Hotel Connaught Lodge

Beach

32 West Hill Rd, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 5PH, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Staff friendly, facilities fantastic and the meals were amazing.

Clare United Kingdom

Staff are amazingly polite and helpful and the lodge is beautiful will be staying again for sure.

Robert United Kingdom

Rooms were spotless and the breakfast was amazing. Staff were impeccable.

Ben United Kingdom

A nice old/modern build, well decorated hotel. nice interiors, lots of places to sit, eat, read or meet ups.

Lisa United Kingdom

Location, friendly staff, superb breakfast Good size room, comfortable bed

Gill1968 United Kingdom

Great Facilities, Nice loooking Hotel,Staff were Polite.

Ben United Kingdom

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds really comfortable. Relaxed atmosphere.

Margaret United Kingdom

Good location close to sea front. Good buffet and cooked breakfast. Ample parking. Restaurants/take aways and pub close by. 5 mins walk down to the BIC and main shopping area.

Peter United Kingdom

Bathroom was good size and clean. Plenty of towels, comfortable shower. Breakfast was amazing. Water is swimming pool was good, but needed some more hangers for towels. Service was very good, especially Italian waiter in the restaurant, I think he is assistant manager.

Marta United Kingdom

The hotel /staff were welcoming, the room was lovely and spacious. spa/jacuzzi was wonderful.

Ms United Kingdom
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Staff friendly, facilities fantastic and the meals were amazing.”
    Clare Clare United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff are amazingly polite and helpful and the lodge is beautiful will be staying again for sure.”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Rooms were spotless and the breakfast was amazing. Staff were impeccable.”
    Ben Ben United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A nice old/modern build, well decorated hotel. nice interiors, lots of places to sit, eat, read or meet ups.”
    Lisa Lisa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location, friendly staff, superb breakfast Good size room, comfortable bed”
    Gill1968 Gill1968 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great Facilities, Nice loooking Hotel,Staff were Polite.”
    Ben Ben United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds really comfortable. Relaxed atmosphere.”
    Margaret Margaret United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good location close to sea front. Good buffet and cooked breakfast. Ample parking. Restaurants/take aways and pub close by. 5 mins walk down to the BIC and main shopping area.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Bathroom was good size and clean. Plenty of towels, comfortable shower. Breakfast was amazing. Water is swimming pool was good, but needed some more hangers for towels.”
    Marta Marta United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel /staff were welcoming, the room was lovely and spacious. spa/jacuzzi was wonderful.”
    Ms Ms United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi 7.1
Low score for Bournemouth

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

This property is 6 minutes walk from the beach. Centrally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, the 4-star Connaught Lodge is just 350 yards from the cliff top and 5 minutes' walk from the BIC, Pavilion, and the thriving town centre. Just a short stroll across the garden terrace, guests can enjoy full access to facilities at the lodge's sister hotel, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa.

Guests staying at Connaught Lodge can enjoy free membership for Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel’s Bluewater Spa, which features a 20 yards swimming pool and adjoining spa pool, gym, sauna, steam room, 4 deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites and a relaxation lounge.

Also situated in the sister hotel are the Gin Bar, serving over 100 different gins and the award-winning AA Rosette Connaught Brasserie which uses fresh, local produce wherever possible. Bournemouth is also home to varied shops, restaurants, bars and night clubs.

This is our guests' favourite part of Bournemouth, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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This is our guests' favourite part of Bournemouth, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Connaught Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 1 Aug 2005.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Spa and wellness centre
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Bournemouth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
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  • 1 single bed
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  • 2 single beds
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  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches
  • Westcliff Beach

    Westcliff Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    350 yards from property
  • Alum Chine beach

    Alum Chine beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    550 yards from property
  • Eastcliff Beach

    Eastcliff Beach

    8.9 Fabulous beach
    750 yards from property
  • Canford Cliffs Beach

    Canford Cliffs Beach

    8.9 Fabulous beach
    1.3 miles from property
  • Boscombe Beach

    Boscombe Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.1
Very good · 1,388 reviews
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.7
    Access to the beach
  • Free WiFi 7.1
Low score for Bournemouth

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Clare United Kingdom

    “Staff friendly, facilities fantastic and the meals were amazing.”

