"Car park spaces and great location. Near the centre and 10 mins walking to either the town for shopping"
"Town centre is not far from the hotel and 10 mins walking to restaurants. Onsite parking is available"
Perfectly located 11 minutes' walk from the award-winning Oceanarium, the 4-star Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel And Spa Bournemouth features rooms with views of the garden. Guests will be able to relax in a heated swimming pool, while enjoying the lovely atmosphere a short way from the live music venue "Bournemouth International Centre".
The hotel is about 5 km from Bournemouth airport and 1.2 km from such cultural venues as the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel And Spa also gives access to the Bournemouth Beach, which is 10 minutes' walk away. The golden sandy beach is about 800 metres away. The Westbourne is 20 minutes' stroll from this elegant hotel. Savoy Hotel bus stop is 150 metres from the property and within 2 km of is enough to get to Bournemouth Central train station.
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel And Spa offers fashionable rooms complete with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as an iron with ironing board and climate control. They come with en suite bathrooms. The bright bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Staying in this Bournemouth hotel you can choose from 2 restaurants to have dinner at. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink. The bar area includes a lounge. Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel And Spa Bournemouth is a few steps from Southbourne Fried Chicken, that serves Turkish cuisine.
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Bournemouth Bay
3.8 km
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2.8 km
Bournemouth International Centre
450 m
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12 km
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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel And Spa offers fashionable rooms complete with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as an iron with ironing board and climate control. They come with en suite bathrooms. The bright bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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Richard
2024-06-06
9/10
Its location to the town centre of Bournemouth was convenient. The room we had was brand-new and beautifully presented with a super king sized bed, travel cot, for instance.
Michael
2024-03-17
7/10
Wonderful small and fairly clean place, exceptionally welcoming staff from the receptionists to the waiters. Comfortable bedroom.
David
2024-03-13
9/10
Huge & luxurious room, a coffeemaker, a safe box, and a storage space in there. Exceptional and welcoming employees from the receptionists to the waiters. The location fantastic and particularly good to provide us with a 10 % off voucher for a local restaurant.
Frank
2024-03-08
5/10
Perfect building and rooms with a super king sized bed which was very comfortable.
Breakfast cold.
C.
2024-02-24
9/10
The breakfast was absolutely fantastic and enjoyable, the staff was exceptionally welcoming, the grounds were fairly clean. The service was efficient with a fast check-in. Had opportunity to use wake up calls at no cost. The hotel was in a central setting close to everthing. The main bar was relaxing.
Stefan
2024-02-19
5/10
The hotel had a central position close to very central, the Conference centre and a lovely sandy beach and sand.
Didn't like the area, it was not pleasant.
David
2024-02-08
7/10
Pleasantly decorated and compact room available with bedroom and a balcony plus complimentary toiletries. Really clean facilities in general, great and lovely location to Double Park.
George
2023-12-28
8/10
Loved my very enjoyable short stay for winter. The staff was caring, attentive, and everything was very good. Had absolutely superb continental breakfasts with the soggy hash browns and excellent quality ingredients.
David
2023-12-19
8/10
I was offered a delicious breakfast at 9pm. Very good service from all the delightfully helpful staff that I interacted with. The accommodation had a central location very close to city centre. Also, Cleveleys Front Promenade was 2 km away.
Carol
2023-12-13
8/10
This lovely traditional and pretty standard hotel was in central location central to most local attractions. Moreover, it was 2 km from a Beatles museum.
Mickey
2023-12-07
9/10
Surprisingly spacious and generally clean room with decent view of the town. Welcoming and exceptional personnel from Management to house keepers.
James
2023-11-26
7/10
Relaxing traditional hotel with particularly nice views of the town. Plenty of enjoyable breakfast options. High standard room, as well as highly efficient staff from Management to house keepers.
John
2023-11-13
7/10
Fairly clean place, staff was extremely friendly. The restaurant was relaxing for dinner, we ordered amazing dishes. The location was great and lovely and beds were comfy. Also, the area was residential.
Godfrey
2023-11-06
8/10
Great and easy location in the Brasserie which was very nice and easy access to shopping malls and the Christmas market.
John
2023-11-01
9/10
Exceptionally clean place & exceptionally professional staff at the reception desk. Comfortable and handy location near to the bistro restaurant, the golden sandy beaches and sea and shops, nice comfy base for visiting restaurants and bars close to the hotel. Easy walk to a live music venue.
Henry
2023-10-19
6/10
Well, it was a thoroughly enjoyable stay on this visit. Enjoyed the continental breakfast for vegetarians. The staff members were friendly attentive and competent.
Well, the area was unpleasant overall.
John
2023-10-12
8/10
Our room was extremely pleasant, air-conditioned and the bed was extra large. The hotel was near beach, shops and restaurants/ entertainment, and the centre thanks to its fantastic location.
Philip
2023-09-30
8/10
I had the standard double room which was fashionable and fully functional with balcony. The location was marvellous and perfect close to bic walking distance to beach.
Paul
2023-09-26
8/10
Exceptional hotel in a very comfortable building with panoramic views over town or garden. Delicious breakfast, brand-new standard twin room. Incredibly large bed, delightfully helpful personnel at the reception desk. Fantastic location close to restraunts, the brassiere restaurant and the town centre, early check-in.
David
2023-09-25
8/10
Its location is marvellous, so close to restaurants and brasseries. This hotel is located close to the beach.
Henry
2023-09-21
8/10
Magnificent location really close to the lovely Bournemouth beach, and Easy to get into Bournemouth, it's very central.
David
2023-09-08
7/10
Incredible and enjoyable breakfast in the restaurant to start the day. In a very central location with restaurants and brasseries so close to the hotel.
Gordon
2023-09-08
9/10
Fairly priced, large and newly remodelled rooms with jacuzzi, a super king sized bed plus lovely big towels. Marvellous location with restaurants and brasseries so close to the place.
James
2023-09-04
6/10
The location was marvellous and absolutely perfect, so close to restaurants and brasseries. We ate in the particularly good restaurant for evening meals which was fairly priced.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was kind of slow.
Lewis
2023-08-27
8/10
A decent size and recently refurbished rooms with facilities like a coffeemaker and a storage.
Graham
2023-08-21
9/10
It was fairly clean, the staff was very polite, plus the service was exceptional. Our room was surprisingly spacious and the breakfast was adequate.
Thomas
2023-08-15
8/10
The location was great and lovely for exploring Bournemouth. I usually went to Zim Braai to grab a bite.
Steve
2023-08-10
8/10
We were in a magnificent location right by the beach and variety of restaurants, Bournemouth seafront and centre and shops and beaches. The staff was amazingly helpful, offered us wake up calls and ironing free of charge.
Stuart
2023-07-28
8/10
I spend 1 night in Bournemouth lovely. The location was central, particularly good brilliant to use after a morning spent at the Christmas Market. Moreover, it was close enough to the seafront and local attractions, Also near the town centre and the restaurant and and reception. The staff was delightfully helpful with local information.
Fred
2023-07-19
9/10
Efficient stuff and fantastic and popular place. Great and decent location central to most local attractions. The main bar onsite.
Victoria
2023-07-15
9/10
The location of the hotel was central, just next door to local restaurants, the supermarket, and restaurants and town center. The superior double room was high quality, everything was amazing.
Frederick
2023-07-13
9/10
We had a standard twin room which was excellent quality and air-conditioned. The pool area was very clean and the location was magnificent, near Bournemouth beach and town, and the attractions in Bournemouth. Had soft gins and juices in the disco bar.
David
2023-07-02
7/10
The location is central. The breakfast is absolutely fantastic with plenty of food.
Raymond
2023-07-02
7/10
Always polite staff from the receptionists to the waiters, huge superior double room.
Sydney
2023-07-01
8/10
The hotel was 1st class and fairly clean, had panoramic views of town. The standard twin room was air-conditioned and had a luxurious bathroom. The setting of venue was fantastic, near by restaurants. Plus, it was close to far to walk to town, Zig-Zag pathway, and nightlife.
Ian
2023-06-26
9/10
Our room with a balcony was beautifully presented and well-equipped with incredibly large beds. The service was very good and the pool was very clean. Besides, we parked the car on street. Disco bar was relaxing.
George
2023-06-20
8/10
Friendly check-in, parking on street. Great and decent location for visiting restaurants and brasseries so close to the hotel.
Mark
2023-06-04
9/10
The location was fab, just 5 min walk from Bournemouth Beach. The staff was exceptionally welcoming, friendly attentive. We booked an air conditioned superior king room with a delicious continental breakfast.
Laura
2023-05-22
8/10
Fantastic accommodation with efficient staff from Management to house keepers. Good pool area, lovely and incredible breakfast with toast and the soggy hash browns and decent coffee. Unbeatable ideal location, in the Brasserie which was very nice.
John
2023-05-17
9/10
Our superior double room included a coffeemaker, a safe and a storage space.
John
2023-05-11
7/10
Clean place with thoughtful staff and particularly nice view of the town. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable stay for 1 night. Excellent food for a continental breakfast.
Jackie
2023-05-10
9/10
The units are pleasantly decorated and reasonably large with balcony.
Gary
2023-05-03
7/10
Surprisingly spacious units and welcoming staff from Management to house keepers. Decent views over town or garden and fantastic facilities.
Ronald
2023-04-29
7/10
Its location was unbeatable, really close to the West cliff, the Town Centre and all amenities and restaurant.
Francis
2023-04-17
8/10
Good and fab location with private parking on street.
Mark
2023-04-08
7/10
One of the advantages - great-sized rooms; they included a bath and fluffy towels. It had great and easy location with access to a live music venue nearby. Btw, the airport was 15 km away.
Pauline
2023-03-13
7/10
In relation to the reasonable price paid, it was enchanting place to stay with exceptional service. The venue was in a very central location not far from town centre or beach, and the restaurant. The main bar was nice and the staff were obliging.
Its breakfast definitely should 've been included.
Francis
2023-02-28
7/10
The hotel has neat rooms with a jacuzzi, a very good shower and coffee machine. It offers delicious breakfasts and has a nice restaurant. The location is stunning and pleasant, 1 km from Pavillion.
Alan
2023-02-23
7/10
Huge and luxurious rooms with separate bathrooms. Always polite personnel at the reception desk. Quick check-in, parking on street. Not to mention great wifi! Marvellous location, fairly nice area, close to other areas, buses and the cliff top and easy access to the beach and town centre.
Scott
2023-02-17
8/10
Luxury place, large beds, competent staff. Nice restaurant and good service. Easy parking on-site. Peaceful very central location and adequate breakfast.
John
2023-02-09
8/10
We only stayed here for 5 nights, as we didn't have time, though everything was perfect. Loved main bar and its soft drinks.
Christine
2023-01-31
8/10
It was clean and the staff were efficient and smart, beds were comfy. The location was decent and excellent, so close to the promenade and town.
Barrie
2022-12-23
8/10
A pretty standard hotel, my first choice in Bournemouth. The place was clean with a courteous staff. The breakfasts at 9pm. Compact room with a balcony, fairly priced.
William
2022-12-22
9/10
We had a luxurious superior queen room with a decent view of town. The staff were courteous and the design was lovely. The location of the hotel was stunning, for the attractions in Bournemouth. Also, the accommodation was only 1 km from a victorian pier.
Sally
2022-12-15
8/10
Everything was perfect, had a really nice stay for 1 night. The breakfast of this place was delicious at 9pm, liked it. The staff were attentive and the wake up calls and ironing were free of charge. The location was fab and handy - just 5 minutes' walk from Britannia.
Trevor
2022-12-10
9/10
Unbeatable location with parking on-site. Very easy to get from Bournemouth airport, just 0.5 km. A good choice of tasty food at breakfast time.
Dominic
2022-12-06
9/10
The location of the hotel was unbeatable and stunning - relatively close to Bournemouth Beach. It was located in a nice area. I appreciated that the design was nice.
Steve
2022-12-05
9/10
Immaculate, huge unit with the terrace and a balcony plus the bedroom.
Frank
2022-12-05
7/10
Everything was modern, smart staff, nice views of the town. The hotel was relaxing and in a very central location. Loved the safe area.
Thomas
2022-11-01
7/10
The breakfast was incredible at 9pm, delightful food. It was enjoyable, compact and with balcony.
Basil
2022-10-27
8/10
The rooms were compact, we really enjoyed them.
Marc
2022-10-22
9/10
I booked a superior queen room for 1 night and had a fantastic stay. It was in a brilliant location with an award-winning oceanarium nearby.
Patricia
2022-10-15
9/10
The hotel was in a stunning and brilliant location, to sea front etc. Moreover, it's so close to beach, and Bournemouth. My room included iron/ironing board, an electronic key card and coffee/tea making equipment.
Norman
2022-10-05
8/10
The location was stunning, close to a live music venue. The room was cosy, had private bathroom. Everything was good, though a few employees were not so helpful. Liked this budget hotel, and we would definitely go back.
Gerald
2022-09-11
8/10
The location was amazing and handy - within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go. Everything was perfect and within 15 minutes' drive of Bournemouth airport.
Nicola
2022-09-08
9/10
Its location minutes away from a live music venue was brilliant.
Ken
2022-09-06
9/10
Stunning and handy location - 5 mins walk from a bus station.
John
2022-09-03
9/10
Loved Bournemouth, the hotel was well-maintained and relaxing to sea front etc. We had huge bathroom. The location was marvellous, just 5 minutes walk from Bournemouth Beach. Besides, it was near town centre.
Steve
2022-08-19
8/10
We really enjoyed this place, it has ideal staff and location. The shuttle to the beach was a great perk and breakfast was included.
Guy
2022-08-13
9/10
The location is perfect and brilliant, 5 minutes' walk to Bournemouth Beach. The staff are accommodating and deserve a 4-star rating.
John
2022-08-12
9/10
Loved our excellent stay there a lot. That place was great and relaxing including very good staff and food. The staff were pleasant and exceptional, and we could use wake up calls and ironing free of charge. Magnificent restaurant served local specialities.
Niall
2022-08-08
9/10
The location was unbeatable and fab for walking around a live music venue. The breakfast was delicious at 9pm and the staff were pleasant.
Steve
2022-07-18
9/10
Lovely staff and food, loved it. The venue was right next to Bournemouth downtown. There was a nice pool on site too.
Thomas
2022-06-15
8/10
It was tidy as expected.
David
2022-05-12
9/10
It was as expected, had a really nice stay in the hotel.
Henry
2022-05-12
9/10
I had a very lovely stay with a breakfast included and enjoyed the location, it was unbeatable and near the sea. The service was excellent, that made the hotel relaxing place.
Herbert
2022-03-16
9/10
Everything was perfect from the great service to the outstanding food.
Harold
2022-03-10
9/10
Poor venue, but there were great staff and location. The room was neat with jacuzzi and had iron and ironing board, an electronic key card, and a coffee/tea maker.
The bed was uncomfortable, unfortunately.
John
2022-02-24
9/10
I appreciated staff and location. I stayed in the room that was cleaned and available with robe etc, balcony, for instance. The hotel was located so close to restaurants, town centre, the beach.
Paul
2022-02-02
9/10
So glad we choose it, it's ideal place for staying in Bournemouth.
Philip
2022-01-30
8/10
The hotel had a central location and it was within walking distance of a live music venue.
Cyril
2022-01-28
8/10
The total stay was great for a sub standard hotel. The room was compact with balcony, I loved it. The location was ideal, for example, Afternoon tea was not too far from the property.
George
2021-12-11
9/10
The property was relatively small and we had a very pleasant stay. Efficient personnel, very clean pool plus gorgeous garden. Set in nice quiet area, restaurants and bars were near the hotel.
Alfred
2021-12-03
9/10
There was lots of incredible meals. Location near restaurants and bars.
Joy
2021-11-10
9/10
I appreciated the place, it was neat & the staff were very good. Nestled near bars and restaurants. Also, a victorian pier was max 5 minutes walk to...
Nick
2021-11-05
9/10
Perfect view, fantastic service, extremely comfy beds. Excellent interior, luxurious bathroom, unique room. The English breakfast was savoury and I really enjoyed it. The pool was amazing and I had excellent drinks in the roof top bar.
Doug
2021-10-02
9/10
Easy location, brand-new, brand-new room. It was nice having balcony, fridge and coffee. The pool was heated and the garden - lovely. The hotel was adjacent to the fantastic beach and near bars and restaurants. Amazing restaurant and main bar on-site.
Mark
2021-09-10
8/10
Charming location, newly renovated building, good food. Thorough staff were more than helpful.
James
2021-07-15
9/10
Place was spotless, everything was exceptional. I slept so comfy in the comfy bed. The management was hard-working, as well as the staff. The continental breakfast offered lots of food, something for everyone's taste.
Audrey
2021-07-01
9/10
The place was very very clean, I greatly enjoyed its food and facilities. The restaurant had tasty food.
Edmund
2021-06-06
9/10
Very popular and pretty clean place, considerate staff. The staff did all they can for a fun stay. Super beds, air conditioning, balcony and coffee were a nice touch. Had such wonderful breakfast with coffee and de-caff coffee. Prime location, relatively near bournemouth pavilion.
Niall
2021-05-09
9/10
The venue itself is understaffed, yet it has very helpful staff, absolutely perfect location. Plentiful breakfast, helpful service. There's lovely pool and free parking. To be honest, free wifi throughout the property was an unexpected bonus.
The bathrooms are cramped.
Jill
2021-04-11
8/10
I enjoyed that the room was luxurious, the bfast staff was beautiful and the breakfast was very adequate. The beds were very comfy, I slept well. There also was safe parking and brilliant pool.
Dean
2021-02-27
8/10
Have stayed at this well maintained hotel previously and always had friendly service. Genuinely friendly staff and I liked private parking. The staff made my stay warm. Swimming pool was good and breakfast was extremely good.
Eddie
2020-10-31
8/10
We had views of the town. Appreciated that it was steps away from Savoy Hotel bus station.
Fred
2020-03-23
8/10
This hotel was situated in front of tourist destinations like bournemouth pier. We appreciated service and breakfast here. The venue had a swimming pool and was close to the beach:)))
Billy
2020-01-26
8/10
The room was good sized. Everything you might need for you holiday is here, we really enjoyed breakfast and facilities. Excellent base for your holidays in Bournemouth.
