"Short walking distance from bic and not that far from the beach"
"The room was clean and also close to the shops and bars"
Located merely 0.9 km from the Lower Gardens, the 2-star smoke-free Kensington Hotel Bournemouth offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park. The hotel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from Bournemouth Central train station and in close proximity to the Treehouse Family Play indoor play centre.
This hotel is about 5 km from Bournemouth airport and merely 1.7 km from such cultural venues as the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. The Kensington Bournemouth also lies around 700 metres from an award-winning beach. Guests might as well visit Upper Gardens, which is a mere 0.9 km away. A 10-minute drive will take you from the accommodation to the Boscombe Pier. Admirals Walk bus stop is located fairly close to this Bournemouth hotel.
Offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the 26 rooms come with ironing equipment to ensure a comfortable stay. There is also a private bathroom. They feature bright bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet as well as hair dryers and bath sheets.
Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. Hallmark Brasserie & Bar is located next to Kensington Hotel and serves European dishes, approximately a 5-minute walk away.
4.8
Decent
Based on 711 reviews
Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 21:00
Check-out:from 09:00 until 11:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 2.
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4.8
Decent
Based on 711 reviews
Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
On-site car park
Services
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Housekeeping
Laundry
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Children facilities
Cots
Leisure facilities
Garden area
Facilities for disabled guests
Handicap parking
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Heating
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Ironing facilities
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Flat-screen TV
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
4.8
Decent
Based on 711 reviews
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Bournemouth Bay
4 km
Bournemouth International Centre
700 m
Bournemouth University
2.7 km
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Bournemouth
12 km
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Bournemouth Central Station
2 km
4.8
Decent
Based on 711 reviews
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Offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the 26 rooms come with ironing equipment to ensure a comfortable stay. There is also a private bathroom. They feature bright bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet as well as hair dryers and bath sheets.
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Patrick
2024-04-13
8/10
Got triple room with extra bed, fresh air inside, for example as expected. The hotel was in the very central setting in the garden below the window.
William
2024-04-08
9/10
Well-maintained place! A brand-new and reasonably large room provided with the walls windows, walk in shower and garden. Excellent setting, amicable employees especially the manager. Easy to get to and close to the beach.
Brian
2024-03-16
9/10
Had family room with the walls windows, extra bed, as for instance to ensure we had a pleasant stay. It was airy and everything was perfectly fine.
Michael
2024-03-03
9/10
It was in a very central setting to walk to beach. Plus, I could reach Central Gardens just a short stroll away from the hotel.
Nicholas
2024-03-02
9/10
It was really close to Bournemouth, nearest shops, restaurant recommendations and things to do and bars/restaurants and the town centre, magnificent and unbeatable location overall.
Jonathan
2024-02-16
9/10
Good-sized and airy unit with a view. Fairly nice area, perfect and magnificent location, so close to beach and town centre as well as a lovely cafe called The Olive Cafe.
Charles
2024-02-14
7/10
Brilliant, marvellous location near communal areas and nearest shops, restaurant recommendations and things to do. A TV set and a kettle available in the double room. A bath in the bathroom.
Anthony
2024-02-06
9/10
Lovely bed & excellent position really close to a slope, the beach and town centre, and the beech.
Michael
2024-02-04
9/10
We stayed 4 nights and it was a comfortable fit. The hotel had a very central location close to the beach. Also, the place was not very far from a green Flag park.
Lewis
2024-01-24
8/10
Had double room with fresh air inside, extra bed and the walls windows.
Harry
2024-01-09
8/10
Homey place, brand-new room, very amiable staff. A work desk, multi-channel TV, and ironing facilities in the room, incredibly comfortable location.
Ray
2024-01-09
8/10
All of the staff was great and nice. The location was great - easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go. The area was nice close to The Olive Cafe, and the beach and the town.
Gregory
2023-12-27
7/10
My triple room was brand-new, airy. An electronic key card, a work desk, and television worked well.
Keith
2023-12-26
7/10
The location in a nice enough area was excellent and lovely and there were a market and a local store nearby.
Peter
2023-12-23
9/10
It was an excellent value place, had responsive staff especially the manager. The room we booked was airy and bright with extra bed. The location of the property was perfect and exceptionally nice, close to centre of Bournemouth.
Edward
2023-12-11
9/10
Ideal location, bright family room with garden below.
Joseph
2023-11-13
5/10
The rooms were good sized and airy and with fresh air inside and extra bed plus garden below. The hotel had a very central setting close to all amenities. Also, tourist destinations and a bucolic village were at a small distance.
Some of the staff were not very friendly.
Eric
2023-11-09
8/10
Well-run and great value place all in all, has very attentive staff especially Julie the manager who was brilliant. The hotel is situated in the very central location close to sea. Also, it is really close to seafront and shops/restaurants, nearest shops, restaurant recommendations and things to do and the town centre.
Michael
2023-10-29
9/10
Airy, bright rooms complete with the walls windows, good facilities and walk in shower.
Thomas
2023-10-17
7/10
Well-maintained and good value facility close to the beach. Free parking onsite provided.
James
2023-10-11
7/10
Booked a brand-new room with walk in shower, garden plus extra bed. Excellent and lovely position close to West cliff top.
Roland
2023-09-29
8/10
The location was absolutely perfect - short walk to seafront and shops/restaurants, the beaches and town centre of Bournemouth, and the garden below the window. Furthermore, it was just a short walk away from a chain casino.
Steve
2023-09-18
9/10
The property was well-run and excellent value with outstandingly accommodating staff especially the manager. The location was good and perfect for walking around a live music venue.
William
2023-09-08
8/10
The location of the hotel in Bournemouth is marvellous and convenient, really close to the beach and town centre, a lovely cafe called The Olive Cafe and the sea. Also, it's at a medium distance from a Gothic Revival church.
Herbert
2023-09-07
9/10
It was a good and absolutely perfect location really close to the beach and town centre with bars and restaurants, bars/restaurants, and the shops, town, beach and pier.
Jordan
2023-08-31
8/10
The room was bright & brand-new, with extra bed. Booked it for £ 44. Location: the hotel was short walk to Swanage, beach and town and the garden below the window.
Les
2023-08-24
9/10
Everything was good and met the needs. The place was clean with a very friendly staff especially the manager.
Hugh
2023-08-21
7/10
Booked a room with extra bed. The location was very central, just next door to shopping malls and restaurants, the beach, shops and restaurants and the seaside.
Roy
2023-08-04
9/10
The location was very central, magnificent close to the seafront.
Kieran
2023-07-29
9/10
Well-maintained place, it has superfriendly staff especially the manager. The hotel offers good and absolutely perfect location near the beaches and town centre of Bournemouth, the bournemouth pier, and nearest shops, restaurant recommendations and things to do. You can relax at The Goat & Tricycle, located nearby.
Derek
2023-07-23
8/10
Big unit with walk in shower, garden, for instance.
Richard
2023-06-04
6/10
The place was clean with free parking and a lovely bed.
Highly unprofessional staff!
Ron
2023-05-25
7/10
The location was ideal and nice, very close to city centre, the shops, and the beach and the town. Exceptionally comfortable beds, room was spacious and airy.
Kenneth
2023-05-20
9/10
We loved rooms with fresh air inside. Our location was perfect close to centre.
David
2023-05-18
7/10
Really enjoyed the price of our king room with fresh air inside and its essentials.
Jack
2023-05-11
7/10
I had 1 night in Bournemouth, spending the time here lovely. The room was a nice size and airy with fresh air inside when I arrived.
William
2023-05-05
7/10
Everything was amazing, the parking was on site, the room was large. The location was perfect and magnificent for exploring this nice enough area, not far from town center, the beach & town centre and a local cafe. Moreover, the hotel was situated only 1 km from a live music venue.
Gerry
2023-05-03
8/10
It was the best of Bournemouth hotels I visited before. My 4 nights in Bournemouth were excellent. Helpful and very attentive staff who were always there to help.
Brian
2023-04-28
9/10
The rooms with fresh air inside. The perfect location for the price, not far from beech, the beach, shops and restaurants and Bournemouth.
Hugh
2023-04-24
8/10
I have stayed in the double room with fresh air inside. The rate is £ 44, satisfied. The staff are informative people especially the manager.
Cyril
2023-04-12
7/10
Great-sized and brand-new rooms with the walls windows, garden below, as example, excellent location.
James
2023-03-22
9/10
Incredible location close to all amenities, in the nice area.
Thomas
2023-03-21
7/10
Well-run place, it has very attentive staff especially the manager. Reasonably large rooms come with garden and shower.
Eddie
2023-01-16
7/10
It has unbeatable central location in the garden below the window.
John
2023-01-13
8/10
An electronic key card, a work desk and television in the room and the comfy bed.
Arthur
2023-01-11
8/10
Comfy beds in our triple room.
Geoffrey
2023-01-04
7/10
Bright and perfect units with the walls windows, extra bed, shower.
R.
2022-12-15
8/10
Brilliant location in the garden below the window with views of the beach.
Richard
2022-12-06
8/10
It's best base for visiting some must see attractions in Bournemouth.
George
2022-12-05
8/10
Brilliant location to Britannia.
Bernard
2022-12-04
7/10
Airy double room with walk in shower and fresh air inside. Marvellous location close to centre of Bournemouth.
Frederick
2022-11-14
9/10
Came in Bournemouth to relax and have fun, this good budget hotel was great place for doing it.
Douglas
2022-11-13
8/10
Lovely stay, as always. Fairly clean great budget hotel with excellent staff. Excellent location within walking distance of an award-winning oceanarium. Found in a nice part of the town.
J.
2022-11-04
9/10
We had the king room provided with shower, fresh air inside, for example. It was in a very central location, to beech.
Les
2022-10-27
8/10
This was my 2nd stay, they offered triple room. What was important for me - brilliant bathroom and pleasant and always polite staff especially the manager.
Jane
2022-10-08
7/10
The venue is placed in a very central position right by the beach.
Sydney
2022-10-07
8/10
Overall - quiet place with pleasant staff especially the manager. Airy and perfect room with the walls windows, shower, as for instance as advertised. Unbeatable location really close to the seafront and town centre, beach, and Bournemouth.
Douglas
2022-10-01
9/10
Came in Bournemouth to relax and have fun, this budget hotel was right place for doing it. We got airy room with fresh air inside.
Martin
2022-09-22
8/10
Homey place with pleasant employees especially the manager. Comfortable atmosphere and triple room with a view. Magnificent location, pretty nice area, just next door to the centre and Bournemouth and the beach.
Mark
2022-09-04
8/10
This hotel was best base for exploring Bournemouth, loved it. The bed was very comfy, I enjoyed it.
Roger
2022-08-23
8/10
Peaceful location to an award-winning oceanarium. It's 10 mins walk to the centre.
Alison
2022-08-03
9/10
Everything is clean and amazing. The units are airy with extra bed. The location is excellent and incredible, 15 minutes' walk to a victorian pier.
Edward
2022-07-19
8/10
My favourite property in Bournemouth. I appreciated the place thanks to staff and location.
The bathroom was very small.
Roger
2022-07-09
8/10
Appreciated the double room, wouldn't mind staying there all day. The rate was £ 45.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was rather slow.
Roger
2022-06-12
9/10
The hotel is brilliant and clean, nestled in a neat building. Accommodating and pleasant staff are especially the manager.
Douglas
2022-05-12
9/10
All in all, it was ideal place for travelling to Bournemouth. Actually everything was good, my next choice again in Bournemouth.
Peter
2022-04-06
8/10
The room was reasonably spacious with a view and had an electronic key card, a work desk and television. The rate was £ 44.
Holly
2022-03-26
9/10
Every detail was very good, especially staff and location. The rooms with extra bed and garden below plus good facilities. Everything was simply great.
George
2022-01-13
8/10
Unique location, adorable staff, fine breakfast, reliable wi-fi. Air conditioned hotel centrally located in the city. Wonderful view of canal.
William
2022-01-05
8/10
A homey place, we loved its ideal location.
Mark
2021-11-05
9/10
The staff was agreeable and the service was exemplary, so it was decent stay. Light breakfast, we liked boiled eggs, bangers, hot waffles and cheese. Pool was well-maintained and there was a nice restaurant on site.
Katie
2021-10-28
9/10
Cosy accommodation, flexible staff, unbelievable location very near to everything. Outdoor bar was amazing. The hotel was centrally placed. The very quick check-in too. Decent views, covered pool, small parking. This was a superb weekend, I didn't want to leave.
Thomas
2021-10-10
8/10
tidy, big bed, favourable location. the room was fully functional and fully functional, we loved it. the irish bar in the hotel had plenty of warm wines and tea throughout the day.
John
2021-09-26
8/10
Unique rooms and a gorgeous breakfast, ideal place for visiting Bournemouth.
James
2021-09-13
9/10
Incredible value for money, it was spotless. Personnel was really professional, doing their best to assist. Fast check-in, easy check-out.
Robert
2021-08-10
9/10
The rooms were very light and the location was convenient. Walking distance to shops and a market across the street. 0.5 km from Bournemouth airport. The personnel was willing to help and made sure my stay was fairly nice.
Really small bathroom.
Willie
2021-08-04
8/10
We stayed here for 1 night, it was just what we needed. Unbeatable location, perfect hotel. Moreover, there was treehouse family play theme park, located right at the property.
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Helen
2021-07-23
8/10
I enjoyed the local beach and the hospitable staff. The room itself was bright, large and had essentials I needed. The staff did all they can for a pleasant stay. Good reception...
Tony
2021-05-11
8/10
The place was fairly clean and staff where very accommodating, I loved very tranquil location. Shops and a market were right next door. It was a perfect 10/10 stay, you could leave a car onsite.
Alan
2021-04-18
8/10
Relaxing place, pretty good food offered for English breakfast. Bed was lovely, the room was not only cosy, but also light. There was a superb. I used parking lot on site. Everything was perfectly fine as always.
Ernest
2021-03-25
9/10
Hotel is so clean and such lovely, the location is perfect. Helpful service, competent staff. It's ideal with amazingly comfortable beds and absolutely stunning views👍👌
Richard
2021-03-03
8/10
The ambience was COMFORTABLE. We booked a double room and enjoyed it. It was close enough to bournemouth east beach. Good choice for 2 nights.
David
2021-01-21
9/10
Loved that there was Zim Braai with short-orders right by the venue, super convenient. Furthermore, Wi-Fi was provided in the rooms. We would definitely recommend to anyone.
The hotel is located on a noisy street so be ready.