  • Robert United Kingdom

    “Staff are amazingly polite and helpful and the lodge is beautiful will be staying again for sure.”

  • Ben United Kingdom

    “Rooms were spotless and the breakfast was amazing. Staff were impeccable.”

  • Lisa United Kingdom

    “A nice old/modern build, well decorated hotel. nice interiors, lots of places to sit, eat, read or meet ups.”

  • Gill1968 United Kingdom

    “Location, friendly staff, superb breakfast Good size room, comfortable bed”

  • Ben United Kingdom

    “Great Facilities, Nice loooking Hotel,Staff were Polite.”

  • Margaret United Kingdom

    “Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds really comfortable. Relaxed atmosphere.”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “Good location close to sea front. Good buffet and cooked breakfast. Ample parking. Restaurants/take aways and pub close by. 5 mins walk down to the BIC and main shopping area.”

  • Marta United Kingdom

    “Bathroom was good size and clean. Plenty of towels, comfortable shower. Breakfast was amazing. Water is swimming pool was good, but needed some more hangers for towels. Service was very good, especially Italian waiter in the restaurant, I think he is assistant manager.”

  • Ms United Kingdom

    “The hotel /staff were welcoming, the room was lovely and spacious. spa/jacuzzi was wonderful.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is their WiFi in the rooms
    Yes there is free Wi-Fi.
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is the pool and spa free access
    Yes, if resident in the hotel.
    Answered on 30 November 2019
  • Is there an iron in the room.
    No there is not. Guest must call Reception to have one delivered to the room.
    Answered on 30 November 2019
  • Hi Do you have car park for your guests?
    Yes, we do.
    Answered on 30 November 2019
  • Is there an iron in the room?
    There is not but by calling Reception you can have one delivered to the room.
    Answered on 20 October 2019

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • West Cliff Lift
    0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Library
    0.3 miles
  • The Square
    0.3 miles
  • Lower Gardens
    0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach
    0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
    0.4 miles
  • St Peter's Church
    0.5 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier
    0.5 miles
  • Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth
    0.5 miles
  • Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
    0.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Blakes
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/bar Connaught Brasserie
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Boscombe Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Sandbanks
    3.5 miles
  • Poole Harbour
    5.2 miles
  • Corfe Castle
    9.3 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Westcliff Beach
    350 yards
  • Alum Chine beach
    550 yards
  • Eastcliff Beach
    750 yards
  • Canford Cliffs Beach
    1.3 miles
  • Boscombe Beach
    1.8 miles
Closest airports
  • Bournemouth Airport
    4.8 miles
  • Southampton Airport
    27.9 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    58.7 miles
How to get to Connaught Lodge from Bournemouth Airport
    Car
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Connaught Brasserie

    Cuisine: British, French

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Connaught Lodge

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Spa and wellness centre
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Hammam
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Connaught Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Full payment is required on arrival by the hotel.

If you are bringing children to Connaught Lodge, you must let the lodge know at the time of booking, stating the age of the children.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Please inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly. Please note that extra fees will be applied for children.

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.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about Connaught Lodge

  • Connaught Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Body treatments
    • Beach
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Facial treatments
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour
    • Body wrap
    • Beauty Services
    • Indoor pool (all year)
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Body scrub
    • Spa facilities

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Connaught Lodge by:

    • Car 15min

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

  • Connaught Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Connaught Brasserie

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

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Connaught Lodge.

  • Room options at Connaught Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Connaught Lodge is 700 yards from the centre of Bournemouth.

  • Yes, Connaught Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Connaught Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Connaught Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Connaught Lodge on this page.