The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.8 (983 reviews)
25-27 Stourwood Avenue, Southbourne , Bournemouth , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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Basic amenities available but some issues with heating and outdated fittings.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 983 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
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Was very clean and a very pleasant stay. Breakfast was excellent.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Loudon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
Last minute night away
Pros:

The room was clean and comfy although the bed could have been a bit bigger.
The quiz was fun to join in with and our meal was excellent.

Cons:

Everything was good. As said before although it was comfy the bed could have been a bit bigger.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple gb
10
Best in Southbourne
Pros:

Enjoyed everything. Always try to stay here when visiting Southbourne. Dog friendly, lovely food, great staff ( thanks Melissa for looking after us again).
Perfect location.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Lilias solo_traveller gb
9
I would recommend this place to anybody. Quiet and uncomfortable and excellent food.
Pros:

Great location great Staff good food

Cons:

I would like to have had a bath, not a shower. But most places don’t seem to do bath anymore.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
8
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Location was great overlooking the beach. Breakfast was great value at £10.

Cons:

We were on the 2nd floor and stairs were a little difficult to navigate. A lift would have been good.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
E
Emma couple au
7
Probably better in the summer
Pros:

Staff were so efficient and friendly

Cons:

Dated Room

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple gb
4
Made the best of what we had. Very disappointing.
Pros:

The location was spot on and the restaurant for an evening meal was very good.

Cons:

The room was extremely small and not seen any tlc for many years. The radiators didnt work and we had to rely on an electric fan heater. Room was freezing. The breakfast was poor. Bacon was burnt to a crisp, eggs undercooked. No pastries. Flys constantly at top of stairs.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
D
Dixon couple gb
10
Pros:

Staff was friendly

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
J
Jan solo_traveller gb
7
Good - would recommend.
Pros:

Everything was good.

Cons:

Everything was as it said so no complaints. Just confusing as booked two similar hotels through Booking.com and each time after payment was taken the message said room wasn't guaranteed and to ring to confirm - something which is time consuming and could do without.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Linzi family_with_children gb
9
Perfect for we needed!
Pros:

Perfect for what we needed. All the staff were really friendly and our room had everything we needed for our one night stay. Our lab was given a sausage at breakfast which we thought was lovely. We would happily return.

Cons:

Our daughter wanted a bath in the morning but as we were running the tap the water was brown. Didn’t affect our stay though ☺️

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
B
Brian solo_traveller gb
9
Good value for money with pleasant and helpful staff
Pros:

Really good value and polite helpful staff.

Cons:

Option of earlier breakfast would be good even if just continental

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
8
Good
Pros:

Location food staff

Cons:

None

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
N
Neil family_with_children gb
9
A very nice overnight stay with my wife and daughter in an area not been to before
Pros:

Staff, food, location, drink, atmosphere

Cons:

The bedroom needed some TLC

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jack family_with_children gb
9
A lovely short getaway break, being able to relax and enjoy fresh air with ocean views
Pros:

Everything was perfect. 15 minute drive from Bournemouth in a quiet location directly above the beach. Parking was easy outside the hotel. Delicious food served and very nice cocktails. Service was excellent and staff were very friendly since we arrived

Cons:

One evening we waited almost an hour for a meal which didn't taste the best due to a busy evening and staff rushed off their feet

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
James couple ca
3
Overpriced, not enough staff
Cons:

Shower was tiny.
Food was not that good.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Adrian family_with_children gb
4
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

No tables available to have a dinner.
I pick up that place become I was planing to eat there.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
Great weekend break
Pros:

Excellent staff, well managed great atmosphere, good food and value for money

Cons:

Room was comfortable and clean but nathroom was very compacr & cramped..

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Carmen solo_traveller gb
1
Nice staff but room and food is terrible
Pros:

The staff were great!
My breakfast was just toasted bread and butter with milk coffee, so it was ok

Cons:

If the shower was working properly and didn’t flow water to the floor.

The quality of the dinner definitely needs improvement

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Viola family_with_children de
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee