Marsham Court Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1658 reviews)
Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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Room size issues and outdated decor cited by several reviewers.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.

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 1658 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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Nick family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Monica solo_traveller ar
10
Genial
Pros:

Está cerca de la playa y también del centro

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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christina family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Nice family run hotel. Good car parking space.

Cons:

Would prefer the complimentary room biscuits to be individually wrapped not losely put in a tin.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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JaneyClew Couples Newton Poppleford, Devon, England
8
Wheelchair Traveller
Pros:

4 stars - As a wheelchair traveller, I have to say that the Marsham Court Hotel covered most of my accessible and mobility needs and requirements. However, a couple of comfort requirements had to be addressed and they were offered with dignity, kindness and patience. The public areas of the hotel are totally accessible and have excellent wheelchair friendly facilities. Sadly, I would of liked to have given 5 stars but I need to rate a blank 1 star for a warning to other wheelchair travellers thinking of booking an accessible room at the hotel. If you use a large 'power wheelchair', you need to be aware that the hotel's structure is over 100 years old and adaptations to make access easy for all is limited. Which means that some of the corridors and some door apertures are narrow and tight. Also, some of the accessible rooms have restricted space and difficult to turn around in a 'power chair'. It may be advisable to mention when booking, that you require a larger turning space. Facilities in the 'accessible' rooms are first rate, including suitable 'roll in' showers and profile beds with hoists. I can't help thinking that the room decor could do with a bit of colour and modernising. This would go a long way to constitute the premium room rates. Any minor accessible issues don't apply to the larger public spaces. Food and drink was superb and the table buffet presented at the event at the Hotel was exceptional. On the whole, mine, my carer/husband and our assistance dog were made to feel part of the 'Marsham Court' family. So, we would like to take this opportunity to give a big THANK YOU to all the Marsham Court team and to say.... "we will be back"

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor
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Matthew family_with_children gb
2
Very disappointed would not recommend would not stay again
Pros:

Like the view from the room

Cons:

We didn’t like there was a surprise parking charge of 15 pounds per night. We didn’t like how uncomfortable the bed was.. we didn’t like the room was really dirty. The bathroom was also dirty.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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claudia Helena family_with_children gb
6
good
Pros:

it’s so much the parking charge. and the value of breakfast for person

Cons:

location and the stuff so kind

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children gb
6
Disappointing in a prime location
Pros:

The property location is beautiful but the hotel and facilities are dated to the point of ruining a stay

Cons:

Rooms were tired and bleak. Stuffy and small.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nataly couple gb
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lina couple gb
9
Overall it was a good stay
Pros:

Location,pool,basically everything except cleanliness in the bathroom

Cons:

The bath itself hasn’t been deep cleaned for long time .same with sink and toilet .towels were dirty

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kate family_with_children gb
8
Very good and enjoyable
Pros:

Great location, pool was great, rooms were nice

Cons:

Carpets in the corridors dated

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alexandra Georgiana family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tom couple gb
4
Outside of the hotel the stay was nice inside the room was not so good
Pros:

Nice swimming pool and a nice bar

Cons:

Are room was terrible and after they moved us to another room it was considerably dirty

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kenny family_with_children gb
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple gb
9
Had a lovely stay ..very good location .
Pros:

Reception …very helpful.. staff all very welcoming .

Cons:

Pool too cold to use …thought it was heated.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Antonia family_with_children gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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kayjN9825GJ Friends getaway
10
A wonderful stay in a Bournemouth hotel.
Pros:

Our Sequence dance group go every January to this hotel for 4 lovely nights of dancing in the beautiful ballroom that has a great floor. (Not every hotel has one of these!). The hotel itself is nice and clean with a relaxing social area where the reception is with plenty of comfortable seating, small tables provided and a bar to purchase drinks. There are lifts to some of the bedrooms, which are equipped with a small fridge (very useful). Tea, coffee, milk and some biscuits are provided. The beds are very comfortable indeed and a hairdryer is provided right next to a dressing table with a mirror above. The bathrooms are nice, clean and tidy, with a lit mirror above the handbasin (essential for us ladies to apply our makeup). We have stayed in rooms that have walk-in showers, some with a bath and shower and also wet rooms. The hotel do their very best to accommodate their guests with their preference. The food in the hotel is delicious and presented very well with different choices, so you can always find something to your taste. The breakfast is first class. Cereal, porridge, fruit, cheese/ham, yoghurts, croissants and of course a varied Full English. Lastly, the hotel staff themselves. We always find all of them to be very friendly and to go out of their way to ensure you have a great stay at the hotel. What more could you ask for when you stay in Bournemouth!

2026-01-17 via Tripadvisor
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Chelsea extended_group gb
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Run down especially bathrooms
Some staff moody

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Kelly family_with_children gb
10
Yearly family trip
Pros:

Everything was great stayed with my kids and grandchildren had a blast and Hayley was so helpful before we arrived organising rooms and beds / cots and also info on what to do if raining . And Matt was such a happy person we had such a laugh .

Def be coming back

Cons:

Nothing all great

2026-01-15 via Nuitee