Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Pool closed during visit
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Concerns regarding cleanliness were mentioned, needing serious TLC.
Service
8.3
Staff were reported to be polite and helpful.
Location
8.3
Superb location, close to beach and town.
Room Quality
6.8
Upgraded rooms were appreciated, but there were temperature issues.
Amenities
6.8
Pool was closed during stay, which disappointed guests.
Value for Money
7.8
Good value for a 3 course dinner, overall felt value was reasonable.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Breakfast was plentiful, but did not mention lunch/dinner options.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall experience was good despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:48

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Located in Bournemouth and established on Queen Victoria's coronation day in 1838, the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa combines historic charm with modern comforts. The hotel offers 3 restaurants, a health spa, and stunning sea views, providing guests with a luxurious and relaxing stay.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Views

Guests can indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurants, where they can savor seasonal and local produce at the Royal Bath restaurant, enjoy light meals at Cafe Promenade, or experience fine dining at Oscar’s with breathtaking views. The options cater to every palate and offer a delightful dining experience.

Relaxation and Wellness

For those seeking relaxation and wellness, the Leisure Pavilion features an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and a gym. Guests can unwind and rejuvenate in these facilities, ensuring a truly pampering stay at the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa.

Book your stay now at the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth for an unforgettable experience blending history, luxury, and relaxation.

Important information:

- Please note that there is an additional charge for use of the pool facilities of GBP 5 per person per day.

- Alternative car parking is available at the Roundhouse Hotel, just a 10-minute walk away. Charges are applicable.

- This property does not accept cash payments.

- Please note that some of these rooms have either an artificial skylight or no window.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Groups

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 11743 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Sharon family_with_children gb
10
Amazing ,great staff and fellow hotel guests . Met some wonderful people
Pros:

From the moment we arrived the staff were helpful and friendly . Food was amazing , entertainment awesome ,bedroom and shower room was wonderful . Great deal on price , well worth the money

Cons:

Not the fault of hotel but was in a bedroom on road side and was noisy , would probably book room at back next time

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Radu couple gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Aston couple gb
6
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Zehra family_with_children gb
7
Lovely hotel very peacefully and calming, staff lovely, would lime to have better food options at lo
Pros:

Loved the traditional look of hotel, our rooms were big and bathroom too,
Location excellent walking distance to all,
We didn't book breakfast or dinner but would of liked the option to have from resturant but too expensive,

Cons:

To have better cleaning on rooms, very dusty in areas you can't see, e.g lamps skirting boards,
Better dining options wod be nice and the coffee machine was been too.
Would be nice for a games room for evening entertainment if weather doesn't permit.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
9
Escapism Excellent
Pros:

Everything, from walking in, the quality, ambience and helpful staff everywhere.

Cons:

There needs to be a lift that takes you to every floor avaliable. Lovely, ornate staircases appreciated!

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Dana solo_traveller gb
5
Too many hidden costs. Not worth it
Pros:

I travelled with my daughter who was 8 months pregnant at the time. The room we were given was beautiful. Our window faced the sea.
The actual hotel was lovely, and we loved the random sofas in corners that we could sit on and chat, as we didnt go out.
The man that was the dinner host, he was absolutely amazing! We love him! He was kind and polite and chatted to us and made us laugh.
The bartender was lovely. Making our coffees and hot chocolates when he saw me me waiting at the bar.

Cons:

After paying £191 for the room, we then had to pay £20 each for a buffet dinner, which was cold roast pork amd potatoes and what looked like frozen veg heated up. The chicken tikka was ok. We we're offered complimentary wine with our meal, which we didnt want, and asked if we could have a soft drink of coffee instead, and was told No by the receptionist.
We were also asked to pay £5 each for swimming- even though we were only in there for 30 minutes, and my daughter couldn't use any other facilities. Just no, it's £5 each a day.
If I had known this. I would have booked a cheaper hotel and just came here and used the pool.
So total cost of 1 night at hotel for 2 People was 241.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Sushil couple gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Robin couple gb
1
Dreadful Experience
Pros:

Well kept gardens
Good location close to town and beach

Cons:

Room was grubby and decor tired
Too hot with no air con and windows only open a few inches
Pictures on website do not represent the actual state of affairs
Suffered serious verbal abuse from 2 members of staff. Management are yet to provide us with a meaningful update on this
Tip: Avoid hotel car park at £28 a night. Central car park 5 mins walk away and only £6 for 24 hours
No daily housekeeping
Lift was broken

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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clara69 solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Kenia couple gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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kensey couple gb
10
awesome
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Ankit Shashikant couple gb
1
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Yasmin solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The room was terrible and suffocating because it had absolutely no windows—not even in the bathroom. We couldn't breathe all night and had to sleep with the door wide open, which meant we got zero rest. Despite us begging multiple times and even offering to pay more for a different room, they refused to move us. The customer service was awful, the staff were incredibly unhelpful, and it is a very bad hotel."

Cons:

Absolute nightmare. I hated everything. The room was a windowless, suffocating dungeon where we couldn't even breathe, forcing us to sleep with the door wide open. The staff are utterly useless and heartless—they refused to move us even when we begged and offered more money. Save your money, this place is garbage.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Maryana family_with_children gb
10
The best pick if you looking to stay as close as possible to the beach.
Pros:

We love our stay. Location is prefect. Staff is friendly and helpfull. They are navigated us to the best and cheapest parking. Room a bit outdated but clean. we have windows on the front and it was a bit loud as it is above main road, but wasn't bother us much.

Cons:

Carpet on stairs is smelly. Stairs was next door to our room and we are mainly used stairs, so it was the only unpleasant thing on our stay.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
7
Pros:

Windows could not be opened as stops placed in tracks and closed as soon as you let go. No Aircon so room too hot.

Cons:

Lift not in service. Long walk to room very creaky floors. Expensive charges for car parking on site.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Charles couple gb
8
very satisfied overall - would go again
Pros:

good location,spacious room, quiet, good views from room

Cons:

the dinner was rather ordinary

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Hotel was very run down.
No air-conditioning.
Our double bed was 2 singles put together and were different heights. The mattress was rock hard, great if you like it like that. You only got one hard pillow each. We had to request an extra pillow which they did provide and a softer one for me. Drinks were expensive when the card machine worked. We wasn't overly bothered about the prices as we were on holiday. Staff were nice.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Daksha couple gb
4
boring, old, uncomfortable - no tv working, tiny bathroom, no windows, no view
Pros:

the only positive about this hotel is the location, other than that its an out dated understaffed and boring hotel

Cons:

funny as we got a room upgrade and this one was awful, so I wonder what the standard one was like. The bathroom is so small and window opens to a disgusting pigeon poo and bird feath

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
1
Pros:

Was close to the beach.
Very clean

Cons:

Was like a maze.
Room was so hot, no windows or aircon.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Lindsay couple gb
6
Chose hotel for its position so 'did the job' but disappointing as explained above.
Pros:

Location of hotel; spacious room with balcony & sea-view

Cons:

Lifts not working - with our mobility issues, it took us nearly ten minutes to climb to third floor, then totally exhausted. Had to do this seven times! Room lacked AC and a security safe. Use of shower flooded bathroom floor ( but underfloor heating helped to clear this).

2026-07-02 via Nuitee