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Situated a mile from Bournemouth city centre, Southernhay Guest House features free on-site parking.

Free WiFi is available in each room at Southernhay, along with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Comfortable room, modern shower room. Very welcoming hosts. Excellent location,walking distance to beach, shops and restaurants. Freshly cooked breakfast in addition to fresh fruit, juices, yoghurt and cereals. Highly recommend.

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9.2
Superb
310 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

The Westby offers friendly, informal, modern and green ensuite accommodation just 800m from the beach. Each room has TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi.

The Westby offers a choice of full English breakfast (meat or vegetarian) or continental, as well as catering for vegans and guests with other dietary requirements. The Westby is located close to restaurants and bars where locally sourced produce as well as more international cuisine is available.

Duncan is a great host, very helpful. The place was peaceful, clean and relaxing. Will definitely stay here again in the future!

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9.2
Superb
414 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Situated 1.8 km from Boscombe Beach, 2.8 km from Hengistbury Head Beach and 6.9 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 32 Cranleigh Close offers accommodation located in Bournemouth. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.8 km from Southbourne Beach.

We stayed in this wonderful house with all mod cons and felt completely at home. Comfy beds, good internet and walking distance to the local shops and supermarket with just the beach around the corner.

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9.1
Superb
8 reviews

Situated in Bournemouth, 800 metres from Westcliff Beach, The Grove Hotel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 800 metres from Eastcliff Beach.

The hotel's location is excellent

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8.1
Very good
3,161 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

With a 24 hour Gym, 24-hour front desk and a bar, the Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth offers free WiFi access throughout the hotel. The property is a 5 minutes’ walk from the sea front, The Pavilion Theatre is 8 minutes’ walk away and Bournemouth International Centre is 6 minutes’ walk away.

I love the ambience, close proximity to the city center, shopping mall, beaches etc

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8.5
Very good
3,265 reviews
Price from
£84.70
per night

Situated a 13-minute walk from Bournemouth Railway Station, town centre and beach, The Pavilion Arms offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a traditional pub offering freshly home cooked food.

So charming, clean and comfortable!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,119 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

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. Free WiFi and free parking is available.

Easy Parking. Good position close to the centre and to the highway. Clean.

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8.4
Very good
1,897 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

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. The property also features a small studio gym.

Breakfast could have more options as same menu was repeated

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8.1
Very good
3,437 reviews
Price from
£67.15
per night

Situated in Bournemouth and only 600 metres from Eastcliff Beach, Sea Road Apartments features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 3-star apartment is 600 metres from Boscombe Beach. The apartment has family rooms.

Location, freeparking, the lovely sunny balcony

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8
Very good
102 reviews
Price from
£214.55
per night

Featuring free WiFi, private parking and water sports facilities, the recently renovated property of The Strand Hotel, offers accommodation in Bournemouth, 800 metres from Eastcliff Beach and less than 1 km from Boscombe Beach. The property is situated 2.7 km from Southbourne Beach, 3.7 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 12 km from Sandbanks. The aparthotel has parking on-site, a fitness room and a housekeeping service.

You can play table tennis at this 3-star aparthotel, and the area is popular for windsurfing and diving. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings.

Cozy, guest-friendly and very comfortable room, helpful staff - everything was perfect!

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8.4
Very good
450 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Looking for a three-star hotel?

Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.
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  • The Grove Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,161 reviews

    Situated in Bournemouth, 800 metres from Westcliff Beach, The Grove Hotel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Clean and hygiene.. easy to access to the beach ...

  • Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,264 reviews

    With a 24 hour Gym, 24-hour front desk and a bar, the Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth offers free WiFi access throughout the hotel.

    Perfect location for BIC. Excellent accommodation.

  • The Pavilion Arms
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,119 reviews

    Situated a 13-minute walk from Bournemouth Railway Station, town centre and beach, The Pavilion Arms offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a traditional pub offering freshly home cooked...

    Charming place with great breakfast and nice staff

  • The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,436 reviews

    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.

    Clean, great location good facilties. Staff polite helpful.

  • East Cliff Cottage Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 388 reviews

    Perched on Bournemouth’s popular East Cliff, the East Cliff Cottage Hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from miles of golden beaches. It offers free WiFi and elegantly furnished rooms.

    well conected and good room very good quality price

  • Commodore Hotel by Greene King Inns
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,155 reviews

    Located on the cliff tops at Southbourne, next to the cliff lifts and Fisherman's Walk, all rooms offer fantastic sea views. It is close to the New Forest and Bournemouth town centre.

    Good breakfast, friendly service. Clean room. Great view.

  • Village Hotel Bournemouth
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,614 reviews

    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

  • Elstead Hotel
    Breakfast options
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,337 reviews

    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.

    Good large bedroom over head fan got what we asked for

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  • The Strand Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 452 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, private parking and water sports facilities, the recently renovated property of The Strand Hotel, offers accommodation in Bournemouth, 800 metres from Eastcliff Beach and less...

    room was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was yum

  • Burley Court Hotel
    Budget options available
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,135 reviews

    Conveniently situated on the Bath Road, with a large car park and entrance with all amenities on the level.

    Friendly staff, great location & excellent value

  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,362 reviews

    Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel and spa is located 10 minutes from the town centre and Alum Chine beach. The property offers 83 3-star bedrooms with free WiFi. Parking on site is possible at a surcharge.

    Loved the outside lounge area, pleasant and relaxed

  • The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 926 reviews

    Situated on Southbourne clifftop and opposite a sandy Blue Flag beach, The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns is only a 10-minute drive from Bournemouth city centre and features free on-site...

    Great friendly staff, good food and entertainment.

  • The Trouville Bournemouth
    Budget options available
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 156 reviews

    Boasting a heated indoor swimming pool, The Trouville Bournemouth offers high quality accommodation close to Bournemouth’s seafront attractions. Parking is available on site, for an additional charge.

    It was located in a very useful area of Bournemouth.

  • The Mayfair Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 96 reviews

    Within easy walking distance of the town centre, the Bournemouth International Centre, and only minutes from the pier and beaches, this hotel is known for the quality of its fine food.

    Very clean .Friendly helpful staff.Would stay again

  • Southernhay Guest House
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 310 reviews

    Situated a mile from Bournemouth city centre, Southernhay Guest House features free on-site parking.

    Good room and breakfast friendly staff good breakfast

  • The Westby
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 414 reviews

    The Westby offers friendly, informal, modern and green ensuite accommodation just 800m from the beach. Each room has TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi.

    The host was very attentive, nothing was too much.

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  • 32 Cranleigh Close
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Situated 1.8 km from Boscombe Beach, 2.8 km from Hengistbury Head Beach and 6.9 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 32 Cranleigh Close offers accommodation located in Bournemouth.

    Great location on a peaceful street. Decent sized accommodation for a small family.

  • Denewood Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 719 reviews

    Ideally situated to take advantage of the Bournemouth beaches which are only 500 yards away, this hotel offers bright and elegant rooms with private bathrooms.

    The staff were incredible and the room was lovely.

  • Applewood Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,897 reviews

    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.

  • Sea Road Apartments
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 102 reviews

    Situated in Bournemouth and only 600 metres from Eastcliff Beach, Sea Road Apartments features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Location was fine. We needed to be near the hospital.

  • The Charlesworth
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 554 reviews

    This accommodation only Hotel was originally built in the late 19th century.

    Very close to local shops. Very close to the nearest beach.

  • Manor Apartments
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 72 reviews

    Situated in Bournemouth and only 700 metres from Boscombe Beach, Manor Apartments features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Good position, near seafront. Fair price. Free parking

  • Royal Exeter Hotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,036 reviews

    The Royal Exeter Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Bournemouth and Dorset's delightful countryside.

    Friendly staff on arrival and throughout our stay.

  • Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,547 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth Pier and Seafront and 350 metres from Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection features a traditional restaurant, modern...

    Brilliant breakfast, cooked to order and lots of choice

  • Serenity Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 14 reviews

    Attractively set in Bournemouth, Serenity Hotel features a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    It was good but small space in bathroom wasn't very good

  • The Hop Inn
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 967 reviews

    Set in Bournemouth, 700 metres from Alum Chine beach, The Hop Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    Had an amazing stay staff made you feel very welcomed

  • Hotel Celebrity
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,388 reviews

    In the East Cliff, this hotel is just a short stroll from Bournemouth's beaches and town centre. It has rooms, a restaurant and a bar.

    Ticks all the boxes with lovely buffet style breakfast

  • Brooklands
    Central location
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 49 reviews

    This comfortable hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with complimentary tea and coffee and free toiletries, just 2 minutes from Bournemouth’s Blue Flag sandy beach.

    Ideal location for BIC we were staying after a concert

  • Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,925 reviews

    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.

    Lovely character hotel . Lovely and friendly stuff

  • Fairmount Hotel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,171 reviews

    Centrally situated in Bournemouth, Fairmount Hotel is just a 500-metre walk from Bournemouth Beach and town centre. It offers affordable rooms.

    All the staff are helpful very kind Lovely people

  • Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,592 reviews

    This property has views across Bournemouth Bay from its cliff top location and is a short walk down to the beach using the zig zag.

    Location with great sea view right on cliff top :)

  • Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,526 reviews

    Located on Bournemouth's East Cliff, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, the Bournemouth East Cliff Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western offers 3-star accommodation with free WiFi.

    Everyone so friendly and helpful lovely restaurant and bar

  • Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,823 reviews

    Situated on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool.

    Beautiful reception Room was lovely Slept amazing

  • Azure Beach Hotel
    3.4
    Scored 3.4
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 13 reviews

    Conveniently located in Bournemouth, Azure Beach Hotel offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

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  • Avg. price/night: £82.88
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,281 reviews
    This is a good budget hotel - if you want more you will need to pay quite a lot more. That good price gets you a comfortable room, a decent cooked breakfast (if you choose that option), a small pool - unusual in this price range, a location that's close to the city and plenty of free parking. The hotel is also in a quiet road. So lots going for it. Another plus is very helpful staff.
    mark
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £139.50
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,308 reviews
    Excellent location and its everything you can expect from a budget hotel. Breakfast was very good. Parking fell short of space but I believe it was due to the rush in the Easter weekend.
    Manabendra Nath
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £82.88
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,281 reviews
    It was a budget hotel that wasn't too expensive. I was only staying one night and it was in the location I needed. The staff were helpful & friendly.
    Phil
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,388 reviews
    Room was fine for the price paid, staff were very friendly! Some of the rooms are a little dated, but for a budget hotel the location was great! Breakfast was good with items topped up when needed (so not wasteful!) Bournemouth is fantastic :)
    Stacey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,161 reviews
    Reasonable location. Pleasant and roomy public spaces. Fairly clean. Good small budget hotel.
    Mike
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.40
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 5,770 reviews
    Great location , just few minutes walk both to the sea side and to the town center , great value for money always clean and confortable, and stuf always kind and helpful, what more you need from a budget hotel?
    de la connaissance
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £179
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,764 reviews
    The location made it really easy to get to where we wanted to go. The touches for our dog of a little welcome box with treats, a ball and a water bowl to use were really thoughtful. I think they have an opportunity for this to be a better stay and maybe they were just short staffed but for what we paid, it wasn't what we would class as a budget break but it felt akin to a lower end cheap budget hotel unfortunately.
    Jodie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.40
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 8,939 reviews
    I read quite a few reviews before booking this hotel and to be honest they were not favourable. I booked a couple of nights as working in Poole and yes the hotel is dated but location and cost override this. The hotel is a three star and that's what you have to expect, it's clean and the staff are friendly. I would recommend this hotel for someone on a budget with no thrills
    k
    keiran
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £97
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,897 reviews
    it is a 3 star property and for 3 stars I was amazed how nice it was, I was. it is very beautifully decorated, clean, very nice staff and comfortable rooms. breakfast was nice. Really enjoyed our stay and def would come back. i stayed on more expensive 4 stars hotels in Bournemouth which were much worse, so def exceeded my expectations. Very convenient location to get to a beach.
    Asta
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £90
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,171 reviews
    Location was great for BIC, restaurants etc and hotel had parking which was a bonus. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Good price for budget hotel, very clean and comfortable bed. Will definitely be back!
    Samantha
    Young couple

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