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The Harbour Hospital

Our private hospital offers treatments and services for those who live in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset and the surrounding areas

4.9

(783)

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  • Location

    Location

    St Marys Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH

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  • Phone numbers

    Phone

    Reception: 01202 244200

  • Opening hours

    Opening hours

    Mon-Sun: 8am-8pm

  • Car parking

    Car parking

    36 spaces

About us

At The Harbour Hospital we have access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset and the surrounding areas.

The Harbour Hospital has 30 beds with all rooms offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities, broadband and TV.

In addition, electrically operated beds have easy to reach handsets enabling patients to operate light switches and adjust bed positions at the touch of a button. 

Meals are freshly prepared from our daily à la carte menu and cater for all dietary requirements.

The hospital has 3 theatres, 8 consulting rooms, a comprehensive physiotherapy department, as well as a dedicated MRI, CT, X-ray and Ultrasound imaging centre and 24 hour inpatient doctor cover. Please note our services are open to patients over the 18 only.

We also have a resident medical officer (RMO) who is available 24 hours a day to ensure that patients are safe and cared for at all times. Should your care needs change following surgery or treatment, we may need to transfer you to another hospital. This will either be to an NHS or another Circle hospital. Transfers of care only take place when absolutely necessary.

Prices

Discover our fixed price packages which include an initial consultation, treatment and aftercare.

If you are paying for treatment yourself, we offer flexible payment options to help you spread the cost over months, or even years.

You can use our repayment calculator to find out what these instalments might be.

Patient satisfaction

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores*

  • 98.0% patients said their overall experience of our service was good, or very good
  • 99.0% patients would be likely or extremely likely to recommend their consultant to their friends or family
  • 97.7% patients said their overall experience of the nursing care was very good, or excellent

We are proud of our patient care and work hard to make each patient's time with us as pleasant as possible. Our patient satisfaction survey is an important indicator of how well we achieve this and we monitor the results very closely.

*During the period of January to December 2025, The Harbour Hospital received 1053 questionnaires from patients admitted for treatment.

Patient events

Patient Information Events

At Harbour Hospital, we host FREE educational events designed to help you understand your health and explore treatment options.

Our sessions — online and in-person — give you direct access to experienced consultants. Ask your questions, get practical advice, and feel confident about your next step.
 

Upcoming Online Events

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Upcoming In-Person Events

All our in-person events are held at The Harbour Hospital. Free on-site parking available. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Google Maps - Harbour Hospital
 

On-Demand Events

The following patient information events have now concluded, but you can still watch them on demand. Simply register to access the recordings.

Tired of Hip Pain? Understand Hip Arthritis and Surgery - with Mr Simon Garrett, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Watch Hip Pain webinar on demand

Spot Health Risks Early — Start with a Health Check - with Dr Emma Williams, GP and certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician - Watch Health Assessments webinar on demand

Step Into Comfort: Your Guide to Knee Surgery - with Mr Charles Willis Owen, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon -  Watch Knee Pain webinar on demand

Living with Endometriosis? - with Tyrone Carpenter, Consultant Gynaecologist - Watch Endometriosis webinar on demand


Awards

At The Harbour Hospital we are continuously aiming to improve and achieve awards to benefit the service we offer our patients. Below are some of the awards our team have achieved.

Association of Perioperative Practice (AfPP) accreditation 2023 -. AfPP are a registered charity that promote enhanced standards and skills within operating departments.

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National Joint registry (NJR) gold award for capturing 99% of data outcomes for joint replacement surgery

National Joint Registry (NJR) gold award

Joint Advisory Group (JAG) Accredited Endoscopy. This accreditation is awarded for high quality Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Service

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The MQEM award champions cancer environments that go above and beyond to create welcoming and friendly spaces for patients.

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    Why wait for treatment?

    When you go private, you get the care you need as soon as you need it. And with our monthly payment plans, self-pay private healthcare is more affordable than you think.

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    Choose your consultant Find the right one for you

    We work with leading consultants offering NHS and private treatments across a wide range of medical services

Where are we? Easy to find and easy to get to Get directions on Google Maps

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The hospital is situated in the centre of Poole, approximately 5 miles from Bournemouth off the A348, and provides private treatments and services for patients in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset and the surrounding areas.

The hospital is 5 minutes walk from the Town Centre with regular Taxi and Bus services.

Follow the signs from the Town Centre for Poole NHS Trust Hospital - The Harbour Hospital is just opposite in St Marys Road, next to Poole Hospital's Maternity Unit.

 

Train

The nearest Rail Link is Poole Station on the London (Waterloo) to Weymouth line.

The hospital is 5 minutes walk from the Town Centre with regular Taxi and Bus services.

Frequently asked questions and other useful information

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find the information you need, so we've gathered a list of frequently asked questions about our hospitals and services

  • We offer flexible payment options via Chrysalis Finance, making private healthcare more affordable than you'd think. You can find more details here.

  • You will need to call the hospital you have booked your appointment with. To do this, you can find the phone number to your hospital on your appointment letter. 

  • Please call the hospital where the patient is admitted, press zero for switchboard, and they will transfer your call to the patient’s room, or put you in touch with a nurse or a ward.
  • Yes, our hospitals have free WiFi access for our patients and visitors. 
  • Once your appointment is booked, you can request to receive a confirmation email or letter with all the necessary information. To find the confirmation email, please search your email inbox for any message from [email protected].

    You will also receive a text reminder 48 hours prior to your appointment with all the details you need. Please note that this will not be sent if the appointment is booked within 48 hours of the appointment date.

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Our reviews. What our patients say More reviews

  • Rating: 5 stars

    I can’t praise the hospital high enough. Highly recommended. Professional and respectful staff and excellent facilities. Many thanks indeed. I feel better already!

    Heather - Google review
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  • Rating: 5 stars

    Excellent service. All the staff were friendly and efficient. I was dealt with promptly and felt completely comfortable.

    Maddy - Google review
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  • Rating: 5 stars

    I had total satisfaction with my stay at Harbour Hospital, I can't think of anything to improve your well-oiled machine, thank you so much.

    Michael - Google review
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  • Rating: 5 stars

    You are a lovely caring hospital. This is my second visit and have always been very happy. I shall always come to you in future.

    Suzanna - Google review
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More about The Harbour Hospital

    • An Overview of the facilities at our hospital 

      At The Harbour Hospital we have access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset and the surrounding areas.

      The Harbour Hospital has 30 beds with all rooms offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities, broadband and TV.

      In addition, electrically operated beds have easy to reach handsets enabling patients to operate light switches and adjust bed positions at the touch of a button. 

      Meals are freshly prepared from our daily à la carte menu and cater for all dietary requirements.

      The hospital has 3 theatres, 8 consulting rooms, a comprehensive physiotherapy department, dedicated MRI CT imaging centre with 24 hour inpatient doctor cover. 

    • Medication prescribed for NHS patients receiving treatment or consultations at The Harbour Hospital will reflect the medicines included within the Local Health Economy formulary. For details of the formulary content please click here which directly connects to the document. We sincerely thank the Pharmacy team for their permission to use this reference.

      To find out more about NHS Choose & Book programme please speak to your GP or contact the NHS Telephone Appointments Line on 0345 608 8888 with your Unique Booking Reference Number (UBRN), which is given to you by your GP.

      NHS Choose & Book Clinics:

      • Hip Replacement
      • Knee Replacement
      • Knee Arthroscopy
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