The Ravensbourne Hotel
17 Westby Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
It was comfortable, nicely decorated, clean; I had the option of not having breakfast & great value for money! 😊

Just an 8-minute walk to Bournemouth’s seafront and surf reef, The Ravensbourne Hotel features free WiFi, a TV lounge, and a garden with table tennis. The town centre can be reached in 10 minutes by bus. Each room at The Ravensbourne offers a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. Use of ironing facilities, a microwave, and laundry facilities are available on request. Each morning, a Continental buffet breakfast is available for a charge in either the breakfast room or the garden. Several cafés and restaurants are within a 10-minute walk. The O2 Academy Bournemouth is a 5-minute walk away, featuring many live music concerts. Splashdown Water Park is a 20-minute drive away, offering 12 water flumes, an indoor pool and an interactive water play area for children under 8 years.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
The Ravensbourne Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 25 Jan 2015.- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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- Jerry
United Kingdom
“It was comfortable, nicely decorated, clean; I had the option of not having breakfast & great value for money! 😊” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“I enjoyed my stay at the Ravensbourne Hotel.The facilities were excellent.I didn't have breakfast for the 2 days I was there.But I'm sure it is very good.I will definitely recommend this to anyone who visits Bournemouth.” - Nicholas
United Kingdom
“Location superb value for money and breakfast incorporated” - Simon
United Kingdom
“The property has a nice charm to it and from within the garden it oozes a sense of calm. It is very clean and there are many small little touches in the room such as slippers and nice mid end products for the shower Rowan should be commended for...” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Staff went above and beyond. Was welcomed in with a little tour and was offered a drink. In the morning a staff member showed me foods that fit my dietary requirements. Everything felt clean and tidy and was very comfy. Loved the outdoor area too...” - Geoff
United Kingdom
“Rowan was very welcoming. He made us feel at home. The room was lovely, clean, comfortable!” - Markhivka
United Kingdom
“Amazing hotel and Amazing stuff!!!!! Really Enjoyed!!!!” - Sonata
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, good location, clean facilities, comfy bed ,value for money” - Thao
United Kingdom
“The hotel manager was amazing, he did not talk much but he gave us every instruction needed. The hotel feels like a warm house. Its definately really really clean, the room is juts like the picture, the bed is comfy, even the shared bathroom is...” - Richard
United Kingdom
“The booking basically catered for everything I had expected for the very low price. Although the single bed was small, it was comfortable. Staff were helpful and friendly.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Looking to book for one night on the 7th of December. Will there be a space to park our car?
We have limited parking on our forecourt which is operated on a first-come first-served basis. After that there is free and unlimited parking available in the roads around the hotel.Answered on 8 November 2019Hi my kids are 12 10 and 2 but we dont want to be in separate rooms. is it ok to book 1 room as our 2 year old will be in our bed. thanks
Yes, you will need to book our quad room with one double and two single beds.Answered on 22 February 2021Hi Is there wifi in the bedrooms or only in shared areas? Many thanks Sara
Wifi is available throughout the property including the bedrooms (and the loos!). Karl (Hotel Manager)Answered on 21 February 2020Do they serve breakfast?
Yes, a buffet breakfast is available.Answered on 27 March 2023
Host Information
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Languages spoken
German,EnglishProperty surroundings *
Facilities of The Ravensbourne HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Table tennis
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Non-smoking throughout
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- German
- English
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 of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash
The Ravensbourne Hotel 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
Parking at the hotel is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. Additional free parking is available on adjacent streets.
Please note that The Ravensbourne Hotel offers quiet and relaxed accommodation and does not accept group bookings for hen or stag parties or late-night parties unless they have booked the entire property (all 11 rooms). The property reserves the right to refuse entry to such parties, if they have not booked the entire property.
Please note that the property does not accept bookings with 3 or more rooms.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about The Ravensbourne Hotel
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Guests staying at The Ravensbourne Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Check-in at The Ravensbourne Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The nearest beach is just 750 yards from The Ravensbourne Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Ravensbourne Hotel include:
- Double
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Twin
- Single
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The prices at The Ravensbourne Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Ravensbourne Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Table tennis
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The Ravensbourne Hotel is 1.8 miles from the centre of Bournemouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.