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Reviews of Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

East Over Cliff, Bournemouth, BH1 3DN, United Kingdom

#41 of 66 hotels in Bournemouth

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1603 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    8.0
    All staff were amazing polite and friendly .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    En suit a little tired .

    Breakfast very nice , however had to pay . Views were spectacular , the balcony from the room was worth the visit alone .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    7.0
    A very comfy stay overall, delicious breakfast. A refresh would go a long way, as it feels outdated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    A couple of minor mistakes at the reception at the start of our stay, but handled well. The hotel is a bit outdated. Although I really appreciate the architecture and decor, which are lovely, the hotel definitely needs a refresh, overall and room-wise. furniture inside the rooms really outdated, some cracks to the tiles in the bathroom. It is not a huge thing, but a refresh to the building would go a long way. Although the hotel is situated not too far from shops and pier, the area is secluded, and going towards Tesco and bus station, we did encounter some suspicious individuals, and I would not feel safe walking outside the hotel in the evening, for example.

    Great customer service. When I arrived for the arranged time, the room wasn't ready and we have to wait 30 minutes to enter it. It was handled well by the staff who was apologetic, and gave us drink vouchers as a compensation. I was also communicated at the start that I had to pay the full fee at the hotel when, in fact, the payment has already been made a few days prior to our stay. This was then resolved and again well handled at the reception by their staff. Very happy with a very spacious room, comfy beds, and all the facilites in the room and the hotel. Very good breakfast. Both swimming pools at the site are great, the outside swimming area is a lovely place to spend time, with gorgeous design. We liked the restaurant and the bar to spend time in the evening.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    As we expected very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some money needs to be spent on the upkeep of the walls around the indoor pool - and looking up at the hotel the exterior of balconies needs looking at. But that does not not stop it being being a good hotel.

    We have stayed before and the location is ideal. The two pools are very good. Breakfast is very good with good choice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    convenient location,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    see above

    Room was excellent except for the floor which creaked abominably.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good stay. Hotel needs some love.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room definitely needed some TLC, some paint andnl sealer will go a long way. The breakfast host was very rude.

    The location was great, 5 minutes from the beach. The beds were comfy. The reception staff nice. The size of the room was good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    6.0
    Stay was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor room cleaning. No toilet roll replacement

    Pool area

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    7.0
    Kids loved it which is good enough for me.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very tatty, neglected, and run down in places - don’t look too closely at anything!

    Great for kids. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Good location. Spacious room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    7.0
    Just fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was not clean. The parking very expensive.

    Beautiful building

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    7.0
    Very comfortable and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough sun loungers Bar staff except Ty were all very slow and had terrible listening skills Tommy and Kar especially

    The room was a nice size with a big bed and very clean. The outside pool was very nice Check in very efficient

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    7.0
    Good location. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Immediately on entering the reception to check in there was music playing: Lola Young- Messy & not the censored version!! So I had 2 children with me & they were listening to the song containing multiple ‘f’ words!! I did tell the lady on reception & she said “it is played in the radio every day”. I told her the censored version NOT this one but she did not reply. Not the welcome I was expecting. Also there was no air con or fan in our family room & it was unbearably hot.

    Excellent location, staff very pleasant & helpful. Parking available immediately behind hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Great to have an outside pool area
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car park expensive

    Close to the beach Restaurant in site Indoor and outdoor pool Parking on site

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not sure how often the menu in the dinning room was changed but if I was there for two weeks then perhaps a change of menu

    The staff made the hotel, this team were amazing, from the desk staff, waiters, bar staff… all and I mean all without exception were amazing,I have memory problems but if I could remember everyone’s names then i would nominate them all for an award. I met the chief engineer after a problem in our room, this guy was amazing, sorted the problem and was so friendly and helpful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel needs a refresh, be good to have variation for dinner in the restaurant.

    Staff great, good location. Overall hotel a bit tired and dated so could do with a re fresh. It is partly okay for guests with limited mobility but there are many steps in odd places! Great to have the pools.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    6.0
    The outdoor area was lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thought the bathroom was very shabby - needs decorating and updating. Very old furniture - needs modernising.

    Breakfast was good - and varied.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    6.0
    all in all good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    the kids beds were really uncomfortable so the decided to squeeze into our bed , the room was a bit dated, the bathroom could do with a of updating. who ever did the siliconing needs training it was a mess of blobs and sink tap had a wobble on.

    large family room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    8.0
    Have stayed several time and will be staying again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some parts of the building need updating.

    Our room was a huge suite and had a balcony too. The breakfast was self service but had adequate selection. The outdoor pool was warm and clean. Location is great and the view spectacular. Great car park too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    A bit expensive versus my expectation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could be better

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was dark no ceiling light, bathroom needs updating toilet and sink had stains and the shower was poor.

    good location , friendly staff large room comfortable bed

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful sea views and close to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    £20 parking per day is outrageous Breakfast average - like a Premier Inn External areas not very clean - cigarette butts everywhere on terrace which was a real shame Some areas dated Shower was rubbish

    Indoor/outdoor pool Great location Friendly staff Dinner was lovely Fab sea views from room (313) and incredibly spacious

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    7.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay last year to the point of booking again this year. Thankyou
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The location is perfect. The seafront room is ideal with fabulous view to wake up to. The outdoor pool is perfect to sit and relax. I imagine it will be very busy with local members coming in with children to use the pool throughout the holidays.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extra charge for parking11

    The hotel was a little dated and the charge for parking was a bit of a curveball but otherwise the stay was pleasant and the staff were friendly

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    7.0
    Lovely staff in warm and welcoming hotel, great food and hospitality. In need of modernisation in areas but happy with t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom needed fixing up, swimming pool areas in need of a good clean and pool needs significant fixes to take place

    Location and friendliness of the staff. Pool was fun

    Stayed in July 2025

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