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The Connaught Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach

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BBQ/picnic area
Indoor pool
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
2 bars/lounges
The Connaught Lodge in Bournemouth City Centre offers a luxurious escape with its daily manager's reception, coffee shop/cafe, and Bluewater Spa. Unwind at the indoor pool or enjoy al fresco dining at Blakes Brasserie - guests rave about the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2013
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighborhood in Bournemouth, The Connaught Lodge is near the airport and near the beach. 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. Bournemouth Pier and Oceanarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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32 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oceanarium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the palm - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ojo Rojo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nala Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Connaught Lodge

Upscale hotel near Bournemouth Beach
Close to Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier, The Connaught Lodge provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a body treatment, or a body wrap at Bluewater Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine brasserie, Blakes Brasserie, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Connaught Lodge have perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blakes Brasserie
  • The Gin Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (689 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 15 2025 to September 16 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 1 to February 6:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 12 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Connaught Bournemouth
Connaught Lodge
Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel
The Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Does The Connaught Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Connaught Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Connaught Lodge?

Self parking is available for GBP 12 per night.

What time is check-in at The Connaught Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at The Connaught Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Connaught Lodge located?

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

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The Connaught Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 799 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

The Spa and Gym facilities was good. The staff were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Blerta

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel has good location ,near to beach and town centre close to shops and restaurants .Also used the other facilities including on our reservation such as indoor pool and sauna.The room was small not very much clean but okay for 2 nights.Also breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and spa facilities. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We should have booked direct and we would have saved £24 on parking.,a lesson learned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to get to beach. Pool facilities as well. Comfortable room. However restaurant very quiet, not much atmosphere and menu not as good as the first time I visited a few years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bed were comfortable and I skept well. The food options on the menu were varied and good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was really nice we will definitely be coming back . The pool and gym was really nice our room was great we had everything we needed , staff were friendly and helpful . Area was just right as it was only a short walk to town and beach. There was nothing we didn’t like really, we will be coming back 👍.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for what we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful reception areas with comfortable seating. Very welcoming. Walkable to the prom and through the Bournemouth park and back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a warm welcome gave me tour straight away checked in quickly found the our standard room light airy and roomy and clean Enjoyed the courtyard woth a couple of drink barstaff very friendly and service with our meal was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked pool,staff called about lost item, and helped with luggage, bed good, window opened. Didn't like: fee to park! Room in old tired annex, up stairs, and still not cheap though not in main nicer building. The bath plug wouldn't hold so no bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Good facilities especially th spa area.Good location for the beach. Signage for Connaught Lodge could be improved as not very clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thirumaaran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and tired. Wouldn’t use the hotel ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed with this hotel. The photos on Expedia show all of the photos for the Connaught Hotel and not the Connaught Lodge which is a different building. The rooms aren’t as nice and the Expedia listing is not representative of where you’ll stay. On top of this: - the sink tap flooded the bathroom when using - the TV barely worked - housekeeping didn’t leave any towels - the bed was very uncomfortable and the pillows were possibly the worst pillows I’ve ever seen in a hotel. They charged additional for parking. Overall a very disappointing stay and an exceptionally misleading Expedia listing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent to access the town and the beach. The spa facilities were good but the jacuzzi wasn't working. The food was good but not much of fruit options. The dinner prices were expensive. The room was cleaned, quiet and I could rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent The Connaught Lodge/Hotel

Connaught is a wonderful hotel excellent rooms and even better staff ( reception, bars, dining, cleaners etc0 wide range menus, nice to sit outside ( when sun is shining of course) close to the seaside and good parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and rooms. Parking was a bit painful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was extra £10 per day....rip off
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Transit stop approval.

Generally ok. Room was clean and comfortable. OK for an overnight transit stop. Would not really want to stay for any extended time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fairport Holdings Ltd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in great location, room I had was comfortable & spacious for a single room but great to see it was a large single bed so plentiful for me being 6ft 4 tall. Good wifi..sometimes collapsed but came back quickly. Would stay again, this time couldnt experience spa & pool because of achilles injury.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the 'Lodge' next door to the main hotel. Which is a time capsule of decor and carpet stains. The finish of the Lodge is dated and and seemingly has paper thin walls and MDF doors. The photos are extremely complimentary - and the actual rooms are dark, old and not pleasant to be in. Staff were fine. Breakfast sucks. Parkings a nightmare (you have to pay, but good luck fitting a normal sized car in the bays). Also, as a note to the hotel, contacting me via whatsapp is not as cool as you think it is. intrusive and unprofessional. Unbelievable cost per night considering the age and state of the Lodge. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasminder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Jacuzzi was lovely. Pool water was a but too cold which is why most of the guests were un the Jacuzzi. Receptionist was cheerful and very sociable . Overf
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stolen bikes

Nice hotel, good location, unfortunately had 2 mountain bikes stolen from my car in the car park which tainted the experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay when wanting to be close to the beach, short walk of 10mins. Beautiful little garden in centre of hotel. Swimming pool etc facilities were good enough for the time we had. Polite and helpful staff, especially at breakfast. Only downside is could do will a refurb as bit dated, or at least replace carpets as smelt musky around the hotel and corridors, and room. Other than that i would visit again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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