Oakdale Travel Guide
Poole
Popular places to visit
Poole Harbour
Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.
Sandbanks Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Poole Quay
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Brownsea Castle
Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.
RNLI College
Enjoy the student vibe at RNLI College as part of your travels around Poole. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Compton Acres
The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today.
Top hotels in Oakdale
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
Nice rooms and staff No hot water was my only gripe shower just warm and only warm water in morning so no shave Breakfast very nice
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Comfortable stay, everything we needed in our room, breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Laguna Hotel
Staff were very accommodating, rooms fit for purpose.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest
lovery room very warm , nicely decorated, had a meal in the restaurant and the food was amazing. all the staff we came in contact with were very friendly. definitely recommend
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
The hotel is very nice and well appointed in the communal areas. The bar lounge was very nice. The room was clean but very dated. The room was cold as the radiator wasn’t working but we had a small plug in radiator to get some heat. The bathroom didn’t receive any heating and was quite cold with ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
No heat in room, had to ask for water, no breakfast provided. Check out time was 11am due to notice that electricity issue had to be rectify or something like that. Felt trapped in the hotel while trying to find our way out via stairs which was not easy to locate.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakdale
Parkstone
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas? A visit to Parkstone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Splashdown Waterpark and Tower Park.
Poole Old Town
Visitors to Poole Old Town rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas. You might also want to make some time to see Poole Museum or Scaplen’s Court Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Lilliput
When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Compton Acres and Branksome Chine Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
