Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable and clean rooms
Cons:
Poor service responsiveness
Issues with room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, though some issues noted in specific rooms.
Service
6.5
Staff were preoccupied and there were issues with responsiveness during stay.
Location
9.04
Perfect location close to beach and BIC, very convenient for visitors.
Room Quality
6.99
Rooms spacious but some guests noted disappointment with room quality.
Amenities
7.52
Overall amenities were good but specific issues like WiFi were reported.
Value for Money
7.98
Good value based on location but some guests felt it didn't meet 4-star expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast was hearty and well-reviewed by guests.
Overall Experience
7.5
Mixed feelings due to service and specific incidents but overall enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the ultimate comfort at The Hermitage Hotel with modern bedrooms, private bathrooms, and stunning sea views. Enjoy amenities like LCD TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and more for a relaxing stay.

Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in exquisite modern British cuisine at the AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant. The Lounge Bar offers a variety of light meals and beverages. Don't miss the delicious full English breakfast served daily to start your day right.

Prime Location
Located just steps away from Bournemouth's sandy beach, The Hermitage Hotel offers easy access to the lively city center and popular attractions like the Oceanarium. Explore the nearby Sandbanks and Poole for a memorable coastal experience.

Book your stay at The Hermitage Hotel now for a luxurious seaside getaway!

Important information:

Please note The Hermitage Hotel does not have any leisure facilities on site. Our guests are welcome to use the facilities at our sister property, the Suncliff Hotel, which include a heated indoor pool, sauna, and mini gym. These are located a short walk from the property.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties. Internet is not always available at the hotel. Please inquire upon arrival.

If dinner is not requested upon booking, then there will be an extra charge in addition to the stated amount.

Please note that onsite parking is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis and chargeable at GBP 14 per car per night. It is not possible to reserve parking prior to arrival. There are also several public car parks nearby as well.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by Central Reservations. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

For all payments made and booking types, the card holder must be present on check-in, and the same card must be presented for a security swipe via chip and pin on arrival. Failure to provide the same card will result in the payment being refunded to the original card, and an alternative payment method requested before check-in will be permitted. The property reserves the right to charge bookings in full up to 48 hours prior to arrival during weekends and peak times, regardless of reservation policies.

Please note that the property can only accommodate dogs with a maximum weight of 10 kg or less.

Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed per room.

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of GBP 20 per day per dog.

As a matter of courtesy to other guests, dogs are only allowed in certain outdoor public areas at the hotel, mainly because food is served throughout our bars, lounges, restaurants, and terrace areas.

Please ask a member of the team for designated dog-friendly areas.

Please note that pets are only allowed in the following rooms:

- Classic King or Twin Room

- Classic Family 3 Room

- Classic Twin Room

- Sea View Double Room

- Sea View King or Twin Rooms

A pet bond must be signed at check-in, along with a GBP 50 refundable deposit. Any damage, soiling, or excessive dog hair on soft furnishings will incur specialist cleaning charges.

Please note that this property can accommodate dogs but will not accommodate other types of pets. Guide and assistance dogs are exempt from this policy, and charges for providing the correct certificate or paperwork are provided on check-in.

The hotel elevator services the hotel from the ground, first and second floors. The elevator does not go to the third floor, which is serviced by a staircase on the second floor.

Guests who are unable to manage stairs should inform the hotel in advance. Our Superior Rooms and Suites have stair access only. The hotel might not have the flexibility to change rooms to meet this request upon arrival. At least one guest per room must be over 18 years of age; minors are not permitted in their own accommodations without prior consent of the hotel.

Please ensure the correct occupancies are selected on booking; failure to do so may result in your check-in being refused. Identification will be required for age verification purposes.

All bookings of 6 or more rooms booked together will be treated as group bookings as per Oceana Hotels’ policy. Group bookings will be contacted within 7 days of making the reservation and will be treated as advance purchase bookings. The full nonrefundable payment will be required within 7 days of the reservation being made; no cancelations, modifications, or refunds will be permitted for any group bookings. These group terms and conditions override any rate policy that has been booked. In case of payments not received within 7 days of the booking being made, the hotel reserves the right to cancel the booking without any liability or further communication.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 14 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £6 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 2797 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 6.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 6.99
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Debrafrombristol solo_traveller gb
10
Great room, great location
Pros:

Lovely comfortable room. Great location. Lovely park nearby with a massive aviary with handsome birds.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
D
DimHen solo_traveller nl
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple gb
10
Very good
Pros:

The breafast was very good .We were about 2 mins from the beach and the service in the hotel was great

Cons:

It was all very good . I would book again

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
8
Pros:

Food excellent, very reasonably priced for a hotel. Friendly, helpful staff.

Cons:

Parking charge.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
T
thomas couple de
5
Das war wohl nichts 🫣
Pros:

🙄

Cons:

Sehr in die Jahre gekommen
Sehr laut
Aussicht gegen eine Mauer

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
D
DOĞAN solo_traveller tr
3
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
E
Emilio family_with_children pt
1
Pros:

We booking our staff with parking facilities. On arrival the car park there was no parking for our family so we aborted our stay.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
J
john couple gb
9
Nice hotel, great location
Pros:

Great location
Close to BIC
Nice hotel, comfortable room
Appreciated the AC as room was hot

Cons:

Generally spotless, however there was evidence of previous occupants in shower (Hair), easily missed, but off-putting
Lounge service was a bit slow, 1 guy on his own doing his best

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location ,Had all i expected ..A bit dated and could do with painting
Staff friendly& helpful .Breakfast,parking ok

Cons:

Needs decorating ,floorboards squeaky .

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
G
Gill couple gb
10
Perfect hotel with parking opposite the NIC where we went for a concert
Pros:

It was a charming hotel directly opposite the NIC

Cons:

The breakfast was laid out too far from the tables

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
S
Sarah family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
S
Shireen family_with_children gb
7
Kids loved the rooms and felt comfortable being in a hotel for the first time ever a lovely experian
Pros:

The location was perfect!! Not too far from shops, restaurants and a 5min walking distance to east cliff beach and pier! Especially if you have little ones it was just a stroll away. Breakfast was good with choices that were reasonable and tasty. Everyone had something they could eat and be satisfied. Rooms were spacious for a family of 5! Bonus to have closet space and ironing equipment, hair dryers with frequent cleaned rooms. Great family friendly hotel with parking! If you dont want the kids to swim in the sea, there were hotels (20min walk) that allowed us to swim in there indoor pool for free because we stayed at this hotel (neighbouring hotel benefits ).. Result!

Cons:

The family room said bunked beds but had only two beds and a pull out bed which made me uneasy thinking my kids could fall off. Kids room didn't have an air conditioner and stuffy at night, but was given a fan which was nice. Towel heating rail was not working and didn’t get sorted but apologetic and caring

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
C
CHRISTINE solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The hotel was central to the beach. Although the constant emergency service sirens late into the night were disturbing as the hot weather required the windows to be open.

Cons:

We were on the 4th floor. Exciting the lift on this floor was difficult as the lift door to the outside wall were only as deep as my electric wheelchair. Manoeuvring out of the left was challenging.
The disabled toilet on the ground floor was situated inside the women's toilet. Accessible through 2 doors. Not ideal as you had to push the door open with your feet.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
B
Bertan family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple au
8
An old, quaint and very well located hotel, right near the Bournemouth pier.
Pros:

Location is great- right near the pier and park. The sea view suite was good although in reality we only got a “sea glimpse”. I was really happy with the available EV charging.

Cons:

The foyer and bar were a little odoriferous- cooking smells were strong. Parts of the hotel smelled of cigarettes. The hotel is old, but interesting.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
S
Sandra solo_traveller nl
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

I booked a room with sea view and half board. I absolutely love this hotel. It's real value for money. I arrived earlier than planned, (13:30) So I was very pleasantly suprised that my room was ready, when I arrived at the hotel. Staf was friendly. Breakfast and diner was excellent. Room was clean and tidy. And the venue BIC next door to the hotel. What's not to like. I definitely will come back here again. Another fun note; when I checked out they had a teddybear at the reception desk for sale. Pacha (receptionist) had just placed it on the reception desk, 5 minutes before. And as I absolutely love teddybears, I instantly bought one. I happened to be the first guest to buy one on the day. :)

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
E
Erion family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
A
Adam family_with_children gb
5
2026-05-31 via Nuitee