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Hotel Kensington Hotel

Kensington Hotel

18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LE, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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6.7
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595 reviews
  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Total

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

Great location!

8.2
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Stay in the heart of Bournemouth – Great location - show map

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s award-winning beaches, The Kensington Hotel offers bright, traditionally furnished rooms with private bathrooms.

Each room at The Kensington includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms also feature free fast speed fiber Wi-Fi, while some provide comfortable seating areas.

Free parking is available at The Kensington, and Bournemouth’s city center is a 10-minute walk away. Bournemouth Pier can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, and Bournemouth International Center is 10 minutes’ walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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  • Hi do u do breakfast to thank you

    Our restaurant and bar area is currently closed due to the coronavirus situation.


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  • I read you accept hen dos if this is correct ? And if yes what are the conditions Thank you Claire

    We do accept Hen Do's. Party bookings are subject to £25 security deposit per person; which may be refunded after check-out. Please note that we do operate a strict quiet hours policy at the hotel. Please contact reception directly for further details.


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  • can 16 year olds stay here without somebody over the age of 18?

    We require guests to be accompanied by by someone over the age of 18.


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  • Hi do you offer late check out?

    This is subject to availibility. Additional charges may be required; subject to the discretion of the management. Please inquire with reception upon arrival.


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  • Hi, Is it payment on arrival or before you stay as it is unclear?

    Payment is collected up to 7 days before arrival.


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  • Hi does this provide breakfast?

    We are accommodation only at this time although our local eating houses are situated just a couple of minutes walking distance from us and they are all fantastic. Regards Julie


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  • I noticed you state different terms apply when booking for over 6 people.. can you advise what these terms are?

    Large groups (6 or more persons) may be subject to a security deposit of up to £25 per person. Deposits are fully refundable after an inspection of the rooms has been made.


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  • Hi do u do breakfast to thank you

    Our restaurant and bar area is currently closed due to the coronavirus situation.


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  • I read you accept hen dos if this is correct ? And if yes what are the conditions Thank you Claire

    We do accept Hen Do's. Party bookings are subject to £25 security deposit per person; which may be refunded after check-out. Please note that we do operate a strict quiet hours policy at the hotel. Please contact reception directly for further details.


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  • can 16 year olds stay here without somebody over the age of 18?

    We require guests to be accompanied by by someone over the age of 18.


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  • Hi do you offer late check out?

    This is subject to availibility. Additional charges may be required; subject to the discretion of the management. Please inquire with reception upon arrival.


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  • Hi, Is it payment on arrival or before you stay as it is unclear?

    Payment is collected up to 7 days before arrival.


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  • Hi does this provide breakfast?

    We are accommodation only at this time although our local eating houses are situated just a couple of minutes walking distance from us and they are all fantastic. Regards Julie


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  • I noticed you state different terms apply when booking for over 6 people.. can you advise what these terms are?

    Large groups (6 or more persons) may be subject to a security deposit of up to £25 per person. Deposits are fully refundable after an inspection of the rooms has been made.


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Bournemouth Library
    0.2 miles
  • West Cliff Lift
    0.4 miles
  • The Square
    0.4 miles
  • Lower Gardens
    0.5 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach
    0.5 miles
  • St Peter's Church
    0.6 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
    0.6 miles
  • Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth
    0.7 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier
    0.7 miles
  • Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
    0.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Boscombe Beach
    2 miles
  • Sandbanks
    3.5 miles
  • Poole Harbor
    5 miles
  • Corfe Castle
    9.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Westcliff Beach Golden sand
    Food & Drink, Swimming
    1,700 feet
  • Alum Chine beach Golden sand
    Swimming, Food & Drink
    1,800 feet
  • Eastcliff Beach Golden sand
    Food & Drink, Swimming
    3,200 feet
Closest Airports
  • Bournemouth Airport
    4.8 miles
  • Southampton Airport
    28 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    58.5 miles
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Amenities of Kensington Hotel

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
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Check-in

2:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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£30 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Maestro Mastercard Visa Kensington Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Kensington Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that parking is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kindly note that the hotel is currently undergoing a partial remodeling. Some rooms may experience low water pressure due to the age of the building but a new water/heating system will be installed soon.

When booking for 6 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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  • The prices at Kensington Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kensington Hotel (subject to availability):

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    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking

  • Room options at Kensington Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Single

  • Check-in at Kensington Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

6.7 Review score 595 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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  • Staff7.7
  • Facilities 6.2
  • Cleanliness 6.6
  • Comfort 6.7
  • Value for money 6.9
  • Location8.2
  • Free WiFi7.0
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