Bed and breakfast

Amarillo Guesthouse

52 Frances Road Bournemouth, Bournemouth, BH1 3SA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 226 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Superb
226 reviews

Lovely little place to stay. Great location. Communication was excellent. Rooms were lovely and warm as it was December.

Tracy United Kingdom

Absolutely stunning guest house. Very homely and wonderful hosts.

Marie-claire United Kingdom

Lovely breakfast, friendly helpful hosts, fabulous decor and great location.

Alison United Kingdom

Friendly couple who made you feel so at home .Room was decorated to the highest standard and the location was superb .Owners were full of useful information on where to go and where to eat

Andrew United Kingdom

A lovely B&B. We stayed while visiting our son at the University. It is situated a short walk from the beach & town. Loved the decoration & the owners were very friendly. Excellent breakfast, lots of choice. We'll definitely be back.

Sharon United Kingdom

Fantastic suite and lovely breakfast, hosts were brilliant.

Jennifer United Kingdom

Very friendly staff who went above and beyond. Breakfast was lovely, and room the same!

Adam United Kingdom

We like the romantic atmosphere and ambient of the room. The room is tastefully and elegantly presented with European Style design and decoration. The arrangement of furniture and equipment are well considered, with power points for our laptop easily accessible near the tables. The Breakfast is a good spread of fresh and tasteful food, juices and many more. What we need for the day can all be found. I like best the freshly brewed pot of coffee served personally by the owner. Besides the nicely presented food corner and well designed dining area, the owners who initiated friendly conversation with us have contributed to our enjoyment of the breakfast and overall, make our stay at the hotel a happy and memorable one. We will not hesitate to recommend Amarrilo Guesthouse to our friends and relatives.

Chua Singapore

Absolutely lovely stay in a fantastic guest house ,hosts Jane and ged were excellent could not do enough for you ,excellent rooms,the best guest house I have stayed ,if your going to Bournemouth please look up this guest house first you will not be disappointed, Jane, ged thank you ,

Megan United Kingdom

Very clean, very welcoming hosts. Jane and Ged were fantastic and helpful.

Claudia United Kingdom
9.4
Superb
226 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Lovely little place to stay. Great location. Communication was excellent. Rooms were lovely and warm as it was December.”
    Tracy Tracy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Absolutely stunning guest house. Very homely and wonderful hosts.”
    Marie-claire Marie-claire United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely breakfast, friendly helpful hosts, fabulous decor and great location.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly couple who made you feel so at home .Room was decorated to the highest standard and the location was superb .Owners were full of useful information on where to go and where to eat”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A lovely B&B. We stayed while visiting our son at the University. It is situated a short walk from the beach & town. Loved the decoration & the owners were very friendly.”
    Sharon Sharon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic suite and lovely breakfast, hosts were brilliant.”
    Jennifer Jennifer United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly staff who went above and beyond. Breakfast was lovely, and room the same!”
    Adam Adam United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We like the romantic atmosphere and ambient of the room. The room is tastefully and elegantly presented with European Style design and decoration.”
    Chua Chua Singapore Singapore
  • “Absolutely lovely stay in a fantastic guest house ,hosts Jane and ged were excellent could not do enough for you ,excellent rooms,the best guest house I have stayed ,if your going to Bournemouth...”
    Megan Megan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very clean, very welcoming hosts. Jane and Ged were fantastic and helpful.”
    Claudia Claudia United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.8
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.3
  • Location9.2
High score for Bournemouth

Located in Bournemouth, near Eastcliff Beach, Boscombe Beach and Westcliff Beach, Amarillo Guesthouse features free WiFi.

The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower.

Guests at Amarillo Guesthouse can enjoy a continental breakfast.

A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation, while fishing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Bournemouth International Centre is 1.4 miles from Amarillo Guesthouse, while Sandbanks is 6.8 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 6.8 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Amarillo Guesthouse has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 13 Jun 2019.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Closest beaches

  • Eastcliff Beach

    8.9 Fabulous beach
    800 yards from property
  • Boscombe Beach

    Boscombe Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1,250 yards from property

  • Westcliff Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1 miles from property

  • Alum Chine beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1.6 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Bournemouth

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tracy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely little place to stay. Great location. Communication was excellent. Rooms were lovely and warm as it was December.”
  • Marie-claire
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Absolutely stunning guest house. Very homely and wonderful hosts.”
  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely breakfast, friendly helpful hosts, fabulous decor and great location.”
  • Andrew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly couple who made you feel so at home .Room was decorated to the highest standard and the location was superb .Owners were full of useful information on where to go and where to eat”
  • Sharon
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A lovely B&B. We stayed while visiting our son at the University. It is situated a short walk from the beach & town. Loved the decoration & the owners were very friendly. Excellent breakfast, lots of choice. We'll definitely be back.”
  • Jennifer
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic suite and lovely breakfast, hosts were brilliant.”
  • Adam
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very friendly staff who went above and beyond. Breakfast was lovely, and room the same!”
  • Chua
    SingaporeSingapore
    “We like the romantic atmosphere and ambient of the room. The room is tastefully and elegantly presented with European Style design and decoration. The arrangement of furniture and equipment are well considered, with power points for our laptop...”
  • Megan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Absolutely lovely stay in a fantastic guest house ,hosts Jane and ged were excellent could not do enough for you ,excellent rooms,the best guest house I have stayed ,if your going to Bournemouth please look up this guest house first you will not...”
  • Claudia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very clean, very welcoming hosts. Jane and Ged were fantastic and helpful.”
Property questions and answers
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  • hi I'm hoping to stay with you soon what breakfast do you offer and is it a buffet style many thanks.tj
    Morning TJ, we offer a great buffet breakfast with everything from toast and cereals to freshly baked pastries, yogurts, boiled eggs and fresh fruit s..
    Answered on 28 March 2022
  • Hi is there parking available at the site . Should we need to park there for the duration of our stay
    Hi, we have three parking bays on the driveway which are available on a first come first served basis and the road outside has free unrestricted parki..
    Answered on 17 June 2021
  • Hi My parents are elderly and can't climb stairs, also ideally if you have a room with a walk in shower, are you able to cater for them? Victoria
    Good evening Victoria, we'd obviously love to welcome you and/or your parents to the Amarillo but I'm afraid we are only a small guesthouse and don't ..
    Answered on 29 March 2021
  • Hi, we are bike-packing and coming through Bournemouth. We'd love to stay at your B and B, but can I just check there would be somewhere for us to lea..
    Good evening, thanks for your enquiry. We're happy to store your bikes in our back garden which is accessed by a locked side gate. They will be secu..
    Answered on 9 September 2020
  • When yiu say this is non-refundable, what does that mean? My wife has MS and although she is in good health right now sometimes things change for her...
    Thanks for your enquiry. Whilst our standard policy is for bookings to be non-refundable Bookingcom offers an option which allows you to cancel up to..
    Answered on 28 June 2022
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Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 225 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Amarillo, formerly known as Amarillo Hotel, is an ideally situated guest house, run as a bed and breakfast, in a quiet area just opposite the delightful award winning Knyveton Gardens with tennis courts, bowling greens and Petanque. We are within easy walking distance of the beautiful and famous golden, safe and sandy beaches that Bournemouth holidays are so famous for. There are delightful cliff walks offering superb views across the Bay encompassing the breathtaking Vista from Hengistbury Head and The Needles to The Isle of Purbeck. We are minutes walk from the Bournemouth railway and coach stations and only a short walk from the shopping areas, where you find a busy mixture of holiday gift shops and famous name stores, restaurants, bars and fantastic nightlife. Come and visit the European Christmas markets in December. There is free and unrestricted car parking and some forecourt parking. Wireless Internet connection. The Amarillo is a non-smoking bed and breakfast guesthouse. We are proud of our high standards of housekeeping and sense of style. We offer you a comfortable and relaxing stay, in a lovingly restored Victorian House with contemporary ambience.

Neighbourhood information

Situated in a quiet area just opposite the delightful award winning Knyveton Gardens with Tennis courts, Bowling greens and Petanque. We are within easy walking distance of the beautiful and famous golden, safe and sandy beaches that Bournemouth holidays are so famous for.

Language spoken

English
Property surroundings *
Facilities of Amarillo Guesthouse
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

Amarillo Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 18:00

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£60 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Amarillo Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform Amarillo Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Amarillo Guesthouse

  • Amarillo Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental

  • Amarillo Guesthouse is 1 miles from the centre of Bournemouth.

  • The prices at Amarillo Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Amarillo Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Amarillo Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Amarillo Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Amarillo Guesthouse.