Name: Spyglass
Address: 5 Flaghead Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, England, BH13 7JN, Poole, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 81 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests highly praise the warm, attentive staff, prime seaside location, excellent value for food and drinks, and lively pet-friendly atmosphere. Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, though some are small, basic, or slightly dated. Occasional drawbacks include noise, limited storage, and rare service or food consistency issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Value9.0

Service9.0

Location9.0

＋ PraisedWarm and helpful staff · Prime seafront location · Excellent and varied breakfast · Clean and comfortable rooms

－ ComplaintsCompact rooms with basic amenities · Lack of fridge or drawers · Steep stairs make luggage handling difficult · Occasional noise or faint odors

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking value, a seaside location, and friendly service, including dog owners. Guests needing spacious rooms or quiet surroundings should request specific room types in advance.

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Room types · 1

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3 × Double bed / 3 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen Bed1000 ㎡up to 11

3 Double Beds, 3 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed10764-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with city views Layout - 4 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - DVD playerFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, separate bathtub and shower, a hair dryer, and towelsPractical - Iron/ironing board, highchair, and wardrobe or closetComfort - HeatingNeed to Know - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Facilities · 8

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

GardenFree WiFiParking (limited spaces)Secured parkingSmoke-free propertyWheelchair accessible parkingWheelchair-accessible van parkingFree self parking

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Art Sushi

Japanese

££

You can sit at individual oak-topped tables, but it’s at the counter where you can best appreciate the humble and determined approach of chef-owner Kamil. His dream of opening a bright, busy sushi restaurant became a reality here in the suburbs of Bournemouth. The seafood and vegetarian preparations are undertaken with care, understanding and respect; remove the stress of decision making by going for the omakase menu.

2.8km

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Thirteen

Modern Cuisine

££££

The impressive open kitchen acts almost like a stage at this passionately run restaurant, with all six tables positioned to face the chefs and a couple of front-row counter seats for those wanting the full experience. It's a family affair, with Chef Alex Naik joined by his parents and sister, who run the service. The tasting menu is filled with terse dish descriptions that underplay the ambitious and detailed creations, whose greatest strength is the high-quality ingredients, which are often local and seasonal, including some foraged elements.

3.0km

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Shell Bay

Seafood

£££

Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour can be seen from many of the tables at this superbly located bistro on the water's edge. Unsurprisingly in a place like this, fish and shellfish dominate the menu. Sometimes the produce is treated with international influences, as with the Kerala seafood curry, but the majority of mains involve whole fish cooked over fire, imparting a gentle smokiness while keeping the flesh succulent and adding a crispy skin.

3.3km

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Guildhall Tavern

Seafood

£££

While its name and exterior might give the impression that this is a pub, once inside the smart interior you’ll quickly get a different idea. There’s a subtle, refined nautical theme to the décor, including in the teak-furnished Yacht Lounge upstairs that’s ideal for an aperitif. Situated so close to the quayside, seafood understandably plays a key role on the menu and the cooking of it is a real strength of the kitchen – be it sweet scallops or crispy cod. The wine list includes local producers whose wines pair well with the food.

4.7km

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