Marsham Court Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1785 reviews)
Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Value for money concerns
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Issues with old building cleanliness and the cold pool noted.
Service
9.25
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned throughout the reviews.
Location
9.29
Excellent location and beautiful views highlighted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.74
Room size issues and outdated decor cited by several reviewers.
Amenities
7.27
Cold pool and limited parking access affected the overall rating.
Value for Money
7.73
Concerns about pricing in relation to quality and services.
Food and Beverage
7.78
Some food service issues mentioned, along with limited options.
Overall Experience
8.75
Generally positive experience despite some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:17

Property Description

Stunning Location and Views
Nestled on East Cliff, Marsham Court Hotel offers breathtaking views of Bournemouth's Pier, bay, and beaches.

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Individually decorated stylish bedrooms with modern bathrooms, including walk-in showers, ensure a comfortable stay. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, laptop safe, and tea/coffee facilities.

Award-Winning Gardens and Facilities
Relax by the south-facing swimming pool or explore the award-winning gardens with sun terraces overlooking the bay. The on-site bar serves a variety of drinks and delicious homemade dishes.

Experience seaside luxury at Marsham Court Hotel and indulge in a memorable stay by booking now!

Important information:

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

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Other parties are welcome at the hotel but must provide with a credit card to be charged with a deposit (refundable). An additional agreement must be signed before check-in.

Please note that extra beds and cots are available for an additional fee upon request and based on room availability. Extra beds must be confirmed by the hotel in writing and cannot be set up on the day of arrival.

Please note that the card holder of the card used to make the booking must be present at check-in.

Please note that bedrooms differ in size and shape and are furnished accordingly.

Please note all the bedrooms are different sizes and the decor may also differ to that shown in the images.

Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) in each room booked.

Please note that we have EV car charging points at the hotel (£25.00 charge per day).

The property is dog friendly, but be aware that you must book a 'dog friendly' room. When booking a dog friendly room the charge for one dog is included in the price. If you wish to bring up to 1 extra dog an additional fee of GBP 15 per dog per night will apply.
Please note we DO NOT accept any other pets.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027
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 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.

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an available cot.
    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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1785 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 7.73
Food and Beverage: 7.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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tom couple gb
8
Yes I can see it’s a dog friendly hotel and caters for people in wheelchairs, it’s nice to see this
Pros:

Location to the beach

Cons:

Room wasn’t ready till 3.17
The lifts was a bit slow

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
5
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
6
Hotel wasnt bad but with a few tweaks could be excellent
Pros:

Food was great. Pool was nice but overcrowded with day guests

Cons:

The room was incredibly hot. Outside temperature was 24 degrees so not excessive. Fan was provided but room desperately needs air con.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
9
A lovely room for a short stay.
Pros:

Had its own pool. Nice view. Excellent shower. Very comfortable bed. Plenty of room.

Cons:

The walk from the beach to the hotel! (All uphill) There were two large functions on whilst we were staying so there was quite a queue for the bar as everyone had to use the same one.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Sparks solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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rashedboss2000 solo_traveller gb
5
Simply overpriced
Pros:

Fortunately my professional course happened at the same hotel, I booked the hotel for convenience.

Cons:

small room, poor ventilation. No air conditioning. It was very much overpriced. I paid £130 for 1 night stay and did not have that level of comfort what I usually get when I spend this amount of money for a hotel room.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Roman couple gb
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Miqdad solo_traveller pk
5
Passable
Pros:

Brilliant staff
Good location

Cons:

-Very poor value for money, very average small room for this price.
-Spent the night uncomfortable as it was too hot, there was just 1 fan which wasnt enough.
-No air-conditioning, which shouldn't be the case for a 4 star hotel.
-Pillow covers had stains.
-Poor wifi quality

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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lia couple gb
5
Was ok, probably wouldn’t visit again unless aircon
Pros:

The pool was a nice temperature and the staff were great and the location is perfect as close to the beach and everything you need

Cons:

The pillows were hard and the rooms in the summer have no air con and they get extremely hot they do give you a fan however this circulated warm air

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

great location and a nice hotel overall with great location

Cons:

rooms were a little tired and it was too hot. The hotel main lobbies were nice, but the rest of the hotel could be cleaner

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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shiven family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

location and clean room

Cons:

room too small and no air con

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Donald family_with_children kr
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Maza solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Nice family hotel with relaxed family atmosphere

Cons:

No aircon.
Fan in room but very dusty.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Zalandauskas solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Vieta

Cons:

Personalas

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Daria couple gb
3
The only thing I liked was the swimming pool.
Pros:

I liked the swimming pool and the convenient location, as the beach was within walking distance.

The swimming pool is the biggest advantage of this hotel and the main reason I came back. However, compared to my stay in 2024, the overall experience was much better back then.

I also think the hotel would benefit from having a pool bar, and the food menu offers very limited choices.

Cons:

The room had a bathtub, but there was mould in the bathroom.

There was no air conditioning, which made the room unbearably hot. It was impossible to sleep. We spent the entire night sweating, constantly waking up, and drinking water just to get through the night.

There were two fans in the room, but both were covered in dust and cobwebs. I had to clean one of them myself before using it. It took 5–6 wet wipes to remove all the dirt, which clearly showed that it had not been cleaned for a long time.

The room also had a very unpleasant smell, similar to the smell of fried seafood.

The most disappointing part was the hotel’s attitude after our stay. I accidentally left my black jumpsuit in the room. I called the hotel shortly after checking out and was told that housekeeping had not yet cleaned the room. Since then, my calls have been ignored, and no one has contacted me about my lost item.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Demelza couple gb
5
Great location, clean and fun pool
Pros:

The pool was clean

Cons:

The dirty floors in the room when we checked and the window were so small no air was flowing, on a hot day no air con just a cheap fan to keep you cool. The room was like a sauna

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Deniz family_with_children gb
7
Staff polite, swimming pool great asset but some training required for staff in cleaning and barista skills. Rooms very
Pros:

swimming pool
view from our room

Cons:

room was very hot and the fan was simply pumping hot air around

we ordered two espressos which we couldnt drink as they were very watery

we left our clean the room card out at 9am, returned at 3:45 and someone was in the room about to start, they asked what i needed doing, we diidnt sleep in one bed but on top so that only required straightening the top sheet and i said that was ok to leave but to clean the rest of the room and bathroom as usual and top up milk and toilet paper and fresh towels. We got the toilet paper, there was no milk which i asked be dropped later ( didnt receive) but they didnt clean floors, make other bed, clean bathroom or leave clean towels - i did look for them on the corridor but couldnt see them anymore and i was too hot to wait for them to return as it was already so late in the day. The other room we had booked also had no fresh towels and we had to go to reception early evening to collect ! we opted to keep the room service so our rooms would be be cleaned

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
8
Great location and good value
Pros:

Great location near beach

Cons:

Good value

2026-07-12 via Nuitee