Paid
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 12362 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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Mar • solo_traveller • gb
5
Great location, friendly staff, tasty food, pleasant pool, awful rooms😞
Pros:

The location is great. The staff very friendly. But that is all. It is a Britannia hotel… I did not know at time of booking as booked in a rush last minute on the spot an hour before checking in, late evening. Britannia just lets their hotels deteriorate without care, period. Sad really as this would have been a really nice hotel when it opened.
We made it on time for the buffet dinner that was well cocked and the restaurant staff extremely nice; a treat after an exhausting day.
The pool and gym area are very small but pleasant and they sell decent swimming costumes for about £25 which was great as we did not bring luggage. Worth the £5 additional charge to hotel guests for using the facilities.
Breakfast was good and the gardens outside pleasant.

Cons:

If you pay for the premium rooms, they are fabulous but the standard ones, I.e. most of the rooms, are old, badly maintained and uncomfortable. We book a tween by mistake with the rush as it is the first in the list… OMG what a room😞: hard mattresses, both different height, thick pillows, shower head could not be moved and spraying the whole bathroom floor as the glass covers only a small part of the bath edge.
Dirt on the edges and ledges.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The location of the hotel was great, staff were lovely, very friendly, the entertainment team were great,

Cons:

I was very disappointed that we didn't have a sea view room, we had a view of a car park. The size of the hotel and amount of guests I'm sure sea views were available,

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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ClaireEW81 • solo_traveller • gb
5
Wasn't great this time
Pros:

We stay at the Royal Bath each year as it's a beautiful hotel, with great staff, and the location is very central.

Cons:

Parking at the hotel is very steep, parking at the car park next to the hotel is also steep.
We didn't have a great sleep, our door was sticking so you had to slam it shut, we heard the door slam next to us early hours so I guess they had the same issue.
The bed wasn't comfortable, very springy, the pillows were like sleeping on a bag of monkey nuts. It was quite warm , there was a fan in the room with the cover that was covered in dust, and a picture in the wardrobe, not on the wall.
The hotel has always lived up to our expectations, apart from this time. We were quite disappointed. We both woke up really tired and aching all over.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Garvey • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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jjubyun • couple • gb
8
Historical hotel by the sea
Pros:

The history of the place and its proximity to the beach. Nice staff, battle and garden.

Cons:

Hot water wasn’t working but it was during one of the heat waves, so it didn’t matter so much.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
10
Happy customer
Pros:

We were upgraded to a nice room without us asking, king-size bed and a sea view.

Cons:

All was good, staff lovely

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

leaving

Cons:

attitude of the manager

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marshall • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amy • extended_group • gb
9
We had an amazing time, Sunday night entertainment was an unexpected surprise. And an upgraded room too’
Pros:

A beautiful hotel, lovely rooms.

Cons:

Slightly dated, creaky floor.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Although beautifully positioned this once graceful hote has suffered the ravages of time. In desperate need of an upgrade.

Cons:

No water pressure so showering is impossible. Rooms do not get serviced and you have to contact reception to obtain tea,coffee top up,change towels etc.
Parking is an additional £28 a day.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jones • couple • gb
5
Glad we experienced it but won’t stay again
Pros:

The seating area by the bar and garden area was absolutely lovely,
Location was ideal if you don’t want to walk far!
Bar tapas was great

Cons:

Well… the room was very tired, the bed was against the wall which wasn’t a small double in my opinion. More like a single…
The breakfast on the first day ran out sometimes, but 2nd day we went earlier and it was fine, not a fan of having to pay extra for a freezing cold pool when everywhere else it’s included in the price
£56 for valet parking is bad..

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
K
Kamrul • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Yeah I like your property my room was very clean

Cons:

Location is very nice and room also nice

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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DAVE • couple • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pleasant, magnificant building, great food at reasoanble prices. Good entertainment
Pros:

I had room only option and bought snacks or meals at the bar. Great food at reasonable price. Room was spacious and the hotel is located very close to the beach, theatres and shops

Cons:

The enterttainment was excellent . However it was not advertised anywhere. There are signs outside the hotel welcoming non residents and advertising entertainment. BUT there is no indication what is available, where and when. On one occasion the bingo was cancelled as there was so little take up. There must be advertising and marketing of entertainment. This hotel should be a 'location' in the area for entertainment. Ity could be and would be if the variety of entertainment was ADVERTISED !!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
3
The hotel was convenient for where we needed to be. The hotel was fine, but the bed was awful. You definitely need to ch
Pros:

It was fine

Cons:

The bed was absolutely awful. The worst I’ve stayed on Premier Inn is better. Ended up at the doctors the following week with my back was so bad.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • gb
5
Enjoyed the stay apart from room comfort
Pros:

Breakfast not raken
Lication was very good

Cons:

Bed and pillows were very hard and uncomforrable.
Couldn't open or close windows ourselves.
Room was small double but much smaller than it looked in photos as bed was up against the wall making ir diffucult for one to get out.enjoyed

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
2
We were pleased we had only booked two nights and would not consider using this hotel again.
Pros:

Pool, downstairs areas of the hotel reflecting period Victorian grandeur. Convenient for the town centre and beach.

Cons:

Bedroom looked tired and smelt musty. We were woken at 6am by the TV being switched on in the next room on both mornings of our stay (including a Sunday), everything heard clearly through an adjoining door.
Hot buffet food was mostly lukewarm, and at times staff failed to keep platters topped up.
“Evening entertainment” was little more than karaoke which had to be endured while eating.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian Geraghty • solo_traveller • gb
7
Lovely Hotel and great staff
Pros:

Staff where lovely very helpfull.

Cons:

Had to move rooms 3 times when I got there as they just weren't suitable and what I expected. The second room they moved me to was nice but TV and Shower didn't work but, I got moved again to a live room with no arguments. The reception staff were great. I ended up staying an extra night because it's such a lovely peacefull hotel 😊
Breakfast wasn't great. But the setting was lovely

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • gb
10
Remy was brilliant. Met him previous times we visited.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee