42 Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8DX, United Kingdom
#10 of 44 B&Bs and Inns in Bournemouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 309 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomBeautifully clean and great location The bed was exceptionally comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Agnes
United KingdomSlightly old style of furniture
Location, flexibility, staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Julie
United KingdomNo greeting upon arrival, not shown to my room, not shown where the separate bathroom was. To sum up not a friendly experience.
Single room, very clean with all amenities as advertised.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Mel
United KingdomThere was no alternative for vegetarians in terms of the cooked breakfast. Not a big deal, but it's very common to be offered the vegetarian alternative these days. I'm sure if I'd have had time to put in a request prior to our stay however, that it would have been no trouble ;)
We booked a room last minute and chose the Southernhay Guest House as it looked lovely in the photos, and breakfast and free parking were included in the price. We received a very warm welcome, and a local restaurant recommendation on arrival. Everything was very new, very tastefully decorated and very clean, very comfortable bed, and a good shower. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Brian
United KingdomNothing
Everything was perfect
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Wendy
United KingdomVery friendly owners.Location excellent for town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Dionne
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely Definitely say again
Very welcoming felt like home from home.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Chris
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Alan
United KingdomNothing
Stayed before so a return visit - and happy to return Welcome was friendly, breakfast was great, comfortable nights sleep
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Steven
United KingdomAll good.
Comfortable, clean room with great power shower.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Norbert
MaltaI will go again it was really good for Money I spent Thanks
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Louise
United KingdomGreat food, really clean and easy to find
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Sue
United KingdomNothing
Excellent location, shops, bars, restaurants, buses and beach within walking distance. spotlessly clean , excellent breakfast. Friendly hosts. Parking on site.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
David
United KingdomNothing really bad to comment on really.
The B&B was Clean, warm, and comfortable. The shower was easy to use and room facilities were everything you would expect. There is free Wifi and Breakfast was available at an extra cost of £5, which was excellent value and delicious. I will stay there again without any problem.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Kathleen
United KingdomNothing really
Good hosts very accommodating when I left my luggage. Food was good hotel was clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay again
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Marina
United KingdomVery clean. Friendly staff. Good breakfast choices. Excellent location for beach, Westbourne and Bournemouth Centre.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Alan
United KingdomNothing really - just a shame breakfast was served so late so couldn’t take advantage of that during our short stay (owing to time we had to leave in the morning)
Good welcome on arrival, convenient location being at top of Alum Chine, decent size car park
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Phil
United Kingdomnothing negative
very nice room walking distance from Town centre shops/restaurants/pubs/seafront breakfast excellent very quiet area of Bournmouth but close enough to walk into main centre parking on site a bonus
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Karen
United KingdomNothing to say. It was perfect for what I wanted. 4 minutes drive from my beach hut. Perfect.
Exceptionally clean and quiet. Had a great sleep; the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Peter
United KingdomNothing
The room was spotless. Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. It was also an advantage to have good parking. Darren is a very good host. We will definitely return.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Vivien
United KingdomWould have appreciated a couple more coffee sachets but I’m sure if I’d asked typ have been provided.
Perfect location for visiting family. Scrupulously clean. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Ann
United KingdomVery comfortable rooms. Modern clean bathrooms. Very welcoming owners who were friendly and helpful. Provided a lovely, hot, fresh breakfast and selection of cereals and tea coffee juice, etc.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Susannah
United KingdomWe had a fantastic stay - Darren and Nellia are brilliant hosts and gave helpful advice about the locality. The breakfast was delicious and we also found this was a really good price compared to other options. Very close to Westbourne shops and restaurants as well as the beautiful Alum Chine and beach.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Denise
United KingdomWe were at the front of the premises. Unfortunately there was a lot of traffic noise that kept us awake. The wardrobe doors were loose and kept coming off the runners.
Breakfast was lovely. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The town was within walking distance for some lovely restaurants, and the beach was a 30 minute walk down a steep path. We did enjoy our long weekend here overall.
Stayed in August 2023
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