzt und schmutzig- Krümel auf der Anrichte und die Vorhänge waren an den Kanten schwarz. Wir waren nur für eine Nacht deshalb sind wir geblieben- überhaupt nicht zu empfehlen 🙈🙈
Wir haben noch nie in solch einem schmutzigen und ärmlich eingerichteten Hotel übernachtet. Die Wände und Möbel waren zerkratzt und schmutzig- Krümel auf der Anrichte und die Vorhänge waren an den Kanten schwarz. Wir waren nur für eine Nacht deshalb sind wir geblieben- überhaupt nicht zu empfehlen 🙈🙈
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Cynthia
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
10
Kim
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Was lovely and clean, would definitely stay again
Was lovely and clean, would definitely stay again
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Julia
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was unique in the fact that there were bed bugs in my room. The manager wasn’t there in the morning and I was given a fake email address to contact her to discuss the matter further.
It was unique in the fact that there were bed bugs in my room. The manager wasn’t there in the morning and I was given a fake email address to contact her to discuss the matter further.
8
Ray
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice restaurant clean room lovely bathroom good quality fluffy towels
Nice restaurant clean room lovely bathroom good quality fluffy towels
10
Trina
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
6
Nicola
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Ox has great curb appeal but not very welcoming on entering, it felt abandoned and we had to look for someone to check us in. The room was spacious and clean but definitely needs some work, a lot of cracks in the plaster and missing grouting in bathroom. The room was cold when we entered but didn’t take long to warm up when the radiator was turned on, lots of condensation around the windows and curtains damp by morning. A comfy night and only minor tweaks to make it great 😊 The free parking on site was a definite bonus!
The Ox has great curb appeal but not very welcoming on entering, it felt abandoned and we had to look for someone to check us in. The room was spacious and clean but definitely needs some work, a lot of cracks in the plaster and missing grouting in bathroom. The room was cold when we entered but didn’t take long to warm up when the radiator was turned on, lots of condensation around the windows and curtains damp by morning. A comfy night and only minor tweaks to make it great 😊 The free parking on site was a definite bonus!
4
Gary
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was great, host waiting to check me in. Room was clean and presented lovely. The only reason for the bad review is the bed, it was horrendous, it was so soft, it felt broken and I felt like I was being bent in half, ended up sleeping on the floor just to get a couple hours of sleep.
Check in was great, host waiting to check me in. Room was clean and presented lovely. The only reason for the bad review is the bed, it was horrendous, it was so soft, it felt broken and I felt like I was being bent in half, ended up sleeping on the floor just to get a couple hours of sleep.
10
Mark
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms clean and comfortable staff very helpful food excellent and overall atmosphere In the pub great
Rooms clean and comfortable staff very helpful food excellent and overall atmosphere In the pub great
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Thomas
Jun 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Booked a three night stay. It’s advertised as having boutique bedrooms. Watermarks and cracks on the ceiling , ring marks on bedside table, dirty marks on net curtains. Went and told staff we would not be staying they offered another room almost as if they weren’t surprised!! We declined the offer. Was told by staff member to get In touch with Expedia and she would arrange a refund! Put in a complaint and still no response
Booked a three night stay. It’s advertised as having boutique bedrooms. Watermarks and cracks on the ceiling , ring marks on bedside table, dirty marks on net curtains. Went and told staff we would not be staying they offered another room almost as if they weren’t surprised!! We declined the offer. Was told by staff member to get In touch with Expedia and she would arrange a refund! Put in a complaint and still no response
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Rooms
Room experiences vary: several are spacious and comfortable with well-appointed bathrooms, while others are small or feel dated, with worn furnishings and variable bed quality. Traffic and mechanical noise and lack of air conditioning can make rooms hot and noisy.
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Jonathan
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely big room. Food really good. Very friendly.
Lovely big room. Food really good. Very friendly.
8
Ryan
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was comfortable, bathroom was well appointed, always nice to see an extra effort made there. Improvements could be made with regards to the bed, carpets, furniture etc as beginning to look a bit worn. Breakfast was very good.
Room was comfortable, bathroom was well appointed, always nice to see an extra effort made there. Improvements could be made with regards to the bed, carpets, furniture etc as beginning to look a bit worn. Breakfast was very good.
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Edward
Sep 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was unbearably hot, fan did little to alleviate this. OK for one night.
Room was unbearably hot, fan did little to alleviate this. OK for one night.
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Gregory
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
6
Samantha
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Super location for the lovely area of Ashley cross. Our room was small but super bathroom (note no door so that may put some people off). We had two singles put together one mattress was perfect and quite firm the other my husband described as a bean bag. It was a warm day when we stayed and there is no air con and unfortunately the fan provided didnt alleviate the temperature. Fabulous staff - clean room and we would stay again albeit wouldn't chose room number 2.
Super location for the lovely area of Ashley cross. Our room was small but super bathroom (note no door so that may put some people off). We had two singles put together one mattress was perfect and quite firm the other my husband described as a bean bag. It was a warm day when we stayed and there is no air con and unfortunately the fan provided didnt alleviate the temperature. Fabulous staff - clean room and we would stay again albeit wouldn't chose room number 2.
8
Kate
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable for a short stay. A little noisy.
Very comfortable for a short stay. A little noisy.
10
Richard
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice old hotel been here for a very long time and still wearing well. Nice big comfortable room
Nice old hotel been here for a very long time and still wearing well. Nice big comfortable room
4
Gary
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was great, host waiting to check me in. Room was clean and presented lovely. The only reason for the bad review is the bed, it was horrendous, it was so soft, it felt broken and I felt like I was being bent in half, ended up sleeping on the floor just to get a couple hours of sleep.
Check in was great, host waiting to check me in. Room was clean and presented lovely. The only reason for the bad review is the bed, it was horrendous, it was so soft, it felt broken and I felt like I was being bent in half, ended up sleeping on the floor just to get a couple hours of sleep.
10
Cynthia
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our standard room was clean and well equipped. It did have a fan but no airconditioning. Tried to leave the window open but the noise from an extractor fan unit outside below our window was noisy.
Our standard room was clean and well equipped. It did have a fan but no airconditioning. Tried to leave the window open but the noise from an extractor fan unit outside below our window was noisy.
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Karen
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very steep flight of stairs, room small, no chairs, noisy road traffic.
Very steep flight of stairs, room small, no chairs, noisy road traffic.
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Service
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-ins. A few guests reported lapses, including forgotten breakfast orders, difficulty reaching staff in the morning, and poor follow-up on a complaint.
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Tara
Apr 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and well appointed little hotel. Didn’t have breakfast as the timing didn’t work for me but it’s 7:30-9:30 weekdays and 8:00-10:00 at weekends. Comfy beds, good shower. Friendly reception.
Very nice and well appointed little hotel. Didn’t have breakfast as the timing didn’t work for me but it’s 7:30-9:30 weekdays and 8:00-10:00 at weekends. Comfy beds, good shower. Friendly reception.
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Gregory
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
10
Chloe
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
fantastic stay really nice hotel, room and breakfast. Staff were amazing and went the extra mile for myself. cannot fault!
fantastic stay really nice hotel, room and breakfast. Staff were amazing and went the extra mile for myself. cannot fault!
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Ajay
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
10
Roger
Aug 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very welcoming, excellent staff and service - thank you for a lovely break
Very welcoming, excellent staff and service - thank you for a lovely break
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Julia
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was unique in the fact that there were bed bugs in my room. The manager wasn’t there in the morning and I was given a fake email address to contact her to discuss the matter further.
It was unique in the fact that there were bed bugs in my room. The manager wasn’t there in the morning and I was given a fake email address to contact her to discuss the matter further.
10
Ian
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
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Alison
Mar 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel has a lovely vibe about it. We booked a table and the foid was amazing, generous portion sizes and full of flavour. The room was clean and warm, slightly small but plenty big enough for us. The car park is very small so could be a problem at times. Staff very helpful and we would definitely stay again.
The hotel has a lovely vibe about it. We booked a table and the foid was amazing, generous portion sizes and full of flavour. The room was clean and warm, slightly small but plenty big enough for us. The car park is very small so could be a problem at times. Staff very helpful and we would definitely stay again.
10
Trina
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
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Ian
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
not good at all, booked for 2 nights but left after 1. The main issues were noise and parking, there is virtually no parking and the local car parks are 4 hours maximum so I had to park a considerable distance away. The room was nice but there is no double glazing and it is on a very busy road with lots of bikers and this goes on throughout the night. Nobody available in the morning and no breakfast option that I could see so all in all a bit of a disaster, needless to say I won't be returning
not good at all, booked for 2 nights but left after 1. The main issues were noise and parking, there is virtually no parking and the local car parks are 4 hours maximum so I had to park a considerable distance away. The room was nice but there is no double glazing and it is on a very busy road with lots of bikers and this goes on throughout the night. Nobody available in the morning and no breakfast option that I could see so all in all a bit of a disaster, needless to say I won't be returning
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Location
Convenient for Ashley Cross, transport links, and the Poole ferry/port, with bus stops and Parkstone station nearby. However, the busy main road brings significant traffic noise for front-facing rooms.
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Gregory
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
Very friendly staff, and local knowledge great. Parking in the Ox car park is limited. So I'd recommend parking on arrival and using buses/taxis if you can. The bus stop to the centre is just across the A35 and the M1 bus drops you from town right ouside. There is a small car park on the A35 nearby. Parkstone railway is also very close. Apparently some more decorating is ongoing. Hopefully that'll include a new stair carpet. The bar is trendy cosy and rustic. Nut I feelbthe ale is overpriced. Maybe have a dsily happy hour to bring in the punters. The choicevis good. The rooms are large and plenty of storage. Overall a great and convenient place to stay.
10
Dominic
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Service was amazing and breakfast was excellent I would recommend to anyone who is stopping overnight to take the ferry from Poole or returning, staff were friendly an welcoming, with a sound can do attitude
The Service was amazing and breakfast was excellent I would recommend to anyone who is stopping overnight to take the ferry from Poole or returning, staff were friendly an welcoming, with a sound can do attitude
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Elizabeth
May 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was noisy as it is on the main road and I had no tea bags. The staff were very helpful
The room was noisy as it is on the main road and I had no tea bags. The staff were very helpful
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Cheryl
Jan 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous location spacious room. Back of hotel best due to trams running directly outside front. Rooms dark due to age of property etc but well equipped comfortable and roomy. Our only complaint was the hotel booked 2 trips for us, the times for both were changed but we were not informed Hotel staff friendly and helpful with excellent English Overall would definitely recommend
Fabulous location spacious room. Back of hotel best due to trams running directly outside front. Rooms dark due to age of property etc but well equipped comfortable and roomy. Our only complaint was the hotel booked 2 trips for us, the times for both were changed but we were not informed Hotel staff friendly and helpful with excellent English Overall would definitely recommend
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Rob
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
8
David
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good location, friendly welcoming staff and a great breakfast.
Good location, friendly welcoming staff and a great breakfast.
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David
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
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Trina
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
Room was nice and clean apart from it was a boiling day and we couldnt cool the room down. The roads never stoo mind so be aware of noisy traffic which is to be expected. Lively staff. Very polite. Nice bar and restaurant serving drinks and good food. All in all though i enjoyed my one night stay which was close to the port 15mins away
4
Ian
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
not good at all, booked for 2 nights but left after 1. The main issues were noise and parking, there is virtually no parking and the local car parks are 4 hours maximum so I had to park a considerable distance away. The room was nice but there is no double glazing and it is on a very busy road with lots of bikers and this goes on throughout the night. Nobody available in the morning and no breakfast option that I could see so all in all a bit of a disaster, needless to say I won't be returning
not good at all, booked for 2 nights but left after 1. The main issues were noise and parking, there is virtually no parking and the local car parks are 4 hours maximum so I had to park a considerable distance away. The room was nice but there is no double glazing and it is on a very busy road with lots of bikers and this goes on throughout the night. Nobody available in the morning and no breakfast option that I could see so all in all a bit of a disaster, needless to say I won't be returning
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Karen
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very steep flight of stairs, room small, no chairs, noisy road traffic.
