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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
Exterior
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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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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 Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin 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

  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪the palm - ‬4 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, 8-minute 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 November 3 2025 to November 3 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)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • 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

8.0

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. 312 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 816 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

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

Connaught lodge

Just a couple of niggles. Wifi didn't work in hotel or lodge. When changing the room, forgot to give me a clean towel. No information about what to do in Bournemouth - might had helped
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Miss

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible. Room was much too small. Bathroom was tiny ( I could have had a S**t and a shave at the same time) Pictures shown are not of the rooms in Connaught Lodge So bad I left after one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s functional and ok

I was here for one night in a single room in the lodge. The room was on the top floor at the front of the lodge. The bathroom facilities are tiny, but functional. The door to the room let in a lot of light from the hallway, meaning I had to place a towel at the bottom of the door to be able to sleep. Air con was great though, with a nice quiet setting for night time. I used the pool first thing, which was busy with other early risers but beware! It’s about 20 degrees c! In the end I used the showers in the changing room because it looked cleaner than the room, albeit a push tap so took ages to rinse. I had a meal the night before, it was nice but a very hearty portion of pasta with roasted tomato and burrata: I couldn’t finish it Parking was questionable - some of the spaces are very narrow; thankfully an event was loading up when I got there and they helped me reverse into a space - without them I think I would have struggled. Definitely not a place for a mini break, but for work, it’ll do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erdil

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is very dated,the room was rather grubby ,windows and curtains on the dirty side,limited dining menu,charged £10 a day to use car park,twice I mentioned residents in the flats opposite were using car park but nothing happened,would I stay there again,probably not..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

Short stay

Over all our stay was good. Disappointed to have to pay extra for breakfast and parking because i booked with Hotels.com
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Satisfactory stay

The staff and location were the highlights of our stay but the Connaught Lodge is tired and needs refurbishment. Bed was clean and comfortable but the furniture is drab and the bathroom cramped. Good quality toiletries provided. Had issue with key card and getting into my room which was not resolved so glad only stayed one night. They advertise free parking but only if you book direct and the price matching offer on their website was not available when calling hotel so better to use booking agent as hotel is not worth the advertised rate on the hotel’s own website. Would not return as disappointed with Bournemouth as a town which has rapidly gone downhill since my last visit about three years ago. Not a safe place to walk around now.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
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