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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at the College. The room had a lovely view over Poole harbour so watching the water traffic and the changing tides was fascinating. The room was tastefully decorated yet practical for those who come on training courses. Spotlessly clean! The food served in the Riggers restaurant which looks out onto the College... More