East Cliff Cottage Hotel  

it is a charming location; very convenient for beach or shops or pubs and restaurants no more than 10 mins walk!!

From the time we first arrived at the hotel we were made very welcome,we were shown to our room which was very clean and spacious.The food was excellent,particularily the breakfast.The staff were always friendly and there to help if required. We would return to this hotel again if needed to stay in bournemouth.

There was nothing I didnt like about this hotel.

My wife and I stayed for one night. The hotel staff were very friendly and made us very welcome. The breakfast was very good, excellent value for money. June 9th 2011

Friendly welcome and very helpful, made us feel at home and the breakfast was pretty damn good with a good selection of choice. We had a good sized family room with adjoining bedrooms. The old building had lots of character,,,,,,

The bedroom we were in was in need of a bit of a spruce up.

The ecc is a smaller hotel owned and operated very capably by the Slaney family. Having taken over this year they are carrying out a number of improvements, which do not detract from the pleasure of staying and are adding considerably to the look and feel of the rooms and facilities. Our room was very comfortable, the on-suite was more than adequate and the room facilities were excellent. We particularly liked the two-seater settee, which was great for lounging in front of the tv. Breakfast is first class and well served and evening meals have that genuine home cooked feel if you choose to eat in. Location is very good for all Bmouth has to offer. We would most certainly stay again if we are in Bmouth. The hotel is work in progress accept this and enjoy your stay!!!

It was on a quiet, leafy street, but only 1-2 blocks from the beachfront. The bedroom and bathroom were large. The breakfast was delicious.

It was an old building, so the mechanicals were just as old-a short, narrow v-shaped tub, which made a shower or a bath a little different. Ceiling was sloped, so the mirror over the sink was way too low.

Breakfast. Large bedroom ( Superior room ).

Disappointing. Shabby & uncared for. Needed lots of tlc and to be more welcoming. Hallway, lounge and dining room felt bare. Host should close the door to own room so that guests are not confronted by the mess and peeling wallpaper. The house has some lovely features, ie fireplaces, but in the dining room hidden by stored chairs and tables. The bath in the Superior room (2) needed resurfacing or replacing. There was nowhere to site the shower head, the fitting on the wall did not match the shower head. Overall the place felt unready to receive guests.

Food Excellent, Room Comfortable, Staff Wonderful

Main reason for going away was for a rest, which we got. Hotel and room was very clean and the staff where accommodating. Had our evening meal at the hotel on the first night and the food was good and the staff where happy to provide any requests. Stayed in a superior room which was large and airy and plainly decorated. A nice big bed and the tv was of a reasonable size which was a bonus. The only one disappointment was the size of the bath, unfortunately not a rolltop one. I am a small person myself (just short of 5'5 and weighing in at just under 8 stone) but I found the bath very small and had to perform some impressive gynastics in order to wash myself, I also managed to grate off most of the skin from my elbows and behind from the none slip bath coating in the process, not to worry though as I am sure it will grow back again. Apart from that a very pleasant stay and would definately consider staying again or recommending to a friend.

Has a homely feel, with fireplace (non-functioning) and cosy decorations in the bedroom. Very good cooked veggie breakfast in tastefully decorated dining room. Bedding and furnishings clean, but carpet had a few marks on it. Advertised as former home of actor Stuart Granger, and has a plaque outside, but I couldn't see any photos or printed material about this.

Some old fashioned electrics, with visible wiring, and the shower could do with re-grouting.

The staff were excellent, meals were great,we were looked after a treat!

The room was spacious and well appointed. In addition wide screen TV and free wi-fi made it more comfortable. The free chocolates have done nothing to influence my comments.

The shower had low water pressure and it was difficult to regulate the water temperature.