About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Westby in Bournemouth offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or city views, and amenities such as a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a variety of breakfast options including continental, buffet, Ã la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes warm dishes and juice. Convenient Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Boscombe Beach and 5.6 mi from Bournemouth Airport, the property is near attractions like Bournemouth International Center (2.5 mi) and Sandbanks (7.5 mi). Guest Services: The Westby provides private check-in and check-out, bicycle parking, free on-site parking, a tour desk, and luggage storage. Highly rated for its friendly host and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great spot for beach and shops but also not noisey
  • Lilianna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Duncan was very kind and helpful! Everything was clean, I got a very good breakfast, I really recommend this place!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was ideal, off-road parking available, reasonably priced, breakfast superb, the room was very nice and modern. Duncan, the host, was warmly welcoming, and always available if needed, the perfect host!
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service, host went out of his way to assist with an earlier check in. Room was comfortable and did everything we needed. Felt like you were staying with a friend/ family. Make sure you read the information given to you
  • Natalie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Welcoming and friendly host. Spacious, clean room. Generous sized cooked breakfast. Lovely place to stay
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was able to park right outside the property, and we were met on arrival by Duncan, who was extremely helpful and informative. The property was nice and clean, smelled fresh, and had everything we needed. Duncan obviously knows the area well, and...
  • Sujan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Duncan is a great host, very helpful. The place was peaceful, clean and relaxing. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
  • Dave
    United States United States
    Pleasant owner, very nice location, very comfortable and accommodating.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect, seriously. Loved Duncan who was very attentive to the needs of the guests.
  • Madeleine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to sea front and to shopping area. Clean. Host very personable and helpful. Bus service excellent for getting around

Managed by Duncan

Company review score: 9.8Based on 445 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We bought The Westby in 2016 - returning back to hospitality after many years as YHA Managers. The previous owners had just completed a refurbishment of the property, with all bedrooms now en-suite too. We continued this refurbishment programme and offered more family accommodation, in 2 bedrooms. We have also introduced many green policies, such as using Ecotricity for our electricity and gas; Ecover & Bio friendly cleaning products, local LUSH showering products available if needed, recycled toilet paper, sourcing British food products, minimising packaging, energy efficient lighting, promotion of composting and recycling etc We are active, sporty people, enjoying the fantastic promenade alongside the beach from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks - either cycling, running or walking it's 7 mile length. You can challenge me to a tennis match on the public courts round the corner, or ask about local surfing, SUP or cycle hire opportunities. We are here to make you get the most out of your stay.

Property info

The Westby Guest House is the perfect place for a relaxed break near to the award winning beach and a great base for all that Dorset offers. A warm welcome awaits everyone and we can also cater for tailored sole use groups. We are very proud of the quality of our newly modernised en-suite bedrooms, as well as keen to help all our visitors have a memorable and enjoyable stay in our comfortable home.

Neighborhood info

The Westby is situated in Boscombe. which is just 2 miles from busy central Bournemouth. It has the next pier eastwards from Bournemouth pier and is home to the Coastal Activity Zone - promoting sports such as surfing, SUP, beach volleyball, table tennis etc. The seven miles of award winning sandy beaches are backed by a flat promenade with walkers, joggers, cyclists and the famous land train which connects Boscombe to Bournemouth. Boscombe town centre is also known for its alternative independent shops, bars (Chaplins won Best Entertainment Pub in the UK 2019), restaurants and is also home to the O2 Bournemouth Concert Hall and the Shelley Theatre. There's plenty to do and see - just ask Duncan, to help you personalise your stay.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of The Westby

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Westby takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Westby Guest House offers quiet and relaxed accommodations and does not accept group bookings for hen or stag parties or late-night parties. The property reserves the right to turn down those parties on arrival. Parking is on a driveway for 3 cars for the 5 rooms and cannot be guaranteed - there is free parking in the surrounding streets. All rooms are located on the first and second floor and accessed via the stairs. There are also some sloping ceilings on the second floor.

Please inform The Westby of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about The Westby