Sea Stone Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (4695 reviews)
Exeter Road , Bournemouth , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Limited amenities
Breakfast selection could improve
Shabby furniture in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some issues mentioned: shabby chair and tired room.
Service
9.2
Excellent, with staff noted for being welcoming and helpful.
Location
9.2
Great location opposite BIC and near the beach.
Room Quality
7.7
Mixed reviews; some rooms were nice while others felt dated.
Amenities
7.2
Limited mini bar and room service options.
Value for Money
8.2
Overall good value but some amenities were lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Breakfast options were limited; some enjoyed the meals while others were disappointed.
Overall Experience
8.7
Mixed feedback, but many guests enjoyed their stays overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 09:33

Property Description

Seafront Setting and Convenient Location
With its seafront setting, the Park Central Hotel is the ideal choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Adjacent to the Bournemouth International Centre and just a 2-minute walk from the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, our hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the city.

Stylish and Luxurious Accommodation
Experience our unique rooms, each exuding its own modern charm. Featuring flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and premium toiletries, our accommodations provide a luxurious stay. Some rooms even offer stunning views of the coastline, ensuring a memorable experience.

Fine Dining Experience at Crab at Bournemouth
Indulge in exquisite cuisine at our on-site restaurant, Crab at Bournemouth, where Michelin star trained chefs craft delectable seafood dishes. Treat your taste buds to a culinary journey without leaving the hotel.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience? Book your stay at Park Central Hotel today.

Important information:

When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The cancelation period will not remain as 1 day before the date of arrival.

Please note that the property does not accept stag or hen parties, or similar groups.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 14 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 15 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 14 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4695 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Kerri • extended_group • gb
8
Great place to stay for visiting the BIC
Pros:

Comfortable for our one night stay as we were visiting the BIC staff were very friendly.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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jeapes • solo_traveller • gb
10
9 out 10 Excellent stay
Pros:

From the moment I booked in, and then breakfast, then checkout, amazing customer service, room was clean and bed and pillows very comfortable, bathroom extra, tea ,coffees,kettle, spot on, only downfall, small tvs, out of many hotels home and abroad,this was in top 5. As I said, only thing was small tv.so a big thank you.even had a smoking balcony at the end of the floor level.breakfast staff.very welcoming.reception manager very welcoming.

Cons:

Small tv

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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helen • couple • gb
8
Very good value for money
Pros:

Great location
Good breakfast
Excellent value for money
Helpful staff

Cons:

Beds were too hard

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Helene • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Bozena • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great bargain.
Pros:

Hellpfull staff, great location and spacious room.

Cons:

It was a bit cold.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Maćkowski • solo_traveller • gb
5
Bardzo skromne śniadanie
Pros:

Recepcjia bardzo mila

Cons:

Sniadanie wliczone w cene pokoju nie dobre nie apetycznie nie bylo owocow,wazyw,pieczywa generalnie nie bylo zbyt duzego wyboru w sniadaniu wyszlismy glodni nie poleca.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Nick • extended_group • gb
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Messina • couple • gb
5
Not what you would expect.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bar and restaurant not open with no notification or indication it was. Had to go out for drinks and could not relax at the hotel. Limited breakfast options. Vacuum cleaners left in passages. Poor standard of random single seater chairs in passages. Bed not comfortable. Shower head huge for the size of shower so no room to stand waiting for water to heat up. Loose shower head. Sensitive fire alarm went off twice. Definitely not 4 star.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
Çiğdem • couple • gb
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Laisiana • solo_traveller • gb
10
It was relaxing and enjoyable, with great views, a clean room, and friendly service all around.
Pros:

I recently stayed at Sea Stone Hotel in Bournemouth and really enjoyed my time there. The location is perfect — right by the seaside and close enough to explore the town easily. I was given a lovely room on the top floor with a beautiful sea view, which made my mornings especially relaxing.

The hotel was very clean and well kept throughout my stay. Breakfast was enjoyable, with a good selection to start the day off right.

Overall, I had a great experience and would happily stay at Sea Stone Hotel again the next time I’m in Bournemouth.

Cons:

There wasn’t much to dislike about my stay. Everything was perfect.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Bloss4 • family_with_children • gb
9
Friendly, clean, great location.
Pros:

Really pleased with our stay. The location was perfect, a few minutes walk to the pier and the pavilion. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The public carpark was a bit rough, but right next to hotel, no issue finding 2 spaces. It was £8.10 for 24 hours. Breakfast was really nice. Fully English, omelette, cereal, toast, crossaints, yoghurt, juices, tea coffee. Nice big restaurant.

Cons:

One room had a bit of a musty smell, but that is just being picky, it was still very clean and comfortable.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
7
Great location, shame about everything else.
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Whilst somewhat dated, it’s a typical seaside town hotel. A 50 minute wait for breakfast is unforgivable however & the staff are completely oblivious to this issue. Good on-sight parking though.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • family_with_children • gb
9
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Brady • couple • gb
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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garry satterley • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Had a very good time

Cons:

Very friendly staff I'm very nice and comfortable

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • extended_group • gb
5
Such a shame as location great.
Pros:

Perfect location for the Pavilion or the BIC. Staff friendly.

Cons:

Rooms dated, stains on carpets, thick hair down the radiator. Only 1 bottle of water and 1 pack of biscuits even though 2 people in the room. The breakfast was awful. Such poor quality ingredients, poached eggs hard, fried were snotty, and tinned mushrooms!! They forgot one of the 4 breakfasts. So I had to wait. Fresh croissants were the only redeeming factor.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
8
Great overnight stay for BIC events
Pros:

Friendly courteous staff, comfortable room and beds, super location for BIC across the road, with parking options nearby too. Breakfast options also very good.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Daryl • couple • gb
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee