Connaught Lodge

Hotels
8.4 (1497 reviews)
32 West Hill Rd, West Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Tired decor
Temperature issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Overall cleanliness was noted, but some reviews mentioned tired decor in common areas.
Service
8.6
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Location praised for proximity to beach and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms generally well-rated but some issues with temperature and decor noted.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities such as the spa and pool were positively mentioned.
Value for Money
8.4
Considered good value, especially with deals available.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast and restaurant meals were well-received with some minor critiques.
Overall Experience
8.5
Most guests reported satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:02

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The 4-star Connaught Lodge offers guests access to the Bluewater Spa at the sister hotel, featuring a swimming pool, spa pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites.

Gourmet Dining
Guests can indulge in a culinary experience at the award-winning AA Rosette Connaught Brasserie, known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The Gin Bar offers a wide selection of over 100 gins for a unique drinking experience.

Prime Location
Centrally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, just a short walk from the beach and town center, Connaught Lodge is the ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the vibrant shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife of the area.

Book your stay at Connaught Lodge for a luxurious and unforgettable experience in Bournemouth!

Important information:

Full payment is required on arrival by the hotel.

If you are bringing children to Connaught Lodge, you must let the lodge know at the time of booking, stating the age of the children.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Please inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly. Please note that extra fees will be applied for children.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1497 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Jade family_with_children gb
8
Lovely hotel with nice facilities
Pros:

Lovely hotel close to the beach and restaurants.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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petrice family_with_children gb
8
Great team at the hotel who looked after us and made our stay very pleasant.
Pros:

W loved the location very close to the beach and town centre. Great on site facilities including access to the spa and pool.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Lee family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
M
Marita solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
B
Belinda couple gb
10
Will be coming back!
Pros:

Location and facilities

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
A
Anna couple gb
5
Great location, not great communication
Pros:

Car park and location

Cons:

It was noisy due to the wedding downstairs, hotel has contacted us on about 5 occasions prior check in, asking if we would like an upgrade, after check in there was another booking message and WhatsApp message-just felt a bit too much.
Not comfy location of the rooms, you need to go to a different building.
Very dated rooms.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Christina couple at
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Tom couple gb
8
great value for money, 10-15 minute walking distance for everything we wanted
Pros:

great location, nice room

Cons:

shower was the only massive thing, lovely bathroom but water pressure on shower was very poor

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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The man extended_group gb
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Javier solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
Overall a good stay, good location and acceptable hotel but very pricey.
Pros:

Good location, clean room, bed comfy

Cons:

Service was very slow, could do with more staff as usually it was just one staff member being stretched across multiple areas. Price of the drinks were very high. The water pipes were very loud. The walls are too thin, not much privacy. We were in the lodge, which was aged and separate from main hotel, price would be ok for main hotel but high cost for a dated second building stay.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
R
Roya couple gb
7
Great location, Nice and relaxing Spa, Staff very kind and helpful.
Pros:

Relaxing Spa and great location

Cons:

I was expecting more cleanliness!

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
S
Stoica solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tired

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
I
ian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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natasha solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
C
Caryn couple gb
8
Great location, good facilities, little pricey.
Pros:

The location, availability and price of parking, size of the room (and bathroom was HUGE with separate bath and shower) free access to the leisure facilities, check out time.

Cons:

The Lodge (separate to the main hotel) was a little tired and our sheets had threadbare sections. We only had one drink at the bar (2 x double spirit and mixer) and it was £27 which seems steep. We didn't book breakfast. I thought the price was above what I would have expected, but it was Bournemouth, at the weekend, in the middle of summer and the leisure facilities do make up for it a bit, if you have the chance to use them.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely x
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I thought the room could have looked and felt nicer and been bigger room 233.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Williams couple gb
7
Pros:

Clean and good facilities

Cons:

Carpark was separate and not included in overall price

2026-08-17 via Nuitee