Sea Stone Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (4804 reviews)
Exeter Road , Bournemouth , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Limited amenities
Breakfast selection could improve
Shabby furniture in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some issues mentioned: shabby chair and tired room.
Service
9.2
Excellent, with staff noted for being welcoming and helpful.
Location
9.2
Great location opposite BIC and near the beach.
Room Quality
7.7
Mixed reviews; some rooms were nice while others felt dated.
Amenities
7.2
Limited mini bar and room service options.
Value for Money
8.2
Overall good value but some amenities were lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Breakfast options were limited; some enjoyed the meals while others were disappointed.
Overall Experience
8.7
Mixed feedback, but many guests enjoyed their stays overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 09:33

Property Description

Seafront Setting and Convenient Location
With its seafront setting, the Park Central Hotel is the ideal choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Adjacent to the Bournemouth International Centre and just a 2-minute walk from the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, our hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the city.

Stylish and Luxurious Accommodation
Experience our unique rooms, each exuding its own modern charm. Featuring flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and premium toiletries, our accommodations provide a luxurious stay. Some rooms even offer stunning views of the coastline, ensuring a memorable experience.

Fine Dining Experience at Crab at Bournemouth
Indulge in exquisite cuisine at our on-site restaurant, Crab at Bournemouth, where Michelin star trained chefs craft delectable seafood dishes. Treat your taste buds to a culinary journey without leaving the hotel.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience? Book your stay at Park Central Hotel today.

Important information:

When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The cancelation period will not remain as 1 day before the date of arrival.

Please note that the property does not accept stag or hen parties, or similar groups.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 14 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 15 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 14 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4804 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Ikhlaq couple gb
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
2
Filthy Towers
Pros:

Well the hotel only a stone throw from the beach.
The guy on reception was always smiling.

Nothing more positive I can add!
😤

Cons:

The hotel seemed scruffy espescially the carpet.
The bed very uncomfortable as the end of the bed jutted out so you had to be careful not to hit your leg, as both me and my wife did and still have the bruises!
The cleaning was poor as the toilet needed strong bleach.
Only 2 cleaners for the whole hotel. These cleaners looked certainly stretched. One day our room was still waiting to be cleaned at 5.00pm! The reason given "they were short staffed".
The breakfast was included but the quality was below what we would expect from 4 stars?
The food was regularly just tepid especially the baked beans and tinned watery mushrooms.
No fruit on offer just very basic food, not even bread rolls on offer!
Certainly not 4 stars!
When we booked we were told there was a restuarant for evening meals but when we arrived we found it closed because it was in the process of changing owners.
Booking.com did not make us aware of this.
So disappointing and well deserving of financial compensation from booking.com.
What makes the stay even worse was the the reason for our stay was to celebrate my wifes birthday.
Such a disaster!
Last year we stayed in hotel in Spain and that was 4 star.
No comparison!
Also I need to point out the size of the shower, as any man with a beer belly or lady with large breasts would have trouble closing the shower doors.
Booking.com are certainly guilty of misrepresentation!

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Pritesh couple gb
10
Good experience.
Pros:

Nice neat clean

Cons:

We got a really nice room with a bit of sea view.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Sonia solo_traveller gb
9
Beautiful Bournemouth
Pros:

Location is perfect! Staff are always very attentive....they go over and beyond to make you feel welcome. I always use this hotel. Rooms are spacious and I often get a Seaview which is lovely. Breakfast is very nice.

Cons:

I was perfectly happy.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children gb
5
Very average and expensive for what it was.
Pros:

Central location
Nice staff

Cons:

Very dated
Cooked breakfast very poor

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Furqan Ahmed Khan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Ibryamova solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Darius solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location was fantastic

Cons:

Sofa bed ،very very uncomfortable

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Michelle Frampton couple gb
10
Just amazing
Pros:

We had an amazing stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful would definitely be coming back in the future

Cons:

Bar not open in the evening but that no big thing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Monica Berg family_with_children no
5
Pros:

Kjempe fin beliggenhet, utrolig snille folk i resepsjonen store rom, god seng fint bad.

Cons:

Utslitte vaske personalet, derav lite vask og renhold, veldig varme rom med dårlig aircon, manglende utvalg til frokost

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Katalin couple hu
10
Nagyon pozitív, szuper személyzet, és kiválló helyen van a szálloda.
Pros:

Összességében mindennel elégedettek voltunk, de mindenképp kiemelnénk a személyzet hozzállását,.segítőkészségét!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Reisender22 solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Außergewöhnlich nettes und hilfsbereites Personal, optimale Lage zum Strand und den Sehenswürdigkeiten, großes sauberes Zimmer

Cons:

Es fehlt eine Hotellounge, die Rezeption ist winzig, das Frühstück war trotz englisch breakfast allenfalls Fastfood Niveau mit Kaffee aus der Thermoskanne und meist verpackten Fertigprodukten, der Frühstücksraum hat die Atmosphäre einer Bahnhofshalle. Für mich sind das trotz des guten Zimmers keine 4 Sterne

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were amazing ,helpful and very smiley.Went out of there way to help .Clean and liked the bathroom toiletries Close to sea front and park .Breakfast was lovely .

Cons:

Would of liked the bar open for snacks and drinks .Also evening restaurant but we were still in an area for food so that was good .

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
6
Convenient for our concert
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It was dated. The furniture was dark and worn. And the curtains were stained.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Rita family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No ac

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Hamid solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The room was very hot.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple us
6
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

Too hot in the room due to no air conditioning. The fan supplied did little to help. Opened windows to cool off, and the smell of smoke came in from a balcony where guests would smoke. No parking on site.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Lynn family_with_children gb
9
We had a lovely,peaceful stay at the hotel.My sister booked another stay later in the year
Pros:

The very helpful man on reception. Nothing was too much trouble.An asset to the hotel

Cons:

More than one bottle of water in the room

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Sahar couple gb
3
2026-05-26 via Nuitee