Bournemouth Carlton Hotel By Sunday

Hotels
BW Signature Collection by Best Western
7.4 (2105 reviews)
East Over Cliff , Bournemouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Room quality issues
Cleanliness concerns
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Some reviews mentioned dirty windows and unvacuumed carpets.
Service
8.33
Multiple reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.87
Location received consistent praise as great and convenient.
Room Quality
6.32
Rooms noted as tired and in need of updates; some were clean but basic.
Amenities
7.35
Amenities like pool and gym were enjoyed, but some areas need repair.
Value for Money
6.81
Some reviews suggested prices could be lower given the state of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Breakfast received mixed reviews but overall decent.
Overall Experience
6.83
Overall experience varied; solid location and staff, but room conditions impacted ratings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:58

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Leisure Club
Experience breathtaking sea views and relax in the leisure club with an outdoor swimming pool and bar. The perfect setting for unwinding and enjoying the coastal beauty.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Stay in bright rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Many rooms offer balcony views of Bournemouth Bay, creating a comfortable and convenient stay.

Fine Dining and Full English Breakfast
Indulge in modern British cuisine at Fredrick's Restaurant, complemented by classic cocktails in the spacious bar. Start your day with a delicious full English breakfast before exploring the nearby beach and attractions.

Book now for a delightful stay at Bournemouth Carlton; Best Western Signature Collection.

Important information:

For advance purchase rates and 2-night getaway rates:
The credit card you have reserved and paid for this reservation with will need to be shown on arrival at the hotel. Failure to provide this could result in your reservation being canceled if you are not able to provide an alternative method of payment.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 31, 2025 until Fri, May 29, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2105 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 8.33
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 6.32
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 6.81
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 6.83
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Essam family_with_children gb
1
Not recommended for beach stay or hot weather
Pros:

‏location is nice

Cons:

Rooms very old. Too hot. No view. Windows don’t open. No air conditioning. No proper fan. Swimming pool dirty and too small.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Rehman family_with_children gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

The curtains in the sea view room are beautiful

Cons:

Entrance for buggy inconvenient

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Lauren family_with_children gb
3
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Shahab family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Nothing to be honest

Cons:

So many things. Kettle was dirty, Smelly room and so many more

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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helen family_with_children gb
5
Disappointed this time
Pros:

Great location very friendly bar staff

Cons:

No parking on arrival due to open to public no sunbeds due to open to public pool closed at 5 pm far to early as it was school holidays , ran out of food at bar and breakfast certain beers had run out . Checking in was very stressful as could not access my booking as I was a returning customer and had book September 2025 was told due to change in ownership, although we experienced problems the staff did there best to cope and would return to the hotel and hopefully things will improve, we have stayed many times , can only think issues was caused by change in management

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Mohamad family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

It’s very clean and a lot of things around it and not far just two minutes by car

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Ratiba family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Maciej couple gb
5
Pros:

I have to say that Staff was great
But they struggled, just becouse it was one bar attended responsible for bar, cleaning, serving... Guy was great but under alot of pressure.....

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Breona solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Location, staff and large room

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Surbhi family_with_children in
4
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Imani family_with_children gb
6
Not bad , needs to improve
Pros:

Location,Nice and helpful staff

Cons:

I think the room needs a “deep cleaning “and more attention to detail. Also, the shower and faucet need to be replaced.
When we got the room, there was some rubbish on the floor left from the previous guests. I could also see fingerprints on the faucet, and the sink was not clean.
We came to have breakfast on the balcony, but the balcony was dirty as well. There was leftover food on the table, seagulls were trying to eat it, and the ground had not been cleaned.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Ermisa family_with_children gb
1
Extremely disappointing and stressful stay — unsuitable for families, with an overheated dirty room, broken facilities,
Pros:

The location was good, but unfortunately the condition of the room and the lack of support from staff made the stay very disappointing.

Cons:

The room was extremely hot with poor airflow, only one fan, and very small windows. Some windows were broken and could not be opened. There was no fridge, which was very inconvenient for a family with young children, and the room phone did not work. The room and bathroom felt old and dirty. It was very difficult with a baby stroller because of the stairs. The hotel also had no still water available to buy, and reception told me to go to a supermarket or that I should have taken precautions when travelling with children. We were first told the swimming pool was full, then after complaining and repeatedly asking, we were allowed to use it after around 2 hours, but the pool was very dirty. Staff were not helpful and the issues were not resolved during our stay.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
7
Ones stay at the Carlton Hotel
Pros:

The property was not to far from the beach. The bedroom was a good size and had all the items ones needs, fan, iron, trouser press. It had two pools and a fitness centre. The shower was good. The breakfast quantity was good. The majority of staff were welcoming and helpful.

Cons:

There were some issues with the room. The decoration could be better, the floor lamp did not work but was addressed quickly. The shower dripped. The breakfast was hearty but bland. There was one member of staff that was cold in her manner . We found it strange that we had to make a request to have our room tidied.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Jolita couple gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Canan family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

pool was amazing

Cons:

The staff in the lobby he was mean

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Madeleine couple gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Naima solo_traveller gb
1
Rubbish service and management.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Behaviour of staff. Completely hot inside the hotel. They can't provide me a fan after several requests and several emails. Sandra and the bar staff supervisor were rude. Completely dirty room, sink, actually no housekeeping after request via oyo. I leave the main door open 3 nights because of ventilation. Booked this hotel just ruined my holiday. My kids get sick.

Management doesn't care about guests at all. In this heat after asking in these 4 nights they can't manage one fan for my family.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Basya family_with_children gb
7
On the whole we enjoyed it.
Pros:

Location gr8, the staff were extremely kind and helpful. The room was spacious and we felt very at home which is quite rare to find at a hotel

Cons:

Room was so hot, fan ineffective, windows barely opened...cudnt sleep.
I booked housekeeping and they didn't come.
Toilets and showers by pool were very dirty. Pool was not very clean. Website said pool opens till 8 but it closed at 5.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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ecaterina family_with_children gb
4
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
9
Short stay at the Carlton by Sunday
Pros:

We found the staff extremely friendly, helpful and accomodating, nothing was too much trouble. We liked th fact that we could choose when to have housekeeping, as well as purchase breakfast if we wanted it. The room was very comfortable with a lovely sea view. The food from the restaurant was very good. We would definitely return.

Cons:

We wished we had booked for longer, as the weather for our first couple of days wasn't very good.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee