Connaught Lodge

Hotels
8.4 (1497 reviews)
32 West Hill Rd, West Cliff , Bournemouth , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Tired decor
Temperature issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Overall cleanliness was noted, but some reviews mentioned tired decor in common areas.
Service
8.6
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Location praised for proximity to beach and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms generally well-rated but some issues with temperature and decor noted.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities such as the spa and pool were positively mentioned.
Value for Money
8.4
Considered good value, especially with deals available.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast and restaurant meals were well-received with some minor critiques.
Overall Experience
8.5
Most guests reported satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:02

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The 4-star Connaught Lodge offers guests access to the Bluewater Spa at the sister hotel, featuring a swimming pool, spa pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites.

Gourmet Dining
Guests can indulge in a culinary experience at the award-winning AA Rosette Connaught Brasserie, known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The Gin Bar offers a wide selection of over 100 gins for a unique drinking experience.

Prime Location
Centrally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, just a short walk from the beach and town center, Connaught Lodge is the ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the vibrant shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife of the area.

Book your stay at Connaught Lodge for a luxurious and unforgettable experience in Bournemouth!

Important information:

Full payment is required on arrival by the hotel.

If you are bringing children to Connaught Lodge, you must let the lodge know at the time of booking, stating the age of the children.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Please inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly. Please note that extra fees will be applied for children.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1497 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Claire • couple • gb
6
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
6
Nice ,Would I Stay There Again Don’t Think So
Pros:

Staff Were Brilliant And The Room Was Very Clean

Cons:

Parking Fees For A Blue Badge Holder £12 A Knight Was To Expensive

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Anikirgar • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nearly everything

Cons:

Smell of room

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Wangari • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
6
The lodge is okay for a weekend stay on a budget.
Pros:

The best aspect of the stay was the comfort of the bed. The mattress and pillows were very comfortable. The location was great. Only a 10 minutes walk into the town or the lower gardens. Parking worked out well.

Cons:

Unfortunately, on the second night I took back the duvet before sleeping and noticed that the sheets were mouldy. However, once I reported the issue a member of staff brought new sheets. The lodge is an older building and detached from the main hotel. It looked run down, dated and old. But, was satisfactory for a budget weekend stay. Staff did there jobs but were not particularly welcoming, warm or friendly.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
7
Stay was nice and relaxing with the pool and spa.
Pros:

Breakfast was good and the location was good.

Cons:

The room was a little tired in the annex. The system asked if we wanted to upgrade but I wasn’t sure from what to what do that could be better explained.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Elizangela • couple • gb
7
good
Pros:

I liked the staff breakfast

Cons:

Our accommodation was spacious, comfortable and generally very good. However, the bathroom was disappointing. The bath was blocked, the water would not drain properly, and the shower pressure was extremely poor.

The service at the swimming pool was also disappointing, as there was no staff member at the pool reception. We needed towels to use the pool, so we went to the main reception for assistance. Unfortunately, the gentleman working there was on the phone and ignored us for around 10 minutes. Even after that, he continued his conversation before eventually asking, “Do you need towels?” He was clearly aware that we were waiting, and this made us feel ignored and unwelcome.

Overall, although the accommodation itself was spacious and good, the bathroom facilities and the poor customer service significantly affected our experience. We found the situation particularly unpleasant and believe that better maintenance and more attentive service would make a big difference.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • de
10
Perfect stay!!!
Pros:

Had a great stay for one night!!

Cons:

Nothing to say!!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • couple • gb
5
Basic hotel convenient for 1-2 nights max in a good location
Pros:

The hotel was close to the beach and highstreet and had parking available.

Cons:

The room was a little dated, curtains were dusty and the the bathroom extractor fan was noisy.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
8
Would consider another visit next year.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Sadly the cooked breakfast food wasn’t very hot for 2 mornings. Reported a toilet problem on the first morning but no maintenance member was sent to investigate & fix.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Hayden • extended_group • gb
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent stay good location Great breakfast
Pros:

All very good

Cons:

All good

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Howard Kiernan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Overnight in Bournemouth
Pros:

A beautiful hotel in the town centre with car parking available. Rooms clean, comfortable and modern. Good breakfast also available. This was a good place for overnight stop on a longer road trip.

Cons:

The hotel is excellent. But perhaps to be noted that it's set back in the town rather than actually on the sea front, although not far away, when considering location.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • gb
5
Nothing special, moderately clean, breakfast was standard again nothing more than your usual hotel breakfast
Pros:

Free spa facilities

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • couple • gb
6
Good facilities, great location, good value for money
Pros:

Spa facilities good
Comfy bed
Great location
Mostly friendly staff and polite

Cons:

There was one member of staff at the spa that was clearly stressed out and came across rude
Bath plug didn’t click down so bath took forever to fill so had to use deodorant cap and make one myself to have a bath
Pool facilities could of been a little cleaner and the water was salty which I thought was unusual for a indoor pool

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel

Cons:

Lovely hotel friendly staff great spa

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jorgia • couple • gb
8
Just what we needed for a little night away, very relaxed.
Pros:

Warm welcome, access to facilities clean and tidy.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The hotel was in a great location.

Cons:

The carparking charges, £12 a night that we weren't told about until we had booked the room.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • gb
5
Great location but very tired, expected better from a best western
Pros:

Staff were super friendly. Great location to the beach and close to my work. Room was very spacious.

Cons:

Lots of wear and tear - especially in the bathroom. Bathroom needs lots of attention to tidy up and remove moldy areas.
Breakfast was suitable but could have had better selection and been fresher (i expected better from a best western).
No sound proofing at all. I could hear everyone coming in and out the building, up the stairs, all the doors going, conversations /coughing in surrounding rooms, even people switching light switches - made it difficult to get good night sleep when staying in the area for work.
Pillows and quilt need updating.. very flat.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee