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 beautiful beaches 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.
Things to do
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door in Executive Vehicle Private Tour
Top hotels in Oakdale
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
Friendly staff and clean and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
The room was very clean, the hotel was lovely and clean. The spa was amazing and all the staff in the hotel were very friendly. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again 🙂
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Laguna Hotel
Convenient location , incredibly good price , clean and tidy
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
Magnificent building, up graded room
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Stayed here lots . This time were were unfortunate to be put in a room which wasnt cleaned properly. Staff were amazing and moved us to one of the newly refurbished cottages . Absolutely gorgeous room. Came back very late from an event at the Pavilion to find the carpet soaked the air conditioning ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Bournemouth
Overall great experience checking in and staff lovely helpful. Good spa facilities. However we stayed in room 405 and there was a horrible draft coming through the window. We noticed it at around 10.30pm after we came up from the pool and it made the room cold all night. We tried putting towels around ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 Scaplen’s Court Museum or Poole Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Lilliput
When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Compton Acres and Sandbanks Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
