About this property

A 3-minute drive from Poole Train Station, Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns provides stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi with on the Dorset coast. The pub and restaurant serves a wide range of meals. Each room at the Shah of Persia has en suite facilities. There is a TV and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. A full English breakfast is served each morning. This inn is just over 4 miles from the centre of Bournemouth, and 5 minutes’ drive from the coast. Historic Dorchester and Shaftesbury are both around 25 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a perfect overnight stay for the ferry the next day. It was clean and comfortable, very helpful staff and good food. Absolutely nothing not to like. Would definately stay again.
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helpful polite staff good value food good atmosphere in pub good location
  • Gushling
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, tidy, spacious room. Perfect for one night's stay.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and lovely staff, good size car park, restaurant inside pub, didn’t eat there but food coming out of kitchen looked really good and menu was good value. Also great shower and hairdryer.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, big family room, great value for money, really helpful and pleasant staff, huge comfy bed, has a bar obviously ! Lovely breakfast.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location, parking , food in the pub ,friendly staff . Perfect for exploring the area .
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old hotel, with friendly and polite staff, very hard working staff. Extensive menu which is very good value. And the food was served hot. Room was equipped with all the Amenities you need for the stay. Plenty of parking.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for the Port , friendly staff. Very helpful after we had left and id dropped my mobile phone in the car park. Recovered it quickly and put it in a taxi to the port as we were already on board when I realised.
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Position for the port of Poole was perfect. Less than 10 minute drive. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was lovely the staff were very helpful and friendly

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Shah of Persia
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.