Bournemouth Carlton Hotel By Belvilla

Hotels
BW Signature Collection by Best Western
7.4 (2032 reviews)
East Over Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Room quality issues
Cleanliness concerns
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Some reviews mentioned dirty windows and unvacuumed carpets.
Service
8.33
Multiple reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.87
Location received consistent praise as great and convenient.
Room Quality
6.32
Rooms noted as tired and in need of updates; some were clean but basic.
Amenities
7.35
Amenities like pool and gym were enjoyed, but some areas need repair.
Value for Money
6.81
Some reviews suggested prices could be lower given the state of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Breakfast received mixed reviews but overall decent.
Overall Experience
6.83
Overall experience varied; solid location and staff, but room conditions impacted ratings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:58

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Leisure Club
Experience breathtaking sea views and relax in the leisure club with an outdoor swimming pool and bar. The perfect setting for unwinding and enjoying the coastal beauty.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Stay in bright rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Many rooms offer balcony views of Bournemouth Bay, creating a comfortable and convenient stay.

Fine Dining and Full English Breakfast
Indulge in modern British cuisine at Fredrick's Restaurant, complemented by classic cocktails in the spacious bar. Start your day with a delicious full English breakfast before exploring the nearby beach and attractions.

Book now for a delightful stay at Bournemouth Carlton; Best Western Signature Collection.

Important information:

For advance purchase rates and 2-night getaway rates:
The credit card you have reserved and paid for this reservation with will need to be shown on arrival at the hotel. Failure to provide this could result in your reservation being canceled if you are not able to provide an alternative method of payment.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 31, 2025 until Fri, May 29, 2026

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

Property Policies

  • 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 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2032 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 8.33
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 6.32
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 6.81
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 6.83
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Richard Gabor family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Location, sea view, room size, room layout, breakfast quality

Cons:

At the beginning a mistake happened, the crew offered me a much smaller room than booked - but after a few minutes it has been rescheduled to the appropriate room type and size, really prompt and helpful

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Kev couple gb
7
Clean and tidy hotel. Good nights sleep
Cons:

No glasses in room. only one set of towels. No hairdryer. Lifts need a coat of paint. Car parking expensive

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Serge family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

A nice spa, pool and bar. With lovely gardens

Cons:

Very dated. They need to update the rooms as with standing a four star hotel.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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andrew couple gb
5
Acceptable stay after our initial complaints were rectified
Pros:

We didn't have breakfast as it was nearly £15 per head, there is a Havester nearby that did breakfast far cheaper, there are also cafe next to the beach within walking distance, the staff were lovely, central location, good sea views from the second room given , heating could be adjusted to own requirements. The king size bed was comfortable

Cons:

The first room given hadn't been cleaned before arrival, the toilet hadn't been flushed or cleaned , nor had the room been dusted, there were the remains of sweet wrappers on the sofa, we had requested a sea view but on the first room that could only be seen from a small side window, Parking was charged at £20 per night! So we parked on the road outside, it is free from 5 pm to 9 am each day, on the morning we paid £2:45 for the time before we checked out at 11am, this parking charge at the hotel was not clearly stated on booking.com, the hotel could do with updating its furniture in the bedrooms. The bathroom door could not be closed without locking it from the inside.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Hollander couple gb
5
The staff tries hard and with good weather, its fine, but the hotel is in need of serious refurb
Pros:

Staff tried hard and were generally helpful and friendly. The room was spacious (although we did book a suite) and the beds were comfortable.

Cons:

The facilities are tired. The aircon didn't work, the shower only trickled and there were not enough electricity sockets for 21st century usage. The indoor pool is tiny, opening hours are only 9-5 and when I wanted to use it, there were classes taking place.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Briana solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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zaid family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Bryan couple gb
7
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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darren couple gb
7
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Francois family_with_children ch
8
Nice stay close to the center
Pros:

The room was big, the location is convenient.

Cons:

The bathroom was a bit old

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Mandy family_with_children gb
5
Needs alot of TLC
Pros:

Great sea view with balcony. Large room and bathroom. Parking good. The girl working in health club friendly and very helpful.

Cons:

Check in not untill 4pm which is quite late and although we arrived about 1pm was told even if room was ready we could not get in untill yhen. Did not like that every part of hotel was separate. Could not put drinks, breakfast, towels (there was a charge in the health club etc on bill as they were all run by different franchisees. Went into bar Saturday night to be informed they were not serving food anywhere in the hotel. Cleaning in restaurant not brilliant chips and other food on the floor at breakfast. Rooms could certainly do with a little TLC.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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christopher couple gb
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Daisy family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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LOUISE couple gb
5
Met a friend for wkend, have stayed here before. Was close to where we wanted to venture out to.
Pros:

Nice hotel, in a great location. Staff are all super friendly.

Cons:

We were next door to someone who left their dogs in the room whilst they were out. The dogs barked & cried continuously. We had to go to reception at 3am to report this as we could not sleep with the noise. We had also listened to this on our first night but put up with it but on the 2nd night we were concerned.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Sands family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Nice big room
Swimming pool and sauna
Good breakfast

Cons:

Random short bursts if fire alarm - once at 2am
Maybe parking should be part of the price of a room

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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SATISH solo_traveller gb
5
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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AJ solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Clare family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Fabulous position overlooking the cliff with fantastic views over the sea to the Isle of Wight to the east and glorious sands of Bournemouth westwards over to Sandbanks, Old Harry Rocks and further down the Dorset coast.

Cons:

Furnishings a little tired.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Stephen family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Clean and comfortable hotel with plenty of seating areas to relax in whilst enjoying a meal and a drink.light and bright surroundings made for an enjoyable stay.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
7
2026-01-29 via Nuitee