Very steep flight of stairs, room small, no chairs, noisy road traffic.
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Dining
Pub food and breakfasts receive frequent praise, with generous portions noted. That said, availability and service can be inconsistent, with limited hours, occasional shortages, and instances of breakfast not provided.
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Jonathan
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely big room. Food really good. Very friendly.
Lovely big room. Food really good. Very friendly.
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Ajay
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
Definitely one to avoid. Car park is tiny, only space for 4 or 5 cars, maximum. Very awkward to get in and out. Dining ends at 9pm. Interior is very poor condition: everything is chipped, marked or peeling. Could hear traffic all night. At breakfast, there was very little food available, and when I ordered, staff member forgot to bring. Very disappointed.
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Ivan
Dec 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Part of the reason for staying was for the breakfast which we were only told on arrival that it was no longer available, no offer of a refund or any compensation
Part of the reason for staying was for the breakfast which we were only told on arrival that it was no longer available, no offer of a refund or any compensation
10
Rob
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
Lovely location and a great hotel. We parked nearby on the road although there is a small car park around the back. Bigger mugs for the rooms would be nice though. We didn’t eat as the kitchen was closed on Sunday but would love to come back to try the food.
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Cynthia
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
10
David
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
When we arrived the reception person was very nice. We had a bit of trouble finding the car park. We had food in the pub which was very good, It was a bit noisy out side, we were on a main road at a set of lights and it was also Bike night at the shore front
10
Ian
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
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kevin
Feb 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
So we booked this at last minute due to a hiccup Elsewhere The hotel is an old pub/ hotel The owner is a great guy who is very pleasant and is turning it into his place The rooms are being worked on the bathrooms in all the rooms we had4no were great all the guys loved them I was the only one to eat here as it was only a one night stay Wow I had the meat box wings ribs and doing rooms -delicious and saves too We were only passing through but please give it a go if passing again I would boom this place especially for the food
So we booked this at last minute due to a hiccup Elsewhere The hotel is an old pub/ hotel The owner is a great guy who is very pleasant and is turning it into his place The rooms are being worked on the bathrooms in all the rooms we had4no were great all the guys loved them I was the only one to eat here as it was only a one night stay Wow I had the meat box wings ribs and doing rooms -delicious and saves too We were only passing through but please give it a go if passing again I would boom this place especially for the food
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Alison
Mar 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel has a lovely vibe about it. We booked a table and the foid was amazing, generous portion sizes and full of flavour. The room was clean and warm, slightly small but plenty big enough for us. The car park is very small so could be a problem at times. Staff very helpful and we would definitely stay again.
The hotel has a lovely vibe about it. We booked a table and the foid was amazing, generous portion sizes and full of flavour. The room was clean and warm, slightly small but plenty big enough for us. The car park is very small so could be a problem at times. Staff very helpful and we would definitely stay again.
10
Mark
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms clean and comfortable staff very helpful food excellent and overall atmosphere In the pub great
Rooms clean and comfortable staff very helpful food excellent and overall atmosphere In the pub great
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polly
Mar 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous food, wonderful staff, the room was exceptional in taste, style and comfort. Only downside sadly was single glazing and the noisy traffic. But a truly fabulous place with the best staff. Would highly recommend and hope they can get double glazing!
Fabulous food, wonderful staff, the room was exceptional in taste, style and comfort. Only downside sadly was single glazing and the noisy traffic. But a truly fabulous place with the best staff. Would highly recommend and hope they can get double glazing!
