Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Best Western Plus
8.8 (2693 reviews)
30 West Hill Rd, West Cliff , Bournemouth , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Clean and well-maintained hotel
Good location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Some rooms outdated
Cold pool water

Categories

Cleanliness
9.05
The reviews mention that the hotel was clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.55
Staff were frequently noted as welcoming and helpful, providing excellent service.
Location
9.05
The hotel is centrally located, making it convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.55
While some rooms were noted as basic or outdated, others were spacious and clean.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities like the spa and pool received mixed reviews but were generally appreciated.
Value for Money
8.55
Some guests felt their experiences did not match the cost, especially with issues regarding food.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Several complaints about food quality and service; more positive mentions required for a higher score.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:09

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities and some with private balconies at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa.

Bluewater Spa Retreat
Relax and rejuvenate at the 20-yard swimming pool, hot tub, gym, sauna, and deluxe beauty suites at the hotel's spa.

Gastronomic Delights
Experience award-winning dining at the Connaught Brasserie, offering a diverse menu made from locally sourced ingredients, complemented by a vast selection of gins at the Gin Bar.

Ready to experience luxury and relaxation at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa? Book your stay now!

Important information:

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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Dec 25, 2026 until Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Spa/wellness center is closed from 2026-12-25 until 2026-12-25
Sauna is closed from 2026-12-25 until 2026-12-25
Fitness center is closed from 2026-12-25 until 2026-12-25
Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from 2026-12-25 until 2026-12-25
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2693 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.05
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Jantina • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Zwembad wel wat gedateerd.

Cons:

Goed ontbijt met veel keuze.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniela Alejandra • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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tracy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location was good, walking distance to town and beach.

Cons:

The bed was very firm

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Si • couple • gb
3
Very Tired and worn out plus parking is NOT included and is £12 extra!
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Very tired and misleading photos. Parking isn’t free and is £12 extra! Decor and rooms and general hotel state was very worn and weary. Bar area looked a little nicer but I didn’t visit. Showers were in a bath tub and pretty poor but hot water. TV in room was well sized and room size in general (cost double) was actually big. Balcony was not grouted properly and didn’t feel safe and window door to it was not easy to understand.

Location was good and I imagine the standard was the norm for area but still poor for the price it costs.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location for beach and town. Staff very helpful. Room very clean. Lovely afternoon tea.

Cons:

Having to pay for the carpark

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mindaugas • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Spa facilities, restaurant, rooms.

Cons:

Extremely firm mattress,

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast and room.

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Will • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay in Bournemouth
Pros:

We booked a short break to substitute an overseas holiday that was cancelled. The hotel suited our needs of having a spa and pool, being near the sea, bus routes and restaurants. It was clean and well maintained and met our requirements. Breakfast had a good selection.

Cons:

The nightly rate paid did not feel like good value for money, especially after adding the parking charge. The area near the Bournemouth triangle on one side of the hotel is now quite run down.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sangeeta • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location
Pros:

Location and spa facilities

Cons:

No food served on a Sunday and paying for parking

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Devyani • extended_group • gb
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Manley • couple • gb
8
Just what we wanted
Pros:

All went well

Cons:

Can no longer remember!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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dewain • couple • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • couple • gb
7
Disappointed. Not of the standard we expected
Pros:

Staff were friendly. Spa area was nice.

Cons:

No hot water in our room most days. Breakfast hot items were not hot ! Bed was very hard and bottom sheet on bed was a double sheet folded In Half which didn’t fit the mattress. Big brown stain on mattress.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Joan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pre cruise stay
Pros:

Restaurant was very good. The waiter was great even though he was on his own.

Cons:

Bed was a little uncomfortable

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
5
Very disappointed.
Pros:

Not impressed with room for 41/2 stars I’ve stayed in better for less cost, stained curtains, net curtains hanging of, had to stand on chair to get to safe, lots of dust and cobwebs at top of ceiling, very disappointing for what they charge.wouldn’t recommend to anyone .

Cons:

Price doesn’t reflect the comfort for a room that small, had to pay for parking and breakfast wasn’t included, I’ve stayed in a few best westerns and that was by far worse one.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and good facilities. The spa facilities were really nice, although the gym is quite small. As we were only staying for a short trip, it was perfectly fine for us.

The hotel is really close to the town centre and the beach, which was amazing and made it very convenient for getting around.

Cons:

The only minor downside was a random noise we could hear at night. We weren’t sure whether it was coming from the air conditioning or somewhere else. The walls also seemed a little thin, so you could hear quite a bit from outside the room.

Other than that, we had a lovely stay. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we’d happily stay again.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Lord Eric • couple • nl
8
Twee nachten welke prima verliepen in de ruime suite en met goed ontbijt.
Pros:

Het ontbijt was prima. Suite was ruim en comfortabel, al had de kleine bank wel vervangen mogen worden.

Cons:

De kraan in de badkamer liep niet erg goed; slap straaltje water.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee