Name: Kensington Hotel
Address: 18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LE, United Kingdom, 18 Durley Chine Road, Dorset, BH2 5LE, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $38 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 6.7

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Hotel Kensington Hotel

18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LE, United Kingdom –

Staff were sometimes helpful, if they were around at the desk

Rickey, United Kingdom

no communication thought the lady was rude didnt say how to get back in late at night

Daren, United Kingdom

Well placed for the BIC about 10 minutes walk. Close to West cliff top, stunning views. Julie the Manager, professional, very decisive (She had some rowdy guests in the night, didn't hang around, saw the problem and dealt with it, may have kept us awake for a while but grateful she dealt with it swiftly & positively. They didn't play up again!). Good car parking. Restaurants and bars not far away, also Nisa supermarket. They provided us with crockery etc as we brought our own breakfast. Clean towels each day. We would go back again.

Barbara, United Kingdom

Friendly staff better than expected thank you for your hospitality

Jennie, United Kingdom

Clean and comfortable, window opened fully so plenty of fresh air.

Leslie, United Kingdom

I enjoyed my stay staff were very friendly. Julie the manager was very professional , welcoming and helps. My single room was clean and comfortable.

Elizabeth, United Kingdom

Julie was so welcoming and helpful the whole stay! Couldn’t have asked for a better host!

Danielle, United Kingdom

Good value for money and the staff were very polite and friendly

Shaun, United Kingdom

we were made to feel so welcome and it was so lovely after a really really long day

Stephanie, United Kingdom

Julie the owner was unreal. Made us feel like we were at home. Nothing was too much for her

Mhari, United Kingdom

7.8

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What guests loved the most:
“Staff were sometimes helpful, if they were around at the desk”

Rickey United Kingdom
“no communication thought the lady was rude didnt say how to get back in late at night”

Daren United Kingdom
“Well placed for the BIC about 10 minutes walk. Close to West cliff top, stunning views. ”

Barbara United Kingdom
“Friendly staff better than expected thank you for your hospitality”

Jennie United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable, window opened fully so plenty of fresh air.”

Leslie United Kingdom
“I enjoyed my stay staff were very friendly. Julie the manager was very professional , welcoming and helps. My single room was clean and comfortable.”

Elizabeth United Kingdom
“Julie was so welcoming and helpful the whole stay! Couldn’t have asked for a better host!”

Danielle United Kingdom
“Good value for money and the staff were very polite and friendly”

Shaun United Kingdom
“we were made to feel so welcome and it was so lovely after a really really long day”

Stephanie United Kingdom
“Julie the owner was unreal. Made us feel like we were at home. Nothing was too much for her”

Mhari United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Bournemouth –

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.

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Bournemouth Library
0.2 miles
The Square
0.4 miles
Bournemouth Eye
0.5 miles
Bournemouth Beach
0.5 miles
Oceanarium
0.6 miles
St Peter's Church
0.6 miles
Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth
0.7 miles
Meyrick Park
0.8 miles
Kaplan International College Bournemouth
0.8 miles
Nuffield Hospital Bournemouth
1.2 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Westcliff Beach Golden sand
Food & Drink, Swimming

1,700 feet
Bournemouth Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

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

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very good location, friendly staff”

Czako

United Kingdom

7.5

“Again well situated just a short walk into town and all its ameneties.”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Staff were friendly and it was so close to the seaside which was perfect! Car parking spaces were available and the room was clean.”

Lucy

United Kingdom

6.6

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2:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Refundable damage deposit

A GBP50 damage deposit is required on arrival (around USD63.67). This deposit will be fully refunded 7 days after check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0+ years

Can use an extra bed

£30 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No cribs are available

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about 63.67USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Barbara
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately they are undergoing a refurb so no bar, breakfast or restaurant. It does mention this on the website currently. Reception rarely manned so a couple of questions could not be resolved. Apart from that, all good.
Well placed for the BIC about 10 minutes walk. Close to West cliff top, stunning views. Julie the Manager, professional, very decisive (She had some rowdy guests in the night, didn't hang around, saw the problem and dealt with it, may have kept us awake for a while but grateful she dealt with it swiftly & positively. They didn't play up again!). Good car parking. Restaurants and bars not far away, also Nisa supermarket. They provided us with crockery etc as we brought our own breakfast. Clean towels each day. We would go back again.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Jennie
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff better than expected thank you for your hospitality

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 5, 2019

Ellie
United Kingdom
5.8

“Dirty, dated but nice manager”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room (4 People)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All linen, towels etc were stained. Payed for breakfast only to be told that they’re having refurbishments..
Nice manager

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Ian
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good value for money.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Leslie
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WiFi was a bit intermittent but it did work if you were patient.
Clean and comfortable, window opened fully so plenty of fresh air.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 29, 2019

Kishor
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room (5 people)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower was temporamental. Difficult to control.
Location and room size

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 28, 2019

Elizabeth
United Kingdom
10

“I had a happy comfortable stay .”
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Hotel was near everything I needed including my family and the beach
I enjoyed my stay staff were very friendly. Julie the manager was very professional , welcoming and helps. My single room was clean and comfortable.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Danielle
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I am a bit picky with beds that’s all
Julie was so welcoming and helpful the whole stay! Couldn’t have asked for a better host!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Shaun
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no wardrobe
Good value for money and the staff were very polite and friendly

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Czako
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds were so squeaky
Very good location, friendly staff

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Stephanie
United Kingdom
10

“friendly welcoming we will definitely be going back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
we were made to feel so welcome and it was so lovely after a really really long day

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Mhari
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wish we could have stayed longer
Julie the owner was unreal. Made us feel like we were at home. Nothing was too much for her

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Lucy
United Kingdom
9.6

“Good value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Julie was so lovely and friendly. The rooms were prefect size for amount of people. It’s very cheap and perfect for one night away.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Olutimi
United Kingdom
8.8

“Good value for money. Would visit again.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Free WiFi not of good strength.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
3.3

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The single room was very small, no bath. The hair dryer didn't work. A cleaner opened my room before checking out.
The shower was nice.

Stayed in April 2019

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	Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Warmly furnished room including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi, while some provide comfortable seating areas. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Warmly furnished room including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi, while some provide comfortable seating areas. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room (4 People) 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Warmly furnished room including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi, while some provide comfortable seating areas. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Warmly furnished room including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi, while some provide comfortable seating areas. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Warmly furnished room including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi, while some provide comfortable seating areas. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Family Room (5 people) 3 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This family room has a electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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