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THE GROVE HOTEL

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach

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Restaurant
Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lounge
Exterior
The Grove Hotel in Bournemouth offers complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Guests love the convenient location near the beach and pier, plus secure luggage storage for hassle-free city exploration. Attentive staff are available 24/7 to assist with any needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Grove Rd, East Cliff, Bournemouth, England, BH1 3AU

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oceanarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 16 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beirut Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coconut Tree Bournemouth - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Saray Turkish Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barbara’s Bier Haus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Korean Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

THE GROVE HOTEL

Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
Close to Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre, THE GROVE HOTEL has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and secured bicycle storage
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at THE GROVE HOTEL have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

THE GROVE HOTEL Hotel
THE GROVE HOTEL Bournemouth
THE GROVE HOTEL Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GROVE HOTEL pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at THE GROVE HOTEL?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at THE GROVE HOTEL?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at THE GROVE HOTEL?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE GROVE HOTEL located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier are also within 15 minutes. Bournemouth Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

THE GROVE HOTEL Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 285 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel conveniently located 10 minutes walk from the centre of Bournemouth. Hotel was very clean and the staff were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location - just 5 mins walk to the beach. Room was clean, very friendly staff, great WiFi.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for my one night visit to the Bournemouth Pavilion. A very warm welcome from Roberto on Reception set the standard for my stay. A very comfortable stay and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24hr reception cover, helpful staff, beautiful property overall. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice clean property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size and clean and the staff helpful and polite. We borrowed an iron and ironing board from reception and they couldn't have been nicer. I would stay here again. Nice view from our window of the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fine hotel for one night, delicious breakfast and very good location with car park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely 2 night stay! Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful during check in and check out. Very convenient location and not a huge distance to the beach. Will definitely stay again if ever in Bournemouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly hotel but quite dated but for the price paid excellent hotel. Double bed very spongy and small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean spacious room. Bit tired in places but all perfectly fine for my needs. Staff lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely and receptionist Reddy was lovely and really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excellent

Lovely hotel, excellent breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel was lovely, quick, friendly easy check in. The rooms were a great size with plenty of storage, comfortable beds and good tea and coffee facilities in the room. The location was excellent just a short walk to the beach or town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to pier and gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and beautiful garden for relaxing. The recommendations from the staff for dinner and walking was very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

A lovely place to stay

Staff members are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent. The fan in the room was much appreciated on such a hot night. Water was lovely and hot. Bed very comfortable. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and welcoming, offered good advice and information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, a short walk from the beach and city centre. Clean and tidy rooms, nice shared lounges and garden to enjoy too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room which was located near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and the room was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place good stuff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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