The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.8 (1130 reviews)
25-27 Stourwood Avenue, Southbourne , Bournemouth , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cold rooms
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Generally clean and comfortable, but some reports of cold rooms and freezing bathrooms.
Service
8.48
Staff were consistently friendly and accommodating, though some concerns raised regarding responsiveness to complaints.
Location
9.02
Great location near the beach, praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.97
Rooms were described as small, cold, and dated in some cases.
Amenities
7
Basic amenities available but some issues with heating and outdated fittings.
Value for Money
7.96
Good value for short stays, though some felt it was lacking for longer durations.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Breakfast options generally liked, but some reports of items being overcooked or cold.
Overall Experience
7.98
Generally positive experiences with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:19

Property Description

Prime Location by the Beach
Located on Southbourne clifftop with a stunning view of the Blue Flag beach, The Spyglass & Kettle offers a perfect seaside getaway.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience a cozy stay in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, and an en-suite bathroom, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Convenient On-Site Facilities
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site bar & lounge and pub restaurant, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.

Experience the charm of Southbourne at The Spyglass & Kettle - Book your stay now!

Important information:

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £10 per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 pet is allowed per room. Please note that the property can only allow small and medium-sized dogs.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1130 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 6.97
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 7.98
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bryan • couple • gb
6
Cons:

Right rooms above a pub. 38 steps and no elevator.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location is excellent

Cons:

No soap at the sink

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
6
the staff were nice , happy hour was perfect
Pros:

breakfast was good

Cons:

the toaster needs changing, small plastic bowls for cereal to small not clean, the shower was very hot , room a bit small

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Stunning southbourne
Pros:

The most beautiful location, the beaches are breath taking and are literally across the Rd from the hotel.The staff are very warm, welcoming and engaging. A great team.

Cons:

Coming home 😔

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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ruben • solo_traveller • ar
5
Mediocre
Pros:

La ubicación frente al mar

Cons:

El tamaño del cuarto, la conexión a internet x medio de una plataforma malísima.
Baje a cenar a las 18h estaban todas las mesas vacías y me dijeron que estaba todo reservado, le pedí comer algo en las mesas de afuera y tampoco me dejaron.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable would recommend.
Pros:

Good location. Exceptional staff.
Food choices good and always fresh & hot.

Cons:

Bedroom would be better reconfigured as it was a very narrow space to get past end of bed to shower room.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good location. Cleanliness of bedroom & bathroom was very good. The lack of investment in decor
Pros:

Room Cleanliness was excellent. Fresh bed linen and towels.

Cons:

The whole property is tired and needs investment.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rod • couple • gb
8
Relaxing comfortable stay
Pros:

Friendly welcome on arrival with continued good service from the staff. Good menu choice at very competitive rates for evening meals. Great location and comfortable room.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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rob • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great pub rooms need a refresh
Pros:

Location and Staff where great,Food good value

Cons:

Shower door leaked a bit in room 2

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The food was lovely when we had dinner. Staff pleasant. Location great.

Cons:

Room 6 smelt of dogs.
Rooms could do with updating

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • couple • de
4
Eine Freichheit sonder Gleichen sowas anzubieten
Pros:

Der Spaziergang am Strand

Cons:

Alles.
Das Treppenhaus heruntergekommen, das war der erste Eindruck-
Das Zimmer war furchtbar, ausgeflickte Wandputzstellen mit abbröckelnder Farbe die sich auf dem Schreibtisch wiederfand.
Bad mit eingeschränkter Kopffreiheit, alt und abgestoßend gluckernder Abfluss, das Wasser lief aber ab. Mein Mann hat das Bad beim Duschen unter Wasser gesetzt, ich habe darauf verzichtet zu duschen. Die Lüftung hat so einen Krach gemacht, dass wir wenn möglich das Licht nicht mehr eingeschaltet haben um uns das Geräusch zu ersparen. Was soll man sagen, hatte mit den booking.com Fotos nichts zutun. Das Zimmer hat 141 Euro gekostet, auch für das teure England steht das in keinem Verhältnis.

Das Restaurant schmuddelig, Tische alle reserviert, nachdem wir einen freien noch nicht abgeräumten Tisch fanden, haben wir schnell zugegriffen. der Tisch wurde dann geräumt, gegessen haben wir dann mit den klebrigen Resten unserer Vorgänger. Abgewischt wurde nicht, allerdings klebte auch hier, dann beim Frühstück wieder , der Tisch sowieso, auch nach dem Abwischen, wir sind gegangen.
Das Essen ging, wobei man gar nicht dran denken mag, wie es da in der Küche zugeht, Wir haben es unbeschadet überlebt.
Das Frühstück war unterste Schublade, die auf der Speisekarte aufgelisteten Möglichkeiten waren nicht vorhanden.
Eine saubere Müslischale war im Stapel nicht zufinden, ebenso kein sauberer Teller, ich habe von meiner Serviette gegessen.
Bestecke abgewischt, was auch immer das gebracht hat, mein Empfinden war beruhigt.
Alles in allem ein sehr schmutziges Haus. Nie wieder Pub !
Und man kann nicht verstehen, das booking.com sowas vertreibt. Die Fotos sind eine glatte Lüge. Ich fange an , mich gegen booking.com zu entscheiden, aber wir haben leider wenig Alternativen zu diesem amerikanischen Unternehmen. sehr schade.
Wir waren Gott sei Dank nur eine Nacht hier auf dem Weg zur Fähre!!!

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
C
Carolyn • couple • gb
5
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Location.
Manager was very pleasant.

Cons:

Sunday roast average.
Charged twice for same drink.
Rooms were tire,needed redecoration.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Holger • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Kate • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Etter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Nice and comfy
Pros:

Very nice, catered for gluten free

Cons:

More tea in room

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
7
Functional but could be so much better
Pros:

Friendly welcome

Cons:

Inadvertently had booked a table in restaurant that was full because of a pub quiz night. However, got served promptly. Breakfast was advertised as full English, but there were no staff there to take my order. For the price I paid, I think it could have been better and I don’t feel I was valued as a customer.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • de
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
7
Was a nice stay, close to Bournemouth beach.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

The room was a little grubby, comfortable but could have been cleaner

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Dance • couple • gb
8
We loved the location, the staff, food and drink. We plan to return!
Pros:

The breakfast was super! The staff were really friendly, responsive and helpful. Free parking on site was great.

Cons:

Our room was quite small, with little space for belongings. The bathroom had no hand soap at the sink. The mattress was very soft. The approach to our room (#2) was quite dark.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee