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Bournemouth Sands Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a fresh cup at the hotel's coffee shop before stepping out to discover the seaside charm of Bournemouth's attractions

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Located in Bournemouth City Centre, the Bournemouth Sands Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with its coffee shop and bar. Guests can enjoy terrace views or play pool. The hotel provides free WiFi and luggage storage for a connected, convenient stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Bournemouth Sands Hotel is in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighborhood in Bournemouth. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Oceanarium and Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course are also worth visiting. Visit our Bournemouth travel guide
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2 West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5HR

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach
    Bournemouth Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre
    Bournemouth International Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oceanarium
    Oceanarium
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
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    Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier
    Bournemouth Pier
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station
    7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pinocchio Ristorante
    6 min walk
  • the palm
    6 min walk
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen
    8 min walk
  • Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Olive Bistro Cafe
    7 min walk

About this property

Bournemouth Sands Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
Located close to Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth Sands Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Bournemouth Sands
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Bournemouth
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bournemouth Sands Hotel located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Durley Chine Beach and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth International Centre and Alum Chine Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Bournemouth Sands Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything good helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable, quiet great location, friendly helpful staff what more do you expect from a cheap cheerful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is small, but nice. The staff are friendly and the hotel is within walking distance of the beach. There are all the necessary amenities packed into a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent and helpful. All we needed for a one night stay and very affordability priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Malkeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For 1 night stay with parking and near to beach. Good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel for a couple of days, but out dated though. - opted for breakfast option which was worth the money. - Saff very friendly. - Location perfect. - Parking available and free on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good night sleep

Very good customer service. Beds are very comfortable to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Midweek break

Midweek break 3 nights. Although the parking was free, it was very tight and double parked and every morning had to wait about 15 minutes to get the car in front moved. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very limited and at a set time 8.30 no flexibility and had to be ordered in advance. Bar prices were very reasonable. The room though was extremely tired, The windows didn't work and could not be opened properly, decor was poor, badly in need of a repaint and would also suspect structural problems looking at the way the window was twisted. Ensuite was clean and fully functional. Generally the hotel was Okay, but rooms need major refurbishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayachandran

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

Impressive

Very impressed with the stay. Friendly staff, check in was quick. Room was clean and tidy. 5 minutes walk to beach. Sea/beach view from the room. Walking distance to the town centre/restaurants. Free parking on site. Comfortable stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Review

Good location, good hotel, would have liked some sort of a headboard on the beds and bed lights were right above our heads which we did bump our heads a few times on. Free parking was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fatima akther

Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kulvinder

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, checkin efficient but a dared property with dated family room, poor bathroom, mould effected sealent. The room needed completely updating and renovating. My continental breakfast was an apple, one croissant and an open yogurt....very poor. We won't be going back to the hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Essam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too high to go to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

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

Clean, comfortable, convenient, would stay again.

Solo stay in a single room. Clean and comfortable. Few minutes walk to beach and main pier. Mini supermarket also a few mins away. Coffee tea and kettle, small table fan, soap in shower and at sink, two towels, daily room service. The water heater pipes were slightly noisy at night, but I had earplugs so it was no problem. Full English breakfast (also veggie option) served from 8:15, make your choice of breakfast the night before and it’s on your assigned table the next morning. Cheapest price around for this central location, would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Liked: Staff & service
Room very dated,needs decorating. Windowsill and curtains all mouldy. Hairs in the bed. Kettle covered in scale. Bathroom so small you hit your head on the radiator as you sit down. Noisy from 630am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

shaun

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

Poor stay at sands

Very poor booked 3 days only stayed 2days put us in a basement room that stank of mould and damp then complained and they moved me and my partner into a room with 2 single beds. Then next day went down for breakfast no table for us. So had to hang around for a table for 25 minutes. Next days breakfast nothing had been put on table. Very un organised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Siobhan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quotes and pictures on line are not the same at the hotel( no spa) as stated and the staff just said it was a picture taken from across the road( hotel )so thats false advertisement was not happy with the room tools and rubbish was in our room and we was given another room the breakfast was like a child’s breakfast windows keep rattling during the night all cctv cameras in parking lot was broken and hanging off the walls
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Afsha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old. Bathroom is broken .breakfast is not good. Unhygine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Afsha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrokm tub is broken. Found hair in egg.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service

Okay

Desk service was great, staff are lovely. Room was okay, bathroom and shower were nice. Room went from being really warm to cold and back quite quickly. Furnishing was okay but room felt quite cheapish with the floor being really creaky. Worth the price still.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Csaba

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good stay

Nice hotel and staff. Building needs renovating - during our stay it was very windy and the roof was nearly blown off. Couldn’t sleep overnight because of the rumbling noise of the dilapidated roof.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our car was blocked in (by an unidentified other resident) for nearly two hours in the morning meaning we missed the recreational activity we had planned. The front desk should have registered all guests' cars on arrival as double parking is always likely there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with character in a very convenient location. Beautifully decorated for Christmas in the public areas. Some minor issues regarding breakfast which were discussed with staff and should be easily rectified. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Won’t be going again

Hotel is part of holiday group and had several coaches outside hotel. Checking in was fine. Was disappointed with the room and we smelt stale urine. Had to keep window open all night so was disturbed with traffic noise from about 6am. Breakfast wasn’t good and the service was bad. Had to ask for a drink 3 times before getting it. Couldn’t face it again for second day. Hotel insisted on us leaving key when we went out, but on return, reception was unmanned for quite some time. Phoned a couple of times, no one came to reception to answer calls so had to go round to find staff. We were not the only ones waiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Would stay again.

The staff were all very friendly, happy, polite, could not do enough for you. We booked for 1 night and wanted to stay a 2nd night but the hotel was fully booked so we had to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021