Marsham Court Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1932 reviews)
Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Paid
Children 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Room size issues and outdated decor cited by several reviewers.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1932 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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Louise family_with_children gb
3
Good location
Pros:

Pool was good , clean and not busy
Parking is good always a space

Cons:

£15 a day to park even though your resistance

Some staff very rude, told us we cannot drink our cocktails next to pool so took them away without even offering us plastic cups

Wouldn’t let kids eat next to pool because food wasn’t brought from them

Holes in bath just generally not clean

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Ross couple gb
7
Pros:

No Air Con

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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GlynH41 Family
8
Balcony niceness
Pros:

We had a balcony and sea view which was lovely. Room was like a sauna but there is a fan and we had to keep the doors open! Decent room though. The winning point was the in room fridge! Noisy but space to chill loads of drinks and even ice. Wish more hotels did this.

Swimming pool area was very nice too, drinks bar was handy. Bar area was ok, fairly quiet but nice to be able to have a drink in the evening! Staff v friendly throughout.

Overall would definitely come back if the price was right , not sure if I would rave about the rooms without the balcony though.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Emily family_with_children gb
1
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Claus-Christian solo_traveller de
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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mikesX7696YS Family Guildford, Surrey, England
10
Refreshing Experience
Pros:

It was so nice to have staff that are so aware and attentive to the needs of wheelchair users with any special needs. The whole ethos of the hotel towards the disabled is very refreshing. The Retreat serving drinks and food is absolutely fine and because the formal restaurant seems a little clinical in décor and not as price conscious in a town literally full of competitor eatery's..

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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g_shortland Family Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
10
Long weekend with granddaughter
Pros:

Visited with our granddaughter for a long weekend. Whole experience was really good. Breakfast selection was spot on. Staff were friendly. Heated outside pool was a good addition and it’s so close to the power and seafront. Thank you for making our stay welcoming and our 4 1/2 year old granddaughter loved every minute.

2026-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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glenyss883 Family
10
Exceptional all round service and value for money
Pros:

The hotel is in a beautiful location. There is a lovely family atmosphere amongst the staff, who can't do enough for you. The rooms are large and airy, and the addition of a fan made it particularly comfortable on the hot days.
I was particularly impressed with menu which met varied dietary needs, and where is didn't meet mine, the chef adapt to meet them.
Our daughter, who is disabled, was impressed with how the hotel met her needs too.
I would recommend the hotel to anyone.

2026-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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Koketsu solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
8
We enjoyed it we have stayed 3times now
Pros:

View

Cons:

To much furniture in the room for the size,

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Laurie couple gb
7
Great location. Lovely staff. Penny pinching on the Tea/Coffee and biscuits.
Pros:

Reasonable value for money. Location was great. Staff were lovely and helpful.

Cons:

TV in room had a distorted picture most of the time. The shower gels were not even 20% full. The Tea and Coffee making didn't have enough for our 2 night stay. The cheap digestive biscuits in the reusable tin was horrible.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Kalian family_with_children pt
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Tom family_with_children gb
9
Great place for a short break
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Car park was a bit tight

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Street couple gb
5
HAD A GREAT TIME IN THE END OUTSIDE IN BOURNEMOUTH.
Pros:

WE PAID £17.50 EACH FOR BREAKFAST.
THIS FILLED US UP BUT WAS NOTHING BRILLIANT. WE HAD ORDERED SEVERAL THINGS AROUND THE POOL & THEY WERE OK. WE ORDERED OUR FIRST DRINKS ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE VODKA WE ASKED FOR THEY HADN'T HAD FOR A FEW DAYS & WERE WAITING FOR THE DELIVERY.
WEATHERSPOONS BREAKFAST WAS CHEARER .

Cons:

WOULD HAVE LOVED AIR CONDITIONING IN THE ROOM WHICH WAS BASICALLY AN OVEN.
THE WINDOW ONLY PARTIALLY OPENED.
THE HOTEL NEEDS TO BROUGHT UP WITH MODERATION.
STAFF ON THE WHOLE WERE POLITE BUT SOME WERE MORE THAN LACKING IN THE FRIENDLY MANNER.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple gb
8
A peaceful retreat from London, with great views and a fab pool.
Pros:

The location was amazing for us with a lovely sea view and easy access to the beach. The pool was a real bonus, warm and relaxing. The staff were all helpful and friendly. The bed was big and comfortable and having a fridge in the room was great. Really like how they cater for disability also.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Gillian family_with_children gb
6
Overall pleasant enough. The children loved the pool and it was a good location. Best hotel porridge i have had, not lum
Pros:

Location. Had a lovely pool. Breakfast was good. Onsite parking

Cons:

The family room beds!! Were basically camp beds and so uncomfortable.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Leanne family_with_children gb
8
Pleasantly surprised, great value for money.
Pros:

We really enjoyed the swimming pool and the location. The room had some lovely little touches that made all the difference, especially the biscuits and toiletries. It felt cosy, comfortable and really homely.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Justyna solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Nada family_with_children sa
8
كانت اقامه جميله مع العائلة الفندق امن اخترت اطلاله بلكونه على البحر وكانت رائعه وحضرت الالعاب الناريه والافطار الصباحي
Pros:

الاطلاله راءعه الموضفون ودودين الموقع ممتاز المطعم جيدجدا خدمه البار ممتازه

Cons:

دفعت خدمة تنضيف مبلغ اضافي ولم يقومو بالتنضيف بالشكل الممتاز واحيانا لايقومون بالتنضيف بتاتا لوجودنا داخل الغرفه وعند الخروج لايأتون للتنضيف المفروض اذا هناك قيمه مضافه ان يتم التنضيف على مدار الساعه المرافق كانت متعبه الدرج والاصنصير قديم جدا يحتاج الى ترميم

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Nada family_with_children sa
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee