Premier Inn Bournemouth/Ferndown

Hotels
Premier Inn
8 (21 reviews)
Ringwood Road,Tricketts Cross,Ferndown,Dorset , Ferndown , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Food quality in restaurant
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
Clean rooms mentioned, but some issues noted such as sweaty locker rooms.
Service
9.18
Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming; problems were handled well by staff.
Location
8.22
Convenient location mentioned, though parking can be limited.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were clean and spacious, with comfortable beds.
Amenities
8.7
Hotel had good amenities, but breakfast quality noted as low.
Value for Money
8.16
Hotels viewed as good value, except for the breakfast experience.
Food and Beverage
6.21
Breakfast was poor quality, impacting overall experience.
Overall Experience
8.18
Generally enjoyed the stay, with some noted shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-21 11:54

Property Description

Discover the perfect getaway at Premier Inn Hotel Bournemouth Ferndown, your gateway to the stunning Dorset countryside and picturesque coastlines.

Prime Location
Nestled away from the bustling city center, enjoy easy access to the enchanting thatched villages and attractions like Peppa Pig World and Monkey World, making it ideal for family adventures.

Unwind in Comfort
After a day of exploration, retreat back to our cozy accommodations designed for a peaceful night's sleep, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready for another day of discovery.

Dining Experience
Indulge in delightful meals at our on-site Beefeater restaurant, where you can savor a variety of delicious dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Don't miss your chance to experience the charm of Dorset—book your stay with us today!

Important information:

33 spaces, including 2 disabled bays, No height restriction, Space for larger vehicles.
From M27, take A31 to Bournemouth then A348 to Ferndown. Hotel is on the left hand side before Tricketts Cross roundabout. Next to the Smugglers Haunt Beefeater.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 6.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
M
margaret
6
Pros:

The hotel didn’t smell great - sweaty locker rooms. The car park is small.

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
綉姬邱 Family
10
Taiwan 🇹🇼
Pros:

We had a lovely stay! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The room was spotless, well-prepared, and the bed was super comfy. You can really tell they pay attention to detail.

The only downside was the restaurant, the food quality wasn’t quite up to the same standard as the rest of the hotel. But overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back if we’re in the area again!🥰

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
C
Cave02 Couples
10
Good stay
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Staff nice and friendly. Meals good choices and good quality food . Convenient location next to the train station.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
H
H9539MHdenisem NONE
8
General observation
Pros:

Would recommend this hotel cleanliness was good
Parking for the weekend Friday-Sunday was £9.00 which i consider reasonable.
A pass could be given for those staying at hotel to get free parking
Visit to Gun Wharf Quays was nice and spinnaker tower was interesting.

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
U
U474YYlisad NONE Southampton, Hampshire, England
8
Good value for money and friendly staff
Pros:

lovely hotel clean and goos value, friendly staff. Shame to pub next door was not seelling food that day let the visit down a bit

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
L
LynwoodH0use Family Newbury, Berkshire, England
10
Comfortable staff with very accommodating staff.
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Perfectly located. Seeing a show at The Guildhall which was seconds away.
Easy walking distance to Gunwarf Quays. Parking next door in multi-storey £4.50 for 24 hours. Easy stroll to hotel.
Staff above and beyond. Arrived before check in but not a problem for receptionist who secured our room early. Nothing was too much trouble.
Room decent size and bed comfortable. Black out curtains which were a bonus. Very quiet.
Breakfast next day was very good. Eggs looked a bit tired so we asked for fresh ones and they were made immediately with no fuss. Coffee excellent.
No complaints at all and wouldn’t think twice about staying again.

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor
8
890dianneg NONE
10
Very satisfied returning customer ☺️
Pros:

Clean, warm and helpful…. What more do you need when away from home. We’ve stayed here twice before and will do so again. We had everything we needed.

2025-11-05 via Tripadvisor
H
h0lidaysarec0ming Family Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
5star premier inn!
Pros:

Fantastic premier inn! Staff very helpful (Sharney kept our room very clean thank you!). Very quiet, lots of good parking! Thank you for a great stay!

