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The Connaught Lodge

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar

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32 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH
  • Bournemouth Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(66 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bournemouth

A stay at The Connaught Lodge places you in the heart of Bournemouth, within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. .This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bournemouth Pier and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oceanarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

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

Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach
The Connaught Lodge offers 26 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Bluewater Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy local cuisine at Blakes Brasserie, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bournemouth? This hotel has 689 square feet (64 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Blakes Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Gin Bar - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (689 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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 September 22 to September 23:
  • 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

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

Reviews

The Connaught Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fairport Holdings Ltd

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Mustapha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property where reception is is beautiful. There is a garden thats peaceful and attractive. The staff are very welcoming and very helpful. Only thing that let it down was the room. No labelled shampoo or conditioner or even hand soap/gel. We had to buy this. The bed wasn't to my personal liking, the materess was hard and the bed was too high for me being 8 months pregnant was hard getting in and out but perhaps that part is just because i am pregnant. However, overall, i would recommend this hotel to other guests as everything else was perfect. The spa facilities were amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Carwyn

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bishwas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all.costs!

Unclean carpets, hallway, staurs filthy. Room smelt. Stayed in a Jnr suite!!! A small room with a bizarre corridor and filthy smelly room attached to it that was only fit to store suitcases! The sofa was filthy!!! Free parking, not available due to a wedding party taking every available space! Never would i stay there again, more hostel than hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Terrible shower and uncomfortable bed and uncomfortable pillows and no sugar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

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

Stay in a tent it's better

Really disappointed, I paid to upgrade my room...what a terrible mistake Safe didn't work TV remote didn't work Kettle lid fell off Shower was garbage Communal hallways and landing is disgusting, at best 2* Health Club? That is a dump! Gym equipment, at least 20 years old.... jacuzzi had hardly no power jets, Positive is all the staff are lovely, apart from Maria the duty Manager who was supposed to contact me with my stay issues, how strange to this day I've still not heard from her....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and breakfast was delicious. The rooms and building itself was well kept & clean too. The WiFi worked great and the location was fabulous with access to plenty of pubs, shops, places to eat & of course, the beach! For me, the room was way too warm (radiators were not on) and the beds didn't have top sheets so I struggled to sleep. However as we were leaving we spotted what may have been Aircon so I wish we knew about this sooner. It'd also be lovely to have a mini fridge or shampoo. We also struggled to sleep due to noise from other hotel guests, though this isn't really the fault of the hotel. The carpark was rather difficult as the spaces were small so numerous vehicles parked over 2 spots and many more had to park over the white lines. My dad did his best to park in the lines (in between 2 who hadnt) and so spent a lot of time stressing about whether his car would get scratched or damaged.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Hotel 3*

Basic hotel. Room was clean and functional but corporate looking. Soulless. Breakfast was basic too. Wanted to eat in the hotel restaurant but it was completely empty on a bank holiday weekend so that was a red flag. Location perfect but parking first come first served. Will not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

Connaught Lodge

Only stayed one night and everything was excellent but if I was staying longer the room is small and bathroom even smaller! This was not a problem for me, I suspect it would be for someone who is larger than 5’4” and 9 stone! Anyone booking a single room should bear this in mind. Apart from that the room was lovely and exceptionally clean, the bed extremely comfortable and bedding crisp and fresh white cotton. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice weekend stay

Had a good stay at the Connaught Lodge. We were visiting with some friends so booked 2 rooms and check-in was smooth, apart from there being quite a big queue at the check-in desk. Staff were very friendly and helpful. As some previous reviews have stated, the rooms in the lodge are a little outdated and could do with some freshening up (repainting, replacing old furniture etc). However, they were still pleasant to stay in and had all the basic amenities required, including air conditioning. A note on accessibility, there was also only 1 small lift in the lodge building which only really had enough room for 1 person and 1 suitcase. The main building of the hotel is lovely and we really enjoyed using the bar and spa facilities. 2 of us also had spa treatments at the Bluewater Cottage which is within the car park area. The breakfast was great, both in terms of taste and selection, and both mornings we found we were able to get a table straight away. Overall, this is a good hotel which is in an ideal location for reaching the main attractions of Bournemouth. To become great, I feel they need to modernise and clean up the rooms a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sundeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not great as all floors was s
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception was clean and tidy with a water dispenser offering free cups of water. It created a good first impression, which carried on throughout the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025