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RNLI College

West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ, England
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RNLI College
Ranked #1 of 15 hotels in Poole
5.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012 NEW

I stayed at the hotel for two nights and would rank this as among my best UK hotel stay for overall experience. The view over the harbour with the yachts moored in the distance, sun setting over the horizon was second to none. The restaurant served excellent food - four hour slow cooked lamb was perfect. Generous breakfasts set you... More

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Blyth, Northumberland, UK
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
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We stayed here for a conference for 3 nights and found it as good as any hotel, rooms have everything you need, tv, kettle etc, comfortable bed, views to die for - wanted to bottle the view and take it home. Restaurant excellent for breakfast and meals - food as good as any hotel if not better, staff very friendly.... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Hi Mollie4 Thank you for your very generous review with tripadvisor. All of our bedrooms as you point out have views over Holes bay. Responding to your review, I can see the sun dipping into the bay with a glorious burnt red sky reflecting on the water, just kissing the moored training lifeboats! We really appreciate your support and choosing... More

West Sussex
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

My husband and 11 month old daughter used the RNLI College as a base for my husband's birthday weekend after it was recommended by our best friend who had visited on a corporate event. The staff went above and beyond what I expected and helped tremendously by storing Ava's homemade baby food in their fridges so I didn't have to... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Hi GasherWestSus Thank you for placing your review of RNLI with tripadvisor. We are delighted that you introduced your 11 month old daughter to the RNLI. I remember how difficult it can be to feed very young children and really please to hear that you and you family were looked after. We keep the highchairs in cling film after they... More

London, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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This isn't strictly speaking a hotel - its the RNLI's training college. But when they arent full of trainees, they offer spare rooms to RNLI members (and, recently i believe, non members). RNLI members get a much better rate on rooms so its worth joining up for that reason alone! The location is excellent - right in the middle of... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
May 18, 2012

Hi MLC1234 Thank you for your review of RNLI College with tripadvisor. As you point out, we make best use of the College facilities when the Crew and Lifeguards are away to help raise additional funds. Our volunteer crews and our lifeguards deserve a real home from home and a genuine warmth of hospitality when they give up their time... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
1
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This is a gem in e middle of Poole, the RNLI College is well worth a visit just for some food in their canteen. This is a working college, so be prepared for a lot of activity around you. There are tours with excellent volunteer guides. Have a look at the simulator (it made me sea sick) and the water... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
May 18, 2012

Hi Lynn 8038 Thank you for taking the time to review RNLI College with tripadvisor. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit. RNLI College is blessed with some excellent volunteer tour guides who are passionate about the work of the RNLI and have a fantastic wealth of knowledge to offer. Thank you for supporting the RNLI to save lives... More

Cheltenham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for the Wine Tasting weekend in early May 2012. The event itself was good fun although felt a bit worse for wear the next day. The College facilities are excellent - the rooms are modern with fitted desk areas (for those coming here for training!) and everything was spotlessly clean. We had a meal in the main restaurant... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
May 18, 2012

Hi Pobmate Thank you for taking the time to review RNLI College with tripadvisor. We are pleased you enjoyed our wine tasting event. One of RNLI College tour highlights is the simulator - it creates all sorts of scenarios for crew training. Tours are offered free to residents but can also be booked for a small fee if you are... More

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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
180 helpful votes 180 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The RNLI College certainly lived up to its reviews. The reception area was light and airy and the welcome warm and helpful. The room was superb with all the facilities that you could want; it was modern, spacious in immaculate condition and with a view over the harbour. The bed was lovely and comfortable and the bathroom of a decent... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
May 18, 2012

Hi NB 1957 Thank you for reviewing RNLI College with tripadvisor. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate your support for the RNLI. Thank you. Richard More

Fleet, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Returned from another weekend at the College, when visiting this part of the country we would never stay anywhere else. All the staff greet you as friends, you pass a member of housekeeping in the corridor you always get a smile and a hello. The same goes for the restaurant, friendly but not overbearing waiting staff. The menu on Saturday... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
May 4, 2012

Hi BarryG15 Thank you very much for your kind feed back with tripadvisor. We are delighted that you enjoy the welcoming friendliness of RNLI College. We want to create a real feeling of being at home, and a real warmth in our hospitality. The team at RNLI College have a great admiration for the lifeboat crew and lifeguards who stay... More

Isles of Scilly
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The location of this hotel is great. The building is light and airey and modern. The staff are helpfull and the rooms are well planned out, have all you need, good views and are lovely and clean. The beds are really comfy and the bathrooms are nice and clean. The food in the restaurant is really nice and the bar... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
April 25, 2012

Hi Jennie W Thank you for taking the time to review your weekend at RNLI College with tripadvisor. We appreciate you support of RNLI in saving lives at sea and hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards Richard More

Nottingham
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We returned from a wonderful stay at the college last Sunday. The whole experience from start to finish was marvellous. The staff are amazing, they make you feel like part of the family and nothing is to much trouble. There were 13 of us travelled over 200 miles and it was worth ever mile that we travelled.The room was fantastic... More

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Richard_Martin9, General Manager at RNLI College, responded to this review
April 25, 2012

Hi Christine G Thank you for your lovely and generous review with tripadvisor. We especially appreciate your support of RNLI - 200 miles is quite a journey! We are delighted you had a great weekend and look forward to welcoming all 13 of you back soon! Regards Richard More

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