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The Kensington Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Bournemouth Beach

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Restaurant
Beach nearby
Reception
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Nestled in Bournemouth City Centre, The Kensington Hotel offers a haven of tranquility with its garden and bar. Connect to WiFi, indulge in full breakfast options or unwind with laundry facilities at your disposal. Previous guests have praised the multilingual staff.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
The current price is £35
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Room options

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5LE

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min walk
  • Oceanarium - 14 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 15 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pier - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 4 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pasa Too - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Aces - Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Café Bournemouth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio - Bournemouth - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

When you stay at The Kensington Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available at weekends. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Poole Harbour.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Romanian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.99 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Kensington Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kensington Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Kensington Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Kensington Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (14-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Kensington Hotel and nearby?

The Kensington Hotel has a garden.

What's the area around The Kensington Hotel like?

The Kensington Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Bournemouth International Centre.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Tim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The rooms are dirty, there is no hand sanitizer, they wrote online that there is breakfast and they charge you, but they didn’t have it. The quality of the rooms is very low. The sounds of other rooms come into your room and you can’t sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nabaz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Terry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Stayed 1 night to catch early ferry next morning...wouldn't want to stay longer No remote control for television . No toiletries I think you get what you pay for . Room we used had a small kitchen area with nothing in cupboards, empty fridge space , Free car park good
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Chitvinder, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location. No restaurant in the hotel. Reception was closed when we arrived (we were early, but worried about parking before we checked in). Rooms were okay, but the furniture was a bit "tired". Probably just about value for money considering a last minute booking in August at a decent location in Bournemouth.
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mohammed Syed, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I had 2 of my contractors stay here, they were bitten to death, the rooms were unclean, the hotel was noisy. We will not stay here again
Jamie, 5-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

lee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

poor or non-existent service at reception; poor maintenance of walls, bathroom; no housekeeping in 3 days, even not emptying bins or renewing towels nor tea bags
john, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Find somewhere else
Useful location but hotel is very old fashioned, bed is basically a mattress on the floor, no shower gel or soap in the room and didn’t feel clean. Not good value
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Booked a hotel with parking. Couldn't park
Andrew, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Someone was lurking around my car In the car park, made us feel uneasy. Our room was filthy, turned the cups over and they were brown inside, dust everywhere, broken blinds, mould in the bathroom. Holes in the walls, broken furniture, would not stay here again if they paid me!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice enough on a budget
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Stuart, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Outdated, rude, no proper parking, fire alarm kepy going off, very noisy, no sign of a bar, the desk worker, walked in our room without knockin, didnt speak apology or anything, just walked in looked round and out again, my kids with special needs didnt feel safe staying we left very early thay morning and didn't stay for our second night, not recommend at all stay away no offer of a refund either
family, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly, no frills, and convenient location
No frills but cheerful seaside hotel. Convenient location and good size room. Don't expect luxury but friendly service and simple accommodation.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, walking distance to attractions and restaurants. Very clean, easy check in and was told all about the area and history of the hotel.
Julie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible and nit suitable for the price .
Nabi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Where shall i start... i read the reviews on Expedia when booking and thought the place looked okay for a one night stay. Upon our arrival we got a half hour history lesson that was well intended but after 8 hours on the road our bladders were ready to burst. The host didnt seem to notice that we all had heavy bags and were tired. Our room was in the basement . The first inspection of it was decent. Two double beds and a single. Turns out that the reviews on google were more accurate than expedia. The single bed ended up being a box spring with beddjng on it. The double beds were awful, mine was collapsing on one side. The thin excuses for pillows left us with sore necks. We had to ask for more towels. One was provided and there were four of us booked in. We were handed an extra towel and another bath mat. So two towels for four people... thanks. Doesnt look like we were bitten by any bed bugs thank goodness... i do not recommend this place.
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap n cheerful
A real mix of ok and could do better.. Lovely chap on reception who gave a overview of Dorset and sandbanks. The room had a few issues TV remote missing No towels Window opens fully to a flat roof with staircase so not secure But Beds were ok and room was warm but it was the hottest day of the year Shower leaked Plugs had a smell of drains It was a good location and parking was free It worked for one night as a cheap stay over.
A, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Boualem, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Free
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Bathroom Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:30 PM