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Hotel

Thistle Poole

Poole, South West England — BH15 1HJ

300

Max Capacity

FROM

£180

Per Day

4.6000000000000005

37 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Thistle Poole is a contemporary 4-star hotel situated on The Quay in Poole, Dorset, offering spectacular views over Poole Harbour and the surrounding coastline. This modern waterfront venue combines comfortable accommodation with comprehensive conference and event facilities, making it ideal for corporate meetings, training events, weddings, and celebrations. The hotel features multiple flexible meeting rooms and event spaces that can accommodate up to 300 delegates, including the impressive harbourside suite with panoramic water views. Located in the heart of Poole's historic quayside, the venue provides easy access to the town center, shopping areas, and ferry connections to Brownsea Island and the Purbeck coastline. As part of the Guoman Hotels collection, Thistle Poole offers professional event services, award-winning cuisine, modern amenities, and excellent transport links, making it a premier choice for business and leisure events on the beautiful Dorset coast.

Room Capacities

theatre

250

boardroom

classroom

150

u shape

cabaret

180

reception

300

dining

200

banquet

180

Pricing

Day rates from £180

Conference packages and room hire rates available on request. Day delegate rates and residential packages available. Guoman Hotels member benefits apply. Premium waterfront location pricing.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Harbor Views

Restaurant

Bar

Conference Rooms

Wedding Facilities

Fitness Centre

Waterfront Location

24-hour Reception

WiFi

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

DVD/Blu-ray Player

Ideal For

ConferencesWedding ReceptionsCorporate EventsTraining SessionsBusiness MeetingsGala Dinners

Location & Access

The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ

Poole railway station 0.8 miles with direct trains to London Waterloo (2 hours) and Southampton (45 minutes). Local bus services available. Bournemouth Airport 8 miles. Ferry services to Brownsea Island and France from adjacent quay.

On-site parking available for hotel guests and conference delegates. Additional public parking nearby in Poole town center and quayside car parks.

Wheelchair accessible