This small hotel is split over 2 buildings side by side, with gardens hidden round the back and…read moreparking at the front, one housing the reception, bar and restaurant and the other with bedrooms. The hotel is a little old-fashioned, but pleasant enough in its chintzy kind of way. The staff are always friendly and breakfast is great. The rooms are fairly sized and good value for money. I always try to get into this hotel when i visit Bournemouth but is always booked up, so must be popular!

The staff is professional and friendly. The location is perfect and the rooms have everything you…read moreneed. Went there for Fathers Day and every family member enjoyed their meal. And considering all we had it was budget friendly- Huge hit!

Last minute booking and quite by chance. Very impressed with staff, accommodations, great food and…read moreprice. Wish I had found this place 3 years ago when my child started uni at Bournemouth.

This is a fantastic little guest house with free wifi and sky in every room. The rooms themselves…read moreare very comfy, clean and the breakfasts are good. My only criticism is that if you are on the ground floor you can hear people come and go all night because the sound travels through the doors quite easily.

Hotel has kept its retro charm. Great location and price. No complaints regarding the look of the…read morehotel or rooms. The only complaint is the amount of noise - staff and guests. I moved rooms due to the neighboring rooms. The walls are "thin" in all directions. The second room was void of guest noises due to its location but next store staff/utility room was consistently noisy up to about midnight. That's when everyone became quiet. Overall A-.

Just love this hotel, it's been a regular during my time in Bournemouth…read more A art deco themed hotel, although I've never stayed have been told by friends Ms family that do that it's good value considering location and amenities I use the hotel for a meeting place and also for the restaurant and brasserie - the food is always excellent and the staff very attentive In the Summer, and if it's nice on. Sunday they often organise "Pool" events with food, a DJ and use of the pool for a set price

A simple no frills pastel almost nursing home beach town inn. Pros: affordable, airy, relaxed, and…read moremakes for a good unplugged vacation. Has chargers, a TV, clean bathroom, breakfast for 12 pounds, friendly staff, airy large seating areas, and the cutest little back garden. Cons: no fridge but the staff can keep it in the communal fridge for you, temperature may Get a little warm in the summer given this place doesn't seem to have much temperature regulation in rooms, toiletries weren't included, the sink jets water hard fast so I was hosed on my first couple of tries, but water turns hot very fast so no wait (I didn't see a thermostat in room btw- I went when Bournemouth was cold and the rooms were warm from the sun so I was comfy) If you want a place that is truly relaxing and away from hustle bustle, this is the place. It felt almost nursing home like to me- I think there's even a call bell in the bathroom! the halls were this yellow pastel color and the decor were reminiscent of old school charm. This was great after coming off a big city tour of London and Paris for me. If you want more modern, then opt for a larger chain hotel, but if you want a charming beach inn, then this is the place. Staff were very friendly I left my international charger at home and they went all out to help me out. You're about 15 min walk from the beach pier, 15 min walk from the Bournemouth Train station. The area is relatively safe as you are near the Bournemouth University campus and the surrounding area feels residential. You're also near a lot of restaurants compared to other properties nearer to Boscomb Pier and to the East of Bournemouth. I got around Bournemouth with the 5 pound a day pass on the T1 bus btw. worth it to get out to Hengistbury head or to just roam around this town.

Under new managment, Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent meal, spotless accommodation, with…read moresea views, next to the golf coarse. Fantastic weekend break!

Looks like a nice place... if you want food. Drink only after a walk and then only after ordering…read morethree drinks were told we can't sit down. I know they are busy but the bar was littered with glasses and technically I shouldn't have to stand at a bar with my 15 year old daughter. It's actually illegal. Ended up in the beer garden in the cold! A simple, "standing room only if your only having drinks" and we'd have moved on or at least had a choice.

We stayed here a few months ago and it's a very reasonably priced, cosy and homely B&B…read more The rooms are quite small, and the bathrooms very small indeed, but that doesn't really matter as it's just a base from which to explore the nightlife and enjoy the seaside by day. It's clean and well cared for, and we were made extremely welcome by the lovely owners. There's a regular bus service into/from town about every half hour (or every 15-20 minutes during the day, if I recall right) that stops right opposite the front door. The breakfasts are awesome - you get to choose your menu the night before (from simple continental to ful extra-large cooked English) for an all-inclusive price. I only wish I'd not had such a hangover then I'd have been able to do justice to mine!! I'd definately stay there again.

I attended a wedding here…read more First when making the booking as per the wedding rate, they confirmed over the telephone, and confirmed different details by e-mail. I had to chase them to get the right details. When booking in, I said I would pay for both rooms. They required a credit card, which was fine, and then asked for another for the other room. I got them to finally understand I was paying for both rooms. I have no problem with hotels employing Eastern European staff, but those on the reception desk must have a good command of the English language. The room was OK, not brilliant, but OK. It is a 3 star after all. The en-suite was quite big, and designed for the disabled. Requested the use of an iron and ironing board, after three requests it finally arrived. The ironing board was stained, and it was only when I was using it to iron my sons new shirt that I realised that the stain was coming through onto the shirt. I was livid. I managed to disguise it as best as I could. Children can only eat in the restaurant before a certain time, and I think it was 5:30 pm, not absolutely sure of the time, but it was difficult for us. So we ate out. The arrangements for the wedding were very good, and the food was fine. Breakfast was something else. Waiting too long, and there was only three tables being used, so not rushed off their feet. One of the waitresses was sullen, and almost dropped the plate in front of you. They were less than attentive. It is not a hotel I'd choose to stay at if visiting Bournemouth again.

This is rather nice. Very very nice…read more I went to a 'do' here, and this is also used by a local school for Balls (as in dancing and wining). We had champagne on the frontsteps and patio. There is a sweeping driveway, which makes for great photo opportunities as the students arrive for their ball. The gardens are exquisite and the entrance to the hotel truly romantic. Except it's not the entrance. You have to drive to the back of the hotel on Grove Road. The 'front' of the hotel overlooks the sea. This hotel is very tasteful with out being overly grand. I'd love to stay there sometime.