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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with spa, near Bournemouth Beach

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In the heart of Bournemouth City Centre, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and inviting terrace. Savor breakfast at Blakes Brasserie or indulge in al fresco dining while enjoying dry cleaning/laundry services and an indoor pool. With helpful staff, this hotel near Bournemouth International Centre is perfect for those looking to unwind.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R1 597
R1 917 total
includes taxes & fees
07 Apr - 08 Apr

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  • 9.00 sq m
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  • 16.00 sq m
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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 23.00 sq m
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Balcony
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oceanarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 8 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pasa Too - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hop Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

When you stay at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and British cuisine is served at Blakes Brasserie, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a health club. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 53 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 10 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–12:30 PM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3003 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1850
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Blakes Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Gin Bar - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 14 2025 to April 20 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 1 to February 6:
  • Dining venue(s)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 10 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and hot tub with adult supervision
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

Best Western Connaught
Best Western Connaught Bournemouth
Best Western Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel Bournemouth
Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus Connaught Bournemouth
Best Western Plus Connaught
Best Plus The Connaught & Spa
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Hotel
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from April 14 2025 to April 20 2025 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (11-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa also has 2 bars, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Yes, Blakes Brasserie offers alfresco dining, British cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa like?

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa is in Bournemouth City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Bournemouth Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,8/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

8,2/10

Amenities

8,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovelt hotel
Lovely hotel near the sea. Modern fresh interior. Friendly staff. Really nice restaurant and great breakfast. Added bonus was the Spa!
Mr Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect again
Did not need parking. Stay was brilliant as always
gloria, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice old fashioned hitel
Excellent leisure facilities. Ordered extras but drink wasn’t in room on arrival. Breakfast cleared my tea and cutlery while I queried for bacon! I had left a walking stick against my table.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Birthday Weekend Surprise
Everything was great. Loved the pool and sauna and sampled a few gins from the fabulous gin bar.
Gin bar. Now which one shall I choose out of the 200!
Lisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location, friendly staff and great pool/spa
chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great choice!
Great visit!
Clive, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying at this hotel with work, and i find the hotel very very comfy and nice
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel to relax and unwind in between traveling. Staff extremely friendly and very helpful.
CM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Jamie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good staff and nice breakfast area
Pat, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointed visit
Very disappointed in this hotel. Not great service at reception, not particularly pleasant. Room very dated, pool not in great condition and a very dated and dirty gym.£10 to park in the hotel car park. Swim times restricted for kids but have to click through 3 pages on their website to see this.
Hannah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Third stay at this hotel and very close to both beach and promenade
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was really good for the price I paid, the room was very clean, bedding and towels spotless, staff were very friendly and it was in a good location. I would stay here again for sure. Only slight negative, the shower was a little disappointing but not enough to stop me coming back.
Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel , only stayed one night but no problems whatsoever
M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the second time that we have stayed at this hotel and we cannot fault it, the rooms are very nice and the staff are very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay again
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here, the hotel is one of the more modern hotels in Bournemouth. The hotel is clean and the staff were very friendly & helpful. The spa facilities are really nice and relaxing. We will be returning
Rosalind, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel great location
Lovely hotel, great staff, good facilities, wish we had booked an afternoon tea as it looked amazing! Beds comfy, rooms decent, breakfast luke warm if you arrived after 9am, plenty of Choice. The only disappointing fact which was no fault of the hotel, was the neighbouring rooms waking us up at 6am and being able to hear every conversation, and even when they used the bathroom - could def use soundproofing. Other than that, would happily book again.
Emma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location very close to the beach and shops. Great hotel and Spa, lovely breakfast. Only criticism A/C was a little noisy!
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
Been before and always lovely Great staff and nice breakfasts
gloria, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, nice breakfast and a comfortable stay.
Mrs L, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Luke, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Customer service was the best part of this stay!!
Tabassum, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel! Great location, lovely garden. The breakfast was fantastic and the spa was very good! Particularly loved the Whatsapp service where you could contact the property to ask questions and make bookings, reply was always prompt and helpful. Liked our balcony too- just could have been cleaned a little more- very cobwebby and some Prosecco bottles left outside.
Gillian, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Good value. Comfortable.
Well situated property with parking. Comfortable well equipped room, crisp linens, water, tea/coffee/biscuit. Pump lotion, soap, shampoo. Breakfast is plentiful.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Breakfast service poor. Bedroom dreary and dated.
susan, 2-night trip