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The Connaught Lodge

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

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32 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH
  • Bournemouth International Centre
    7 min walk
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens
    8 min walk
  • Bournemouth Beach
    9 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 142.3 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (827)
The price is $85
per night
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

A stay at The Connaught Lodge places you in the heart of Bournemouth, within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. .This spa hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from New Forest National Park and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oceanarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pasa Too - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hop Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Connaught Lodge

Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach
The Connaught Lodge offers 26 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Bluewater Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy local cuisine at Blakes Brasserie, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bournemouth? This hotel has 689 square feet (64 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Blakes Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Gin Bar - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blakes Brasserie
  • The Gin Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (689 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Connaught Bournemouth
Connaught Lodge
Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel
The Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel Bournemouth

The Connaught Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 668 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff and amazing breakfast !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

The hotel was relly nice but did not feel we had stayed there as were put in the annexe where the room was large but needed attention to furniture and the shower?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice but dated
Nice hotel with friendly staff. Shower did not work too well and could do with a refurb. Air con unit was quite noisy but nice to have
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and conjusted room. Shower had weak flow and leaky AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly, especially the staff at breakfast who were very efficient. The room was clean, but basic. I feel the hotel and lodge are in need of a decorative update and refresh, especially the carpets, walls and pool area. I was expecting a more luxurious stay. There is a problem with seagulls taking any food on the tables outside, while people are eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor that we arrived at 1.30 pm and still unable to check in until 3 on the dot - when then there was a big queue - seems a policy decision rather than a room free decision. 1 tea bag in room - no coffee just decaf (which i dont use) - else very good . Parking change of £8 where i have never had to pay before - breakfast was excellent as was room, Staff courteous as usual
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to the ocean and a few minutes away from downtown Bournemouth. The people at the front desk are very helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Irena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the location and the breakfast/dinner/bar rooms. I thought the bedroom we stayed in the decor was tired. The bath panel was broken and poorly fixed and the bathroom could have done with a coat of paint and freshening up. The water pressure in the shower was rather weak. Plenty of storage space. Efficient air con.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

AMANDA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Couples night away
Negatives-stayed in the lodge in desperate need of redecoration dark and dingy corridors. Rooms downstairs used for storage, doors left open unsightly. Carpets worn. All needing updating very tired. Positives- great size room and en-suite, great location, great breakfast and spa area. Communal areas in main hotel looked comfortable. Staff at reception and spa welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ninah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel we stayed in to visit Bournemouth beach, beautiful weather and a very close walk down to the beach. Hotel breakfast was stunning and good variety and looked very fresh. Facilities were really good and quite unexpected when looking outside the hotel. On downfall would be the parking you have to pay £10 which I thought should’ve been stated beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointingly small room with poor air circulation. Bathroom very small. Loud music on first night from event. Away from main hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Guven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
Very comfortable and clean rooms. Hand soap was missing from the bathroom luckily there was a shower gel we used from the shower. Common areas smelt a bit musky but the room was fine. The front door was temperamental, even after getting key card reprogrammed and keeping it away from any magnetic items (mobile phone) getting access to the front doors was frustrating to say the least. Parking is limited but that’s to be expected in Bournemouth. Breakfast was excellent and well laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay.
Stayed in the lodge. Spacious room, though our TV wasnt working. Breakfast was nice. Used the spa facilities which was good too, as well as the treatment we had. Pleasant stay, not too far from beach and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Avoid if there is a wedding booked.
Lovely staff and fantastic hotel when there is not a wedding. We expected some noise from the wedding but not to be on the second floor, with earplugs, and still hear what song was playing. We also didn’t expect to have parts of the main hotel unavailable for our use. We couldn’t use the lounge when it was raining or the courtyard garden when it was sunny. Wedding guests also impacted upon the breakfast service the following morning. Be aware that weddings are also held on week days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruffia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay but especially that the staff were very friendly, helpful and of good demeanor. This made us feel very welcome and valued. The only thing, if I was being absolutely picky is that the pool floor seemed to be quite gritty at the shallow end. Overall, I would totally recommend this hotel because of it's close proximity to the beach (5 mins walk) and wonderful facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024