Hotel Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa
30 West Hill Rd, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 5PH, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Best breakfast ever.Loads of choice,so yummy and scrumptious served by lovely staff
United KingdomLovely, comfortable hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Well managed for social distancing so we felt safe and comfortable. Restaurant is excellent.
United KingdomLocation great short walk to town , very clean,pool great to relax in and even with COVID restrictions still felt inviting, great staff .
United KingdomVery nice location, welcoming and friendly staff, very clean
United KingdomLovely much better inside clean festive love the fire and Xmas decs the breakfast so good and the meal and staff excellent a real gem
United KingdomStaff were really friendly and made us feel safe regarding Covid. Breakfast was delicious. Bed was nice and large!
United KingdomGood choice for breakfast, staff brilliant nothing too much trouble and didn't have to wait long.
United KingdomExcellent staff attitude and service. General ambiance, location, leisure facilities (but only used pool), breakfast and evening meals. The chef was very happy to modify meals to meet dietary requirements. Electric vehicle charger, essential for us with an all electric car. G&T happy hour. Parking.
United KingdomEvery thing the rooms was so clean and tidy the bed was very comfy and big the staff was so friendly will definitely book again very happy the breakfast was really nice and big so happy with my stay
United KingdomThe staff were all friendly. The gin selection in the bar was great (& enjoyed Gin O'clock) Great they had gluten free sausages at breakfast 😁 The location is great
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Stay in the heart of Bournemouth – Great location - show map
One of our top picks in Bournemouth. Situated on Bournemouth's West Cliff, Best Western Plus Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa and is only 600 yards from sandy beaches, the BIC, and the Pavilion. The property is just 5 minutes' walk from the lively town centre. Parking is available for an extra charge.
Each stylish bedroom in the hotel is elegantly designed with a bright en-suite bath or shower room, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Some rooms feature their own private balcony or terrace.
The hotel's Bluewater Spa features an 20 yards swimming pool with an adjoining hot tub, gym, a steam room, a sauna and 4 deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites, plus a Relaxation Lounge.
Guests can enjoy a superb dinner with first-class wine in the contemporary Connaught Brasserie. The food is freshly prepared and made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The Connaught also boasts a Gin Bar with over 50 different gins.
This is our guests' favourite part of Bournemouth, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
Situated in the real heart of Bournemouth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
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Popular beaches nearby
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Westcliff Beach
Food and drink, Swimming
400 yards from property -
Alum Chine beach
Swimming, Food and drink
600 yards from property -
Eastcliff Beach
Food and drink, Swimming
800 yards from property
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- Guests enjoyed the wellness area
- Guests spoke highly of the breakfast
- Guests enjoyed the pool
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- Some guests said extra charges may be applicable
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- Guests noted good access to the beach
- Some guests found the area noisy
See what guests loved the most:
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Cherry
United Kingdom“Best breakfast ever.Loads of choice,so yummy and scrumptious served by lovely staff”
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Dean
United Kingdom
“Lovely, comfortable hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Well managed for social distancing so we felt safe and comfortable. Restaurant is excellent. ”
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Diane
United Kingdom
“Location great short walk to town , very clean,pool great to relax in and even with COVID restrictions still felt inviting, great staff . ”
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Will
United Kingdom
“Very nice location, welcoming and friendly staff, very clean”
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Lesley
United Kingdom
“Lovely much better inside clean festive love the fire and Xmas decs the breakfast so good and the meal and staff excellent a real gem”
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Charlie
United Kingdom
“Staff were really friendly and made us feel safe regarding Covid. Breakfast was delicious. Bed was nice and large!”
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Tracey
United Kingdom
“Good choice for breakfast, staff brilliant nothing too much trouble and didn't have to wait long.”
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Peter
United Kingdom
“Excellent staff attitude and service. General ambiance, location, leisure facilities (but only used pool), breakfast and evening meals. The chef was very happy to modify meals to meet dietary requirements. Electric vehicle charger, essential for us with an all electric car. G&T happy hour. Parking.” Read more
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Natalie
United Kingdom
“Every thing the rooms was so clean and tidy the bed was very comfy and big the staff was so friendly will definitely book again very happy the breakfast was really nice and big so happy with my stay ”
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Sunburn007
United Kingdom
“The staff were all friendly. The gin selection in the bar was great (& enjoyed Gin O'clock) Great they had gluten free sausages at breakfast 😁 The location is great”
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One of our top picks in Bournemouth
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Bournemouth Library0.2 miles
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West Cliff Lift0.2 miles
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The Square0.3 miles
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Lower Gardens0.3 miles
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Bournemouth Beach0.4 miles
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Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre0.4 miles
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St Peter's Church0.5 miles
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Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth0.5 miles
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Bournemouth Pier0.5 miles
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Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum0.5 miles
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Restaurant0.1 miles
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Cafe/bar0.1 miles
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Boscombe Beach1.9 miles
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Sandbanks3.5 miles
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Poole Harbour5.2 miles
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Corfe Castle9.3 miles
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Sea/ocean Bournemouth Bay0 miles
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Westcliff Beach Golden sandFood and drink, Swimming400 yards
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Alum Chine beach Golden sandSwimming, Food and drink600 yards
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Eastcliff Beach Golden sandFood and drink, Swimming800 yards
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Bournemouth Airport4.8 miles
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Southampton Airport27.9 miles
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Bristol Airport58.7 miles
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RetryThe Connaught Brasserie
Cuisine: British
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Facilities of Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to attractions or shows Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/performance
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Street parking
- Secured parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £8 per day.
Reception services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- 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
- Gift shop
- Lift
- Bridal suite
- VIP room facilities
- Barber/beauty shop
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Indoor swimming pool
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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 scrub
- Body Treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool/beach towels
- Public Bath
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
- Electric car charging station
House rules Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests who book on a dinner bed and breakfast basis will have full choice from the hotel's Brasserie menu - some supplements may apply to certain items.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
FAQs about Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa
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Room options at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Suite
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Check-in at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa is 650 yards from the centre of Bournemouth.
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Guests staying at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Pedicure
- Body scrub
- Beauty Services
- Steam room
- Public Bath
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Spa/wellness packages
- Body Treatments
- Fitness
- Facial treatments
- Spa Facilities
- Waxing services
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Live music/performance
- Manicure
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The prices at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa 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 nearest beach is just 450 yards from Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa.
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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa has 1 restaurant:
- The Connaught Brasserie
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa on this page.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa by:
- Car 15min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Parking
- Secured parking
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