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
S
sophiebP9012GA NONE
2
Don't trust Premier Inn
Pros:

Due to fire moved to another hotel miles away with no transport links promised would get refunded and now customer services are refusing to honour this. Manager Kelly is extremely rude.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
M
mirfas Family Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
8
Good and comfy
Pros:

Generally, it was nice experience, I stayed with my family for couple of nights. The room and bathroom were spotless but not large enough as we booked family room. Plus, you can find your shampoo a conditioner and plenty of clean towels. Mattress and pillows are so comfy. Great breakfast and dinner and the staff so helpful and friendly. Only one thing I found it so pricy they could do better with price.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
L
Leighla62 NONE
10
Great hotel, avoid the breakfast.
Pros:

The hotel room was spacious, clean and quiet despite being near a busy road. The receptionist both days were really lovely. However, avoid food at the beefeater. The breakfast we had was horrific. We were expecting the usual buffet, but on arrival we were told hot food was cooked to order and there was a 30 minute wait on food. Not a great start given that we had booked a time slot on check in. But we thought it may be worth it for it to be freshly cooked. After an hour, it finally arrived. Good job we didn’t have a flight to catch. When it did eventually come, it was inedible, the scrambled eggs and beans were cold, the tomatoes and poached eggs were undercooked and the bacon was all fat. Due to the quality of the rest of the food I didn’t risk eating the sausage for fear of food poisoning. The continental breakfast was a buffet style, and on a quiet day would have been an excellent selection. However, due to the lack of staff, this quickly ran empty with no one to refill it. I left after 75 minutes having eaten 2 slices of toast.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
L
Lindyann2013 Business Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
8
1 night
Pros:

Stayed one night while at an event in Portsmouth.

There is no onsite parking, car park is a few minutes walk.

Staff were friendly and helpful.

Usual breakfast on offer.

Useful to know that there’s a Costa next door and a Tesco the other side.

2025-10-25 via Tripadvisor
P
PeterGrehan NONE London, England
10
A Very Pleasant Stay
Pros:

The hotel is very conveniently placed next to the station and at the centre of Portsmouth. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the bedroom was comfortably and the restaurant provided nice food.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
S
samhallart2013 Couples
6
A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP BUT NO DINNER AFTER 8.30PM. RESTAURANT AND BAR UNDERSTAFFED.
Pros:

The receptionist was courteous, friendly and helpful - but failed to tell us that the restaurant closed at 8.30pm, which meant that we had to be refunded for our meal deal - and try to find a restaurant nearby, which proved difficult. The bar closed at 9.30p and there was only one person on duty at the time. Definitely not up to most Premier Inn standards.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
D
Daydream45098465571 NONE
10
Always a great stay at Premier Inn
Pros:

Great location. Excellent staff and value.
Very cosy bed. Had a brilliant night sleep.
Was assuming because of the central location it would be noisy but was very quiet.

2025-10-18 via Tripadvisor
5
523terrih Family Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, England
10
Very friendly, welcoming staff. Highly recommended.
Pros:

This has to be the friendliest welcome ever. Sharney, the manager, checked us in with a very happy smile. Nothing was too much trouble. She even gave my son a packet of biscuits! We were having trouble with the Internet, so the very kind young man on the reception desk gave me access to the ultimate package for free. The rooms are very comfortable and the food is excellent. Overall, definitely 10/10. We will definitely be back 😁

2025-10-18 via Tripadvisor
5
509cliffordf Business
10
Only staff of this calibre would make me want to visit this site again, and TALLIA, Is of the highest calibre.PERFECTION
Pros:

We so far have been greeted by, and then aided by one of your fantastic staff, TALLIA.
She has been pleasant, and a delight

2025-10-17 via Tripadvisor
J
joshpF3927OW Solo travel
10
Can’t find fault
Pros:

I’ve been staying at this hotel on and off for 12 weeks and cannot find a fault with the food or the staff i would like to give a special thanks to talia and Sophie for making this work trip survivable and never failing to give amazing service and show the utmost dedication to being kind, friendly and overall amazingly helpful

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
E
Expedition634797 NONE
6
A low cost but comfortable overnighter.
Pros:

Overall the hotel is value for money and comfortable, it is tired and definitely a "room for the night venue" rather than a stay location. Get there early parking is limited and often blocked by vans or cordoned off areas.
Evening meals in the adjacent Beefeater Pub are fine but the cooked breakfast is poor; sloppily presented, cheap products, and very greasy - I was eating it all day! Certainly not value for money eat elsewhere if you can.

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
A
AllanS2511 NONE
10
Reunion weekend
Pros:

Friend ly team who always met you with a smile.
Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Breakfast was good
As a base for a reunion weekend it was ideal.

2025-09-29 via Tripadvisor