Dog friendly weekend breaks are becoming more and more popular and if you’re looking for a short break in Dorset, you will find plenty of choices for dog friendly hotels in Poole.
The coastal town of Poole dates back to the Iron Age. It’s also known to have the largest natural harbour in Europe, and is home to many award winning Blue Flag beaches including the famous Sandbanks area.
You won’t be short of discovering dog friendly things to do in Poole and lots of dog friendly pubs as well.
Why not explore Hamm Common, or Poole Park. There are some great dog walks to discover in the area. You’ll also be close to plenty of beaches in Poole, some of them dog friendly all year round such as Lake Pier which is a nice quiet beach.
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Hotel Du Vin Poole
Thames Street, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1JN
The hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from Poole Harbour. Every room has a private bathroom with powerful showers, bath, and deluxe toiletries. Additional room facilities include free tea and coffee and air-conditioning.
There is a French-style bistro in this hotel in Poole serving local produce, and the opportunity to enjoy expert wine-tasting sessions.

The Canford
53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7JF
Select rooms at The Canford are dog friendly. There is an additional charge for taking your dogs to this hotel.
Facilities include free WiFi access, on-site private parking free of charge, restaurant and bar, as well as a lounge and a garden with a terrace.
All the rooms include a writing desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom fitted with either a bath or a shower.
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Antelope by Greene King Inns
8 High Street, Poole, BH15 1BP
This dog friendly hotel in Poole has a 500 year history. You’ll find comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Facilities include a traditional bar with an open fire in the winter and a courtyard garden in the summer. Also on site is a nautical themed restaurant which serves locally sourced food on it’s seasonal menu including Sunday roasts.
The nearest car park to this hotel is a public pay on departure car park 2 minutes walk away.
We found this so useful. Sometimes it’s so difficult to find dog friendly accommodation and this website helped us to find exactly what we were looking for! The dog friendly beaches and walks info was also a great help as we don’t know the area very well.