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Victoria
Mar 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good size room, comfortable bed, parking available, great breakfast and polite staff.
Good size room, comfortable bed, parking available, great breakfast and polite staff.
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George
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lots of stairs...
Lots of stairs...
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Ian
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
Excellent staff room was good everything in the room was good and what you needed breakfast was great can’t ask for a better experience thanks
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Cynthia
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
Property Policies
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From 14:00 to 21:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about The Ox Pub & Rooms
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Poole (Parkstone), just a 4-minute drive from Poole Harbour and 8 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre. It is also close to several attractions, including Poole Park (0.5 km), Baiter Park (1.3 km), and Bournemouth Beach (3.8 km).
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 132.82901992340086USD
- 2026-09-05: NO DATA
- 2026-09-06: 123.19818627166748USD
- 2026-09-07: 143.19582100219728USD
- 2026-09-08: 150.60555867309571USD
- 2026-09-09: 123.18819131317139USD
- 2026-09-10: 156.8226000732422USD
- 2026-09-11: 118.04034464874267USD
- 2026-09-12: 237.0110887939453USD
- 2026-09-13: 107.68807524719239USD
- 2026-09-14: 117.9139633605957USD
- 2026-09-15: 131.2241645263672USD
- 2026-09-16: 117.9139633605957USD
- 2026-09-17: 119.1702091369629USD
- 2026-09-18: 140.58945835876466USD
- 2026-09-19: 260.27024329223633USD
- 2026-09-20: 112.8097383102417USD
- 2026-09-21: 119.27643215332031USD
- 2026-09-22: 127.32102690429687USD
- 2026-09-23: 123.30373586883545USD
- 2026-09-24: 120.62947307739257USD
- 2026-09-25: 145.94647256774903USD
- 2026-09-26: 138.21770255584715USD
- 2026-09-27: 119.27643215332031USD
- 2026-09-28: 111.04797624206543USD
- 2026-09-29: 127.93982825317383USD
- 2026-09-30: 114.68138289642334USD
- 2026-10-01: 143.418040473938USD
- 2026-10-02: 159.49997299804687USD
- 2026-10-03: 185.31078369140624USD
- 2026-10-04: 142.0787160354614USD
- 2026-10-05: 139.5083458755493USD
- 2026-10-06: 150.1246842071533USD
- 2026-10-07: 154.142657522583USD
- 2026-10-08: 148.78534204711914USD
- 2026-10-09: 155.48198196105957USD
- 2026-10-10: 179.57793068847656USD
- 2026-10-11: 134.03274786376954USD
- 2026-10-12: 144.87328162078856USD
- 2026-10-13: 154.142657522583USD
- 2026-10-14: 152.80333308410644USD
- 2026-10-15: 142.0787160354614USD
- 2026-10-16: 155.48198196105957USD
- 2026-10-17: 179.60988265686035USD
- 2026-10-18: 139.4000582977295USD
- 2026-10-19: 148.78534204711914USD
- 2026-10-20: 159.49997299804687USD
- 2026-10-21: 150.1246842071533USD
- 2026-10-22: 152.80333308410644USD
- 2026-10-23: 159.62935809020996USD
- 2026-10-24: 184.96719813232423USD
- 2026-10-25: 126.24198784332275USD
- 2026-10-26: 152.80333308410644USD
- 2026-10-27: 152.80333308410644USD
- 2026-10-28: 150.1246842071533USD
- 2026-10-29: 138.94449907684327USD
- 2026-10-30: 156.94190159912108USD
- 2026-10-31: 171.06725897216796USD
- 2026-11-01: 131.3540989868164USD
- 2026-11-02: 146.09669821166992USD
- 2026-11-03: 151.44479847717284USD
- 2026-11-04: 143.418040473938USD
Check-in Information Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Special Check-in InstructionsThe front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.Mandatory FeesnullOptional FeesnullImportant Notesnull
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