Durley Dean

Hotels
7.6 (5796 reviews)
28 West Cliff Road, West Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.98
Reviews mention dirtiness and cobwebs which indicate significant issues with cleanliness.
Service
8.95
Staff described as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
8.99
Location praised multiple times as being great and convenient.
Room Quality
7.44
Mixed reviews on room quality; some mentioned comfort, but also noted small and tired rooms.
Amenities
6.47
Amenities such as the pool and spa were mentioned as small and needing improvement.
Value for Money
7.93
Some guests felt it was decent for the price but others had issues impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.98
Food quality received mixed reviews; some complaints about temperature and setup.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall experience varied greatly, with positive notes but significant complaints that impacted enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:26

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Modern Comforts

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy bright, modern air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free high-speed WiFi.

Convenient Location: Just a short walk from Bournemouth’s beach, town centre, and popular attractions like the Bournemouth International Centre and Pier.

Leisure Facilities: Take advantage of the free swimming pool or opt for the gym and sauna in the hotel's Leisure Complex.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of Victorian elegance and contemporary convenience? Book your stay at Durley Dean Hotel now!

Important information:

A valid ID must be shown upon check-in.

We will not accept groups of 6 people or more without prior agreement.

Groups that are of the nature and style of Stag and Hen parties will not be allowed to check in to the hotel upon arrival irrespective of any booking they may have.

Please note that the maximum occupancy per room is including children.

There is limited paid parking parking on site, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Any charges for extra beds will be taken locally at the hotel.

Please note that due to the style of the building, this property may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Guests should kindly note that the hotel's spa treatment rooms are very popular and get booked far in advance. The property strongly recommends guests to book a treatment by telephone at the earliest opportunity. The hotel cannot offer any guarantees there will be availability of treatments during the guest's stay as the appointments are sold on a first come, first served basis.

The checkout time for the car park on your last day will be midday, or further charges will apply. In order to receive access to a discounted rate, please pay at the hotel reception on arrival, informing them of your registration number. Failure to do so will result in a parking fine.

The Swimming pool is free of charge for all hotel guests and open from 7 am until 9 pm. Children are able to use the pool until 6.30 pm each day accompanied by an adult.

There is limited paid parking parking on site at £15.00 per 24 hours. Alternative parking can be found on the side streets around the hotel.

When booking a group of rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 5796 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 6.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 6.98
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Lauren solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Rafay family_with_children ae
7
Good location but otherwise rundown
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very small bathrooms and very dated furniture. Air conditioning is also now dated. No parking around hotel and hotel parking very few spaces

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
hotel location good. hotel in general good. food good
Pros:

room was nice breakfast was good

Cons:

bathroom room lay out .glass cabinet above sink to big difficult to wash your face. similar problem with sink to close to toilet. {not enough room to move}. smell in hallway lower area when you left your room. possible ventilation problem. only stayed one night . did not use any of the facility's so can not comment on any

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Vanita couple gb
4
Cons:

One the reason we had booked was because of spa and this was out of action, if this was stayed on the website we would have not booked

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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tracy solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Suzanne extended_group gb
6
The wonderful building needs some love and paint
Pros:

Staff plesent
We got a parking space
Air conditioning

Cons:

The sauna wasn’t working
Vegetarian options limited

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Magdalena extended_group gb
1
Pros:

No . This is very dirty hotel

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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ELLEN couple gb
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Chloe-Louise solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Seliman solo_traveller se
7
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
6
All in All, a pleasant stay
Pros:

Room was very spacious but bathroom quite small
Bed very comfortable
Breakfast was satisfactory - no options for eggs given and no porridge available

Cons:

Carpet on stairs going down to Leisure Club very badly worn
Leisure Club nice but good do with a refresh
Our room was a long way from the lift
Car Parking was charged atr £15.00 per 24 hours - quite expensive

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Mustafa family_with_children gb
4
Was okay- would not book again!
Pros:

Location is good, and the pool is clean! It’s quite dated, and needs a little TLC, photos don’t show a true reflection. Staff were friendly

Cons:

Overall condition, it’s damp in places. Breakfast was actually really disappointing, and I feel over priced! Rooms although clean- were old and need updating.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Joyce couple gb
1
A reasonable stay totally spoiled by administrative ineptitude
Pros:

Staff were pleasant enough - but not coping, see below.

Cons:

Not a four star hotel. Barely 3. Toiletries bolted to the wall and nescafe straws and UHT milk in rooms. No fridge. Not enough shelves or storage for clothes. Steam room and sauna not working - pool just a syrupy kidney shape the size of a garden pond. We found an empty Pot Noodle pot wedged into a pipe outside our window with cigarette butts in it from a previous occupant - see below, bet they haven't been fined!!!!!!!! Manageress did come up, apologised and removed it. Hope she can sort out the mess below too.
BUT - the main issue is the fact that we asked reception on the second day of our stay to open an account for our room and charge 5 days parking to it = 5x £15 = £75. Our room keys were supposedly updated and re-issued there and then to me and my husband. When we checked out I assumed that payment of the £75 had been taken care of, or we could expect to see it come out soon after. Then the fines started coming in via our rental car. So far I've had 2 x £42 and this morning, one for £100. Completely ruined any relaxation from the holiday as I have to pursue this and sort it out. So very, very disappointed and angry. We would have let pretty much all of the foregoing slide and given a 3 star review otherwise.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Sacha solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Sinead family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location, nice staff

Cons:

The corridors smelt but didn’t carry into rooms

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jade solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

I liked how close it was to bic area and the beach

Cons:

The was smaller then it looked in the photos.
Also when you walk through reception there's a cctv camera that leads to the pool so people can see you in the pool when they walk through reception.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children gb
7
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jo family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Parke solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee