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Balmoral Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests discover a peaceful garden retreat at this charming Bournemouth hotel, where morning coffee sets the stage for exploring the city's attractions

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, and a view of the ocean through large windows. - Balmoral Hotel (Bournemouth)
Bar (on property) - Balmoral Hotel (Bournemouth)
A coastal view with a pier extending into the sea, a road leading to a building with a curved entrance, and a clear sky with clouds. - Balmoral Hotel (Bournemouth)
The Balmoral Hotel with a signboard, steps leading to the entrance, and flower boxes. - Balmoral Hotel (Bournemouth)
A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a view of the sea. - Balmoral Hotel (Bournemouth)
Located in Bournemouth City Centre, the Balmoral Hotel offers a warm atmosphere. Relax in the garden, grab a coffee at the café, or enjoy a drink at the bar. Its central location puts guests just steps from Bournemouth Beach, a feature visitors value.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Double Room (Room1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a dresser.

Single Room (Room2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand with a phone.

Double Room (Room3)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a red blanket, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Room4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a phone, and a small photo frame.

Single Room (Room5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Room7)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

Double Room (Room8)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, and a sink.

Double Room (Room9)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a red accent. There is a bedside table with a lamp and a phone. The room has a simple, clean design with a patterned carpet.

Triple Room (Room10)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a white mattress and a checkered blanket. The room has vertical striped wallpaper and a window with blinds.

Single Room (Room14)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A glass-enclosed shower with a handheld showerhead, a white sink with a mirror above it, and a white trash bin.

Double Room (Room15)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

Double Room (Room16)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small cabinet, and a coffee maker.

Double Room (Room17)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A coastal view with a pier extending into the sea, a road leading to a building with a curved entrance, and a clear sky with clouds.

Double or Twin Room (Room19)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

Double Room (Room20)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room (Room21)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Room22)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Triple Room (Room23)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a toilet.

Twin Room (Room25)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a white mattress and a checkered blanket. The room has vertical striped wallpaper and a window with blinds.

Single Room (Room26)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Room27)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a telephone, and a mirror.

Double Room (Room28)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a phone, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (Room29)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a nightstand, and a floral-patterned headboard.

Double Room (Room30)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue bedspread, a white pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Triple Room (Room32)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Double Room (Room33)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (Room34)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room (Room35)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Room12)

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

Double Room (Room12)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a mirror.

Double Room (Room36)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bournemouth City Centre, a neighborhood in Bournemouth, is home to Balmoral Hotel. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Oceanarium and Queens Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Bournemouth travel guide
Map
11 - 13 Kerley Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5DW

What's nearby

  • A building with a blue awning and the 'BIC' logo.
    Bournemouth International Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.
    Bournemouth Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A transparent tunnel with blue walls and a person walking inside.
    Oceanarium
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A landscaped garden with various plants and rocks, a red brick building, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A pier with a restaurant named "JACKTAILS AT" and a beach with people walking and children playing.
    Bournemouth Pier
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station
    8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar So
    4 min walk
  • The Moon In The Square (Wetherspoon)
    6 min walk
  • Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Cristallo
    2 min walk
  • Seastar Fish & Chips
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Balmoral Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balmoral Hotel located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth Beach, and Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre. Oceanarium and Bournemouth Lower Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Bournemouth Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Balmoral Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spotlessly clean, modern with a good view. The staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were wonderful. Very clean, great views of the sea, spacious room with cute traditional white washed furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neilsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean as was the bathroom. Very friendly team who were on hand and always willing to help. Dave and Phil were excellent hosts. Bar was reasonably priced as well with comfortable seating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome with large car park at the rear. Spacious room with sea views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUPEN MOHANBHAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet hotel with sea views and 2 minute walk to the pier. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality stay. Older building with all the charm. Proper personal service. Clean, quiet even on a busy and hot weekend. Free, uncrowded and secure parking so close to the beach and other amenities a huge plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Dave and Karen very friendly on arrival. Lovely room with a sea view. Bottle of wine provided as it was my wife’s birthday - nice gesture. Overall lovely place to stay with exceptional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Balmoral hotel. We were welcomed by Dave who couldn’t do enough to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Our room had been refurbished to a good standard and we had everything we needed. The central position this hotel is excellent and the car parking was a added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, it doesn't look like much from the outside but the room we were in was very nice, high ceilings, a view of the water and the main pier from the bed, furniture in a pleasant classic style complemented the room. The bathroom was standard and clean. In the evening it was lovely to sit in the armchairs with a view. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very conveniently located clise to the International Centre. 5 min walk. Secure car park at the rear of the property which is an added bonus in Bournemouth. The staff member- Stash was polite and friendly. The room- 33 was clean, large and comfortable. Great view of the sea and pier. You are provided with towels and toiletries. There is also tea and coffee in the room. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Balmoral Hotel whilst attending an all-day event at the BIC. The location could not be more convenient, just a 4 minute walk away, which I really appreciated, as I was able to pop back during the day. The hotel rooms are basic and my single room was quite small, however, it was clean and functional, which was all I needed, with a lovely view of the sea. The owner of the hotel, Dave, could not have been more helpful or accommodating - nothing was too much trouble - and I particularly enjoyed my chat with him about succulent plants! He went above and beyond to ensure I enjoyed my stay there. I would definitely stay at the Balmoral again if I was to attend another event at the BIC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking, comfortable rooms, close to the beach with sea views, and very welcoming and friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location. Friendly, helpful staff. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good thanks, very good breakfast & friendly staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dave is fab

It was fantastic, can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is a little basic but very clean and almost too warm! Dave the manager was incredibly welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Does the job for a night.

The bed wasn't the comfiest or cleanest. Parking was awkward as you had to ask at reception to be let in/out. Fine for a night if you are out drinking. Close to everything but the hill to walk up is a killer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its ok just need more modern Kettle unsafe as it dont switch off and the kettle very dangerous needs replacing bed covers throw not great stains on carpet and dirty Personally i wont be coming back sadly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room with sea view

Room 30 is lovely with views of the sea and has a huge bathroom. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is really close to Bournemouth pier. The car park offers ample spaces. The rest of the hotel is a bit dated and work is underway to bring it up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly and hotel clean but overall very dark and old fashioned
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great stay at the Balmoral

Great location for beach access, clean room but bathroom in need of update. Very friendly service, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room. Ample car parking. Fulfilled our requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a beautiful hotel very close to the sea and all the main attractions. Also the owners Margret and Denise along with their front of house Karen were so friendly and professional. We will definitely be going back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019