Hotel Balmoral

Hotels
8.5 (418 reviews)
11-13 Kerley Road , Bournemouth , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Luggage storage
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Meeting/banquet facilities
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Limited food options
Some rooms feel dated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
Generally clean and tidy, but some reviews mentioned the hotel is starting to show its age.
Service
9.11
Staff were friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.15
Excellent location near the BIC, beach, and town centre.
Room Quality
8.6
Most rooms were comfortable and well maintained but some comments about them being slightly dated.
Amenities
8.13
Basic amenities available; breakfast choices are limited.
Value for Money
8.59
Good value for the price considering location and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
7.64
No breakfast offered; however, nearby options exist.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall, a pleasant stay with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:12

Property Description

Prime Location near Beaches
Hotel Balmoral, nestled in Bournemouth, is conveniently located within walking distance of Westcliff Beach, Alum Chine Beach, and Boscombe Beach. Perfect for beach lovers!

Comfortable Stay with Essential Amenities
Enjoy a cozy stay at Hotel Balmoral with well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs. The shared lounge and bar add to the comfort and convenience of your stay.

Local Tips and Nearby Attractions
Benefit from the local insights provided by the friendly reception staff. Explore attractions like Bournemouth International Centre and the city center, all within a short distance from the hotel.

Ready to experience a relaxing stay near the beach? Book your stay at Hotel Balmoral now!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 418 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Nick • couple • im
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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GARY • solo_traveller • gb
2
Not a pleasant stay
Pros:

Position

Cons:

Run down

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Tetiana MTV • solo_traveller • ua
9
Pros:

Perfect hotel close to the sea. It was exceptional to have sea view and sunrise just from the bed in the morning.
Staff was very kind and helpful. Many thanks 😊.
Bedding was clean. There was comfortable bed to have a good rest. Private parking for free.

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • couple • gb
10
Nice relaxing and comfortable weekend stay
Pros:

Very friendly and welcoming clean and close to everything. Dave & Phil were very friendly and accommodating

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
10
Everything was perfect.
Pros:

The location was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The view from our room was beautiful and the on-site parking was greatly appreciated.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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lboa • extended_group • it
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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kent • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Aine • couple • gb
10
Really spacious room at a great price for a Bank Holiday Weekend.
Pros:

Great location close to the seafront.

Cons:

Steps up to the property.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Allison • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel, very clean and close to amenities.
Beautiful view from our sea view room.
Lovely staff.

Cons:

Bit of a hill from Town!

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Songul • couple • gb
5
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location was excellent. And staff was excellent

Cons:

It was out dated and a run down.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
İnci • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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June • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Dave was an excellent host

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Ahsan • couple • gb
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Cleiton Bernardi • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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DFHB • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Large Rooms
Comfy Bedding
Soft Towels
Friendly Staff

Cons:

No Fridge or Safe in Room
Lower Shower Pressure
Requested to leave keys with reception when going out

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Barry Dennis James • couple • gb
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ahsan • couple • gb
8
Perfect location, short walk to beach.
Pros:

Location and sea view.

Cons:

Some rooms in need of renovation / upgrade.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • gb
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee