Opened on Queen Victoria's coronation day in June 1838, the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth was the first hotel in Bournemouth. It offers 3 hotel restaurants, a health spa and lovely sea views.
The Riviera Hotel has a peaceful location, looking out over the trees of Alum Chine to the bay. With free Wi-Fi and free parking, leisure facilities include a hot tub and indoor pool.
This 3-star Victorian hotel is set high on Bournemouth's East Cliff offers beautiful sea views, gardens and a leisure club. Frederick's Restaurant is set against the striking backdrop of the sea.
Jason
United Kingdom
The breakfast offerings were very good and the bonus of the 2 pools and the proximity to the beach and town centre were great
With paid parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, The Hermitage Hotel is just metres from Bournemouth’s sandy beach. It has an award-winning restaurant, modern bedrooms and wonderful sea views.
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s award-winning beaches, The Kensington Hotel offers bright, traditionally furnished rooms with private bathrooms.
With a dramatic seafront location, Highcliff Marriott Hotel has gymnasium. Bournemouth town centre is a 10-minute walk away. Guests get free WiFi in all public areas.
The sea view room was beautiful and so well designed
Situated just 5 minutes' walk from the beach and vibrant promenade, Hilton Bournemouth features a heated indoor pool, complimentary 24-hour fitness centre and the eforea spa & health club with sauna...
Room very nice .breakfast spa and cocktail bar also good
Located on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, this iconic and uniquely styled hotel has a 1930s Art Deco style, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a day spa, and a lido deck.
The outside pool was great, and the bar at night was good.
Village Hotel Bournemouth is a stylish hotel with excellent facilities. It offers a modern health club with a gym and a pool, along with a great pub and restaurant and a Starbucks.
It is convenient for me as very messy my work place
Situated on Bournemouth's West Cliff, Best Western Plus Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa and Spa is only 550 metres from sandy beaches, the BIC, and the Pavilion.
Location and cleanliness of room and public areas.
Situated in a quiet, tree-lined avenue, the Elstead Classic Hotel is ideally placed for either exploring the shops and pretty gardens of cosmopolitan Bournemouth or the famous sandy beaches.
Comfortable, friendly staff and convenient location.
Set in Bournemouth, 600 metres from Boscombe Beach, Deus Lodge of Heavy Leisure offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Chocolate Box Hotel offers accommodation in Bournemouth, 200 metres from Bournemouth Beach. Free private parking is available on site and is limited.
Fantastic staff, great location and beautiful room.
Around 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth seafront, No5 Durley Road - Contemporary serviced rooms and suites - no food available offers stylish accommodation.
Hassle-free check in and an extremely clean property.
Located close to the centre of Bournemouth, this family-run hotel offers a range of accommodation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, perfect for both holiday and business guests.
Very clean & comfortable. Very friendly & helpful staff.
In 120 acres of parkland and with its own 18-hole championship golf course, The Lodge offers free wireless internet access, free parking and superb leisure facilities, including an indoor pool.
Great facilities, friendly staff, would definitely recommend.
Located in Bournemouth, 500 metres from Alum Chine beach, Inn in the Park provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
really friendly helpful staff
nice vibe
dog friendly
Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Boho Beach House - Beach location is set in the centre of Bournemouth, less than 1 km from Alum Chine beach.
I spend my life travelling the world. What a pleasure
The Tregonholme Hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome a short walk to the beach. It offers nicely decorated bedrooms, free Wi-Fi in public areas and free parking.
Good location, very clean and breakfast was excellent.
Situated in Bournemouth, 700 metres from Eastcliff Beach, Lemur Lodge - Boutique Apartments - Short Stroll to The Beach features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
clean, nice interior, very easy check in/check out
Centrally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, the 4-star Connaught Lodge is just 350 yards from the cliff top and 5 minutes' walk from the BIC, Pavilion, and the thriving town centre.
The room was very clean and a very comfortable bed
With a stunning location on East Cliff, overlooking Bournemouth’s Pier, bay and beaches, the family-run award-winning Marsham Court Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.
Great location and nice room. Lovely breakfast buffet.
The Norfolk Royale is ideally positioned within a short stroll of the Bournemouth's major attractions - including its award winning gardens and golden sand Blue Flag beaches.
Very good hotel just needs updateing finishing off.
The Royal Exeter Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Bournemouth and Dorset's delightful countryside.
The staff were very friendly & hotel was nice & clean
FAQs about hotels in Bournemouth
On average, 3-star hotels in Bournemouth cost £95 per night, and 4-star hotels in Bournemouth are £125 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Bournemouth can on average be found for £113 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Bournemouth this weekend is £126 or, for a 4-star hotel, £173. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Bournemouth for this weekend cost on average around £196 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £92 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Bournemouth for tonight. You'll pay on average around £115 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Bournemouth will cost around £130 (based on Booking.com prices).
Known for its sandy beaches and good nightlife, Bournemouth is a popular seaside resort on the Dorset coast between Poole and Christchurch.
The town is centred on the Bourne River, running downhill towards the sea by Bournemouth Pier. This pier looks back towards a promenade lined with beach huts at the foot of grassy cliffs. The promenade continues west to Poole, while a road goes east to neighbouring Boscombe, where anglers often fish from its pier. Overlooking it is a clifftop road housing some Bournemouth hotels with sea views.
Booking.com also offers hotels near the BIC – Bournemouth International Centre in the West Cliff area. This convention centre and music venue is a short walk from the Art Deco Pavilion Theatre, located next to the Lower Gardens. In this popular city park is the Bournemouth Eye, a tethered hot air balloon that offers far-reaching views.
At the park’s top end the river disappears under a large square, then emerges in the Central Gardens. Overlooking these gardens is the Victorian town hall, which used to be one of several spa hotels in Bournemouth. Opposite is a Grade I-listed church, and St Peter’s Church has the grave of Mary Shelley, author of ‘Frankenstein’.
On the outskirts of town, near 4 golf courses and the Castlepoint Shopping Centre, is Bournemouth Airport.
I love Bournemouth, my grandparents lived in Queens Park and...
I love Bournemouth, my grandparents lived in Queens Park and I spent most of my childhood holidays there. The beaches are lovely and clean with safe swimming and our dog was able to run in the permitted areas.
The grandchildren loved the climbing centre on the Pier.
Katherine
United Kingdom
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Lovely buzzing seaside town with great amenities and safe...
Lovely buzzing seaside town with great amenities and safe beaches. Food very expensive at seaside areas, hard to go economy with kids in tow. Bournemouth pier is always lovely - really good toilet facilities at the beach - would be helpful to have some water taps at beach/beachfront juncture to wash off.
Anne-Marie
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Hotel and staff perfect.could not fault them in any way...
Hotel and staff perfect.could not fault them in any way Especially the reception staff..Big big Thankyou to. Kimberley..Louie and Sasha.For all the lengths they went to.to ensure everything was more than satisfactory for me..
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
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Scored 4.0
I read reviews of Bournemouth on Tripadvisor before I went...
I read reviews of Bournemouth on Tripadvisor before I went but after I had booked.
I had been many times in my youth, only living in The New Forest myself but this was a total culture shock.
The place has turned into an absolute dive, I could think of more choice words but they wouldn't get printed.
I wanted to go to the shops as well as the beach but there doesn't seem to be any shops left, only foreign cafes/restaurants with dirty uncared for frontage. I struggled even to find a decent coffee shop.
I went in the park with the aviarys but even these seemed grimy.
Eventually I gave up and got on a bus to Boscombe which isn't the nicest of places but at least has a few shops and a lovely looking arcade with finally, a great italian coffee shop.
I planned to treat myself to a nice meal but sadly couldn't find anywhere that looked nice and ended up in a basic cafe with egg and chips. Nothing wrong with egg and chips but I wanted something a bit special for a change.
The beach at Bournemouth was visited in the evening and this is the only thing that seems to have stayed the same.
I will be looking to visit anywhere else but Bournemouth next time.
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Anonymous
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Scored 6.0
The hotel room was spotless.
The hotel room was spotless. A bit tight on the teabags & milk, we had to keep asking for more to make a cup of tea. The position of the hotel was perfect, the beach, shops & pubs/cafes were just a 5 minute walk away.
The bar upstairs was really nice, all the staff were friendly except for the guy on reception when we went to check out on Saturday morning, he was quite rude which my friend & I felt was bad, especially when greeting people at reception, it’s important to be friendly & approachable but this guy was certainly not! The bar staff were lovely though, very warm and friendly. We didn’t eat at the hotel as it was a bit expensive, so we went into town.
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Anonymous
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Scored 8.0
Bournemouth town centre much like any other town high street...
Bournemouth town centre much like any other town high street with closed, empty shops and no soul.
Some of the area around Boscombe is very rough looking but we didn't feel unsafe
Weekend vibe away helped by actually seeing sunshine rather than the rain and thunderstorms we left at home :)
We’ve never felt more welcome with our dog than here! The love and attention was simply amazing. We had a little doggy welcome pack and a customized map with all the dog friendly things to do. Pam was very attentive and gave us advice that had us visit some real Bournemouth gems. The room was extremely spacious and comfortable. Very soft bed and pillows that guaranteed a good night’s sleep after a long day of sightseeing. The location was perfect - quiet but also very close to the beach. A real home away from home!
The apartment was perfect for my elderly parents and myself, and excellent value compared to a hotel. Although situated on the 2nd floor there is a lift which was ideal. Communication from our host, Andrew, was brilliant and very helpful especially for check in. The apartment was spacious, comfortable and clean. Location was great, being so close to the beach and the centre of Bournemouth and it was so convenient having our own parking space. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you Andrew.
Friendly and professional Staff greeted us at Reception, was very happy and surprised to learn that we were given a room with a four poster bed which was very comfortable. The rest of the room had all we needed with a jacquzzi bath much to my Husband's delight and he went for a 'bubble'. The Hotel had 3 Bars, one had a very late licence (4am) i think that one was. Very central to the Beach and shopping, also opposite to The BIC and close to Bournemouth Pavillion.
Everything was nice n clean. Bus stop just outside the building. Co op down the flat. Great location. Close from the town, station n beach too.. There is no staff as its not a Hotel. It's just a family run business. Apartment is nice n spacious. There's only 1 double size bed in the bedroom. And the other is sofa cum bed..thats a king size.. in the living room. The apartment has washing machine n a drier too.. thats a plus point I could say.
This hotel is perfectly situated for an easy walk to music events at O2 Academy Bournemouth. The staff were very welcoming and efficient, the hotel was quiet even though many guests were staying there. The breakfast buffet manager was friendly and the food offering was very good with everything well laid out and to a very good standard. Good hot shower and beds were average but fine for a night. Free parking was great.
For the money this was the best value and most comfortable hotel with an excellent location that I have ever stayed in! At £31 for the night I had a double room (very small but completely adequate) with Tv, coffee/tea making, table and chair plus an ensuite bathroom. The radiators were hot, the water was hot, and it was clean. 5 minute walk into the center of Bournemouth. Fantastic value for money.
Absolutely perfect gem of a place !
Breakfast exceeded that of any top hotel and taking into account service and quality would out do any five star hotel . Victorian luxury at its best !.
This hotel is run by a lovely couple with a passion and pride for there job putting customers first .
There are many plans still to come and we will definitely keep our eye on this Bournemouth gem .
Large ensuite room with sea view was dated but spotlessly clean, facilities included a coffee pod machine, fridge and safe which was a bonus. Located close to the town and seafront with convenient parking in BIC centre, the Crab restaurant which is part of the hotel is excellent, as was the breakfast. All staff members were very polite and helpful, this is now becoming a rare feature.
Closure of the Heathlands Hotel resulted in us being transferred to The Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth. In view of our late rearrangements we were fortunate to get an upgrading to a fantastic room which overlooked the pier. Our stay was excellent in all respects so consequently have great pleasure in giving the hotel and staff a 5* rating. Bryan and Lynn Pickett.
We had an amazing time staying at Debbie’s and Peter’s place. The two were so welcoming and warm we felt at ease right away, they even accommodated our changed arrival time. The location of the hotel is great, it’s a very short walk to the beach and everything is very clean and neat. We will definitely be back when we come back to Bournemouth.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the hotel was just what we were looking for. It is in an excellent location near to the beach and perfect for a short walk to the BIC for a show. Dinner and breakfast were spot on. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Bournemouth.
Realy clean and cosy hotel room. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Excellent breakfast, and was happy with the location close to the beach, but away from the Bournemouth centre and Pier, which makes area and the beach less crowded and great for families with kiddos.
I loved this beautiful hotel in Bournemouth city centre. My room, bed, facilities, cleanliness, location, and value were all fabulous. I was staying alone and felt as comfortable and safe as if I were in my own home. Will book again when I travel to Bournemouth.
I strongly recommend you to stay at this hotel. Stylish, clean, little touches, decoration make it a great relaxing place to stay, I stayed 3rd times in Washington House Hotel, handy for town and so close to Bournemouth Beach
Absolutely everything Debbie was a lovely host and so accommodating. Our room was just perfect. Spotlessly clean couldn't fault a thing. The best hotel we have stayed in all the times we have come to Bournemouth.
Great little Cody hotel right near to the town center and beach/pier. Man on reception was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return with my wife when next in Bournemouth.
Great hotel within easy walking distance to the town and the beach. Large bedroom, nice bar area and great breakfast. All staff we spoke to were friendly and helpful.
Charming hotel in a good location for beaches and Bournemouth city centre. Reception staff very friendly and the room was very big with a super comfy bed.
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