Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Hotels
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
8.1 (2870 reviews)
St. Michaels Road, West Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Bar area needs better upkeep
Breakfast service requires improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Rooms are clean, but some areas, such as the bar, were not well maintained.
Service
8.45
Most staff were cheerful and helpful, although some inconsistent service noted at the bar.
Location
8.99
Location repeatedly described as excellent with beautiful sea views.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms are spacious and comfortable with some mentions of bedding issues.
Amenities
7.47
Limited amenities due to short staffing, particularly in the bar area.
Value for Money
7.93
Good value for what is offered in terms of room and location.
Food and Beverage
7.48
Breakfast quality varied, with noted issues of overcrowding and lack of attentiveness.
Overall Experience
8.05
While there are some issues, overall a positive experience with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:52

Property Description

Dramatic Seafront Location:
Highcliff Marriott Hotel boasts a stunning seafront location with a striking terrace overlooking Bournemouth Bay, offering guests breathtaking views of the sea.

Luxurious Accommodations:
Newly renovated rooms at Highcliff Marriott feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, a 49-inch LCD TV, and plush Marriott bedding, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The rooms also come equipped with tea and coffee making facilities.

Fine Dining and Amenities:
Guests can indulge in fine cuisine at the award-winning hotel restaurant or savor a traditional Dorset afternoon tea in the hotel bar. With free WiFi in all public areas and a gymnasium on-site, guests can enjoy a convenient and luxurious stay at Highcliff Marriott Hotel.

Experience seaside luxury at Highcliff Marriott Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway by the sea.

Important information:

Limited parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and costs GBP 15 per day. Blue badge holders can call the hotel to secure a space.

Seasonal Outdoor Pool and gym facilities are available on a pre-booked basis.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.1
Based on 2870 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Rachelle family_with_children gb
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Charlie couple gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Ina solo_traveller ch
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Goodness couple gb
4
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
8
Great break right by the sea
Pros:

Excellent location and well maintained property

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Shahinda couple gb
8
The location is great! Sea views and access are superb. Room was fab! The only thing was that the pool was closed and th
Pros:

The room was excellent and the brasserie was great. All the staff were really welcoming and pleasant to interact with.

Cons:

It would’ve been nice to know that the pool was closed before booking.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Bal family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Tito solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Bonnie couple gb
8
Fabulous
Pros:

Booking.com

Cons:

No pool open

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Nigel family_with_children gb
7
Great little cottage
Pros:

Cottage room was spacious and loved having a front garden to potter around in for the dog and child

Cons:

£45 extra as we had a dog was very excessive and made me think to almost change hotels - it may be more appropriate for a dog that sheds but ours doesn't

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Belinda couple gb
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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AliParry solo_traveller gb
10
Brilliant short stay and a wonderful location overlooking a sandy beach.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, in a fantastic location, great bar and restaurant, was only there for 24 hours, so will definitely be back!

Cons:

Parking can get full quickly on a sunny day - and seems to be open to non residents too, so plan ahead.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Pardeep solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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graham solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
Pros:

Everything was lovely, clean, good room great food

Cons:

Only complaint was no hairdryer in room and would have liked a thicker duvet

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Abi couple gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Francesca solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyed my stay, restaurant was very good
Pros:

Excellent location, comfortable and clean room with large bed, good restaurant, car parking on site

Cons:

Communal areas and hallways needed some updating/repairs, lift not functioning, a little noisy at night, window looked out onto a wall

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Everything

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Davinder couple gb
9
Very enjoyable pleasant experience
Pros:

Very clean
Staff were excellent

Cons:

Very hard walking up that hill

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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BarryCS solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-11 via Nuitee