Located merely 1.4 km from the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, the classic Elstead Hotel Bournemouth offers comfortable rooms around 25 minutes' walk from the top family-friendly place like the Bournemouth Observation Wheel. This 3-star smoke-free hotel serves British dishes and offers a hot tub and a sauna, boasting a setting near a train station.
The hotel in the Boscombe district of Bournemouth is approximately 5 minutes' drive from the award-winning Oceanarium and approximately 10 minutes' drive from such shopping venues as the public Square. The seaside park "Boscombe Chine Gardens" is not far from the lovely Elstead, while Bournemouth airport is 5 km from it. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Boscombe Chine Gardens, situated a mere 1.1 km away. The nearby entertainment options include the victorian Bournemouth Pier, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk away. The Elstead Bournemouth is 450 metres from Bournemouth coach bus station.
Offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the 62 rooms come with ironing equipment to ensure a comfortable stay. There is also an en suite bathroom.
The property includes an à la carte restaurant and a lounge bar. Guests will enjoy British dishes at Langtry's Restaurant, which is a few moments from Elstead Hotel.
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8.0
Very Good
Based on 1037 reviews
Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Parking
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Children facilities
Cots
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Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
Pets
No pets allowed
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Bournemouth Bay
4.4 km
Castlepoint Shopping Centre
3.4 km
Bournemouth University
3.2 km
Bournemouth International Centre
1.5 km
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Bournemouth
10 km
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Bournemouth Central Station
500 m
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Anthony
2024-04-24
9/10
The rooms are reasonably large and generally offer a writing desk, a trouser press, and an iron. Its location is perfect and exceptionally nice in Bournemouth area.
Edward
2024-04-15
7/10
The venue has convenient setting in Boscombe district short walk to the train station close to AFC Bournemouth's ground as well as beach, town, train station, supermarket.
Terry
2024-03-27
8/10
Everything is nice here, had a really nice stay for value for money. It has cooperative, efficient stuff. The room is new-fashioned with a spacious bed and lovely views.
Herbert
2024-02-10
7/10
The rooms with bedroom, comfy beds plus tea. Magnificent central location and welcoming and very pleasant staff.
Mark
2024-01-26
8/10
Full English breakfast, well-equipped and well furnished room with large windows. Location peaceful, close to a railway station. And only 15 minutes walking to downtown.
Richard
2024-01-21
8/10
Gorgeous, excellent breakfasts with tomatoes, mushrooms, fruit.
Hugo
2024-01-20
9/10
Magnificent central location, really close to centre or cliffs, important landmarks and awesome location and quiet beach. Plus, 5 minutes drive from Pier Head.
Richard
2024-01-16
5/10
It was a top quality place, had caring staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners. This accommodation was in the central location close to centre of bournmouth.
As for me, the area was horrible.
Andrew
2024-01-08
8/10
We really enjoyed staying 3 nights here. The breakfast we ordered was nice hot and extensive with fruit and tomatoes, as for instance. In general the service was good.
Hugh
2024-01-06
7/10
It had plenty of meals for breakfast, including toast, yoghourt, fruit, and eggs.
Kenneth
2023-12-29
8/10
Tried well presented toast, yoghourt, fruit, and eggs. Incredibly nice personnel apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners and the breakfast offered was super.
Rob
2023-12-18
7/10
Unusual and clean place overall with lovely and incredible location to supermarket for me.
Louise
2023-12-13
7/10
The full English breakfast is extensive, toast, yoghourt, fruit, and eggs are delicious. The location is perfect and magnificent, short walk to the East cliff beaches, you cannot beat it.
Connor
2023-12-13
8/10
Well-organized place, very professional staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners. High-class & brand-new unit for lockers. Warm and extensive breakfast - toast, cereal, fruit, and eggs.
Joan
2023-11-18
7/10
Everything was fantastic, including extremely friendly staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners. Actually, the room was decent sized with a view, it also had wake-up service.
Michael
2023-10-29
7/10
They serve reasonably good and gorgeous breakfasts for all tastes with fruit and beans and yogurt. The location is comfortable and good, in the guest seating area downstairs.
Keith
2023-10-28
9/10
Truly enjoyed this really comfortable stay for 2 training days over the weekend. The full English breakfast was lovely and included well presented toast, yoghourt, fruit, and eggs. The location was marvellous and lovely, to Bournemouth town centre, in the really quiet area.
Craig
2023-10-22
8/10
Perfectly clean hotel in a very pleasant building near beaches, town, gardens, and shops and beach. Well furnished rooms and caring staff members apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners. A lounge, a kettle, and coffee - very useful.
John
2023-10-19
8/10
The full English breakfast with fruit and good coffee and toast. Unbeatable location in residential-type area, in the really quiet area.
Holly
2023-10-16
7/10
Exceptionally clean hotel, very amiable staff & convenient and ideal location in area closest to reception. Well furnished room with large bathroom and with a lot of space.
Richard
2023-10-03
7/10
Peaceful and quaint accommodation with cooperative staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners. Very clean swimming pool area and hot breakfast with mushrooms and toast and good coffee. Central location very close to the railway station.
Breakfast cold.
George
2023-09-25
7/10
Overall a really comfortable stay for good value. Nice variety of toast, yoghourt, fruit, and eggs for breakfast. Lovely building, marvellous and lovely location so close to the excellent restaurant, lovely walk through the gardens and the train station close to AFC Bournemouth's ground and close to town.
Francis
2023-09-06
9/10
Generally, liked this lovely little accommodation with proactive staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners.
Glyn
2023-08-27
9/10
Everything was very good, including its family atmosphere. Well furnished room with nice views, a lounge area, a kettle, and coffee. Very amiable, caring personnel apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners.
Eric
2023-08-23
7/10
The hotel was good-sized, and the meals were lovely, I really enjoyed the particularly good location just off the leisure complex as well as the beach and trains and town centre. The staff was extremely friendly in all services.
Oliver
2023-08-21
7/10
Well furnished units with comfy beds. Perfect and easy location in Bournemouth, next to the train station close to AFC Bournemouth's ground and close to town, the public areas and the East cliff beaches.
Nigel
2023-08-14
9/10
Caring staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners, new-fashioned suite.
Jason
2023-08-07
9/10
The location was absolutely perfect in the very quiet area. The restaurant was very clean with friendly attentive staff, we ordered fresh dishes.
Frank
2023-07-16
7/10
First-class service offered, perfectly clean and well heated room with the bedroom and a large single bed. Well presented toast, yoghourt, fruit, and eggs.
Frank
2023-07-16
9/10
We would stay here again as the location was marvellous and lovely. Thank you very much for the very comfortable stay on this visit. Lovely restaurant, well presented food, people working here are exceptionally nice.
Marc
2023-07-13
9/10
Comforts of a decent size and well heated room with large bathroom were fabulous. The location was central, absolutely perfect close to the tiwn centre.
Alex
2023-06-27
7/10
I enjoyed the hotel, it was nicely decorated and clean with magnificent location in terms of location everything is walking distance. The staff were excellent and excellent co-operating and check-in was smooth. The service was good, totally satisfied.
Charles
2023-06-23
9/10
We ate delicious toast, yoghourt, fruit and eggs for breakfast.
Nigel
2023-06-17
9/10
Close to a railway station, the location was perfect and magnificent, to Bournemouth pier. The pool was lovely, extensive breakfasts with toast, hash browns and sausages.
Mark
2023-06-04
8/10
Fairly clean and pleasant property with extensive full English breakfasts and respectful staff. Great facilities in general, perfect and excellent location local to Town Centre etc. And so close to Bournemouth airport and Bournemouth.
Kevin
2023-05-30
9/10
My favourite property in Bournemouth. So many choices for breakfast: coffee, toast, cereals, fruit and eggs.
Guy
2023-05-25
9/10
Convenient and perfect location close to beech in a good area. Nicely furnished units with an extra bed and the windows can open, and very competent staff.
Edmund
2023-05-02
9/10
The hotel was brilliant with great and lovely location close to town centre. The breakfast was gorgeous, had a wide range of food like toast, yoghourt, fruit and eggs.
Mary
2023-04-16
9/10
Although some of the staff were very unfriendly, I had an excellent stay. The service was first-class and the pool was great.
Jay
2023-04-15
7/10
I truly enjoyed having toast, yoghourt, fruit, and eggs in the morning. The staff was excellent co-operating and competent, the room was nicely furnished. The venue was in a central location close enough to very attentive, the centre of Bournemouth a short walk from the sea and the East cliff beaches. Besides, the hotel was within a close distance from Dynamica Pilates.
Robbie
2023-03-30
8/10
The location was perfect and fantastic - a short way from everywhere we wanted to go. We asked for double room and it was beautifully maintained with large bathroom.
Bruce
2023-03-15
9/10
The place was fairly clean and homey, it had extremely friendly staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners. We were upgraded to a decent size room with comfy beds.
John
2023-03-12
9/10
In overall, the place is pleasant, has amiable staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners. Brilliant location in very central to Bournemouth town centre, you can walk everywhere. Boscombe district definitely deserves exploring.
John
2023-03-06
7/10
Cool suite, comfortable beds. The pool area is lovely too.
Naomi
2023-03-06
8/10
All in all, it's top quality place that has especially helpful staff apart from one receptionist and two lovely cleaners.
Mark
2023-02-27
8/10
Its location close to the beach and shops is incredible.
Tony
2023-02-02
8/10
The location was magnificent, within walking distance of Gallery. You could walk to shops and supermarkets. The room was spotless and complete with a bathtub.
Graeme
2023-01-26
8/10
The location of this quaint and pleasant hotel was unbeatable, to walk from the train station. Tried some takeout specials at Naked Coffee Bear Pit, luckily it was just a short walk away from the venue.
Jim
2023-01-21
9/10
The breakfast had plenty of eggs, toast, cereal and fruit. The hotel had a central setting in residential-type area. Boscombe district was worth exploring.
Rob
2022-12-18
9/10
The breakfast was extensive: you could find cereals, fruit, toast and eggs. This hotel had a central position near the station.
Jack
2022-12-16
8/10
It had awesome and cosy location near Knyveton Gardens. Visited few places in the centre, a 10-15 minute walking distance from the hotel.
Richard
2022-11-15
8/10
Our hotel is set in a central location so close to buses, beach. It has a good bar and pleasant and welcoming staff.
Richard
2022-11-14
9/10
The hotel was in a stunning location, on a beautiful park.
The hotel staff was quite busy.
Andy
2022-11-09
9/10
Stayed at a neat and light room with a fridge, bath plus good views. The breakfast was full of well presented meals such as cereals, fruit, eggs and toast.
James
2022-10-13
9/10
We stayed in a bright and fabulous room with a view. Its peaceful, central location was a plus.
The room was very hot.
Helen
2022-10-11
8/10
We got huge and bright room with large bathroom. We liked its magnificent and brilliant location to important landmarks.
Matthew
2022-10-04
8/10
All in all it's exceptionally clean place, they have comfortable beds.
Chris
2022-10-01
7/10
It was in a central location, close to the train station. The staff were knowledgeable and caring and the wake up service and ironing were free of charge. The room was high standard and bright with a huge bathroom.
Craig
2022-09-29
9/10
Overall - quiet and quirky place with pleasant staff at all times. Extremely comfy beds in our suite. Spacious bedroom and huge bathroom.
Paul
2022-08-26
8/10
Our room was huge, with multi-channel television, a seating area and ironing facilities. Lots of food for breakfast, everything was tasty.
Bill
2022-08-21
6/10
The hotel was pleasant and quiet, nonetheless I stayed for 1 night only. The food was well presented with plenty of alternatives. Besides, parking was available onsite.
The staff were quite busy, didn't expect that coming.
Shane
2022-08-19
9/10
The location was brilliant and cosy, close to Bournemouth University. Besides, it was adjacent to both communal areas and bedrooms/bathrooms, beach, and the centre.
Kieran
2022-08-14
8/10
Units with breakfast. Brilliant location, not too far from The Avenue.
Mike
2022-07-12
8/10
Enchanting and clean hotel, liked it. The restaurant was lovely with friendly attentive staff, I tried amazing dishes. They had a smooth check-in. There were great pool, great parking, nevertheless I liked venue's good views more.
David
2022-07-03
9/10
Central location of this traditional hotel was a bonus. Loved the exceptionally comfortable bed in my suite. Tasty food plus immensely pleasant staff. Actually everything was good, my next choice again in Bournemouth.
Ian
2022-05-11
9/10
Excellent service, even though a few employees were not that friendly. It had central location close to Knyveton Gardens. A lot of food options next to the venue. I came here for 1 night and had a great stay.
Very dated bathroom, and the breakfast was very very poor.
Lewis
2022-04-15
8/10
The place was cheerful, clean, had pleasant staff and rooms. The breakfast had lots of options, including fruit, toast, eggs and bangers. Also, I enjoyed how stunning the location was. Moreover, it was 2 km from View.
Fred
2022-04-01
9/10
I've had an enjoyable stay for value for money.
Alan
2022-02-21
8/10
Best value and location was incredible. Beautiful and non-smoking units with large bathroom. Obliging crew, perfect service. Cereal, slices of fresh bread, hot waffles, hardboiled eggs and cheese for breakfast were delicious and savoury.
Well, there was low water pressure.
Tony
2022-01-18
9/10
Very good staff and location, we really enjoyed our stay in the hotel. Plenty of food available in the bar.
Robert
2022-01-05
9/10
Not big venue, very good value for money. Simple check-in, very good communication, absolutely ideal location. Well laid out & adequate unit with large bathroom, double bed and the 80's dated decor. I enjoyed the light restaurant and the food was outstanding.
Jeff
2022-01-01
8/10
The whole experience was fairly nice. Functional room and maintained facilities. Had hot drinks in the Irish bar in the evening. Restaurant was astonishing and well priced.
Lewis
2021-12-01
9/10
Interesting place with perfect location and staff. It was centrally located in a family friendly area. Kindness from the whole staff.
Ernest
2021-11-15
8/10
It was a perfectly pleasant stay. Brand-new rooms, a huge bathroom. Good bar and attentive staff. Walking distance to the train station, just 10 minutes.
Ruth
2021-10-31
9/10
Happy staff, reasonable location, nice service. Breakfast was exceptional, lots of cheap food. Soft bed, updated and updated rooms. Really enjoyed Bournemouth, the hotel was stylish.
Rod
2021-09-24
8/10
Great value, it was special stay. There was a nice reception. Eggs, cereal, tea, toast and hot waffles were fantastic and overall there was a good choice of food. The room we had was large with large bathroom.
Ian
2021-08-17
9/10
The full english breakfast, the knowledgeable employees. Well appointed and nice size room, I enjoyed it. The staff did all they can for a WARM stay. Pool bar was pleasant and absolutely clean.
Sara
2021-07-31
9/10
The facilities were spotlessly clean and the staff fabulous! The hotel has unbeatable location really close to transport links with buses every 10 minutes into Bournemouth, beach and the crowds too. The service here was helpful too.
David
2021-05-06
9/10
Relaxing experience, everything was fine. Satisfactory breakfast, welcoming service.
Couldn't stay longer!
Paul
2021-04-29
8/10
The property was so clean and staff was cheerfull. Based in a domestic area. The staff made my stay excellent. I enjoyed the gorgeous variety at breakfast. Efficient service throughout the hotel.
Mike
2021-04-07
9/10
Liked staff and rooms, they were fab. There were cereal, toast, coffee, eggs and fruit at breakfast. Excellent city centre hotel set in the fairly quiet area. 0.5 km away from Bournemouth airport.
Frank
2021-02-20
9/10
Family friendly and clean hotel, welcoming staff and such amazing location.
Trevor
2020-12-26
9/10
Enjoyed it and would stay here again. Classic decoration of our rooms. The self service breakfast was a bonus...
Scott
2020-11-10
8/10
Adjacent to the downtown, 15 minutes on foot. Got the same executive double room booked online, thoroughly enjoyed that. A special thanks to friendly staff.
Margaret
2020-11-02
9/10
we liked staff and amenities here. our bed was comfortable. a cool bonus was nearby pumpkin cafe, that offered tea and coffee. we recommend it with confidence.
Robert
2020-03-12
9/10
Hotel location was within a walking distance of boscombe chine gardens. The staff was really friendly. Fabulous food for all meals.
