Sea Stone Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (4978 reviews)
Exeter Road , Bournemouth , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 4978 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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Samantha • couple • gb
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2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
8
great for one night.
Pros:

very good breakfast in a relaxed environment. Hotel one minute from the beach.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Derek • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Romm was spacious annd comfortable, slept well dispite the heat, good breakfast

Cons:

Bournemouth town centre. the beach is lovely but the town centre is seedy and connsists of fast food take-aways, mini marts. vape stores, trashy pubs and nightclubs and is full of drunks, druggies and other undesirables. By comparison, Magaluf is upmarket.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
All good
Pros:

Nice

Cons:

Good location

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Jade • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good staff
Pros:

Staff where lovely

Cons:

Lacked a fan in an extremely hot week should have enough to cater for all and sadly the noise from neighbour hotel was unbearable till around 1am

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • gb
7
great value for money - great friendly staff - fantastic location
Pros:

Location is fantastic! And the staff are great.

Cons:

My bed was not made once during my stay? And I was there for four nights ?

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Beata • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

THERE WAS ONLY ONE PROBLEM: A SMALL WINDMILL

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Bilal • solo_traveller • gb
4
Im not trust your platform for future recommendations hotels any where
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There is not Air conditioning, not fridge in the room, no parking

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good location but would not return
Pros:

The location of this hotel is excellent for the buses, beach and town. The were friendly. There is a lift to the rooms with just a few stairs to negotiate. The room was spacious. The rooms were cleaned daily and fresh towels were given daily. Handy fridge.

Cons:

The hotel is very dated. Definitely not 4 star. The room we were in was a signature room. Although the room was spacious the two fans provided did not really help when the days were hot it really needs to be air conditioned. The safe provided is only suitable for small items the largest being a small Kindle we could not fit an iPad inside. The shower was a good power but the bath had chips in the base, the whole bathroom suite is old The carpets are old and need to be cleaned or changed completely. Instead of two televisions which are definitely not needed in one room it would be better to have this area as a dressing area with a mirror and sockets for a hairdryer. There is an outside area to smoke which would be much more pleasant with decent flooring and furniture. Also the ashtrays needed emptying. The breakfast provided has a very basic choice just cereal and a plate of croissants with sauces and jams. Tea or coffee and juice. There were only three hot choices we had omelette which was overcooked on the outside. There was no choice of fruit. Ants were in the basket with the jam. We went elsewhere for breakfast on the second day. The air conditioning was not effective in the restaurant area.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location, very clean and helpful staff

Cons:

Restaurant was closed

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Florin • couple • ro
10
Pros:

Curat,aproape de plajă,mic dejun variat

Cons:

Nimic

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Thompson • extended_group • gb
10
Brilliant stay. Would definitely book again
Pros:

The location of the hotel was really good . You were a two minute from the beach and other amenities. Lots of places to eat and drink nearby. The room was lovely. There was a fan in the room as there was no air conditioning. We opened the windows though. The furniture in the room suites the decor of the hotel. There was everything in the room that you might need.

Cons:

Nothing as far as the visit went.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
8
Good clean friendly hotel
Pros:

We have been visiting for many years on the cheerleading weekend at the BIC the position of the hotel is perfect and the staff very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Because it is a cheer weekend the prices skyrocket so although not directly the hotels fault as it is supply and demand but the prices in Bournemouth climb every year and again a Bournemouth issue for the age of the hotels but there is no air con which nowadays is a big issue

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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LUCA • couple • it
5
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Rae • family_with_children • gb
2
Less than average. Expensive. Sleeping on a sun lounger.
Pros:

Staff were lovely. Location great.

Cons:

My daughter’s bed was a sun lounger. Fire exit didn’t work (4th floor) and had to request them to make sure it was workable otherwise I wouldn’t be staying. No A/C, fans supplied but it was boiling.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Orlando • couple • gb
5
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Saty Ann • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The location to the beach and BIC

Cons:

No major complaints, can't complain for how cheap it is.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicos • couple • gb
5
Not that enjoyable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cleanliness and parking also breakfast was terrible

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
6
Pleasant stay
Cons:

We were right by reception so a-lot of noise with people coming and going we had our four year old with us so she kept waking up , noise outside can’t be helped but perhaps a room facing the back of the hotel
Would have been better but all in all a great hotel to stay plus breakfast was very nice !

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee