Is The Anchorage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Anchorage?

The Anchorage doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Anchorage?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is The Anchorage located?

Situated by the sea, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Compton Acres and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

The Anchorage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

May 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overnight stay

Very comfortable stay, very clean and location excellent for the beach,and the staff were friendly & helpful

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Picturesque

Lovely stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

robert

Mar 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All good, would use again. Very friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

L

Sep 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Weekend Stay

Unexpectedly good. Really affordable and the food was outstanding!! Will definitely be returning soon! 10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janet

Apr 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The Anchorage was lovely and the staff could not have been more helpful , kind and chatty. The decor is good, but the bedrooms lack light ,mirrors, shelf space and the heating is very noisy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Roger

Aug 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The window in bedroom was fixed to only open marginally. Hopeless on a hot night.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seagull alarm clock and available menu

Room was comfortable however the seagulls kept us awake every morning from 5am walking on the roof (Room5) There were a couple of examples where ingredients listed for food items on the menu were left out, proving to be a disappointment for some dishes. The gnocchi didn't have any chestnuts, The pancakes didn't have coconut yoghurt for example. More vegetarian options would have been welcomed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bev

May 19, 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The bedroom was very very dark. I did mention it to the gentleman but he seemed uninterested by my comments. The tea/coffee tray was inside the wardrobe on a shelf. It was so dark in the room I had to use the light on my phone to get items. That's despite there being 3 small lamps scattered about and a floor lamp. There wasn't a main ceiling light. May be a light to come on as you open the wardrobe door. It's a very very small room and there are 3 chairs and a table in it. Not necessary. There was a good book of how to... and tips for the local area. The nesspresso machine was nice and there was a lovely Roberts radio so some luxurious items. The bathroom was beautiful Stylish and bright. However there was not a bath so we had to use a hand towel. Nice toiletries and a wonderful shower.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Mar 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Feb 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Oct 3, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Jun 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Staff very efficient, professional and friendly. Very knowledgeable and willing to help in anyway possible. Highly recommend the Anchoage.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather

Jun 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Room was lovely - but kitchen staff below it were super noisy - lots of shouting. Feels under (experienced) staffed and unwelcoming.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lennart

May 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter

Apr 16, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

shea

Feb 14, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Oct 9, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

scott

Sep 17, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Aug 19, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was very small was more suitable for a single person the room .Property on the whole very tired and sad. The whole property needed a complete deep clean very disappointed as Location is the best.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

May 2, 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Mar 21, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

We went for an overnight get-away and were very pleased. Tomas on Reception greeted and told us where the room was. The room was compact but perfectly formed. The shower room (again compact) was spotless, however, the boarding behind the sink could do with a bit of attention but that's the only negative. There was a big, walk-in cupboard/wardrobe with hanging space, iron and ironing board. Plenty of room for luggage and even a pushchair. Starters and nibbles are on offer in the bar area, which we enjoyed for lunch and we were booked for dinner in the evening. Mark gave some recommendations which were amazing. Thank you. Tomas was back on duty at breakfast and the Eggs Benedict/Royale were spot on delicious. Extremely good service and fabulous food. We will be back.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Craig

Mar 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Was great & the service was the best ever & while the building needs up dating it was very clean & tidy.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jose

Feb 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Business

Rooms are small but that’s ok, mattress is way to hard and could do with being more middle of the road. Restaurant is top notch as is service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Maggie

Feb 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A not so bargain short break in a good location.

I found accessibility was a challenge. Toilets and bedrooms upstairs were difficult for me, as I have mobility issues. The room was clean and reasonably well presented but short voile curtains and basic soap, limited milk cartons, and a very low side chair made it all feel 3*. Good value for money for the room but we spent more eating than we expected to.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Jan 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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