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Room size issues and outdated decor cited by several reviewers.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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Sally solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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mummy64 family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Lauren solo_traveller gb
5
Usually great
Pros:

The location is perfect for the beach, car park is easy to leave/return, biscuits/tea/coffee in the room are a good touch, good light and socket options, bathrooms nice and modern, beds comfy. Rooms for 1 person are a decent size with great soundproofing (we usually take a hit with this).

Cons:

I was a returning customer because I like staying here, but a man walked into my room at half 12 in the morning and I was so scared it took 3 hours to get back to sleep. I brought it up when I checked out, they confirmed it was a member of staff & it wasn't clear my room was booked. Unfortunately that has made me think twice about returning.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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D6559TRjennyt Friends getaway
10
Good food and lovely staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Pros:

5 stars - Really enjoyed my stay and found the room comfortable and very clean. All the staff were friendly, helpful and made sure everything was OK for guests. I will definitely stay here again and have already recommended to family.

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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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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iriswG7477CB Friends getaway
10
Excellent Hotel
Pros:

Just returned from a four night stay. Sea view room was outstanding, Hugh balcony, which I’m sure in the summer is fantastic. Staff helpful, friendly and courteous. But the food was outstanding. We were half board a the menu was varied, something for everyone. The quality of the ingredients was amazing. Beautifully cooked and presented. Always hot and cooked to perfection. I would like to compliment the chef and kitchen staff for achieving such high standard. Cannot praise
enough. I have eaten in top class London establishments, and the food served a the Marsham Court certainly came up to standard. You won’t be disappointed. Well done to all the staff.

2026-02-07 via Tripadvisor
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Loobyloo245245 Friends getaway Cardiff, South Wales, Wales
8
Lovely Hotel
Pros:

Stayed here for two nights as part of a large (120+) group. The hotel was great and they have recently spent a lot of money on a refurbishment which is ongoing. I had a double room which was very big and very clean. The hotel takes its recycling and caring for the environment seriously which I applaud. Everything in the hotel is of a high standard and good quality food. You can tell they don’t believe in cheap. The food was good quality but a little rich for me. The staff are excellent and work really hard, long hours but always with a smile. The only thing I couldn’t get my head around was the 5% service charge on drinks, then we had 10% off as we were part of a group then between 5-6 its happy hour with 25% off. I didn’t get this as I think it was too complicated for the bar staff to work it out when the bar was busy.
I would definitely recommend this hotel.

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
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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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Gillian couple gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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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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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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Alexandra Georgiana family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kenny family_with_children gb
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Antonia family_with_children gb
8
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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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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Peter family_with_children gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee