The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.8 (1004 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
Clean and comfortable
Cons:
Room size and temperature issues
Limited meal options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Overall clean and comfortable stay mentioned, with some concerns on room conditions.
Service
8.48
Staff were friendly and helpful, enhancing overall experience.
Location
9.02
Excellent location near the beach, consistently praised in reviews.
Room Quality
6.97
Rooms were comfortable but some were small and dated.
Amenities
7.5
Basic amenities provided, heating issues mentioned lead to a lower score.
Value for Money
7.46
Mixed reviews on value; some felt prices were fair but some rooms were cold.
Food and Beverage
7.01
Breakfast options had mixed reviews, some consumers missed out on opportunities.
Overall Experience
7.98
Generally positive experiences with noted issues, balanced by constructive feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:58

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
Airport code: BOH

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 1004 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 6.97
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 7.01
Overall Experience: 7.98
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Richard solo_traveller gb
7
Great location, friendly welcome and good value
Pros:

Location and welcome were excellent. Bed was comfy too

Cons:

Bath water was brown and it was quite noisy on the street at night but to be expected from the location.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Di Menzo solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was fantastic.A short walk to the beach. Food was nice & not too pricey. Staff were lovely & service was great.

Cons:

Key card for the bedroom door was temperamental. More lighting in the room with maybe a lamp near the dressing table.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
7
Great stay would definitely book again
Pros:

Location suited us perfectly for beach & town parking onsite or in the street no problem
Breakfast was exceptional service by the staff during our stay was second to non
Entertainment live music at night great atmosphere
Room was comfortable with everything you needed

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Pieter couple gb
10
Vereyt comforatable overnight stay with a friendly reception and great service
Pros:

Excellent location that met our needs for a 1 night stay,delightful pub with a warm friendly buzz,and great service from staff

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Frank couple gb
8
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Dore couple gb
8
Excellent location, a great place to stay with your dog. Staff are very friendly
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Asked for something that wasn't on the menu, and they delivered a tasty meal. Great food.

Cons:

The room we had, has sloping ceiling, so bending down especially in the bathroom.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
1
Wasn’t happy at all
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Shower didn’t work and was very hot was placed at the top and was too hot being pregnant with not much air would like a refund if can please I left in tears

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
8
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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joy couple gb
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Cabrera couple gb
8
Lovely staff and value for money.
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and helpful! We were able to park right near the hotel, which was great.

Cons:

The bathroom wasn't as clean as I would have liked.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Lena family_with_children gb
10
A fantastic, dog-friendly stay with great food, lovely staff, and the beach right across the road
Pros:

We absolutely loved staying at the Spyglass & Kettle! It was incredibly dog friendly, both in the pub area and in the room we stayed in, which made such a difference for us. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the food was really good, and we even got to enjoy live music on Friday night, which was lovely. The location is excellent, with the beach right across the road, you really couldn’t ask for more. We’d definitely stay again!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Lucinda family_with_children gb
7
Clean comfy stay
Pros:

Clean, amazing location, nice helpful staff

Cons:

Shower was lovely and hot but not much pressure sadly. But otherwise a good safe clean stay

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
10
Fourth stay here
Pros:

Room good value for money, good location food and ale

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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JD couple gb
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
Lovely staff welcome , great value for money with the room and couldnt ask for anything more than what i got.
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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TRACY family_with_children gb
2
I was really looking forward to meeting my sister. Hotel experience ruined our get together.
Pros:

great location and parking

Cons:

lack of staff. long wait to check in and order food or drinks. quiz night totally took over whole venue incredibly loud with no excluded areas at all. had to eat dinner in my room so we could have a conversation. totally thoughtless and inconsiderate, not advertised like this. could still hear noise in bedroom.
bedroom stuffy, windows barely opening, bed hard and lumpy with no headboard for support or cushions. hospitality tray very sad. didn't bother with shower, was like a coffin.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Debra couple gb
8
Pros:

Cosy environment. Staff evening restaurant and Sunday morning. Bed comfortable

Cons:

No shelving in Bathroom

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
8
Very nice short stay in a goid basic hotel room.
Pros:

Well located on top of a pub on the coast line. Friendly staff, clean and dog friendly.

Cons:

No lift, no hairdryer in the room and basic facilities.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee