81 Commercial Road, Ashley Cross, Poole, England, BH14 0JB
What's nearby
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 3 min drive
Poole Harbour - 4 min drive
RNLI College - 4 min drive
Poole Quay - 5 min drive
Sandbanks Beach - 9 min drive
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 53 min drive
Parkstone Station - 5 min walk
Branksome Station - 6 min drive
Poole Station - 7 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 17 min walk
Coast Cafe- Surf Ride Skate - 5 min walk
The Butcher's Dog - 1 min walk
Sweet Home Inn - 17 min walk
Subway - 8 min walk
About this property
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill
At Ox Hotel Bar & Grill, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Beach. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hungarian
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5 to 10 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Ox Hotel Bar Grill Poole
Ox Hotel Bar Grill
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Hotel
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Poole
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Hotel Poole
Frequently asked questions
Does Ox Hotel Bar & Grill offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ox Hotel Bar & Grill does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (8-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Ox Hotel Bar & Grill?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ox Hotel Bar & Grill like?
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill is a short 5-minute walk from Parkstone Station and 16 minutes' walk from Baiter Park.
Ox Hotel Bar & Grill Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
December 2, 2024
Serena
Serena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 25, 2024
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 18, 2024
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
November 7, 2024
Not a good experience
Very tired and old rooms. Service was awful with no restaurant and we could not get a drink after 9pm. Changed rooms twice.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 6, 2024
It's a Pub!
Lots of stairs...
George
George, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 27, 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 15, 2024
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
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 11, 2024
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 3, 2024
Comfy bed, great location to the port if catching the ferry. Good check in and out process. Helpful staff.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 31, 2024
Very clean and good amenities for an overnight stay. Excellent choice on breakfast menu and very good value for money.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 25, 2024
Ox Hotel Poole
Very comfortable for a short stay. A little noisy.
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 23, 2024
The night before the Ferry
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
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 18, 2024
Good value for money.
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.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
August 14, 2024
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.
Ajay
Ajay, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 13, 2024
Convenient abode.
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.
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 3, 2024
Close to poole port
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
Trina
Trina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 30, 2024
Bigger mugs but lovely hotel.
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.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 28, 2024
Nice restaurant clean room lovely bathroom good quality fluffy towels
Ray
Ray, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 27, 2024
Nice old hotel
Nice old hotel been here for a very long time and still wearing well. Nice big comfortable room
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 21, 2024
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
July 10, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 7, 2024
Was lovely and clean, would definitely stay again
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
June 14, 2024
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
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 12, 2024
25th Anniversary Party Stay
Lovely hotel and staff, the room was nice too. We stayed as an an anniversary party in the venue attached.
Breakfast was lovely.
Only criticism would be that the rooms were quite warm.