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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with spa, near Bournemouth Beach

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Terrace/patio
In the heart of Bournemouth City Centre, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and inviting terrace. Savor breakfast at Blakes Brasserie or indulge in al fresco dining while enjoying dry cleaning/laundry services and an indoor pool. With helpful staff, this hotel near Bournemouth International Centre is perfect for those looking to unwind.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $70
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Spa King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite with Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Lounge, Roll Top Bath, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oceanarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 8 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪the palm - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ojo Rojo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nala Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

When you stay at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and British cuisine is served at Blakes Brasserie, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a health club. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 53 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 12 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3003 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1850
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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

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

Dining

Blakes Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in British 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 - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 3 2025 to November 3 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 22 to September 23:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 12 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and hot tub with adult supervision
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

Best Western Connaught
Best Western Connaught Bournemouth
Best Western Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel Bournemouth
Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus Connaught Bournemouth
Best Western Plus Connaught
Best Plus The Connaught & Spa
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Hotel
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 30.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (11-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa also has 2 bars, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Yes, Blakes Brasserie offers alfresco dining, British cuisine, and garden views. The dining venue will be unavailable from November 3 2025 to November 3 2025 (dates subject to change).

What's the area around Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa like?

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa is in Bournemouth City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Bournemouth Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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