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
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

  • Top pick by families with children

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.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location Room was clean and the beds are comfy Good parking Short stop over before getting the ferry
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location great for my requirements, food was great & good value, room was clean &adequate only problem was holder for shower didnt hold shower head , couldnt report as checked out very early
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming and traditional. Not anonymous and sterile like the big name hotel chains.
  • Trainauskaite
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location the staff very friendly and helpful and parking on the property. Family room was very good size.
  • Dita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice staff. Beds comfy, Perfect location. Great food. Had fun in the room which was must have during the hot nights.Will return again..
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very reasonable price, beds were really comfy. Really friendly staff.

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
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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.