Bournemouth Sands Hotel

Hotels
6.9 (44 reviews)
2 West Cliff Gardens , Bournemouth , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Packed lunches
Table tennis
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Convenient amenities
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Dated rooms
Poor breakfast organization

Categories

Cleanliness
5.79
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, particularly with dated decor and signs of mold.
Service
8.76
Friendly staff and efficient check-in mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Location
8.8
Good location near the beach and town center is frequently highlighted.
Room Quality
5.75
Concerns about room being shabby and needing renovation; some rooms have been described poorly.
Amenities
7.28
Basic amenities available but some negative feedback regarding breakfast quality.
Value for Money
7.24
Mixed feedback; good for the area, but some guests felt it did not meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
4.79
Several complaints about the quality and organization of breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
6.76
Mixed experiences with cleanliness and room quality overshadowing positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:45

Property Description

Central Location in Bournemouth

Situated near Canford Cliffs Beach, Bournemouth Sands Hotel offers a convenient stay with easy access to popular attractions like Bournemouth International Centre and Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each room at the hotel is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and a cozy seating area. Guests can also enjoy free private parking and access to a shared lounge and terrace.

Entertainment and Leisure

Guests can unwind with evening entertainment, play table tennis or darts, and start their day with a delicious continental breakfast option.

Book now for a memorable stay at Bournemouth Sands Hotel!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 44 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.79
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 5.75
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.24
Food and Beverage: 4.79
Overall Experience: 6.76
L
Lisa extended_group gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple gb
8
Very happy although hotel is coach based we were still treated very well as independent travelers 😊
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff at reception and restaurant

Cons:

Nothing major but towels weren’t changed only left 2 out the 4 to be

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
N
Nicola extended_group gb
4
One night was enough
Pros:

We were welcomed by a lovely, friendly, helpful lady on the front desk.

Cons:

The smell of sewage from the bathroom and damp in one of the rooms was not pleasant at all.
We mentioned this to a man on the front desk when we checked out but he didn't seem bothered.
The main corridors and certain rooms could do with some attention.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
amna family_with_children gb
4
i was not happy there
Pros:

location

Cons:

atmosphere and decoration

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Mick family_with_children gb
8
enjoyable break nice step back in time entertainment every night reasonably priced bar comfy lounge
Pros:

the hotel staff were extremely friendly the whole experience was enjoyable it was in a good position for our needs breakfast good value parking is free and easy to park room dated but adequate and clean and spacious

Cons:

the bathroom was dated and tired but clean it was like stepping back in time but very enjoyable not really suitable for young couples

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas family_with_children gb
8
A very pleasant experience
Pros:

Spacious room and excellent customer care

Cons:

Room was a bit to warm for me

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
Eunice family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

location of the hotel was spot on very close to everything... beach and town centre.
Hotel facilities clean and staff friendly

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Marina family_with_children gb
3
Wouldn't recommend
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty teakettle and hairin food, no toilet paper on the first day

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Chris family_with_children gb
3
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Daniela family_with_children gb
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
3
Cons:

Bad smell in bathroom.
Shabby and grubby.

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
A
Adriana couple nl
7
Voor een tussenstop was dit een prima locatie.
Pros:

Fijne locatie,vlakbij het strand. Leuk dat er een bingo en ' live' muziek was voor gasten.

Cons:

Hotel kan wel een facelift gebruiken, maar aan de andere kant is dat ook de charme.

2025-10-25 via Nuitee
R
Rodney
8
Pros:

The hotel is small, but nice. The staff are friendly and the hotel is within walking distance of the beach. There are all the necessary amenities packed into a hotel room.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
J
Jayachandran
10
Impressive
Pros:

Very impressed with the stay. Friendly staff, check in was quick. Room was clean and tidy. 5 minutes walk to beach. Sea/beach view from the room. Walking distance to the town centre/restaurants. Free parking on site. Comfortable stay with the family.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
B
Bob
10
Pros:

Everything good helpful and friendly staff

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
C
Clive
8
Review
Pros:

Good location, good hotel, would have liked some sort of a headboard on the beds and bed lights were right above our heads which we did bump our heads a few times on.
Free parking was a bonus.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
T
Thomas
6
Clean, comfortable, convenient, would stay again.
Pros:

Solo stay in a single room. Clean and comfortable. Few minutes walk to beach and main pier. Mini supermarket also a few mins away. Coffee tea and kettle, small table fan, soap in shower and at sink, two towels, daily room service. The water heater pipes were slightly noisy at night, but I had earplugs so it was no problem. Full English breakfast (also veggie option) served from 8:15, make your choice of breakfast the night before and it’s on your assigned table the next morning.
Cheapest price around for this central location, would definitely stay again. Thank you.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
J
Joanna family
4
Pros:

Room very dated,needs decorating.
Windowsill and curtains all mouldy.
Hairs in the bed. Kettle covered in scale. Bathroom so small you hit your head on the radiator as you sit down. Noisy from 630am

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
F
Fatima akther partner
6
Pros:

Not bad

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
K
Kulvinder family
4
Pros:

Convenient location, checkin efficient but a dared property with dated family room, poor bathroom, mould effected sealent. The room needed completely updating and renovating.
My continental breakfast was an apple, one croissant and an open yogurt....very poor. We won't be going back to the hotel again.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee