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Ocean View Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Travelers find a tranquil retreat at Ocean View Hotel with its garden and refreshing outdoor pool. The sunny terrace is perfect for relaxation, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Guests value the hotel's convenient location near Bournemouth Beach and Pier.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Desk, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, England, BH1 3AR

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boscombe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 15 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Soulmade Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Anvil - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪T4 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Ocean View Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
Located close to Bournemouth International Centre, Ocean View Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ocean View Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • 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 parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.25 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Ocean View Bournemouth
Ocean View Hotel Bournemouth
Ocean View Hotel Hotel
Ocean View Hotel Bournemouth
Ocean View Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ocean View Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bournemouth City Centre hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. Boscombe Beach and Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course are also within 15 minutes. Bournemouth Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Ocean View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 349 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

Moved to the Cottonwood Hotel - Ocean View closed

I was advised by staff at the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel that their sister hotel, the Ocean View Hotel was closed due to maintenance. So I can not give you feedback for that stay. However, I was given a room at the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel instead. Normally when I stay at the Cottonwood Hotel it is for a break and I always book the ocean view room. I had stayed on the Friday and Saturday I was put in a small double at the back of the building, so decided to book a double at the Ocean View for Sunday night because their doubles are bigger and the cost was a little less. So after finding out that the Ocean View was closed, I was upgraded from a double to ocean view twin room. The staff and management at the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel are always smiling, warm and welcoming and go the extra mile with service. I really appreciate that and always look forward to my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't stay in the Ocean view as we were up graded to the cottonwood boutique which is right next door and owned by the same people but all the same very nice stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Keep staff, but refurbish and get new beds

The hospitality of the staff was great, however the beda were extremely hard and uncomfortable, no matter which room. They tried to help by placing us in different rooms, but the beda were all the same, no matter upgrade. We were upgraded to the neighbouring hotel they with, unfortunately same type of bed. Suggestion is keep the great staff, but refurbish the hotel to an up to date standard, and get beds where you can’t feel each single spring through the covers. The two hotels are typisk examples of faded glory, which was due an update 30 yrs ago. Yet the prices are similar to much newer hotels with a great standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast was good. There was No hair dryer .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and position, upgrading required.carpets & windows need attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Walton

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

A satisfied Customer!

Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Barely saw any staff, vending machine empty, shower didn’t work (shower head too full limescale) other that that was ok. Was on beach front so had a good view. They said free parking but when we arrived had yo pay £10 a day (3days =£30) quite a bit extra on top of bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Ian, Swindon

The staff were very friendly and helpful. But it was disappointing that their bar was closed and they didn't serve any evening meals. The hotel needs redecorating worn out carpets and cracks in the ceiling. The bathroom needs updating with an electric shower not just relying on the mixer tap in the bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

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

Friendly, clean, good breakfasts!

Very friendly staff, great position just across from the East Undercliff, enjoyed good food and entertainment in its sister hotel next door the Cotton Boutique with Paul Walker entertaining all the guests and passers by, really good breakfast in the Ocean View Hotel in the morning, all in all a lovely weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petra, Mannheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lage,Sauberkeit und Personal waren sehr gut.Zimmer war mit Meerblick,aber leider etwas zu warm ohne Klimaanlage.Alles in allem : sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the price were great. There was a nice outdoor pool, the staff were friendly and the hotel was clean. However, the hotel is old, dated, the floorboards creaked and the TV didn't work. Parking was cheaper in the street next to the hotel than at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Have stayed in worse.

Generally ok. Staff excellent but hadn't a clue when I tried to order certain foods and avoid the BLT at all costs, pretty awful. Some things inthe bathroom didn't work properly, maintenance poor. Hotel dated and had to go to a sister hotel next door for food and beverages. However the room was discounted, so no complaints there. Hotels need to put more information up as to car parking etc. Doubtful that I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean place, lovely staff. No amenities in hotel on a rainy day, there was no staff around to serve/offer a cup coffee, no music
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Ocean view

Hotel a little dated and in need of a few improvement inside and out.. but overall for a weekend stay it was lovely, location nice, nice pool, garden in need of some TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price, great location and service. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ivelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was near the beach and it was quite. Staff really kind, polite and helpful. It was very clean even though hotel is a bit old. Breakfast was really good. Our room was cleaned every day and towels changed. One thing was missing was having bar
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The foyer was nice, the rest of the hotel inside and outside is in dire need of cleaning and refurbishing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, easy check-in, fantastic location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately for us, when we booked it was not clear that this hotel is currently only functioning as a B&B. The staff were lovely and the rooms were a big and clean with good facilities. The hotel is also well located. However, the children were disappointed as the pool wasn’t working, the bar and restaurant were shut and the lift and vending machine were out of order. I have a bad back and the children and I had to carry our cases up two flights of stairs. The staff are obviously trying hard to get it back up and running and were very helpful in recommending a pool at a hotel a few doors down which we were able to use if we bought food and drink; although this was very expensive. Staff also explained that we could use the hotel bar and restaurant next door (with 10% off food) and this was very good. There was though some problems with other noisy, rude and aggressive guests near our room who woke the children up by swearing and shouting and there was no one on reception to assist. There was a number to hotel next door but other guests informed us they had tried telephoning twice and there was no answer. I am unlikely to book via Expedia again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful staff . Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

David, Oxford

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

Ocean view

Hotel looked a little dated but the room was updated. Good location, nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff in hotel property being renovated, had to go to sister hotel next door. Was not told when booking the hotel and as this was my first trip away on my own i felt vulnerable as i am a woman on my own.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

Excellent value

NIce area, easy to park, everything was clean and presented well. Friendly welcome ar Reception and also the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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