• View
  • Garden
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

Located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, Best Western Plus Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa and Spa is only 1804 feet from sandy beaches, the BIC, and the Pavilion. The property is just 5 minutes' walk from the lively town center. 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-yard 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, 2 rosette award winning, Connaught Brasserie. The food is freshly prepared and made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The Connaught also features a Gin Bar with over 100 different gins.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 3, 2005
Hotel chain/brand:
Best Western Plus

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Bournemouth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sarah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The bed was really comfortable and the leisure area was lovely and relaxing
  • Jeff
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Good location: 15 minute walk to town, 5 minutes to beach. Nice spa facilities. Nice sized, clean rooom. Good breakfast.
  • Moyra
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Very clean, luxurious and comfortable. Booked for my birthday and was welcomed with a free drink voucher. Would definitely visit again and try out some of the treatments. I think the friendly staff made staying there more worth it in my opinion.
  • Louise
    JerseyJersey
    bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean
  • Sir
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    everything an amazing stay from arriving to leaving. Exceptional customer service from all staff. The room was very comfortable and clean, Breakfast was lovely and well managed and presented. swimming pool, jacuzzi, and steam room are a very...
  • Daniele
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    everyone is friendly, room is clean and breakfast good.
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The staff were excellent, we ate at the brassiere, the food was fantastic, as was the service, the bar manager went above and beyond, well done
  • Alice
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The very large indoor swimming pool made this hotel special! We enjoyed the pool very much. The room was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The hotel was well located and parking was easy. There were attractive outdoor seating areas for our...
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Everything was spot on, we could not complain about anything.
  • J
    Joan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Excellent service, staff very polite, excellent reception service. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Have you rooms with walk in showers

    Yes, we do.
    Answered on 23 October 2019
  • Due to coronavirus restriction will the pool and restaurant be open. Is parking free?

    The Brasserie is available as well as the Breakfast Room. The pool is now open and 1 swimming hour per person per day must be booked in advance.
    Answered on 26 July 2020
  • Does the hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms

    Yes, it does.
    Answered on 15 October 2019
  • Do you have a nice twin room for 19th October please

    At present we have Superior Twin Rooms and Balcony Rooms available.
    Answered on 29 April 2021
  • Is the pool and jacuzzi included in the price with the hotel room?

    Yes, if you book a room you have the use of the Leisure Club facilities included.
    Answered on 17 July 2021
  • How much is the Afternoon Tea?

    Traditional Afternoon Tea is priced at £35.00 for 2 people.
    Answered on 28 October 2019
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Connaught Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £8 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted 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

Full payment is required on arrival by the hotel.

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.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Fitness center is closed from Wed, Jun 16, 2021 until Mon, Jul 19, 2021

FAQs about Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

  • The prices at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's 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.

  • Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • The Connaught Brasserie

  • Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa is 1,950 feet from the center of Bournemouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Public Bath
    • Live music/Performance
    • Body scrub
    • Steam room
    • Facial treatments
    • Fitness
    • Pedicure
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Manicure
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beauty services
    • Body treatments
    • Waxing services

  • Room options at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan