The Maemar Hotel

Hotels
Independent
5.2 (494 reviews)
91-95, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PQ , Bournemouth , GB

Facilities

Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Elevator
Golfing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Sailing nearby
Television in common areas
Personal motorized watercraft on site
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location near beach
Easy access to shops
Cons:
Dirty conditions
Uncomfortable beds
Poor service

Categories

Cleanliness
2.51
Multiple reviews mention dirty conditions and issues with cleanliness.
Service
6.98
Service issues were noted, however, some guests found staff helpful in certain situations.
Location
8.52
Located near the beach and shops, positive sentiment expressed regarding location.
Room Quality
3.47
General dissatisfaction with room quality, including uncomfortable beds and missing amenities.
Amenities
4.5
Lack of essential amenities such as a working lift and sufficient towels noted.
Value for Money
5.46
Guests feel that the prices do not reflect the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
5.71
No specific mentions of food and beverage quality in reviews.
Overall Experience
4.48
Overall experience was disappointing, with several guests stating they would not return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 07:58

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy entertainment on flat-screen TVs in all 40 guestrooms.

Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the hotel restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge after a day of exploring.

Prime Location
Located in the heart of Bournemouth, The Maemar Hotel is within walking distance of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach.

Embark on a memorable stay at The Maemar Hotel, where comfort and convenience await.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.2
Based on 494 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.51
Service: 6.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 3.47
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 5.46
Food and Beverage: 5.71
Overall Experience: 4.48
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Dinesh couple gb
2
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo_traveller gb
3
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ahmed Abdulaziz Husayn couple gb
5
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Marcela couple gb
7
Pros:

I honestly don’t understand all the bad reviews… You pay way less than all the other options around — what would you expect, a 5-star hotel? The bed was comfortable, sheets and towels were clean, and the shower was fine. More than enough to shower and sleep after a day at the beach

Cons:

Carpet doesn’t look clean, a bit noisy

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Prem Peter Rozario solo_traveller bd
6
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Gethesh solo_traveller gb
4
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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nicola solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Location was brilliant

Cons:

Staff were unhelpful and uniformed

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Maryana solo_traveller ru
6
Creepy but cheapy
Pros:

Central location, my room was kindly upgraded.

Cons:

The reception worked till 8pm which we learned at 7pm and had to rush to the hotel. Room was extremely hot, I understand that there was heatwave previous week, but tgere is no fan and no aircon, so if the windows were opened, we had a chance to sleep. But we opened windows once arrived, so it cooled down only in the morning.
There is no single bi anywhere (neither room nor kitchen, toilet). There us a table and chairs but its not possible to use them as they are too close to the wall.
Last but not least - loud disco till night in the next door venue.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Szymon family_with_children gb
1
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
1
AVOID AVOID AVOID
Pros:

Nothing!

Cons:

I wish I got his name, but one member of staff was very rude to us, he called me a liar and tried to kick us out at midnight, and threatened to call the police, all we did was ask for a fan, which was stated on the facilities on booking.coms website, we also had no TV (which was also listed) and one tiny mug (for 2 of us) and not even a spoon. He tried to tell my husband that he wasn't welcome, cos I originally checked in with a woman, which was apparently on cctv, so I asked to see it, and he wouldn't show me, because he was wrong! We did not feel safe staying there and couldn't wait to leave. They also list that its sound proof and it definitely is not!! AVOID!!

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
2
Disappointed with the overall appearence of the Hotel , will not be returning
Pros:

Nothing was good to highlight

Cons:

Room too hot, no aircon, Shower, storage bed, old fashioned. No parking available had to park more than Hundred yards from the hotel in a public carpark, which is payable 24 hour, had to spend and extra £35.00 to park for two days which obviously increased the overall cost of the stay Lots of unsavory noises during the early hours of the morning ; angry voices both nights.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Tanielle family_with_children gb
1
Lugar sujo, quente, mal atendimento, camas ruins, água fica quente, ao mesmo tempo fria. Não indico
Pros:

Absolutamente nada!

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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nirma solo_traveller gb
6
Wouldn't book again for a family.
Pros:

It wasn't nosiy inside the hotel .

Cons:

The noise and light from outside were disturbing, and they had one window, but the curtain wasn't wide enough to cover the window.
The room carpet floor was dirty and sticky.
There were nails sticking outside the bed frame.
Expired coffee packets were still there, thay means no one has checked the room properly. The fan was covered with dust.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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paul solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Quiet, and undisdurbed

Cons:

Parking is a issue in the area, this is a massive issue as they tell you to go and pay the council to park.
There is avalible parking in the area, if they are avalible

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Easter solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Room was of a good size, came with tea and a hairdryer, free wifi and the bathroom was a good size too.

Cons:

Would benefit from instructions on how to get in (myself and another person both struggled). The water pressure in the shower was poor, and the bed was not comfortable. It was a double room, but I actually stayed alone, and needed both pillows as just one person because they were very thin. Curtain did not cover the window properly, so light crept in at 5am, and I had to change in a corner of the room as to not expose myself. The bedside lights were as bright as the ceiling one, and the bathroom light didn't turn on if the extractor fan was turned off (poor electrical work is concerning), which would definitely be annoying if the room were to be used by 2 people. There was also a TV but I didn't see a remote for it.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Dale extended_group gb
7
Good
Pros:

Don’t understand how theres so many bad reviews, it was clean, staff was friendly and comfortable

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Iqra extended_group gb
5
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Claudine family_with_children gb
1
Should not of wasted any money here was it worth what they are charging
Pros:

The only thing good was the location very near to town and beach

Cons:

It is a dump looks like a hostel or shelter definitely not an hotel

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Jawad solo_traveller gb
1
2026-05-27 via Nuitee